Lewis and Clark Community College

January 2019
Jan 15, 2019
REPORT: Lewis and Clark Outperforming Peer Institutions
Lewis and Clark Community College is outperforming its peer institutions in terms of enrollment, retention and graduation rates, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Education.
Jan 8, 2019
NGRREC’s Justin Shew Publishes Research Findings in the Journal of Applied Ecology
The Journal of Applied Ecology recently published an article about grassland-bird nest survival by National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s (NGRREC℠) Conservation Program Manager Justin Shew.
Jan 7, 2019
Pillars of Positivity
The Mannie Jackson Center and Lewis and Clark Community College partnered with the regional superintendent and Madison County to support a youth-driven Conversation Toward a Brighter Future.
Jan 2, 2019
Known for Academics and Elegance, Monticello College Opened 180 Years Ago
Unlike many community colleges with cookie-cutter campuses, Lewis and Clark Community College features classic grey stone buildings, eye-catching landmarks, and tree-lined, lush lawns.
December 2018
Dec 20, 2018
L&C Collects Donations for Oasis Women’s Center
Students, faculty and staff at Lewis and Clark Community College recently collected health and hygiene items for Alton’s Oasis Women’s Center. Students created handmade holiday cards, which were distributed to seniors at United Methodist Village and Beverly Farm.
Dec 11, 2018
L&C College for Life Program Expanding to N.O. Nelson Campus
Lewis and Clark Community College’s popular College for Life program for adults with intellectual disabilities is coming to the college’s N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville in Fall 2019.
Dec 5, 2018
L&C’s New Gospel Choir to Perform in Concert
The Gospel Choir at Lewis and Clark Community College will showcase songs from traditional, Southern, contemporary gospel and Gospel blues at a Dec. 9 concert in the Hatheway Cultural Center.
November 2018
Nov 16, 2018
Illinois Ranked No. 1 in Bachelor’s Degree Completion by Community College Students
A new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows Illinois leading the nation in bachelor’s degree completion rates among community college students – 27.5 percent higher than the national average.
Nov 9, 2018
Join L&C for Rustic Barn-Themed Painting Classes
Bring friends and register for one (or three) fun evenings of painting with L&C’s Community Education division, which is offering a series of three country barn-themed art classes this semester.
Nov 9, 2018
Lewis and Clark Mascot Inspires 3D Creation and Speech
When Lewis and Clark Community College’s new mascot, Blazer, visited Faculty Member Mary Busler’s speech class on the first day of school, Josh Schaffer was inspired.
Nov 8, 2018
L&C Veterans Club to host Blood Drive Wednesday, Nov. 14
The L&C Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in The Commons.
Nov 7, 2018
Lewis and Clark 2019-2020 Scholarship Applications are Open
Scholarship applications for Lewis and Clark Community College’s 2019-2020 academic year are now available. The entire process is online at www.lc.edu/scholarships. Filling out a single application will match students with multiple eligible scholarships, aside from a specific few.
Nov 7, 2018
L&C Recognized as a Leader in Sustainability for 2018
Lewis and Clark Community College was among 27 Illinois companies and organizations honored in October with the Illinois Sustainability Award for significant achievements in protecting the environment, helping to sustain the future, and improving the economy.
Nov 6, 2018
L&C, CJD e-Cycling to Host E-Waste Drive
L&C’s Office of Sustainability, CJD e-Cycling and the Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA), will host a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 17, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Nov 5, 2018
Trailblazer Snack Pantry Feeding Hungry Students
Lewis and Clark Community College’s new Trailblazer Snack Pantry (TSP) is now open to serve students with immediate hunger needs on the college's Godfrey campus.
Nov 5, 2018
League of Their Own: Terri Hilgendorf
Looking up the word “passionate” in “Dictionary of Shakespeare” and there will be a picture of Terri Hilgendorf, professor at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey.
October 2018
Oct 31, 2018
Screenings of New ‘WATERSCHOOL’ Documentary Open to Public
The Swarovski Waterschool USA: Mississippi River is inviting the community to an upcoming premiere of a compelling new documentary, “WATERSCHOOL,” which brings to life the importance of empowering youth around the globe to become water ambassadors.
Oct 23, 2018
Lewis and Clark to Host Nursing Open House
Potential students and curious parents are invited to Lewis and Clark Community College’s Nursing and CNA Open House from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the Templin Nursing Building located on L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Oct 23, 2018
L&C to Co-host Diversity and Inclusion Workshop with Walmart
Lewis and Clark Community College and Jerseyville Walmart are co-hosting a Diversity and Inclusion Workshop from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29, in the Trimpe ATC on L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Oct 15, 2018
Dental School Event Provides Care for More Than 100 Children
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine hosted its 13th annual Give Kids a Smile Day on Oct. 8.
Oct 12, 2018
Explore Your Options During L&C’s Transfer Day 2018
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome more than 35 college and military representatives looking to recruit students from noon-2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, in The Commons for Transfer Day 2018.
Oct 1, 2018
Students Fish for Knowledge at 16th Annual Lewis and Clark Water Festival
Approximately 500 fifth grade students from six different schools and 20 classes gathered at Lewis and Clark Community College for the 16th annual Water Festival, Friday, Sept. 28.
September 2018
Sep 28, 2018
RBGA to Recognize Community Leaders
Honorees will include 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, AdVantage, the Alton School District, Alton Memorial Hospital, Imperial Manufacturing Group, Lewis and Clark Community College, OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center, and WBGZ Radio.
Sep 27, 2018
Solarize Metro East Reaches Third Milestone; Program Deadline Extended
The group purchasing program for homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profits includes price breaks as the group collectively reaches benchmarks – most recently 250 kW – which earns all participants a 3 percent rebate on their purchase price.
Sep 25, 2018
Dogs of Society Raise Money for Music Scholarship
Dogs of Society: The Ultimate Elton John Tribute will take the stage in support of Lewis and Clark Community College’s Dogs of Society Scholarship Oct. 20 at the Hatheway Cultural Center Ann Whitney Olin Theatre.
Sep 20, 2018
L&C Honors Legacy of Professor Jim Price
Lewis and Clark Community College Professor and Art Curator Jim Price passed away Sept. 19, 2018.
Sep 19, 2018
Njoroge Receives 2018 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for Lewis and Clark Community College
English Professor Kamau Njoroge is Lewis and Clark Community College’s 2018 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.
Sep 19, 2018
L&C Professor Among the 2018 Nurse Educator Fellows Recognized by the IBHE
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center (INWC) Advisory Board are proud to acknowledge the 2018 Nurse Educator Fellow recipients, each of whom is awarded $10,000 to help promote excellence in nursing education.
Sep 13, 2018
L&C Offering Students, Faculty and Staff Free Self Defense Classes
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month
Sep 10, 2018
Mannie Jackson Center Receives Prestigious Landmarks Illinois’ Project of the Year Award for Leadership
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities is a 2018 recipient of Landmarks Illinois’ Project of the Year Award for Leadership.
Sep 5, 2018
Prospective Students Invited to Explore L&C at Discover Day
Prospective students are invited to learn more about becoming a Trailblazer and experience campus during Lewis and Clark Community College’s next fall Discover Day, Monday, Oct. 8.
Sep 4, 2018
Expert Chat: How to Engage a Professional Coach to Boost your Career
The community is invited to chat with an expert, Dr. Nadine Kouba, for tips on picking a career coach and to learn about the career boosting approaches used by them.
Sep 1, 2018
L&C, AFD Combine Efforts to Bring Mobile Fire Training to District
Lewis and Clark Community College and the Alton Fire Department have teamed up to earn an Assistance for Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to purchase a mobile firefighter trainer.
August 2018
Aug 30, 2018
Hightower to retire as Foundation’s Executive Director
Dr. Ed Hightower will retire from the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation effective Dec. 1.
Aug 28, 2018
Security Notice: 8/28/18 - 8/31/18 Update:Suspect in Custody
Lewis and Clark Community College has recently been notified that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the threat to campus on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018.
Aug 27, 2018
Eat, Drink, and Grow Native! and Neighbor Nights @NGRREC Collaborate on Special Event
The public is invited to a free Eat, Drink, and Grow Native! Neighbor Nights @NGRREC.
Aug 23, 2018
L&C’s Community Education Dept. Offers Everything from Horseback Riding to Basic Electrical Repairs and More
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education department invites people to enroll in its fall offerings.
Aug 21, 2018
L&C Reveals New Mascot, Athletics Logo
It’s cute. It’s furry. It’s friendly. It’s loyal. It’s Lewis and Clark Community College’s newest “student” – a Newfoundland mascot named Blazer.
Aug 17, 2018
Improve Health and Mobility with Tai Chi at L&C this Fall
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education department invites people to experience Tai Chi, a low impact, non-contact form of exercise featuring slow and deliberate body movements designed to improve flexibility, balance, strength and circulation.
Aug 13, 2018
Weber Workforce Center to Open for Classes in Fall 2018
Lewis and Clark Community College’s new Weber Workforce Center will officially open to students when fall classes begin Aug. 20.
Aug 13, 2018
L&C Welding Faculty Leading AWS St. Louis Section
Lewis and Clark Community College Welding faculty members are leaders in their field.
Aug 10, 2018
First Daughter Touts Education, Workforce Plans in Visit to L&C
First Daughter and White House adviser Ivanka Trump on Wednesday made Lewis and Clark Community College’s brand new Weber Workforce Center a stop on her current barnstorming tour.
Aug 10, 2018
Evening Kindermusik Classes Now Enrolling
Kindermusik “ABC Music & Me” evening classes are open and enrolling children ages 2-5 for three fall sessions beginning Sept. 5.
Aug 8, 2018
Ivanka Trump to Visit Welding Center at Lewis and Clark Community College
The Weber Workforce Center is a new 16,000 square foot building that will hold classes for the first time this fall.
Aug 3, 2018
Express Enrollment, Walk-In Advising Now Available at L&C
There’s still time to enroll for Fall 2018 classes at Lewis and Clark Community College. Classes begin Aug. 20.
Aug 2, 2018
Tim Rooney Stadium Dedication Set for Aug. 11
Lewis and Clark Community College is set to dedicate its soccer field in honor of Coach Tim Rooney, Saturday, Aug. 11.
Aug 2, 2018
Landmarks Illinois Announces 2018 Preservation Award Recipients, Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Annual Awards Program
Landmarks Illinois has announced the recipients of the 2018 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards – an annual program that calls attention to exceptional historic preservation projects in the state now celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Aug 2, 2018
Community invited to Live Taping of 'Illinois Turns 200,' a Bicentennial Podcast Series
Illinois Humanities welcomes residents of Alton and surrounding communities to join us for a free live taping of Illinois Turns 200, a bicentennial podcast series, on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 from 3:00-5:30pm at the National Great Rivers Museum (#2 Locks and Dam Way).
Aug 2, 2018
Dr. Dale Chapman Named Southwest Illinois Division of United Way Fundraising Chair
Dale Chapman, president of Lewis and Clark Community College and resident of Alton has been named campaign chair for the Southwest Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis.
Aug 1, 2018
College is Just a Click Away
Lewis and Clark Community College strives to make college accessible to anyone interested in pursuing higher education.
July 2018
Jul 30, 2018
L&C Empowers Student Trustee to Positively Impact Others
Lewis and Clark’s newest Student Trustee Robyn Scott jumped right into student life because she loves to help others.
Jul 25, 2018
L&C Pegs Lancaster to Instruct Gospel Choir
Lewis and Clark Community College alumna Brenda Lancaster will instruct the school’s Gospel Choir, a new addition to the music department’s curriculum for the fall 2018 semester.
Jul 13, 2018
L&C Family Health Clinic Offers Sports Physicals at Athletic Registration Night
The Alton High School and Alton Middle School athletics offices will hold a physical and athletic registration night from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 19, in the AHS Commons.
Jul 13, 2018
Soil Health Grow Native! Event to feature Wine & Beer Tasting
Agricultural producers, gardeners, native plant enthusiasts and everyone else interested in pollinator and soil health are invited to a special Eat, Drink, and Grow Native! Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Eckert's Country Store & Farms in Belleville, Illinois.
Jul 3, 2018
Area Students Participate in FBI Training Academy
Incoming juniors and seniors from several area high schools participated in a Future Agents in Training (FAIT) Academy conducted by the Springfield Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) June 20-21 at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Jul 2, 2018
Solarize Metro East Reaches Solar Energy Milestone, Makes Solar Easy and Affordable
Don McQueen, a Village of Glen Carbon homeowner, will soon get some of his electricity from the sun and will be paying less on his monthly electric bill.
June 2018
Jun 29, 2018
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE-95 Blood Drive July 6-7 on Godfrey Campus
Roll up your sleeves with the home of Real Rock Radio, KSHE-95, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club and donate blood to help the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center save lives.
Jun 29, 2018
Local Experts Collaborate on Solution for Erosion at SSP
While volunteering at Senior Services Plus in Alton, Thom Rhanor, of Godfrey, noticed damaging erosion near the greenhouse and decided to collaborate with other local experts to find a solution.
Jun 28, 2018
L&C Radio Broadcasting Graduate Lands On-Air Dream Job
Mikeith Teague, also known as Keith on da Beat, loves to talk, so being an on-air radio personality suits him well.
Jun 27, 2018
L&C to Offer Free Presentation on Worker Safety in Confined Spaces
Join Lewis and Clark Community College’s Workforce Education, Solutions and Safety Training (WESST) division for a presentation on the New Construction Confined Space Standard on Wednesday, July 25, from 8-10 a.m. at L&C’s Bethalto Education Center.
Jun 25, 2018
Local Radio Student Accepts Night Shift at Popular St. Louis Radio Station
Keith Teague, more famously known as Keith on da Beat, is a young man who said he is living his dreams at the age of 24.
Jun 15, 2018
L&C Releases Spring 2018 Honors Lists
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Spring 2018 semester.
