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Dozens of McKendree University Programs Approved for WIOA
Dozens of McKendree University Programs Approved for WIOAApproved academic programs in several disciplines will help low-income students achieve success.(LEBANON, Ill., March 11, 2024) – McKendree University has recently joined with several partners in the St. Clair and Madison Counties’ economic regions to have 47 academic programs approved for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). These approved programs include a wide variety of disciplines such as business administration, education,
McKendree University Hosts 15 Local High Schools During Three-Day Model UN Event
(LEBANON, Ill., March 8, 2024) – McKendree University hosted its annual Model United Nations conference on campus from March 5-7. More than 350 student delegates from 15 local high schools attended and participated in this event, representing over 70 countries. The university has been hosting its Model UN conference for over 50 years, making it the fourth-longest running high school Model UN conference in the nation.Model UN provides students with an opportunity to learn how the UN operates and to practice
Ribbon Cutting for Durrah Development
Durrah Development, LLC is a Personal Growth and Leadership Development Company. Credentials: SHRM-CP, MA in HR Management, John Maxwell Team Corporate Facilitator, Coach and Youth Advocate.Pictured cutting ribbon is Tanisha Durrah, Owner. Ribbon cutting held at our Business Over Breakfast event on Feb 23rd. Here’s the link to the pictures on our website. Website: https://ofallonchamber.com/DurrahDevelopment/ Video on Facebook.
Ribbon Cutting for The Healing House
Here’s the link to the pictures on our website. Website: https://ofallonchamber.com/thehealinghouse/ Video on Facebook. Pictured cutting ribbon is one of the owners, Kelly Saggio. The Healing House focuses on wellness services and practices to allow for clients to unwind and rejuvenate.
TWM Receives Engineering Excellence Grand Award by ACEC Missouri
Recognized for Missouri Route 100 Rehabilitation Project in the Transportation Category Swansea, IL - TWM, Inc., is excited to announce the firm has received a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Missouri for its exemplary work on the rehabilitation of Missouri Route 100, locally known as Manchester Road, in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The Grand Award is the highest award given out in a particular category for the year. This award acknowledges the project's
McKendree University’s Summer Classes Slated for June 3
(LEBANON, Ill., March 6, 2024) – McKendree University is now offering a wide range of exciting classes for interested students to take this summer. Courses begin June 3 and end on July 26. Undergraduate students will save 50 percent on tuition when they register for summer classes offered at McKendree University’s Lebanon, Ill., campus or online. McKendree students may access the class schedule online via Admission.The university is also offering one free course during the summer to students who have
BEING DISCIPLES OF JESUS IN CHARITY, JUSTICE, AND PROPHECY – WHY SIMPLY BEING GOOD-HEARTED IS NOT
NEWS RELEASEContact: Shrine Marketing 618-394-6425bmertz@snows.org BEING DISCIPLES OF JESUS IN CHARITY, JUSTICE, AND PROPHECY – WHY SIMPLY BEING GOOD-HEARTED IS NOT ENOUGHKING’S HOUSE AT THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS FRIDAY JUNE 14 AT 4:00 PM THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 16 AT 1:00 PM King’s House at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is happy to provide a weekend retreat withFr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI regarding Charity, Justice and Prophecy and why simply beinggood-hearted is not enough.
Dr. Shelly Lemons Elected President for St. Clair County Historical Society
(LEBANON, Ill., March 4, 2024) – The St. Clair County Historical Society Board of Directors elected Dr. Shelly Lemons, professor of history at McKendree University, to serve a two-year term as president of the organization on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Dr. Lemons is the 31st president of the historical society and has been a member of the board since 2019. According to their website, the St. Clair County Historical Society has been helping the county tell its story since 1905. The society works diligently to
ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT TO GET YOUR $50,000 RAFFLE CERTIFICATE
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Pre-Register for Special Perks
Pre-registeras Team Captain TODAY and your team will receive the BIG TREATMENT with special table decorations and recognition. SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2024Holy Trinity Gymnasium 504 Fountains Pkwy, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 LAST DAY TO PRE-REGISTER We are thrilled to welcome you back for our 4th Annual Trivia For Kids' Sake event for more of a traditional experience... with a
Together Foundation is now Accepting College Scholarship Applications!
