[04-29-2013] Kaskaskia College held its Annual Athletic Awards Reception on April 23 and awards were presented to student athletes for outstanding achievement in athletics. Students athletes honored for cheerleading were: Devon Cook (New Baden) - Most Valuable and Two-Year Award; Adrienne Brammier (Carlyle) - Most Improved; Breeann Milcarek (Lebanon) - Attitude Award; Sarah Kennedy (Breese) - All-Around Award; Hailee Rose (Carlyle) - All-Around Award; Karlie Nattier (Patoka) - Leadership Award; Roszell Mosley ... (Read More)

[04-29-2013] Are you looking for guidance and information on your health and wellness? Well look no further. Several education and wellness services will be provided at the St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Heart Expo and Health Fair on Saturday, May 4 at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon. In addition to the many educational opportunities offered free of charge, attendees may receive free screenings and health assessments, including blood pressure screenings, memory screenings, body mass index calculations, a diabetes risk ... (Read More)

[04-29-2013] Benefit Dance Saturday With Jorrells The well known dance band "The Jorrells" will be playing this Saturday night, May 4 at the Centralia American Legion. The benefit dance is the annual fundraiser for the community not-for-profit organization Band Aide. It's purpose is to use music to raise funds to be an extra helping hand to those in the area who have recently experienced a devastating event. The Jorrells, who have been playing in the Midwest since the 1960s, focus on the great dance music of ... (Read More)

[04-29-2013] The Ralph & Bernice St. Mary Parish/Kaskaskia College Scholarship Trust Selection Committee recently selected 13 students to be scholarship recipients. The Trust will distribute a total of $45,728.00 in the 2013 – 2014 school year to these St. Mary Catholic parishioners to assist them in continuing their studies at Kaskaskia College and 4-year universities of their choice. Recipients of the Kaskaskia College Tuition Scholarships valued up to $3,104.00 each for the 2013 – 2014 school year include: ... (Read More)

[04-26-2013] Kaskaskia College’s “The Reading Link” is in need of volunteer tutors. “The Reading Link” is holding formal training free of charge for volunteers who are interested in sharing their abilities to assist others in improving their skills. Volunteers assist adult learners who are 17 years of age or older, in reading, writing, basic math, and learning Basic English Skills. Anyone can volunteer who has a genuine concern for others, an ability to learn and an ability to read well. Tutoring can be part ... (Read More)

[04-26-2013] Sandoval FFA Members recently participated in the Kaskaskia College Agriculture Department’s Invitational Dairy Evaluation Contest. The event was held at Kaskaskia College on the main campus. FFA Members participated in the Dairy Evaluation Workshop that was presented before the actual contest began. Members were taught what character traits are favorable for dairy cattle to have that will allow for more production. The Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management Career Development Event helps students ... (Read More)