Jun 15, 2018
Chestnut Health Systems, Mannie Jackson Center Hosting Ex-Offender Job Fair
Chestnut Health Systems and Lewis & Clark Community College Mannie Jackson Center for Humanities will host an ex-offender job fair at the Nelson Campus, Leclaire Room 600 Troy Road, Edwardsville.
Jun 12, 2018
Lewis and Clark Community College Celebrates 42nd Annual GED Graduation
Lewis and Clark Community celebrated the 42nd GED graduating class of 2018 Thursday evening at the Hatheway Cultural Center.
Jun 6, 2018
Lewis and Clark, UIC Announce Nursing Degree Collaboration
State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, and state Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, have been working with the University of Illinois at Chicago and Lewis and Clark Community College to provide nursing students in the Metro East and Central Illinois with more opportunities to receive their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees.
Jun 4, 2018
Children Ages 10-13 Invited to Free Waterschool Camp
The Swarovski Waterschool USA program invites children ages 10-13 to participate in a free, one-week global education program about water, sanitation, hygiene and the environment.
May 2018
May 31, 2018
Graduation is a Special Life Moment for L&C student
Alton’s Matt Maag has had a lot of special moments in his young life, but he experienced another one this past week with Lewis and Clark Community College’s graduation.
May 30, 2018
Illinois Community Colleges Closer to Offering Four Year Nursing Degrees
Some Illinois community colleges are a step closer to being able to offer four-year nursing degrees.
May 29, 2018
Teachers Encouraged to Register for Free Two-day Swarovski Waterschool Educator Workshops
The Swarovski Waterschool USA program is looking for fifth through seventh-grade teachers (formal and non-formal educators) who want to educate their students about water and river systems and engage them in a community action project.
May 22, 2018
13-Year-Old Earns Two College Degrees
When Anya Alexis Wilkie was still in diapers, her mom Brandy knew she was ready to read.
May 21, 2018
Improve Your Health with Tai Chi at L&C
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education department invites people to experience Tai Chi, a low-impact, non-contact form of exercise featuring slow and deliberate body movements designed to improve flexibility, balance, strength and circulation.
May 21, 2018
Rexford Signed to Play Softball with L&C
Ronda Roberts, head softball coach at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, watched Hannah Rexford as a sophomore and liked what she saw. She decided to give Rexford another shot, signing her to play for the Trailblazers next year.
May 15, 2018
Lewis and Clark Community College to Offer Four-day Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Training Event
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Workforce Education, Solutions and Safety Training (WESST) division will be offering a four-day hands-on automotive training course focusing on advanced technologies, such as hybrid and electric vehicles.
May 14, 2018
The Captain Comes A-Calling
Capt. Benjamin Godfrey, turning 224 years old later this year, paid a visit to elementary students at St. Mary’s and Ss. Peter and Paul in Alton and at St. Ambrose and Evangelical Elementary in Godfrey on April 25 and 26.
May 11, 2018
SIUE Chancellor, an L&C Alumnus, to Deliver Commencement Address May 16
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook, a Lewis and Clark Community College alumnus, will deliver the Commencement address at L&C's 47th Annual Commencement ceremony May 16.
May 9, 2018
Conversation Toward a Brighter Future Summit Brings Students Together for Change
“Conversation Towards a Brighter Future” (CTABF) is a youth driven program that is occurring as a solution to the negative discourse that is taking place across the country among our national leaders.
April 2018
Apr 30, 2018
Solarize Metro East Builds on Past Successes with More Solar Energy
Residents, businesses, farms and non-profits in Madison County and St. Clair County have an opportunity to learn more about solar energy and participate in affordable solar through a new program called Solarize Metro East.
Apr 25, 2018
Wanted by the Springfield FBI: Future Agents in Training
Have you ever wondered what it takes to work for the FBI? If so, and you’re an incoming high school junior or senior – the 2018 Future Agents in Training (FAIT) Academy, to be held June 20-21 at Lewis and Clark Community College, is for you.
Apr 23, 2018
Join L&C Students for Race Matters on Campus: A Panel Discussion
Assistant Professor of Sociology Jen Cline’s Race and Ethnic Relations class will be hosting a panel discussion on race on college campuses from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25.
Apr 23, 2018
Local High Schools Find Varied Uses for New Money Under Overhauled State Formula
East Alton-Wood River Superintendent John Pearson said while nothing is finalized, they have a few ideas in mind to what the additional $380,658.18 will go toward.
Apr 23, 2018
Talking Green with L&C Biology Professor Dr. Dalley
Dr. Patrick J. Dailey of Alton has been in the business of biology, ecology and entomology (the study of bugs) for quite some time now. His reputation as an expert is well-established throughout the region and beyond.
Apr 23, 2018
Wading for Wisdom
Alton High School seniors are earning college credit to splash around in the water, all in the name of science. Participating students in the school’s field ecology class not only fulfill high school graduation requirements for lab science, they also earn dual credit to take with them to college.
Apr 18, 2018
Parents and Students Invited to Preview College for Kids Summer Line Up at Summer Camp Expo
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education division has announced its College for Kids summer camp lineup for 2018.
Apr 18, 2018
Lewis & Clark Community College’s Vocal Music Traditions Continue and Grow
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Concert Choir and its Limited Edition ensemble keep up the vocal tradition of song, both groups based on the former campus of Monticello Female Seminary.
Apr 16, 2018
L&C’s Vaughn Among Landscape Artists Featured at Duane Reed Gallery
Jeffrey Vaughn, associate professor in the Art program at Lewis and Clark Community College, is among a group of landscape artists being featured at Duane Reed Gallery in St. Louis this month.
Apr 13, 2018
L&C to Host Free Financial Literacy Workshop for Students and the Community
Madison County Housing Authority and Chestnut Health Systems have joined forces with Lewis and Clark Community College’s Career and Veteran Services Department to bring financial education to L&C students, MCHA tenants and the community.
Apr 10, 2018
Lewis and Clark Community College to Host Earth Week Activities
To celebrate Earth Week, Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting several events on its Godfrey campus April 16-21.
Apr 10, 2018
L&C Partners with CJD e-Cycling to Host E-Waste Drive
L&C’s Office of Sustainability, CJD e-Cycling and the Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA), will host a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Apr 10, 2018
L&C, Rep. Bristow Team Up to Offer Free Mobile Health Screenings
Lewis and Clark Community College and Rep. Monica Bristow teamed up to provide free health screenings through the college’s Mobile Health Unit Friday, April 6, in East Alton.
Apr 6, 2018
Summer Pell Reinstated for 2018
Summer classes just got more affordable. Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing the return of year-round federal Pell Grants to help students stay on track toward degree completion.
Apr 4, 2018
14th Annual L&C Student Art Exhibit Opens April 4
Lewis and Clark Community College’s 14th Annual Student Art Exhibition will run April 4-17 in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery, with a reception and awards ceremony from 5-7 pm. Friday, April 6.
Apr 4, 2018
Phi Theta Kappa, L&C to Host Opioid Crisis Summit
Opioid related deaths are on the rise, with thousands of people from all walks of life dying of overdoses each year.
Apr 2, 2018
Human Rights Advocate Emphasizes Importance of Respect
Humanitarian Naomi Tutu was the guest of honor at the 2018 Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation Annual Speaker Series and Fundraiser on Wednesday at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
March 2018
Mar 29, 2018
Bristow to Host Mobile Health Unit Day
To help provide early detection or diagnosis of health issues, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, is partnering with Lewis and Clark Community College to provide free health screenings at a mobile health unit day on April 6.
Mar 27, 2018
L&C and SIUE Offering 2+2 Communication Program
It’s time to register for fall classes. If you are interested in a degree in communication, Lewis and Clark Community College (L&C) has partnered with Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville (SIUE) to create an LC 2+2 ACS Program for college students.
Mar 26, 2018
Gold Star Daughter Seeks Connection with Father, a Vietnam Casualty
As part of Lewis and Clark Community College’s series Lost Connections: Families Altered Forever by War, Michelle Baugh of Caseyville discussed “Gold Star Women and the Vietnam War.”
Mar 26, 2018
Lewis and Clark Community College Hosts Annual Trebuchet Contest
Students from ten area high schools gathered at the Lewis and Clark Community College George C. Terry River Bend Arena for the 2018 Trebuchet Contest.
Mar 20, 2018
L&C Criminal Justice Program Holding Open House Event
The public is welcome to attend the college's first Criminal Justice Open House from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in Haskell Hall, located on the college's Godfrey Campus.
Mar 19, 2018
L&C WESST Offers Workforce Solutions for Safety and More
WESST will focus on a wide variety of workshops and seminars designed for the professional sector, including an enormous curriculum of supervisory, managerial, leadership, communication, teamwork and other soft-skills courses.
Mar 19, 2018
Lewis and Clark Hosting Annual Job Fair on April 4
More than 100 employers will attend the 2018 Job Fair, to be held from 9 a.m. to noon, April 4, in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena.
Mar 19, 2018
College Scholarships Available for Women
The Alton-Wood River Branch of American Association of University Women is offering a $1,200 scholarship to a woman entering or returning to college.
Mar 16, 2018
L&C Hosts Grow Native Workshop
Jennifer Schamber of Greenscape Gardens in St. Louis was one of the keynote speakers at the Grow Native! workshop entitled “Woody Plants and Pollinators” held March 16 at Lewis and Clark Community College’s Hatheway Cultural Center.
Mar 14, 2018
Award-winning L&C Student Art Showcased in Spring Exhibits
Works by Lewis and Clark Community College Art students Jeanne Meyer, Katherine Schoeberle, Rachael Rea and Nathan Paiva recently were showcased at major spring exhibitions across the state and region.
Mar 14, 2018
L&C Nursing Alum Rescues Injured Hiker
There’s no question nurses save lives every day. It’s less common for a life to be saved at the bottom of an isolated Colorado gorge.
Mar 13, 2018
New this Fall: Trailblazer Tracks to Early College
Already know what you want to study in college?
Mar 12, 2018
Alton artist Gene Ursprung solo exhibition up at Jacoby Arts Center
Jacoby Arts Center’s latest exhibition goes to the heart of Alton through the perspective of one artist.
Mar 9, 2018
L&C to Host Illinois Regional College Fair March 13
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome approximately 60 colleges and universities, proprietary schools and armed forces during the upcoming Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF).
Mar 8, 2018
Evening Kindermusik Classes for April 2018 Now Enrolling
Kindermusik Move and Groove (Level 4) evening classes are now enrolling children ages 2-5 for the April session.
Mar 5, 2018
Grab a Brush of Fresh Air during Spring Painting Classes
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education department invites people to create their own paintings of springtime flowers and landscapes.
Mar 2, 2018
Enrollment Underway for KinderKeys Class Running April 5-26
Parents will have the opportunity to explore their child’s aptitude for piano and music during KinderKeys, a four-week group class offered through Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Preparatory division.
Mar 2, 2018
The Third Annual Southwestern Illinois Grow Native! Workshop comes to Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL will host an information-packed, half-day native landscaping workshop with expert presenters who will explore the relationships between woody plants and pollinators, songbirds, and other important wildlife.
Mar 1, 2018
Restoring the prairie, one burn at a time
The Watershed Nature Center will conduct a prescribed prairie burn March 2, weather permitting. The nature center is partnering with the restoration ecology program at Lewis and Clark Community College.
February 2018
Feb 26, 2018
The Nature Institute partners with NGRREC and others to sponsor the annual Riverbend Earth Day Festival
The Nature Institute is partnering with the Sierra Club, the Great Rivers Land Trust and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center/Lewis and Clark Community College for this day of live music, local food, nature activities, and more.
Feb 15, 2018
L&C Releases Fall 2017 Honors Lists
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Fall 2017 semester.
Feb 12, 2018
Lewis and Clark Continues Positive Impact on Region
Lewis and Clark Community College enters 2018 with a great deal of optimism and momentum based on a series of strategic planning successes that have enhanced operations and programs for the cultural and economic development of District 536, which reaches into parts of seven counties.
Feb 7, 2018
Illinois Bicentennial Takes Center Stage in L&C’s 2018 Summer Garden Show
Just in time for the Illinois Bicentennial, Bicentennial Blooms (Illinois Proud) is the theme for the Monticello Sculpture Gardens’ sixth annual summer garden show at Lewis and Clark Community College.
January 2018
Jan 30, 2018
Evening Kindermusik Classes for February 2018 Now Enrolling
Kindermusik evening classes are now open and enrolling children ages 2-5 for three spring sessions beginning Feb. 2.
Jan 30, 2018
Celebrate Black History with Lewis and Clark in February
Lewis and Clark Community College has a variety of events planned in February to honor Black History Month
Jan 30, 2018
Neighbor Nights @NGRREC to Return in February
Neighbor Nights are back after a brief holiday hiatus.
Jan 24, 2018
Kevin Wellhausen Nominated for ICCTA Outstanding Faculty Member Award
Kevin Wellhausen, of Godfrey, Illinois, is Lewis and Clark Community College’s nominee for the 2018 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Faculty Member Award.
Jan 24, 2018
Prospective Students Invited to Explore L&C
Next Discover Day Event is February 19
Jan 17, 2018
Improve Your Health with Tai Chi at Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education department invites people to experience Tai Chi, a low impact, non-contact form of exercise featuring slow and deliberate body movements designed to improve flexibility, balance, strength and circulation.
Jan 11, 2018
Internet Outages Expected at L&C This Weekend
Lewis and Clark Community College Information Technology staff will be performing work in the Erickson computer room on the Godfrey Campus from 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 through Monday, Jan. 15.
December 2017
Dec 22, 2017
L&C Soccer Stadium to be Named for Rooney
The Lewis and Clark Community College soccer stadium will soon have a new name, the result of decades of tireless dedication from newly retired soccer coach Tim Rooney.
Dec 20, 2017
Dive into Lifeguard Training at L&C in January 2018
Lewis and Clark Community College is offering a lifeguard training course (PHED-144 A1) from 12:10-6 p.m. on Sundays, from Jan. 28 to March 11.