Together Foundation is now Accepting College Scholarship Applications! Do you know a high school senior heading off to college this fall? If so, then pass this scholarship opportunity along to them. Our Together Foundation will be offering two scholarships this year! The scholarship applications are open from now through March 31, 2024.Vince Jacknewitz Member ScholarshipThe Together Foundation will award up to ten (10) $1,500 scholarships to eligible Credit Union members*.The applicant must be
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HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Radiation Oncology Center to give away free at-home colon cancer test kits, March 16 O’FALLON, IL — March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital wants people to understand how important it is to not delay preventive screenings which could detect colon cancer in its earliest stages. Providers at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Radiation Oncology Center will hold a Colorectal Cancer Awareness drive-through event to give away free at-home colon cancer test kits. The
REVITY CREDIT UNION DONATES TO TREEHOUSE WILDLIFE CENTER
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Together Credit Union Opens Application Portals for Post-Secondary Scholarship Programs
Over $15,000 in scholarship dollars are available through the credit union’s charitable foundation Saint Louis, MO –Together Credit Union’s foundation, the Together Foundation, is now accepting applications for its Together Foundation Community Scholarship Program and Vince Jacknewitz Scholarship Program. Both scholarship programs are designed to help offset the costs associated with post-secondary education expenses for students attending a university or college, two-year college, business, or
McKendree University Celebrates Second-Annual Founders Week with Record-Breaking “One McKendree” Giv
(LEBANON, Ill., February 23, 2024) – McKendree University commemorated its 196th birthday with the second annual Founders Week celebration, culminating in a remarkable “One McKendree” Giving Day. This day saw unprecedented success, with the McKendree community rallying together to raise a total of $458,001.60 from 422 generous donors. This total surpassed last year’s record, tripling the dollars raised. Additionally, these contributions supported 15 different funds and programs essential to advancing the
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Belleville, IL – February 23, 2024 – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. According to the CDC (Center of Disease Control and Prevention) cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are the most common chronic disease of childhood, yet cavities are preventable. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t. Untreated cavities can cause pain, infections, and can lead to problems eating, speaking, and learning. More than 1 in 5
McKendree Music Department Hosts Students from 10 Local Schools during Beginner Band Day
(LEBANON, Ill., February 27, 2024) – McKendree University welcomed 159 beginner band students from 10 area elementary schools as they participated in the university’s annual Beginner Band Day on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Participating schools included St. Rose, Maryville Christian School, Bartelso Elementary School, Wesclin Middle School, Belle Valley, Grigsby Intermediate School, High Mount, Sparta Lincoln School, Marissa and Aviston Elementary School. The annual Beginner Band Day serves as an excellent way for
Heart scans offer peace of mind, detecting possible early signs of heart issues with a CT scan Quick
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I WANT TO SEE YOU COUPLES RETREAT
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REVITY CREDIT UNION DONATES TO THE AUTISM CLINIC AT HOPE
REVITY CREDIT UNION DONATES TO THE AUTISM CLINIC AT HOPE Edwardsville, IL - Revity Credit Union kicked off their 2024 Jeans Program, Revel for a Cause, with a donation of $1,385 for The Autism Clinic at Hope of Glen Carbon. The Revel for a Cause Jeans Program is an employee funded program that gives Revity Credit Union employees the opportunity to support the credit union philosophy of people helping people. By making a monthly monetary donation to a local organization, Revity Credit Union employees are
McKendree University Students to Perform These Shining Lives Feb. 29 – March 3
(LEBANON, Ill., February 19, 2024) – McKendree University students will be performing These Shining Lives, a play based on the true story of the women who painted watch faces for the Radium Dial Company in Ottawa, Ill., in the 1920s. The curtain will rise for four performances from Thursday, Feb. 29 through Sunday, March 3 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. The Thursday performance, which will begin at 10 a.m., is part of the university’s Arts Education series and is suitable for all ages.
Southern Illinois HSHS hospitals receive Healing Illinois grant Speaker series to focus on racial he
On Feb. 28 and 29, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) will begin a virtual speaker series entitled ?I Have a Dream?? to reflect on revealing and embodying racial healing for all people, thanks to a Healing Illinois grant. Healing Illinois is an initiative led by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Field Foundation of Illinois. Statewide, 184 recipients will receive $4.5 million in funding for community-based activities to advance racial healing. In Southern Illinois, this grant is
New Adventure Web Design & Digital Marketing Elevates Local Presence with Upgraded Office Space in Waterloo, IL
Waterloo, IL - New Adventure Web Design & Digital Marketing, a leading full-service agency in St. Louis Metro and Southern Illinois, has announced the opening of its newly renovated office space in Waterloo, IL. This strategic move positions the company for continued growth and innovation in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Clients can expect more effective digital solutions as the agency leverages its upgraded workspace to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. With over 15