Dec 13, 2017
Human rights advocate, Naomi Tutu, will be a special guest speaker at the annual MJCHF fundraising event
The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation (MJCHF) announced today that humanitarian and human rights activist Naomi Tutu will be its special guest for the MJCHF® Annual Speaker Series and fundraiser scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
Dec 13, 2017
TLC Gives Veteran L&C Student a Reason to Smile
A local disabled veteran will have plenty to smile about thanks to a generous gift from Dentistry with TLC in Godfrey and support from Veterans Services at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Dec 12, 2017
Advisory: Possible Prescribed Burn Dec. 13
Lewis and Clark Community College is planning a possible prescribed burn Wednesday, Dec. 13, on the college’s Godfrey Campus.
Dec 7, 2017
Join L&C in Creating Your Own Snow-Covered Canvas
Grab some friends and register for the opportunity to create a wintery scene depicting a country road with a snow-covered bridge from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey Campus.
Dec 1, 2017
Roll Up Your Sleeves - L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE-95 Winter Blood Drive Dec. 8-9
Roll up your sleeves with the home of Real Rock Radio, KSHE-95, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club and donate blood to help the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center save lives.
November 2017
Nov 30, 2017
Gayla Moore Joins Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation’s Board of Directors
President and Founder Mannie Jackson is pleased to announce the addition of Gayla Moore to the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Nov 29, 2017
Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey recruit Glendale Riders for Christmas Concert
Big goals brought out the big guns for scholarship funding this season. Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey booked the Glendale Riders for the club’s annual Rotary Christmas Concert, which is a fundraiser for the club’s scholarship program.
Nov 20, 2017
Former WLCA Radio Personality Wins CMA Large Market Personality of the Year Award
Former WLCA 89.9-FM DJ Amanda Valentine and her on-air partner Jesse Tack were recently honored with the Country Music Association’s Large Market Personality of the Year award.
Nov 16, 2017
L&C Student Photography Exhibit Opens Saturday, Nov. 18
Join Lewis and Clark Community College Art students for the opening of the second Vaughn Photography Student Show, from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at Picture This & More.
Nov 15, 2017
L&C St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab to Host Open House Nov. 16
Ever wonder what takes place inside a Fab Lab? Lewis and Clark Community College’s St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab is hosting an open house event for potential members from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 16, on L&C’s N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville.
Nov 15, 2017
Gockel Receives 2017 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for L&C
Paralegal Program Coordinator and Associate Professor of Business Rebecca “Becky” Gockel is Lewis and Clark Community College’s 2017 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.
Nov 9, 2017
Greater Alton Concert Association presents Belgian pianist Sunday at Hatheway Cultural Center
Belgian native Steven Vanhauwaert has played the piano almost as long as he can remember. Vanhauwaert developed his own skills and interest in classical music into a career as a concert pianist and will bring his talents at 3 p.m. Sunday to Hatheway Cultural Center’s stage at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey.
Nov 9, 2017
Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation to Name STEM Center in Honor of Alma Irene Aitch
The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities will dedicate and name its STEM Center in memory of education and social rights champion Alma Irene Aitch.
Nov 8, 2017
Candice Johnson Joins Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities as Program Coordinator for “STEM Meets Humanities” Initiative
The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation (MJCHF) announced the addition of Candice Johnson as Program Coordinator for the “STEM Meets Humanities” initiative.
Nov 7, 2017
New York Times Bestselling Author Laurie Halse Anderson to Hold Free Discussion at Lewis and Clark Community College
Community members will have two opportunities to meet New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson – at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Lewis and Clark Community College's Reid Memorial Library.
October 2017
Oct 30, 2017
Next Brown Bag to Feature Native American Flutes
The public is invited to join Lewis and Clark Community College music major Zach Niswander and faculty member Peter Hussey for a Brown Bag Event which will feature traditional Native American flutes.
Oct 24, 2017
Experience Classic Elton in Support of L&C’s Music Program
Join the Dogs of Society – The Ultimate Elton Rock Tribute for an evening of classic Elton to benefit Lewis and Clark Community College Music students Nov. 11.
Oct 19, 2017
Jersey Grad, Trailblazer Becomes L&C’s First Honors College Student
Madelynn Clevenger, 18, of Piasa, Illinois, is the first ever student to enroll in the new L&C Honors College program.
Oct 19, 2017
L&C Honors College Enrolling for Spring 2018
Lewis and Clark Community College is still seeking students to enroll in its first ever L&C Honors College program.
Oct 18, 2017
Explore Your Options During L&C’s Transfer Day 2017
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome more than 35 college and military representatives looking to recruit students from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24 in The Commons for Transfer Day 2017.
Oct 13, 2017
Stephen Stills & Judy Collins Concert Canceled
The Oct. 17 Stephen Stills & Judy Collins concert scheduled in Hatheway has been canceled by the show's promoter and booking agent, due to a breach of contract.
September 2017
Sep 29, 2017
Expand Tech and Internet Safety Skills through Upcoming CCL Offerings
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division has two upcoming opportunities for essential technology training – Introduction to Computers and Internet Safety: Search, Shop & Bank. The Introduction to Computers class is for those new to computers or users whose skills need refreshing.
Sep 22, 2017
Prospective Students Invited to Explore L&C During Discover Days
Prospective students are invited to learn more about becoming a Trailblazer and experience campus during Lewis and Clark Community College’s Discover Days.
Sep 12, 2017
Werts Welding Donation Enhances Truck Driver Training at L&C
Werts Welding and Tank Service, Inc., of Wood River, is enhancing Lewis and Clark Community College’s Truck Driver Training program through the recent donation of a tank trailer.
Sep 11, 2017
L&C Welding Coordinator Earns District Award
Lewis and Clark Community College Welding Program Coordinator Travis Jumper again is receiving accolades from the American Welding Society (AWS).
Sep 8, 2017
Hop on the History Crawl with L&C’s Chapter of PTK
Lewis and Clark Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Eta Psi, is inviting students and community members to the PTK History Crawl from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23.
Sep 8, 2017
Retirement and Budgeting Basics to be Covered in CCL Offerings
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division will be offering two upcoming workshops focused on personal finance.
Sep 1, 2017
L&C to Test Emergency Sirens Monthly, Beginning Sept. 5
Lewis and Clark Community College will conduct a test of the emergency sirens on its Godfrey Campus at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5.
August 2017
Aug 25, 2017
CCL to Offer Course on Basic Home Repairs
Challenged by home repairs? Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) division has a course that can help.
Aug 24, 2017
L&C Solar Eclipse Viewing Party a ‘Total’ Success
Approximately 2,500 students, faculty, staff and community members visited Lewis and Clark Community College for the total solar eclipse Aug. 21, 2017, during the first day of the 2017-2018 school year.
Aug 23, 2017
‘Celestial Narratives’ Open Now Through Sept. 22
Artist Michiko Itatani joined Lewis and Clark Community College and guests for the opening of her exhibition, Celestial Narratives, Aug. 21, 2017.
Aug 23, 2017
CCL to Provide Train-the-Trainer Course for RNs
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) division is offering registered nurses the opportunity to participate in the Train-the-Trainer Program.
Aug 16, 2017
‘Celestial Narratives’ to Feature the Cosmic Works of Michiko Itatani
This fall, visitors to Lewis and Clark Community College will be able to transport themselves into an ethereal universe created by Celestial Narratives, an art exhibition featuring the paintings of Artist Michiko Itatani.
Aug 16, 2017
Decode the Mystery of Writing Grants through CCL Offering
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division will be offering a grant writing course this fall on the college’s Godfrey Campus.
Aug 14, 2017
WLCA Radio Camp Hosts Students from Marquette and CM
WLCA 89.9-FM and the Lewis and Clark Community College Radio Broadcasting program welcomed local high school students to campus last week to prep for their own on-air debuts.
Aug 14, 2017
CCL to Offer Several September Workshops
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) division is offering several courses in September.
Aug 14, 2017
L&C Organ Spectacular VIII to Highlight Local Organists
Join the Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department once again as they present area organists showcasing their talents at the Organ Spectacular Concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.
Aug 9, 2017
Evening Kindermusik Classes in September 2017 Now Enrolling
Kindermusik “Move and Groove” evening classes are open and enrolling children ages 2-5 for three spring sessions beginning Sept. 6.
Aug 2, 2017
L&C Launches Program in Instrumentation and Control Systems
Lewis and Clark will launch a new program in Instrumentation and Control Systems this fall, and interested students are encouraged to apply and enroll now.
July 2017
Jul 14, 2017
L&C Releases Spring 2017 Honors Lists
Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List.
Jul 5, 2017
Take the Mystery out of Medicare
Medicare can be complicated, and the Corporate and Community Learning division of Lewis and Clark Community College wants to help.
Jul 5, 2017
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE-95 Blood Drive July 7-8 on Godfrey Campus
Roll up your sleeves with the home of Real Rock Radio, KSHE-95, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club and donate blood to help the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center save lives.
June 2017
Jun 22, 2017
MakerGirl Helps Local Girls Build Imagination in 3D
More than 20 local girls created designs and watched them come to life on 3D printers at Lewis and Clark Community College’s St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab Monday, June 19.
Jun 21, 2017
Historical Marker Honoring Scott Bibb Unveiled in Alton
Lewis and Clark Community College unveiled and dedicated the very first historical marker honoring the work of an African American in the City of Alton, Monday, June 19, 2017.
Jun 15, 2017
ICCTA Names Jumper 2017 Outstanding Faculty Member
For the first time, Lewis and Clark Community College’s nominee for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Faculty Member Award has been announced as the overall winner.
Jun 14, 2017
Swarovski Launches the Swarovski Waterschool USA
Swarovski Waterschool Educator Elizabeth Flotte is inviting educators to be among the first participants in the official launch of the Swarovski Waterschool USA Mississippi River program, which joins the team of global programs along the major rivers of the world.
Jun 12, 2017
GED Graduation Celebrates Perseverance
More than 100 students earned their General Equivalency Diploma (GED®) through Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education department and the Regional Office of Education No. 40 Adult Learning Center in 2017.
Jun 7, 2017
Lewis and Clark Announces 2017-18 Scholarship Awards
Through various scholarship opportunities, Lewis and Clark Community College empowers students by making a high quality education even more accessible.
Jun 7, 2017
Lewis and Clark Partners with SIU School of Dental Medicine for Interprofessional Collaboration
Lewis and Clark Community College (L&C) and the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) partnered to provide oral health care for underserved patients in Calhoun County.
Jun 5, 2017
Learn About Vehicle Electrification during CCL Offering
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division will be offering a four-day course entitled Vehicle Electrification Systems, during which participants will explore high voltage vehicle electrification technologies.
Jun 5, 2017
Join NGRREC and 1 Mississippi June 24 for Wood River Watershed Day
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) and 1 Mississippi invite local citizens to participate in Wood River Watershed Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Steve Bryant Community Park in Bethalto.
Jun 1, 2017
The Bridge Adviser Elected President of ICCJA
During this year’s conference, L&C Media Specialist and Adjunct Faculty Member Louise Jett, who advises The Bridge, was elected by her peers as president of the ICCJA for a two-year term, ending in April 2019.
May 2017
May 31, 2017
College for Kids Offers a Summer Full of Educational Fun
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division invites children to participate in its College for Kids program.
May 30, 2017
L&C’s Student Newspaper Earns Statewide Recognition
Lewis and Clark Community College and The Bridge student newspaper hosted the Illinois Community College Journalism Association’s 2017 Conference, during which the newspaper staff netted 18 awards.
May 26, 2017
IGEN Names L&C’s Keener a 2017 Sustainability Champion
It takes a community to achieve Lewis and Clark’s sustainability goals, and a strong leader to guide the way. L&C Director of Sustainability Nate Keener, 33, of Alton, has been instrumental to the effort since joining the college in 2011.
May 24, 2017
Recycle Your eWaste at L&C’s N.O. Nelson Campus June 3
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability, CJD e-Cycling and the Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA), are hosting a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 3, at L&C’s N.O. Nelson Campus, 600 Troy Road, in Edwardsville.
May 18, 2017
Area High School Students Showcase Their Art at L&C
The works of more than 45 local high school artists are being showcased in the Lewis and Clark Community College 2017 Regional High School Art Exhibition in the Ahlemeyer Atrium (Trimpe 141) on L&C’s Godfrey Campus.
May 12, 2017
JCHS Senior to Participate in L&C Commencement
Thanks to dual credit from Lewis and Clark, Anne Snyders will walk in her college Commencement before she crosses the graduation stage at Jersey Community High School.
May 12, 2017
ICCB Executive Director to Speak at L&C Commencement
Ceremony Will Be Streamed Online for the First Time
May 11, 2017
Bubble Bus Rolls onto Campus
College for Life student Mary McNamee watches John “The Bubble Man” Reider, of Bubble Bus LLC, make a giant bubble during the end of the school year College for Life picnic.
May 5, 2017
New Music Production Program Enrolling This Fall
Students looking for a career in the music and entertainment industry can sign up for a new Music Production degree and certificate program beginning this fall at Lewis and Clark Community College.
May 5, 2017
CCL to Offer May 2017 Workshop for those Seeking Retirement Advice
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) division is offering a workshop for those seeking information on long-term care (LTC) coverage and estate planning.
April 2017
Apr 28, 2017
Students Volunteer Locally During L&C Cares
s a tribute to National Volunteer Week, more than 100 L&C students are participating in “Lewis and Clark Cares,” a week of volunteering that runs April 23-29.
Apr 28, 2017
International Students Celebrated at Lewis and Clark
Many students from around the world consider Lewis and Clark Community College their second home.
Apr 20, 2017
Recycle Your eWaste with Lewis and Clark April 21-22
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability, CJD e-Cycling and the Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA), are hosting a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Apr 12, 2017
Historical Marker to Commemorate Scott Bibb’s Fight Against Segregation in Alton Schools
This June, Lewis and Clark Community College will celebrate the dedication of a state historical marker honoring Scott Bibb, who fought for the desegregation of Alton schools from 1897-1908.
Apr 7, 2017
Students Compete in 10th Annual Trebuchet Contest
Photos from the 2017 Trebuchet Contest
Apr 6, 2017
Learn More about Medicare, Social Security & Income Planning during Upcoming CCL Offering
In partnership with local financial expert, Gary Crouch, CCL has designed a workshop to help people better understand the facts about Medicare, retirement, strategies to increase and manage incomes, and tips about current economic trends for today’s retirees.
Apr 6, 2017
13th Annual L&C Student Art Exhibit Opens This Friday, April 7
Lewis and Clark Community College’s 13th Annual Student Art Exhibition is free and open to the public, and will run through Friday, April 21. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
March 2017
Mar 30, 2017
KinderKeys Classes Enrolling Now for April 5 Class
Children ages 5-7 can explore their piano playing abilities during KinderKeys, a four-week group class offered through Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Preparatory division.
Mar 28, 2017
CCL to Offer April 2017 Workshop for those Seeking Retirement Advice
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) division is offering a workshop for those seeking retirement advice.
Mar 23, 2017
Emerson Becomes First Premier Corporate Member of Edwardsville-Based Fab Lab
Emerson, a global technology and engineering company headquartered in St. Louis, sees Lewis and Clark Community College’s St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab as a resource for its innovative research and development divisions.
Mar 23, 2017
L&C Dental Programs Boast 100 Percent Pass Rates in 2016
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Dental Hygiene program posted 100 percent first-time pass rates for both clinical regional boards and written national boards for 2016. The L&C Dental Assisting program also had a 100 percent first-time pass rate for the written national board exam in 2016.
Mar 21, 2017
Experience Frontier History First-Hand with CCL Workshops
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) division is offering the chance to experience life as it was on the frontier in the early 1800s.
Mar 20, 2017
L&C Hosting Annual Job Fair on April 5
Lewis and Clark Community College will host its annual Job Fair this spring, hoping to match students and community residents with employers from throughout the metro area. Participating employers will be added as they are confirmed to the public Facebook event at http://bit.ly/LCJobFair17.
Mar 8, 2017
Nursing Program Pass Rates Exceed National Average
L&C’s Nursing program now boasts an 86 percent pass rate for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), which surpasses the 2016 national average of 85 percent for all baccalaureate and ADN programs.
Mar 3, 2017
Solarize Madison County/Glen Carbon Bulk Solar Purchase Program Announced
The sun is shining for homeowners and commercial property owners across Madison County, as the Solarize Madison County/Glen Carbon program commences this March. The program allows individual home and commercial property owners to access lower prices for solar installations through the power of volume purchasing.
Mar 1, 2017
Explore Transfer Options at Spring Transfer Day 2017
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome more than 38 college and military representatives looking to recruit students from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 in The Commons for Spring Transfer Day 2017.
February 2017
Feb 27, 2017
L&C to Host Illinois Regional College Fair March 14
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome approximately 60 colleges and universities, proprietary schools and armed forces during the upcoming Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF).
Feb 21, 2017
L&C Named Military Friendly School for 7th Consecutive Year
For the seventh consecutive year, Lewis and Clark Community College has been named to the Military Friendly® Schools list.
Feb 21, 2017
L&C, UMSL Sign Criminal Justice 2+2 Agreement
Lewis and Clark Community College (L&C) and the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) have announced a new transfer agreement for criminal justice students that will help provide a seamless transfer between the two institutions.
Feb 15, 2017
Luke Jumper Nominated for ICCTA Outstanding Faculty Member Award
Luke Jumper, of Bethalto, Illinois, is Lewis and Clark Community College’s nominee for the 2017 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Faculty Member Award.
Feb 8, 2017
Jump into Nia® with Free Demo Sessions through CCL
CCL is offering four free demo sessions of The Nia Technique®, a sensory-based movement and lifestyle practice.
Feb 2, 2017
L&C Diversity Council to Host an Assortment of Inclusive Events this Spring
“America has always been an incredibly diverse society,” said L&C Professor of History Kelly Obernuefemann. “Our original colonies rarely agreed on anything. But now, when Americans are choosing sides and denigrating each other, it is more important than ever to remember that our diversity made our country strong and should be celebrated.”
January 2017
Jan 27, 2017
L&C Honoring Black History Month All February Long
Lewis and Clark Community College has a variety of events planned in February to honor Black History Month.
Jan 25, 2017
More than $300,000 in Scholarships Available at L&C
Students planning to attend Lewis and Clark Community College next fall can now apply for a cut of nearly $300,000 in scholarships.
Jan 25, 2017
Study Shows L&C Significantly Impacts Region’s Economy
Once again, a recent third party study has shown that Lewis and Clark Community College remains an economic boon to the region, accounting for 4.7 percent of the gross regional product (GRP).
Jan 25, 2017
L&C Releases Fall 2016 Honors Lists
Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List.
Jan 24, 2017
Evening Kindermusik Classes in February 2017 Now Enrolling
Kindermusik “Move and Groove” evening classes are now enrolling children ages 2-5 for three spring sessions beginning Feb. 1.
Jan 19, 2017
L&C’s Last Original Trustee Dies in Jerseyville
The last remaining charter member of the Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees, Dr. Albert Van Walleghen, 91, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Jerseyville.
Jan 12, 2017
High Schoolers Invited to Explore L&C on Campus Visit Day
L&C will hold its first Campus Visit Day, in conjunction with Student Activities’ Winter Blast event, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20 in The Commons, on the college’s Godfrey campus.
Jan 9, 2017
Explore Practical Solutions for Grant Writing and Fundraising during CCL Offerings
This spring, CCL will offer a variety of grant writing and fundraising workshops for nonprofit professionals.
Jan 9, 2017
Learn Money Management Techniques at CCL Budget Basics Workshop
CCL is offering a workshop this spring entitled Budgeting Basics, which will analyze multiple approaches to family and personal budgeting to achieve specific goals.
December 2016
Dec 22, 2016
Learn Alternative Energy Design and Installation This Spring
With the surge of interest in alternative energy, two classes this spring will assist students who want to learn more about design and installation of solar energy sources. Solar Design and Installation (SOLR-120-A1) and Grid Tied Solar Design (SOLR-121) offer students a basic understanding and hands on experience with alternative energy.
Dec 15, 2016
L&C Now Offers Workplace Readiness Program for People with Disabilities
Lewis and Clark Community College has become one of approximately 50 other colleges and organizations nationally to offer a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Program, which results in a Certificate of Achievement in Workplace Readiness.
Dec 15, 2016
L&C Announces Solar-themed 2017 Summer Garden Show
Lewis and Clark Community College recently announced “Solar Flair” as the theme for its fifth annual themed summer garden show, to coincide with a total solar eclipse on Aug. 21.
Dec 8, 2016
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE-95 Winter Blood Drive Dec. 9-10
Roll up your sleeves with the home of Real Rock Radio, KSHE-95, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club this December and donate blood to help the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center save lives.
November 2016
Nov 30, 2016
L&C’s Building Futures Program Expands – No Diploma? No Problem!
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education department is expanding its Building Futures programming to offer three distinct career pathways in Construction, Health Science and, new this January, Information Technology.
Nov 21, 2016
Illinois Speaks: Do River Cultures Survive Flooding?
Jill Lane, Lewis and Clark Community College Dean of Transfer Programs, will moderate a discussion about the impacts of the Mississippi River system on the lives of people who live alongside it from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities, which is located at 1210 North Main Street, in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Nov 11, 2016
L&C Earns Third Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award
Lewis and Clark Community College is a recipient of the 2016 Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award, its third in five years.
Nov 9, 2016
Illinois Students Send Flood Relief to Louisiana Peers
Louisiana fifth graders received some much needed flood relief from their peers in Illinois last month.
Nov 4, 2016
Upcoming Vets Club Activities Coincide with Veterans Day
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Veterans Club will celebrate Veterans Day gearing up for a blood drive and a Krispy Kreme doughnuts fundraiser to benefit veteran and military students.
Nov 4, 2016
Dogs of Society Concert to Benefit L&C Music Students
‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ — hello, Dogs of Society L&C Music Scholarship.
Nov 3, 2016
L&C soccer teams came up just shy of returning to nationals
Both L&C teams dropped 3-0 decision to the Cobras in games that were dominated by the Trailblazers. And with the Saturday and Sunday defeats, hope ended for L&C’s hopes of return trips to their respective NJCAA Division I national tournaments.
October 2016
Oct 21, 2016
Students Can Now Earn Credits Between Semesters
Students can now take classes and earn credits between fall and spring semesters with Lewis and Clark Community College’s new intercession class offerings.
Oct 20, 2016
Backpack Buddies: Area Youth Sending Support to Louisiana Flood Victims
Area youth who know a thing or two about the hardships of flooding are making connections with their peers in Louisiana and sending flood relief in the form of backpack care packages this month.
Oct 19, 2016
Recycle Your eWaste with Lewis and Clark Oct. 28-29
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability, CJD e-Cycling and the Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA), are hosting a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Oct 12, 2016
Explore Transfer Options at Transfer Day 2016
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome more than 35 college and military representatives looking to recruit students from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 in The Commons for Transfer Day 2016.
Oct 11, 2016
Honoring Officer Blake Snyder, One of L&C’s Own
Lewis and Clark Community College will pay homage to alumnus Blake Snyder during the Trailblazers Men’s Soccer team’s final home game of the season, Saturday, Oct. 15.
Oct 7, 2016
Dee Kilgo to Present ‘What’s So Great About the Mona Lisa?’
The Visiting Artist Lecture Series at Lewis and Clark Community College continues Tuesday, Oct. 18 with Art Historian Dee (Dolores) Kilgo, who will present “What’s So Great About the Mona Lisa?” at 12:30 p.m. in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery.
September 2016
Sep 29, 2016
L&C Earns Prestigious National Green Genome Sustainability Award
Lewis and Clark has been selected as the American Association of Community College’s (AACC) Sustainability Education & Economic Development (SEED) Green Genome Overall Award winner.
Sep 28, 2016
L&C Music Department Offers Variety of Entertainment in October
A variety of free entertainment will be offered by Lewis and Clark Community College’s music department this October.
Sep 28, 2016
L&C, OSF St. Anthony’s Pair Up to Provide Free Diabetes Education & Depression Screenings
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Family Health Clinic and OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center will collaborate this month to provide free diabetes education and confidential depression screenings.
Sep 26, 2016
L&C Adult Education Programs Provide Economic Opportunities
In honor of National Adult Education and Literacy Week, Sept. 26 through Oct. 1, Lewis and Clark Community College wants to underscore the continued demand for programs and services for adult learners, who want to obtain a high school equivalency certificate.
Sep 20, 2016
Jumper Receives 2016 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award
Welding Technology Coordinator Travis Jumper is Lewis and Clark Community College’s 2016 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.
Sep 20, 2016
Cycling for a Cure: Bike MS Wraps Second Year at L&C
Nearly 3,000 cyclists rode the Riverbend for a cure for multiple sclerosis this month during the Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride 2016, hosted by Lewis and Clark Community College, Sept. 9-11.
Sep 16, 2016
Expand Skills through CCL Offerings for Everyday Computer Users
Not tech savvy? Don’t worry. Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division has upcoming offerings focused on affordable training in a wide variety of computer-related topics.
Sep 16, 2016
Lewis and Clark’s Open House 2016 Moves Outdoors Sept. 18
Prospective students are invited to Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey Campus from noon-2 p.m., Sunday, September 18, to hang out and learn about becoming a Trailblazer at the Annual Fall Open House.
Sep 13, 2016
CCL Offering Two Opportunities for Homeowners this Fall
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division will offer two different opportunities for homeowners this fall.
Sep 13, 2016
Organ Spectacular Concert to Showcase Local Talent
Area organists will showcase their talents during Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department’s Organ Spectacular VII concert at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.
Sep 9, 2016
Jobs Plus 2016 to Feature More than 50 Hiring Agencies
Individuals from across the St. Louis region in search of new career opportunities are invited to attend the upcoming Jobs Plus 2016 Regional Job Fair, where an estimated 50-plus employers will be seeking talent to fill hundreds of job openings region-wide.
Sep 8, 2016
Bike MS Returns to L&C’s Godfrey Campus Sept. 9-11
Nearly 3,000 cyclists will descend on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey Campus this month to once again ride the Riverbend for a world free of multiple sclerosis.
Sep 1, 2016
L&C Music Department Offers Variety of Entertainment in September
A variety of free entertainment will be offered by Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music department this September.
August 2016
Aug 24, 2016
Learn How to Navigate the Choppy Waters of Personal Finance
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) division will be offering a series of five individual personal finance workshops.
Aug 23, 2016
L&C’s NGRREC Awarded Grant, Named Swarovski Waterschool Site
Lewis and Clark Community College’s National Great Rivers Research and Education Center will be home to the newest Swarovski Waterschool, the first and only one located on the Mississippi River and the first in the United States, at the confluence of three great rivers.
Aug 23, 2016
Decode the Mystery of Writing Grants through CCL Offerings
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) division will be offering two grant writing courses this fall.
Aug 23, 2016
CCL to Offer a Professional Development Series Designed for Non-profit Professionals
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division is offering a professional development series for non-profit professionals this fall.
Aug 19, 2016
L&C Giving High School Students an Algebra Advantage
Lewis and Clark Community College is making the transition to higher education easier for area students who might not otherwise sign up for a fourth year of math during high school.
Aug 11, 2016
Lewis and Clark Announces Instant Admission Days Aug. 16-17
At Lewis and Clark Community College, your life can change in an instant. Take the initiative and get started down your educational path with L&C’s Instant Admission Days from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 and Wednesday, Aug. 17 in the Godfrey campus’ Enrollment Center.
Aug 10, 2016
KinderMusik Classes Now Enrolling for Fall Sessions
KinderMusik ABC Music & Me classes are now enrolling for fall with the first session of four-week classes starting Sept. 7.
Aug 4, 2016
Register Now for Fall 2016 KinderKeys Group Piano Class
Children ages 5 through 7 can explore their piano playing abilities this fall during KinderKeys, a four-week group class at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Aug 4, 2016
RiverBend Children’s Choir Invites Young Singers to Join the Fall 2016 Session
RiverBend Children’s Choir at Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting young singers to join for the 2016 fall semester.
June 2016
Jun 28, 2016
L&C’s YouthBuild, Lowe’s Stores Team Up to Improve Alton Neighborhood
Area youth are not only building better futures for themselves, but leaving a lasting impact on a historic Alton neighborhood this summer.
Jun 24, 2016
L&C Announces Spring 2016 Honors Lists
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of honor students for the Spring 2016 semester. Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List.
Jun 23, 2016
L&C Receives $10,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Family Literacy
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Lewis and Clark Community College a $10,000 grant to support family literacy.
Jun 13, 2016
Lewis and Clark Community College GED Graduation Celebrates Resilience
A total of 128 students earned their General Equivalency Diplomas (GED®) through Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education department and the Regional Office of Education #40 Adult Learning Centers in 2016.
Jun 13, 2016
Former L&C President Remembered for His Contributions to the College
Lewis and Clark Community College is mourning the loss of former President J. Neil Admire.
Jun 1, 2016
CCL to Offer Leadership Series this Summer at Lewis and Clark
There is a new leadership series for professionals coming to Lewis and Clark Community College this summer.
May 2016
May 26, 2016
Upcoming Summer Classes Aim to Enhance the Yoga Experience
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division is offering two new yoga classes in Edwardsville this summer–Yoga: On the Mat and Beyond and Doga.
May 26, 2016
KinderMusik Classes Now Forming for Summer
KinderMusik ABC Music & Me classes are now enrolling for four-week summer sessions beginning June 8. To enroll, contact the Music department at (618) 468-4731.
May 26, 2016
L&C Graduate Finds Opportunity in Medical Assisting
For Blake Raynor, Lewis and Clark Community College’s Medical Assisting program was a good first step on his path to becoming a registered nurse.
May 23, 2016
Lewis and Clark’s Val Harris Honored as Woman of Distinction
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Associate Dean of Adult Education Val Harris has been honored as one of the YMCA’s Women of Distinction for 2016.
May 20, 2016
Tuition Discounts Offered for Some Full Time Students
Starting this fall, Lewis and Clark Community College students who are taking 15 credit hours per semester qualify for a significant discount on their tuition.
May 20, 2016
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Sends Graduates a Message of Inclusion
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Christopher Lu touched on the strengths of the community college system during his Commencement speech and left graduates with a parting message about the importance of inclusion and acceptance and their role in achieving hope in the face of adversity.
May 18, 2016
L&C Adult Education Department Hosts YouthBuild USA Conference
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education department and Building Futures YouthBuild Americorps program hosted YouthBuild USA’s Spring 2016 Postsecondary Education Initiative Convening in April.
May 18, 2016
Weber Workforce Center Planned with Support of Estate Gift
Lewis and Clark Community College will break ground on a new workforce building on the Godfrey Campus later this year, thanks to a nearly $3.25 million gift from the estate of local resident Ed Weber.
May 5, 2016
See ‘Gardens Through the Looking Glass’ This Summer at L&C
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Monticello Sculpture Gardens will pay homage to the Godfrey campus’ past, present and future with the 2016 themed summer garden show, Gardens Through the Looking Glass.
April 2016
Apr 29, 2016
EPA Recognizes L&C as 2015-2016 College & University Green Power Individual Conference Champion
Lewis and Clark Community College was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the Individual Conference Champion of the 2015-16 College & University Green Power Challenge for using more green power than any other school in the NJCAA / Region 24.
Apr 26, 2016
L&C Adult Education Department attends Legislative Awareness Day
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education department took 15 students and 8 staff members when it completed its annual trip to Springfield for Legislative Awareness Day, April 12.
Apr 26, 2016
College for Kids Summer Line Up to be Highlighted at Upcoming Expo
The public is invited to attend the College for Kids summer camp expo from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, on L&C’s Godfrey Campus. This free event will give parents and students an opportunity to meet instructors, preview summer camp activities, tour classrooms and receive early bird registration discounts.
Apr 18, 2016
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor to Speak at 45th Annual Commencement
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Christopher P. Lu will address a record crowd celebrating Lewis and Clark Community College’s Class of 2016 at the 45th Annual Commencement ceremony May 18.
Apr 15, 2016
Lewis and Clark Invites Public to First Ever Community Expo
Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting community members to its Godfrey Campus April 24 for fun, games and free food at the school’s first ever L&C Community Expo.
Apr 13, 2016
Dell Ecology Lab and Fab Lab Team Up for Innovative Research
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) has completed renovating space for Community Ecologist Anthony Dell’s new, state-of-the-art ecology lab.
Apr 13, 2016
L&C Diversity Council to Host Ray Bradbury Biographer Sam Weller
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Diversity Council will welcome Sam Weller, authorized biographer of Ray Bradbury and professor of creative writing at Columbia College in Chicago, to campus for two upcoming presentations.
Apr 8, 2016
L&C Recognized by Missouri Gateway Chapter of USGBC
Last week was a big one for Lewis and Clark Community College’s sustainability efforts - the college received not one, but two awards for its green initiatives.
Apr 8, 2016
Free Concert “Songs for the Heart” Features Adult and Children’s Choral Choirs on April 22
Join the Lewis and Clark Community College Concert Choir and RiverBend Children’s Chorus for a free performance, “Songs for the Heart,” on Friday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ann Whitney Olin Theater in the Hatheway Cultural Center.
Apr 8, 2016
Spring Visiting Artist Series Wraps Up with Artist Mark Weber
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Visiting Artist Lecture Series, sponsored by 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, will wrap up this spring with artist Mark Weber at 12:30 p.m., April 12, in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery.
Apr 8, 2016
Recycle Your eWaste with Lewis and Clark April 22-23
L&C's Office of Sustainability, CJD e-Cycling and the RBGA are hosting a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, April 22, and Saturday, Apr 23, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Apr 8, 2016
Student Art Exhibition Opens April 8 in Hatheway Gallery
This year’s Lewis and Clark Community College Student Art Exhibition opens at 5 p.m., Friday, April 8, in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery.
Apr 1, 2016
High Schools Compete in L&C’s 9th Annual Trebuchet Contest
Will Hein, a student from Edwardsville High School, hurls a ball with a trebuchet built by his team, The Quan. His was one of more than 30 teams that competed in Lewis and Clark Community College’s Ninth Annual Trebuchet contest Friday, April 1. Jersey Community High School won first place in the contest.
March 2016
Mar 28, 2016
Keep Your Motors Running this Spring with CCL
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division is offering two upcoming workshops designed help participants make better decisions about summer recreational vehicle use and repairing small engines.
Mar 28, 2016
Prison Performing Arts to Debut New Work at Lewis and Clark
The Prison Performing Arts (PPA) will premier an original piece by its Alumni Theatre Company at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.
Mar 25, 2016
Lewis and Clark Announces Spring 2016 Musical Offerings
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department will offer a variety of upcoming events this spring, including Jazz on a Spring Evening, the Spring Choral Concert, and several Brown Bag events. All Lewis and Clark events are free and open to the public.
Mar 25, 2016
Get Financially Fit this Spring with CCL at Lewis and Clark
Corporate and Community Learning is now offering three one-night workshops designed to demystify some of the most complex financial topics faced by today’s consumer.
Mar 21, 2016
Lecture Series Continues with Mixed Media Artist Jane Barrow
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Visiting Artist Lecture Series, sponsored by 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, continues with mixed media artist Jane Barrow at noon, March 23, in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery.
Mar 21, 2016
Lewis and Clark Hosting Annual Job Fair on April 6
Lewis and Clark Community College will host its annual Job Fair this spring, hoping to match students and community residents with employers from throughout the metro area.
Mar 14, 2016
Register Now for Spring KinderKeys Group Piano Class
Children will have the chance to explore their piano playing abilities this spring during KinderKeys, a four-week group class for children 5-7 years old, at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Mar 14, 2016
L&C Hosting Illinois College Exposition March 15
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome more than 60 colleges and universities, proprietary schools and armed forces during the upcoming Illinois College Exposition (ICE).
Mar 4, 2016
National, Award-Winning Author Speaks to Packed House at N.O. Nelson Campus During Grow Native! Workshop
The Grow Native! Southwestern Illinois Event Committee hosted nationally renowned award-winning author Doug Tallamy last week during a workshop at the N.O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Edwardsville.
Mar 3, 2016
Community Invited to TED Talk Discussion on Unmanned Aerial Systems
The public is invited to a Ted Talk discussion centered around Lian Pin Koh’s TED Talk, “A Drone’s Eye View of Conservation,” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, at the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities.
February 2016
Feb 23, 2016
Grow Native! Workshop to Feature Award-Winning Author Doug Tallamy
The Grow Native! Southwestern Illinois Event Committee will present an exciting lineup of speakers, featuring national award-winning author Doug Tallamy at its sold out ‘Native by Design: Landscapes Beyond Beauty’ workshop Feb. 26 at the N.O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Edwardsville.
Feb 15, 2016
University of Illinois President to Introduce Powell at MJCHF Inaugural Dinner
University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen will formally introduce Gen. Colin Powell at the Inaugural Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation’s Annual Dinner March 31 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Meridian Ballroom.
Feb 12, 2016
L&C Invites New and Returning Patients to Collaborative Practice Clinic
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Family Health Clinic has become the nation’s first ever community college collaborative practice clinic. For patients, it’s a one stop shop for a total healthcare assessment, and only one co-pay.
Feb 12, 2016
L&C Music Faculty to Perform Free Concert Feb. 26
The Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department faculty will offer a free concert at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, in the Ringhausen Music Building.
Feb 9, 2016
Visiting Artist Lecture Series Welcomes Multimedia Artist Tony Carosella
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Visiting Artist Lecture Series, sponsored by 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, will warm up this spring with multimedia artist Tony Carosella at 12:30 p.m., Feb. 16, in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery.
Feb 9, 2016
Figure Out Your Next Step at Spring Transfer Day 2016
Lewis and Clark Community College will once again welcome around 40 college and military representatives looking to recruit students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wed., March 9 in The Commons for Spring Transfer Day 2016. There will be free soda, chips and pizza for those in attendance. For more information, contact Ann Naylor at (618) 468-5101.
Feb 5, 2016
Massie Nominated for ICCTA Outstanding Faculty Member Award
DeAnna Massie is Lewis and Clark Community College’s nominee for the 2016 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Faculty Member Award.
Feb 1, 2016
Freer Auto Body Donates Work Toward L&C Ambulance Makeover
A local auto body shop recently helped give an important Lewis and Clark Community College training tool a much needed facelift.
January 2016
Jan 28, 2016
L&C Named Military Friendly for Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth consecutive year, Lewis and Clark Community College has been named to the Military Friendly® Schools list.
Jan 28, 2016
L&C to Celebrate Black History February 2016
Lewis and Clark Community College has a variety of events planned in February to honor Black History Month. Most are open to the public, and all are free of charge.
Jan 26, 2016
L&C Music Hosts Variety of February Events
The Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department will offer a variety of musical events in February, including the annual Fat Tuesday Concert, Brown Bag lunchtime entertainment, an L&C faculty concert and more. All concerts are free, unless otherwise noted.
Jan 26, 2016
Lewis and Clark Community College Releases Fall 2015 Honors Lists
Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List. Further requirements are listed in the college’s online catalog at http://catalog.lc.edu.
Jan 21, 2016
CCL to Offer New Professional Development Series for Non-profit Pros
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division will be offering a brand new professional development series for non-profit professionals this spring.
Jan 19, 2016
PTEC Grad Joins Sigma-Aldrich
Victoria Wieseman, 19, of Worden, Illinois, is celebrating her new year with a new job as a chemical operator at Sigma-Aldrich in St. Louis. This spring, she has returned to Lewis and Clark to continue working toward a degree in chemical engineering.
Jan 19, 2016
Make Learning One of Your New Year’s Resolutions
Is learning something new one of your New Year’s resolutions? Corporate and Community Learning at Lewis and Clark has several new offerings to help learners achieve that goal in the next few months.
Jan 15, 2016
RiverBend Children’s Choir Invites Young Singers to Join the Spring 2016 Session
RiverBend Children’s Choir at Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting young singers to join for the new season starting with the 2016 spring semester.
Jan 11, 2016
L&C Art Faculty Exhibition Opens Jan. 19 in Hatheway Gallery
Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting its annual Art Faculty Exhibition from Jan. 19-Feb. 20, in the Hatheway Cultural Center Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22.
Jan 7, 2016
Longtime L&C Student and Alumni Earns Engineering Degree
After more than 20 years as a college student, Mike Walker, now can say he has accomplished a major life goal—he is a university graduate.
December 2015
Dec 21, 2015
Enrollment Open at L&C for Building Futures YouthBuild
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Building Futures YouthBuild AmeriCorps program gives young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 the opportunity to earn their GED and learn job skills in construction or the health sciences industry. The program is currently enrolling participants for the January 2016 cohort.
Dec 21, 2015
Scholarship Applications Now Open for 2016-2017 Academic Year
This year, Lewis and Clark Community College opened scholarship applications in November, months earlier than in years past, to give more students the opportunity to benefit.
Dec 21, 2015
L&C Scholar Remains Dedicated to Serving Veterans
Lewis and Clark Community College scholar Shannon Yount is passionate about making sure veterans have a voice. Having served in the armed forces herself, the vice president of the L&C Veterans Club is dedicated to supporting service members, military families and veterans.
Dec 18, 2015
L&C Welding Coordinator Earns Instructor of Year Award
Lewis and Clark Community College Welding Program Coordinator Travis Jumper is receiving accolades from the St. Louis section of the American Welding Society (AWS) in the form of the organization's Howard E. Adkins Memorial Instructor of the Year Award.
Dec 10, 2015
L&C Media Services Department Wins Six Medallion Awards
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Media Services department won six Medallion awards - two gold, one silver and three bronze – during the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 3 Awards Ceremony in November.
Dec 10, 2015
Mannie Jackson Center Plans Include Conference Center, Hotel & STEM Center
Lewis and Clark Community College opened the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities (MJCH) this December, but the former Lincoln School building is only one facet of a major development planned for Edwardsville by 2017.
Dec 3, 2015
Preview the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities During Open House Dec. 7
Visitors are invited to preview the new Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities during an Open House event Dec. 7.
Dec 1, 2015
L&C to Host Discussion Panel on Beliefs and Being
The Diversity Council of Lewis and Clark Community College will present “A Panel Discussion on Beliefs and Being: Understanding our Neighbors” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 9, in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre on L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Dec 1, 2015
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE-95 Blood Drive Dec. 4 & 5
The Veterans Club will be hosting the Winter KSHE-95 Blood Drive on L&C’s Godfrey campus in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and again from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
November 2015
Nov 25, 2015
‘Tis the Season for Festive Music at Lewis and Clark
Celebrate the sounds of the holidays at Lewis and Clark Community College this December.
Nov 18, 2015
Symbols of Solidarity: L&C Lights Up Chapel, Hatheway in Support of France
L&C lit up the Hatheway Cultural Center and Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, Nov. 17, to take on the colors of the French flag in light of recent terrorist attacks in Paris.
Nov 13, 2015
Music Department Announces Free Events This Month
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department has several upcoming concerts in November, including the Limited Edition Holiday Concert, Jazz on a Fall Evening and more. All events are free and open to the public.
Nov 11, 2015
U.S. Army Veteran and Family Receive Home Donation
U.S. Army Veteran Kyle Delp and his family have an extra special reason to celebrate this Veterans Day. On Friday, the Delp family received the keys to their new home during a military home dedication ceremony.
Nov 6, 2015
L&C, SIUE Partner to Put Students on the Fast Track to a BSN
Lewis and Clark Community College (L&C) and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s (SIUE) School of Nursing (SON) are joining together to put community college students on the fast track to receiving their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees.
Nov 3, 2015
Fab Lab to Foster Innovation on L&C’s N.O. Nelson Campus
This fall, Lewis and Clark Community College will unveil a new facility aimed at fostering innovation on its N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville.
Nov 3, 2015
Lewis and Clark November Musical Offerings
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department has several upcoming concerts in November, including the Limited Edition Holiday Concert, Jazz on a Fall Evening and more. All events are free and open to the public.
October 2015
Oct 26, 2015
Lewis and Clark Truck Driver Training Program Receives Industry Award
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Truck Driver Training program recently received the Illinois Trucking Association’s 2015 Industry Dedication Award.
Oct 21, 2015
Lewis and Clark Hosts Wellness Fair on Campus
Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting a Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Oct 21 and Thursday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in The Commons.
Oct 16, 2015
Recycle Your eWaste with Lewis and Clark Oct. 23 and 24
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability, CJD e-Cycling and the RiverBend Growth Association (RBGA) are hosting a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Oct 13, 2015
Career Coach Helps Students and Community Members Find Their Path
Those who are unsure of what their employment futures may hold can now find some direction with Career Coach at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Oct 13, 2015
Visiting Artist Lecture Series Continues with Ceramist Susan Bostwick
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Visiting Artist Lecture Series, sponsored by 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, continues with ceramist Susan Bostwick at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre.
September 2015
Sep 30, 2015
Prepare for Retirement with Upcoming CCL Social Security and Income Planning Offering
In partnership with local financial expert, Gary Crouch, Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) division has designed a workshop to help people better understand the facts about retirement, strategies to increase and manage incomes, and tips about current economic trends for today’s retirees.
Sep 28, 2015
Community Invited to TED Talk Discussion on HIV and Flu
Lewis and Clark Community College and Main Street Community Center will present a TED Talk Discussion, HIV and Flu – The Vaccine Strategy, from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Main Street Community Center in Edwardsville.
Sep 25, 2015
Lincoln Funeral Commemoration to be held at Lincoln-Douglas Square Oct. 17
An Abraham Lincoln Funeral Commemoration will be held at the Lincoln-Douglas Square in Alton from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
Sep 25, 2015
Fall Into Lewis and Clark Musical Offerings this October
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department has several upcoming concerts in October, including Brown Bag events, the Fall Choral Concert and more.
Sep 23, 2015
Restricted Parking on Sept. 24
The McPike Triangle parking lot and parking behind Hatheway will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 24.
Sep 22, 2015
Blackboard on Tour Coming to Lewis and Clark Oct. 1
Lewis and Clark Community College invites educators and administrators to attend Blackboard on Tour from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, on L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Sep 22, 2015
Changing Currents: Valmeyer and Pinhook Reclaim Community After Flooding
Illinois Humanities is pleased to announce an upcoming discussion of the efforts small communities to rebuild after flooding from the Mississippi.
Sep 21, 2015
Elizabeth Grant Receives 2015 Emerson Excellence Award
Elizabeth Grant, professor of Speech at Lewis and Clark Community College, recently received the 2015 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award.
Sep 21, 2015
Explore Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey Campus at Open House
Lewis and Clark Community College is opening its doors to incoming and potential students to explore the educational opportunities offered by the college during this year’s annual Open House, which will take place from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at L&C Godfrey’s campus.
Sep 17, 2015
Students, Find Your Dream Transfer School Oct. 13
Lewis and Clark Community College will once again welcome approximately 40 college and military representatives looking to recruit students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in The Commons for Fall Transfer Day 2015.
Sep 11, 2015
Lewis and Clark Welcomes Three Full-Time Faculty
Three full-time faculty members joined Lewis and Clark Community College this fall semester.
Sep 11, 2015
Guitarist Tim Fischer Kicks off Brown Bag Series Sept. 16
St. Louis-based guitarist, composer and educator Tim Fischer will kick off Lewis and Clark Community College’s free Brown Bag concert series at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the Ringhausen Music Building.
Sep 10, 2015
Bike MS at L&C: The World’s Largest Cycling Series is Coming to Godfrey
Nearly 3,000 cyclists are expected to raise more than $2 million to change the world for people affected by MS at Bike MS: Gateway Getaway taking place Sept. 12-13 at Lewis and Clark's Godfrey campus.
Sep 8, 2015
L&C to Host Information Sessions on Job Training in Health Care Industry
Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting two information sessions from 4- 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, to shed light on the training L&C offers in conjunction with Career Step, a leading online health care training provider.
Sep 2, 2015
Lewis and Clark’s Concert Choir Enrolling Now
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Concert Choir is enrolling now, and perfect for aspiring singers, ages 16 and older, who are looking to have a good time and meet some new friends.
Sep 1, 2015
L&C Organ Spectacular VI to Feature Local Organists
Area organists will showcase their talents during Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department’s Organ Spectacular VI concert at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.
August 2015
Aug 26, 2015
The Maine Playing Free Show at Lewis and Clark Sept. 4
Popular alternative band The Maine is playing a free show for students, as well as the general public, Sept. 4 in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre.
Aug 24, 2015
L&C Board Member Honored by Metro St. Louis Urban League
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis celebrated 14 women, including Lewis and Clark Community College Trustee Brenda Walker McCain, during its Salute to Women in Leadership Gala June 19.
Aug 24, 2015
L&C Partners with SHRM to Offer New HR Courses
L&C has partnered with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to offer courses to help human resources professionals earn necessary credentials.
Aug 21, 2015
Family Health Clinic to Expand Services to Include Dental, Occupational Therapy and Exercise Science
Thanks to a recent $1.4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Lewis and Clark Family Health Clinic is about to take interprofessional healthcare to a whole new level.
Aug 21, 2015
Register Now for Fall 2015 KinderKeys Group Piano Class
Children will have the chance to explore their piano playing abilities this fall during KinderKeys, a four-week group class for children 5 to 7 years old, at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Aug 20, 2015
Learn How to Transition a Business to the Next Generation
Business owners are encouraged to attend Lewis and Clark Community College Corporate and Community Learning’s “Leaving a Legacy” seminar from 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Julia’s Banquet Center, 101 EastGate Plaza, East Alton, Illinois.
Aug 20, 2015
College for Kids Expands Offerings into the School Year
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division has expanded its College for Kids program into the fall semester.
Aug 12, 2015
L&C Art Student Presses on at Woodcutting Boot Camp
Lewis and Clark Community College Fine Arts student Nicole Arnold, 26, of Edwardsville, participated in a 10-day intensive "Woodcut Boot Camp" where she designed, woodcut and printed her own art.
Aug 12, 2015
Win Concert Tickets from 105.7 The Point at L&C Aug. 28
Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting a Back to School Big Summer Show Ticket Blast with 105.7 The Point on Friday, Aug. 28, to kick off the fall semester.
Aug 10, 2015
JLGA to Focus on L&C’s Family Literacy Program
After recently surveying the community in an attempt to find its greatest area of need, the Junior League of Greater Alton (JLGA) has voted in support of partnering with Lewis and Clark Community College’s Family Literacy program.
July 2015
Jul 27, 2015
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE-95 Blood Drive August 7-8
The Veterans Club will be hosting the KSHE-95 Summer Blood Drive on L&C’s Godfrey campus in Hatheway Cultural Center from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and again from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. All presenting donors will receive a KSHE-95 Summer Blood Drive t-shirt.
Jul 24, 2015
It’s a Garden of Eatin’ at Lewis and Clark This Summer
As Lewis and Clark Community College’s 2015 themed summer garden show, Garden of Eatin’, approaches its peak harvest season late this summer, visitors are encouraged to join the college for guided or self-guided tours.
Jul 9, 2015
Ameren Illinois Invests $50,000 in the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities
Ameren Illinois has invested $50,000 in support of Lewis and Clark Community College’s latest initiative to restore the historic Lincoln School and establish the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities.
Jul 9, 2015
Historic N. O. Nelson Campus Featured by Landmarks Illinois
Lewis and Clark Community College’s historic N.O. Nelson campus in Edwardsville is one of 20 places being featured as part of Landmarks Illinois’ “20 Years, 20 Stories” to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its Most Endangered Historic Places program.
Jul 7, 2015
L&C Designated Conference Champion in EPA’s College and University Green Power Challenge
Lewis and Clark Community College announced today that it was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a 2014-2015 Individual Conference Champion of the College & University Green Power Challenge for using more green power than any other school in the NJCAA/Region 24.
Jul 7, 2015
Lewis and Clark Announces Spring Honors List
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of honor students for the Spring 2015 semester.
June 2015
Jun 30, 2015
Clinic Receptionist Kicks Smoking Habit and You Can, Too
As of July 1, 2015, and, in accordance with the Smoke Free Campus Act (Public Act 098-0985), smoking will be prohibited on all on Lewis and Clark campuses. This includes tobacco, e-cigarettes and any other type of smoke. Smoking is prohibited indoors and outdoors, as well as in college-owned and private vehicles that are on or driving through campus property.
Jun 26, 2015
College for Kids Offering Poses the Question, “Got Health?”
Children ages 8 to 11 are invited to participate with Lewis and Clark Community College faculty members in fun, interactive activities that emphasize nutrition, sensory awareness, first aid, wellness and oral health.
Jun 26, 2015
L&C Coordinator Selected to Display Art in Gallery Show
L&C Fine Arts Program Coordinator Chris Brennan’s paintings are being presented in an art showcase featuring various artists from the Midwest.
Jun 24, 2015
Rep. Davis Joins Grant Partners For U.S. Dept. Of Labor Partnership Celebration
Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) joined Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Julie Furst-Bowe and Lewis and Clark Community College President Dale Chapman to celebrate the institutions’ ongoing partnership, the Building Illinois’ Bioeconomy (BIB) consortium, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the NCERC at SIUE.
Jun 24, 2015
Join Hawaiian Chef and Alton Native Mark Segobiano for Two Hands-on Cooking Workshops in July
Join Alton native and Hawaiian Chef Mark Segobiano during two hands-on cooking workshops being offered through Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division this July.
Jun 17, 2015
Rep. Davis to Join SIUE, L&C Leaders for Partnership Celebration
Congressman Rodney Davis will join Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Julie Furst-Bowe and Lewis and Clark Community College President Dale Chapman to celebrate the institutions’ ongoing partnership at an event at the NCERC at SIUE on Tuesday, June 23.
Jun 15, 2015
Reid Library Director Elected to ILA Executive Board
Dennis Krieb, of Lewis and Clark Community College, has been elected to serve on the executive board of the Illinois Library Association (ILA).
Jun 15, 2015
L&C Alumna Nominated for St. Louis Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing
L&C Alumna Charis Hoffman, of Highland, was nominated this spring for St. Louis Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing awards.
Jun 4, 2015
CCL’s College for Kids Program Offers a Summer of Fun
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division invites children to experience a summer of fun in the College for Kids program.
Jun 4, 2015
Scholarship Opportunity Available to Jersey County Residents
Jersey County residents planning to attend Lewis and Clark Community College can now apply for the Calvin and Juanita Ritchey Whitlock Education Scholarship – up to $1,500 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies.
Jun 3, 2015
Youthbuild Students Challenge Mayors and Help Food Pantry
YouthBuild students organized a food drive challenge with Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick and Alton Mayor Brant Walker to benefit the Crisis Food Center.
Jun 3, 2015
Haskell Parking Lot Closed for Summer 2015
The Haskell Parking Lot will be closed for the summer beginning June 12 to allow for an excavation project, which includes the installation of pervious pavers.
May 2015
May 20, 2015
Long-time L&C Board Member Walter Ahlemeyer Passes Away
Walter S. Ahlemeyer, a Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees member since 1993, passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, May 19. Ahlemeyer was 88.
May 19, 2015
Summer Art and Photography Classes to Inspire Creativity in Adults
Adults are invited to express themselves creatively during summer art and photography classes, which are being offered by Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division.
May 18, 2015
College to Honor Late Dental Student During Commencement
Lewis and Clark Community College’s 44th annual Commencement will honor the life of an outstanding graduate who passed away this spring, and celebrate her achievements along with the achievements of more than 1,000 of her graduating peers.
May 14, 2015
44th Annual Commencement to Celebrate Record Number of Graduates; Retiring BOT Member Ed Hightower to Speak
Retiring L&C Board of Trustees Member Ed Hightower will speak at Lewis and Clark Community College’s 44th annual Commencement ceremony on May 20, which will celebrate the culmination of the academic achievements of more than 1,000 graduates, a record high.
May 7, 2015
Radio Broadcasting Coordinator Receives Student-Nominated 2015 Envisionary Educator Award
Educators have the power to inspire and change students’ lives, and Lewis and Clark Community College’s own Mike Lemons is being recognized for doing just that.
May 5, 2015
Con-way Freight Donates Equipment to L&C’s Truck Driver Training Program
Lewis and Clark Community College will host officials from Con-way Freight this week to accept a set of twin 28-foot trailers and the connecting “dolly” converter, which the company has donated to the college’s Truck Driver Training program.
April 2015
Apr 27, 2015
L&C Helps Make Earth Day Greener for North Elementary
In honor of Earth Day, the Green Team at North Elementary School in Godfrey planted several vegetable plants, donated by Lewis and Clark Community College, in their Community Gardens. The Lorax even showed up to lend a helping hand.
Apr 22, 2015
History on Trial Event Sheds Light on Alton School Cases
Lewis and Clark Community College debuted the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission’s History on Trial series event highlighting the Alton School Cases on Monday, April 20, in the Hatheway Cultural Center.
Apr 16, 2015
The Bridge Brings Home Four Awards from ICCJA Conference
Lewis and Clark Community College’s student newspaper, The Bridge, is the recipient of four awards from the Illinois Community College Journalism Association, including first place for best website.
Apr 16, 2015
History on Trial to Highlight Alton School Segregation Cases
Building Being Renamed Scott Bibb Center to Honor Education Champion
Apr 16, 2015
Visiting Artist Lecture Series Welcomes EIU Art Professor
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Visiting Artist Lecture Series, sponsored by 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, continues April 21 with Painter Jenny Chi.
Apr 10, 2015
Students Prepare for Lewis and Clark Cares Volunteer Week
As a tribute to National Volunteer Week, L&C students are preparing for “Lewis and Clark Cares,” a week of volunteering that will run April 13-17.
Apr 9, 2015
Recycle Your eWaste with Lewis and Clark April 17-18
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability, along with CJD e-Cycling and the Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA), is hosting a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Apr 9, 2015
L&C, Webster University Sign Agreement to Expand Nursing Offerings
A new agreement between Lewis and Clark Community College and Webster University will assist nursing graduates in continuing their education and obtaining their bachelor’s degrees.
Apr 9, 2015
Student Art Exhibition Opens April 10 in Hatheway Gallery
This year’s Lewis and Clark Community College Student Art Exhibition opens Friday, April 10, in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery, and will run through May 1.
March 2015
Mar 31, 2015
Brown Bag Event to Channel History April 15
The Lewis and Clark Community College history and music departments will join forces for a multimedia presentation, “Mystic Chords of Memory: A Commemoration of the End of the Civil War and the Assassination of President Lincoln,” at noon on Wednesday, April 15, in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium.
Mar 27, 2015
‘Bird’ Author Crystal Chan to Speak at Lewis and Clark
Crystal Chan, author of the novel “Bird,” will speak about writing, publishing, creativity and diversity from 9:30-10:45 a.m., and then again from 12:15-1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16, in Reid Memorial Library at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Mar 24, 2015
Visiting Artist Lecture Series Welcomes Sculptor Behind Miles Davis Memorial Statue March 25
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Visiting Artist Lecture Series, sponsored by 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, will welcome Sculptor Preston Jackson to campus on March 25.
Mar 19, 2015
High Schools Compete in 8th Annual Trebuchet Competition
More than 170 students from 11 area high schools will compete in Lewis and Clark’s Eighth Annual Trebuchet contest on Friday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena. The event is free and open for public spectators.
Mar 19, 2015
L&C Guitar Ensemble and Tom Byrne to Perform April 16
The Lewis and Clark Community College Guitar Ensemble and renowned St. Louis area guitarist Tom Byrne will perform a free concert with his band, Have U Heard, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.
Mar 16, 2015
L&C to Host History on Trial Program Highlighting Alton School Segregation Cases
The Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission’s History on Trial series will highlight the Alton School Cases at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the Hatheway Cultural Center. The Alton School Cases were a series of seven circuit court trials and five Illinois Supreme Court appeals, in which Scott Bibb resisted the newly imposed racial segregation in Alton.
Mar 13, 2015
Prepare for Retirement with Upcoming CCL Social Security and Income Planning Offering
Preparing for retirement can be a very difficult path to navigate alone.
Mar 13, 2015
Swimmers Can Taste Competition in CCL Swim Clinic
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) division is offering young swimmers a chance to get a taste of competition during its upcoming Competitive Swim Clinic.
Mar 13, 2015
Lewis and Clark Hosting Annual Job Fair on April 8
Lewis and Clark Community College will host its annual Job Fair this spring, hoping to match community residents with employers from throughout the metro area.
Mar 12, 2015
Captain Planet Foundation Awards Education Grant to Lewis and Clark Community College
The Captain Planet Foundation, an international environmental education foundation for youth based on the successful Captain Planet cartoon, recently awarded an educational grant of $2,500 to Lewis and Clark Community College, which will use these funds toward expanding its Stream Discovery program.
Mar 9, 2015
Restricted Parking for Mornings of March 10-11
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Mar 3, 2015
Roberta Brown Nominated for Illinois Community College Trustees Association Outstanding Faculty Member Award
Roberta “Bobbie” Brown, associate professor of Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene at Lewis and Clark Community College, recently was nominated for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) 2015 Outstanding Faculty Member Award.
February 2015
Feb 27, 2015
L&C Hosting Illinois College Exposition on March 10
Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome more than 40 colleges and universities, proprietary schools and armed forces during the upcoming Illinois College Exposition (ICE).
Feb 25, 2015
Spring Transfer Day is March 11
Lewis and Clark Community College will once again welcome nearly 40 college and military representatives looking to recruit students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wed., March 11 in The Commons for Spring Transfer Day 2015.
Feb 25, 2015
2015 GEMS Conference Aims to Empower Girls through Math and Science
The Piasa Area Council of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will present the 2015 GEMS (Girls Empowered by Math and Science) Conference for girls in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, in the McPike Math and Science Complex at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Feb 23, 2015
L&C’s Dean of Health Sciences to Retire and Become Full-time CEO for the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
After 33 years, Lewis and Clark Community College Dean of Health Sciences Donna Meyer is retiring from L&C to accept the full-time position of chief executive officer of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN).
Feb 12, 2015
Illinois RiverWatch Offering Training Workshops for Adults, 4-H and Student Groups
The Illinois RiverWatch Network is offering Illinois citizens and educators the chance to train to become citizen scientists and join the network of more than 250 volunteers throughout the state who monitor water quality of Illinois streams.
Feb 12, 2015
L&C Art Coordinator Among the Artists Showcased in Exhibition
Painter Chris Brennan is among the 15 artists being showcased during this year’s Art Faculty Exhibition, which opened Friday, Feb. 6 and will run through Feb. 27 in the Hatheway Cultural Center Art Gallery.
Feb 11, 2015
Lewis and Clark Welcomes New Process Operations Technology Professor
Lewis and Clark Community College’s new Assistant Professor of Process Operations Technology Linda LaCoe brings both expertise and first-hand experience to the program.
Feb 4, 2015
Art Faculty Exhibition Opens Friday, Runs Feb. 6-27
Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting its annual Art Faculty Exhibition from Feb. 6-27, for the first time in the Hatheway Cultural Center Art Gallery.
January 2015
Jan 30, 2015
New Visiting Artist Lecture Series Kicks Off in February
Next month, Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome the first of three visiting artists to its Godfrey campus for a new lecture series, presented and sponsored by 1st MidAmerica Credit Union.
Jan 27, 2015
L&C Diversity Council to Serve Up an Assortment of Events this Spring
Lewis and Clark Community College has crafted a Diversity Calendar for this spring that features an assortment of events, which are free and open to the public.
Jan 23, 2015
Lewis and Clark Releases Fall Honors List
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of honor students for the Fall 2014 semester.
Jan 22, 2015
Caldwell Awarded Illinois Board of Higher Education Nurse Educator Fellowship Award
Denise Caldwell, assistant professor of nursing at Lewis and Clark Community College, recently received the 2015 Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) Nurse Educator Fellowship Award.
Jan 21, 2015
L&C to Celebrate Black History February 2015
Lewis and Clark Community College has a variety of events planned in February to honor Black History Month. All are open to the public and free of charge.
Jan 16, 2015
RiverBend Children’s Choir Calls for Young Singers
RiverBend Children’s Choir at Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting young singers to join for the new season starting this spring semester.
Jan 16, 2015
Edwardsville Native Mannie Jackson to Receive NCAA’s Highest Honor
The NCAA will award Edwardsville native Mannie Jackson with its highest honor, the Theodore Roosevelt Award, today at its annual convention.
Jan 13, 2015
Lewis and Clark GED Classes to be Offered at Bethalto Community Technology Center
Lewis and Clark Community College has partnered with the village of Bethalto to offer GED classes at the Bethalto Community Technology Center (CTC).
December 2014
Dec 19, 2014
First Class Completes L&C’s Truck Driver Training Program
Lewis and Clark Community College’s inaugural Truck Driver Training class just finished the eight-week program this month, and it’s time for the next class to enroll for Spring 2015.
Dec 19, 2014
IGEN Support Helps L&C Expand Renewable Energy
GODFREY – With support from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) and the leadership at Lewis and Clark Community College, Illinois is closer to reaching its goal of producing 25 percent of the state’s total energy from renewable sources by the year 2025.
Dec 16, 2014
YouthBuild Students Help Build Rocking Chairs for Women of the Moose
Two of Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild students, James Allensworth, 21, of Godfrey, and Trevonte Caldwell, 18, of Alton, practiced detailed woodworking when they built two child-size rocking chairs, one painted pink and the other blue.
Dec 15, 2014
L&C’s Kent Scheffel Elected NACEP President
Lewis and Clark Community College Vice President of Enrollment Services Kent Scheffel recently began his two-year term as president of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), which is the accrediting body for dual credit partnerships.
Dec 2, 2014
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE 95 Blood Drive Dec. 5-6
Roll up your sleeves with the home of Real Rock Radio, KSHE 95, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club this December, and donate blood to help the American Red Cross save lives.
November 2014
Nov 19, 2014
L&C Media Services Department Wins Five Medallion Awards
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Media Services Department won three gold medallions, one silver medallion and one bronze medallion during the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 3 Awards Ceremony in October.
Nov 19, 2014
L&C Concert Choir to Present ‘Sing-Along Messiah’
The Lewis and Clark Community College Concert Choir will host the fourth in its sing-along series this holiday season with “Sing-Along Messiah” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.
Nov 13, 2014
Lewis and Clark Partners with Illinois American Water and Alton Middle School to Improve Water Quality in Metro East
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability recently partnered with Illinois American Water and Alton Middle School (AMS) to install two native planted bioswales on the L&C campus in Godfrey.
Nov 6, 2014
L&C to Launch New Logistics Management Program this Spring
Logistics management is the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities or supplies. As part of the Mississippi River Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Consortium (MRTDL), Lewis and Clark Community College is launching a new logistics management program in the spring of 2015.
Nov 6, 2014
Restricted Parking in the Hatheway Lot on Friday, Nov. 14
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark will be hosting the Mississippi River Watershed Education Symposia Nov. 14 and 15 on the Godfrey Campus. Please be advised that this event will bring more than 100 visitors to campus and will create the need for restricted parking in the Hatheway Lot, immediately behind the Hatheway Building all day on Friday, Nov. 14.
Nov 5, 2014
L&C to Host Discussion Panel on Beliefs and Being
The Diversity Council of Lewis and Clark Community College will present the Panel Discussion on Beliefs and Being: Understanding our Neighbors at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Hatheway Cultural Center, Ann Whitney Olin Theatre on L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Nov 3, 2014
Comedy to Spark Discussion about Diversity at L&C
Witness a discussion about diversity like no other during The Black-Jew Dialogues at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, in Trimpe 141 (ATC) on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus.
Nov 3, 2014
Fall into Lewis and Clark Musical Offerings this November
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department has several upcoming concerts in November, including holiday concerts, Brown Bag Salons and student recitals.
October 2014
Oct 29, 2014
Take a Walk with Harriet Haskell at Lewis and Clark Nov. 4
Lewis and Clark Community College students and community members are invited to take a walking tour through time from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, to see how L&C once appeared in the 1800s as Monticello College.
Oct 28, 2014
L&C Joins Forces to Conduct Concert Honoring Veterans
Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Services, the L&C Music Department and the Southwestern Illinois Living Veterans Group are sponsoring a musical tribute to all area veterans, service members and their families at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, in Hatheway Cultural Center, Ann Whitney Olin Theatre.
Oct 14, 2014
L&C to Participate in Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Oct. 16
Once again, Lewis and Clark Community College is taking part in the largest earthquake drill in history, the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, sponsored by the Illinois Emergency Management Association, among others.
Oct 13, 2014
L&C Launching Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Renovation Project with a Ceremonial Groundbreaking Oct. 16
With a celebratory groundbreaking ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Lewis and Clark Community College will officially kick off the renovation of the historic Lincoln School at 1220 N. Main Street in Edwardsville to create the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities.
Oct 9, 2014
Recycle Your eWaste with Lewis and Clark October 24 and 25
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability, CJD e-Cycling and the Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA), are hosting a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Oct 9, 2014
L&C Announces “Garden of Eatin’” Summer 2015 Garden Show
Lewis and Clark’s third Annual Themed Garden Show, titled “Garden of Eatin’,” will showcase edible (and drinkable!) plants aimed at connecting garden visitors and Lewis and Clark students with their food source.
Oct 6, 2014
Anthony Phillips Receives 2014 Emerson Excellence Award
Anthony Phillips, associate professor of Biology at Lewis and Clark Community College, recently received the 2014 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award.
Oct 6, 2014
U.S. Department of Labor Awards L&C Nearly $1.5 Million to Advance the L&C’s Process Operations Technology Program
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Lewis and Clark, Lincolnland Community College in Springfield, Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg and Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg have formed the Building Illinois’ Bioeconomy (BIB) consortium, which was awarded $9,956,011 as part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training initiative.
Oct 6, 2014
Explore Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey Campus at Open House
Lewis and Clark Community College is opening its doors to incoming and potential students to explore the educational opportunities offered on campus during this year’s annual Open House, which will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at L&C Godfrey’s campus.
September 2014
Sep 30, 2014
Join L&C Music Department for an Outstanding October
The Music Department at Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting a number of musical offerings this October including a concert featuring a costume contest.
Sep 29, 2014
Travel the World without Leaving Campus during Lewis and Clark Diversity Council Events
See the Lewis and Clark Community College campus like never before and travel around the world without leaving campus this fall with L&C’s Diversity Council.
Sep 29, 2014
Students, Find Your Dream Transfer School Oct. 21
Lewis and Clark Community College will once again welcome approximately 50 college and military representatives looking to recruit students from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in The Commons for Fall Transfer Day 2014.
Sep 26, 2014
Lewis and Clark GED Student Finds Future in Welding
Lewis and Clark Community College is honoring National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week by celebrating student successes. Current welding student and GED graduate Duane Spencer serves as an excellent example of how Adult Education works.
Sep 26, 2014
YouthBuild Students Help Build Habitat for Humanity Home
Lewis and Clark Community College Building Futures YouthBuild students joined volunteers from throughout Illinois this month to build a new Habitat for Humanity Home at 1124 Wallace Street in Alton.
Sep 19, 2014
Fifth Graders Explore Environmental Concepts and More at L&C Water Festival
Approximately 350 fifth graders from 6 local schools learned all about the importance of water at Lewis and Clark Community College for the 12th Annual Water Festival Friday, Sept. 19.
Sep 19, 2014
L&C Invites Community to Celebrate Adult Education
L&C is hosting an Adult Education Celebration Open House Thursday, Sept. 25, from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Trimpe Advanced Technology Center located on L&C’s Godfrey campus. This event is free and open to the public.
Sep 10, 2014
Bike MS Announces Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey Campus as the 2015 Site for its 2015 Gateway Getaway Ride
The two-day ride, which will take place Sept. 12-13, 2015, will start and finish both days at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. The beautiful, historic campus will also provide a home to the charity event’s festival area and camping accommodations.
Sep 10, 2014
Jobs Plus 2014 Jobs Fair to be held Sept. 18
Individuals from across the St. Louis region in search of new career opportunities are encouraged to make plans to attend the upcoming Jobs Plus 2014 Job Fair. Set for Thursday, Sept. 18, from 1-5 p.m. at Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, Ill.
August 2014
Aug 27, 2014
Governor Quinn Announces $3.8 Million Investment in Lewis and Clark Community College
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn visited the main campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 to announce capital funding which allow the college to replace two aging, temporary buildings on campus, Montessori Childcare and a maintenance building, and also further sustainability initiatives with a storm water control project.
Aug 25, 2014
L&C’s Green Commitments Pave Way for New Partnerships
L&C is dedicated to reaching the goal of campus carbon neutrality by 2058. The college has recently forged some new green partnerships as a way to advance its commitment to sustainability.
Aug 22, 2014
Real Estate Classes Being Offered this Fall
Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes in the real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers.
Aug 21, 2014
Roadways, Parking Restricted Friday through Weekend
Several parking lots and roadways on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus will be closed this week for asphalt treatment.
Aug 19, 2014
RiverBend Children’s Choir Calls for Young Singers
RiverBend Children’s Choir at Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting young singers to join for the new season starting this fall semester.
Aug 19, 2014
L&C Organ Spectacular V to Highlight Local Organists
Join Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department once again as they present area organists showcasing their talents at the Organ Spectacular Concert, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.
Aug 18, 2014
Score College Swag and Lunch During Y98’s College Crashers
Y98 College Crashers will be visiting L&C Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will have the chance win giveaways, eat free food and enjoy live music.
Aug 2, 2014
Area Youth Volunteer for YouthBuild Hunterstown Cleanup
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Building Futures: YouthBuild program called volunteers to help them clean up the Hunterstown neighborhood in Alton, Illinois, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. See photos from the event.
July 2014
Jul 28, 2014
WLCA 89.9-FM Hosts Local High School Students during Annual Radio Camp
Alton High School student Logan Phillips prepares to go on-air during Radio Camp as his fellow classmates, from left, Nicole Matis and J.T. Ammonette, and WLCA Music Director Randy Kinnikin, right, look on.
Jul 25, 2014
Volunteers Needed to Help YouthBuild Clean Up the Hunterstown Neighborhood in Alton
Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild students are calling for volunteers to help them clean up the Hunterstown neighborhood in Alton, Illinois, starting at 10 a.m. Friday, August 1.
Jul 25, 2014
L&C Vets Club to Host KSHE95 Blood Drive Aug. 1-2
Roll up your sleeves with the home of Real Rock Radio, KSHE95, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club this August, and donate blood to help the American Red Cross save lives.
Jul 23, 2014
IGEN Electric Vehicle Road Trip Creates Partnerships and Advances EV Deployment in Illinois
The Illinois Green Economy Network, alongside the Office of Governor Pat Quinn, recently completed a more than 500-mile journey to advocate electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and raise range awareness.
Jul 11, 2014
YouthBuild Celebrates Students during Transition Ceremony
Twenty-two students from the spring 2014 cohort of the Building Futures: YouthBuild AmeriCorps program participated in their Transition Ceremony on June 26 after completing Phase I of the program.
June 2014
Jun 25, 2014
Explore New Media Technologies and Bring Ideas to Life via Social Media at Lewis and Clark
This fall, Lewis and Clark Community College is launching its New Media Technologies program, which will give students hands-on experience with a variety of cutting-edge technology, including digital music/video production, broadcasting, film, app design, print design and video game creation.
Jun 17, 2014
IGEN’s EV Road Trip Event Takes Off June 23 with Additional Participants, Sponsors
The Illinois Green Economy Network’s Electric Vehicle Road Trip will take off next week with additional participants and sponsors.
Jun 10, 2014
L&C and IGEN to Embark on a Statewide EV Road Trip
IGEN, a consortium of Illinois community colleges, and Lewis and Clark are preparing to embark on a statewide electronic vehicle road trip from June 23-25 that will arrive at L&C on June 23 at approximately 4:15 p.m.
Jun 10, 2014
Increase Mobility and Flexibility with CCL Swim Class
Corporate and Community Learning is offering two upcoming sessions of its Arthritis Exercise swim class this summer.
Jun 4, 2014
L&C Adding Health Information and Medical Coding Program
Lewis and Clark Community College is expanding its curriculum this fall to include a degree in Health Information and Medical Coding and a Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Coding.
Jun 3, 2014
Prepare to ‘Bee-Dazzled’ at Lewis and Clark’s Summer Garden Show
Beginning this weekend, Lewis and Clark Community College’s Monticello Sculpture Gardens will be a buzz with “Bee-Dazzled,” a 2014 summer garden show aimed at attracting docile, but hard-working, native pollinators.
Jun 3, 2014
MCUL Announces Cancellation of June 7 Celebrity Basketball Tournament
Due to a number of scheduled events that will compete with the planned June 7 Celebrity Basketball Tournament, the Madison County Urban League has announced that it has decided to postpone the event.
Jun 2, 2014
Enroll to Find Out if a Career in Nursing is Right for You
L&C is currently enrolling students for NURS 129: Preparation for ADN Education, which serves as an introductory course for the college’s Nursing program. It will run from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 9-12. Interested students should enroll now by calling (618) 468-2222.
Jun 2, 2014
Lewis and Clark Community College Releases Spring Honors Lists
Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List. (For more specifications, visit the college’s online catalog at http://catalog.lc.edu.)
May 2014
May 30, 2014
L&C Announces 2014 Graduates
Lewis and Clark Community College’s 43rd annual Commencement ceremony celebrated the achievements of more than 850 graduates on May 14, 2014 in the Hatheway Cultural Center.
May 23, 2014
CCL’s College for Kids Program Celebrates 25 Years of Fun
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its College for Kids program.
May 20, 2014
Learn Basic Auto Maintenance and Small Engine Repair this Summer with CCL
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division has two upcoming offerings designed to save people money on repair bills by teaching them how to do basic auto maintenance and small engine repair on their own.
May 19, 2014
L&C Celebrates Graduates During 43rd Annual Commencement
Lewis and Clark Community College’s 43rd annual Commencement ceremony celebrated the achievements of more than 850 graduates on May 14, 2014 in the Hatheway Cultural Center. Photos from before, after and during the ceremony are available in high resolution on Flickr.
May 16, 2014
Lewis and Clark Invites Retirees to ’Homecoming’ Celebration to Commence its 45th Year
Lewis and Clark Community College and the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation invite all Lewis and Clark retirees from the past 44 years to join in a “homecoming” celebration to kick off its 45th year.
May 16, 2014
Summer Painting Classes Offer Creative Outlets for Adults
Adults are invited to express themselves creatively during summer painting classes, which are being offered by Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division.
May 13, 2014
Dual Credit Program Announces National Re-accreditation
Lewis and Clark Community College’s dual credit program, also known as High School Partnership, has earned national re-accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).
May 9, 2014
Paul B. Hanks Dental Clinic Offers Low-Cost, High Quality Services for Community
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Paul B. Hanks Dental Clinic recently revamped its prices, and now offers quality preventive dental care at an even lower cost to patients.
May 9, 2014
First L&C Dental Student to Attend ADHA National Session
Lewis and Clark Community College Dental Hygiene student Lauren Michelle Kelly, 23, of Brighton, is the first in the history of the program to be selected as a district student delegate to attend the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) Annual Session.
May 8, 2014
CCL Instructor Invited to Train the Trainers this Summer
Associate Director of Safety Programs Greg Bock has been invited to be a trainer at the 2014 Community College Consortium for Health and Safety Training Train-the-Trainer Course this summer.
May 8, 2014
Lewis and Clark Welcomes New Student Trustee
In some ways Stephanie “Stevi” Johnson didn’t really decide to pursue a career in nursing. Instead, she believes nursing chose her. After surviving a nearly fatal bus accident in the fall of 2007, Johnson realized during her extensive recovery that she was meant to be a nurse.
May 7, 2014
43rd Annual Commencement to Honor More Than 850 Graduates
Lewis and Clark Community College will celebrate the academic achievements of more than 850 graduates at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre. Illinois Senator Andy Manar, of the 48th Legislative District, will deliver this year’s Commencement address.
April 2014
Apr 30, 2014
Real Estate Classes Offered this Summer Semester
Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes in the real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers.
Apr 24, 2014
Recycle Your eWaste with Lewis and Clark April 25 and 26
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Office of Sustainability, along with CJD e-Cycling and the Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA), is hosting a community eWaste drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from L&C’s Godfrey campus.
Apr 22, 2014
Lewis and Clark Spring Concert to Offer Hope
The Lewis and Clark Concert Choir and Limited Edition will present their spring choral concert, “Hang In… Hang On,” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5 in the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus.
Apr 15, 2014
L&C Student Wins First Place in National Singing Competition
Lewis and Clark Community College voice student Tyler Ciesler, of Alton, recently won first class in the College Upper Class Men’s division of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) classical voice competition.
Apr 15, 2014
Sec. of State Jesse White Visits L&C Campus to Educate, Register New Organ and Tissue Donors
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White visited Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus on Tuesday, April 15 to promote the statewide “Be a Hero” campaign and spread awareness about organ and tissue donation.
Apr 10, 2014
New Course Prepping Students for General Education Math
Lewis and Clark is now offering an alternative course that will save many students who test into developmental math both time and money toward their degree.
Apr 7, 2014
Secretary of State Jesse White Plans Visit L&C to Spread Organ Donor Awareness
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White will be visiting Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, to announce the Be a Hero! Donor Awareness Campaign.
Apr 4, 2014
Make Mom a Sweet Treat during “Mom & Me” Cake Decorating Course
Expert cake decorator Michelle Davenport, of Sweet Indulgences, will lead CCL's upcoming cake decorating course, “Mom & Me,” which will take place from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 5.
Apr 4, 2014
L&C Fire Science Instructor Shawn Bloemker Recognized by Illinois Fire Science Institute
The Illinois Fire Science Institute (IFSI) recently recognized Lewis and Clark Community College Corporate and Community Learning Fire Science Instructor Shawn Bloemker for developing a Fire Behavior and Smoke class.
Apr 2, 2014
L&C Announces New Date for A Musical Night Out at the Jacoby Arts Center
Lewis and Clark Community College music students and faculty will perform alongside community musicians during “A Night Out at Jacoby Arts Center” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3. Jacoby Arts Center is located at 627 East Broadway in Alton.
Apr 2, 2014
L&C Streamlines Scholarship Application Process
Lewis and Clark Community College has made applying for scholarships easier than ever by offering a singular website where potential recipients can view and search scholarships by keyword and apply for them directly.
Apr 1, 2014
Enjoy a Variety of Music with Lewis and Clark this Spring
The Music Department at Lewis and Clark Community College has several concerts this April, including A Night Out at Jacoby Art Center and a Steel Band Concert.
March 2014
Mar 31, 2014
L&C Nursing Group Serves More than 300 Patients in Rural Guatemalan Clinic over Alternative Spring Break
This spring break, seven L&C students, two registered nurses and two administrators traveled to Guatemala, in partnership with the Mustard Seed Peace Project, to establish a rural health clinic to serve the small, rural village of Virginia.
Mar 28, 2014
High Schools Compete in L&C’s 7th Annual Trebuchet Contest
See a preview of photos from this year's Trebuchet competition.

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