Recent News Releases

Here you will find the most recent news releases. You can also check out the monthly archives or search below.

ABC AmeriCorps Host Red Cross Blood Drive June 13: 05-23-2012 ABC AmeriCorps will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive in the SVCC West Mall on Wednesday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.... [read more]
2012 SVCC Outstanding Alum-Kristina Thompson Nystrom: 05-17-2012 ... [read more]
Three College for Kids Camps This Summer: 05-14-2012 Sauk Valley Community College’s explores the possibilities with exciting programs offered by the Discovery Center Museum, the Burpee Museum of Natural History and the Area Health Education Center as part of Sauk’s College for Kids.... [read more]
New Scholarship Available: Clark Kelly Memorial Scholarship: 05-11-2012 The Sauk Valley College Foundation has a new scholarship available for the 2012-13 academic year. ... [read more]
SVCC Summer Hours: 05-10-2012 SVCC will switch to its four-day summer work schedule beginning Monday, May 14 and with regular schedules resuming August 13. Summer office hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday with the College closed on Fridays. ... [read more]
2012 Commencement/Health Careers Pinning Ceremonies: 05-08-2012 The 2012 Commencement and Health Pinning Ceremonies are available for online viewing and purchase.... [read more]
New Students Can Register for SVCC's Preview Event, Start Smart at Sauk: 05-02-2012 Sauk Valley Community College will give a free “sneak peek” at college life and start the transition for new SVCC students at Start Smart at Sauk on Tuesday, June 12 from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. or Thursday, July 12, from 4:30-8 p.m.... [read more]
Compare the Cost: 04-27-2012 Everyone deserves quality education at an affordable price to get the goal at the end...a degree. That is what Sauk wants to make sure students can accomplish. Students attending a four year institution and students attending SVCC for two years followed by a university or college will both earn the ... [read more]
SVCC Students: Don't Forget About Bookstore Buybacks and Rental Returns: 04-27-2012 SVCC's Bookstore will hold its traditional Buyback Week Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 11. Students can return books Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-6p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-4p.m. ... [read more]
2012 Commencement May 11: 04-26-2012 Our students have worked hard for this day. Join in the celebration of achievements at the 2012 ceremonies. ... [read more]
Four SVCC Honor Program Students Receive Scholarship Awards: 04-25-2012 Four Sauk Valley Community College Honors Program students were recognized on April 25 for their outstanding academic achievement. The recipients include Joshua Halstead, Sterling; Abigail Davis, Chadwick; Angela Richmond, Nelson; and Jennifer Shedosky, Prophetstown.... [read more]
Fine Arts Performance Hour May 3: 04-25-2012 Sauk Valley Community College students will showcase their talents at the Fine Arts Performance Hour Thursday, May 3 from 7-8 p.m. in SVCC’s Mathis Theater.... [read more]
Free Adult Education Summer Classes Begin June 5: 04-25-2012 Sauk Valley Community College’s Adult Education Services will again offer its free adult education classes this summer starting June 5, 2012, at the following locations: Sauk Valley Community College, St. Mary's Parish Center in Sterling, and the Unemployment Agency in Sterling.... [read more]
Music Department Spring Concerts April 29 and May 6: 04-19-2012 Sauk Valley Community College hold its annual spring choir concert Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m. in the SVCC East Mall.... [read more]
Sauk Students! Remember to Complete the Student Activities' Survey: 04-16-2012 ... [read more]
SVCC Receives Official Approval for Ten Year Accreditation: 04-13-2012 At the Sauk Valley Community College Open House hosted on Thursday, April 12, Amy Viering, SVCC director of foundations and grants, made a special announcement to guests. Sauk Valley Community College received an official approval of ten year accreditation.... [read more]
Celebrate at Sauk-a-palooza April 18: 04-11-2012 Make sure you get a chance to celebrate the end of the semester at Sauk-a-palooza Wednesday, April 18. ... [read more]
Explore Careers Unique to You! Nontraditional Occupational Showcase April 26: 04-10-2012 Sauk Valley Community College encourages the public to think outside the box about the career fields available today. The public is invited to the Nontraditional Occupational Showcase Thursday, April 26 from 5-8 p.m. in the east mall at SVCC.... [read more]
New Officers Selected for 2012-13 Student Government Association: 04-09-2012 Sauk Valley Community College congratulates the new officers of the Student Government Association for 2012-13. They include:... [read more]
Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Vet Center on Campus April 17 and 18: 04-09-2012 The Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Vet Center (MVC) will be onsite at Sauk Valley Community College on April 17 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and April 18 from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This is a free service open to all veterans who served in any combat zone and their families.... [read more]
Nominate an SVCC alum for the Outstanding Alumni Award: 04-06-2012 Sauk Valley Community College, in cooperation with the Sauk Foundation and Alumni Office, is seeking nominations for the 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award. Selection is based on career achievement and community service. ... [read more]
SVCC Performs the Musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown": 04-03-2012 Sauk Valley Community College’s Theatre Department invites you to hang out with the “Peanuts” gang as they present the award winning musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 20, Saturday, April 21, Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April ... [read more]
LRC Used Book Sale April 17-19: 04-02-2012 The Sauk Valley Community College Learning Resource Center (LRC) will have its annual used book sale April 17-19 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. in the LRC’s main conference room (room 3K3).... [read more]
Building Futures- Josh Halstead Earns Research Internship: 03-29-2012 Josh Halstead is someone that knows the true meaning of dedication and hard work. It is this hard work that has earned him a summer research internship through the U.S. Department of Energy at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.... [read more]
Texting Simulator Provides Learning Experience: 03-29-2012 Texting can be more dangerous than alcohol to drivers, and government officials are starting to take notice as laws are being passed in many states to ban texting while driving.... [read more]
Sign Up for the Art Trip to Milwaukee...Deadline April 5: 03-26-2012 Interested in art? Sauk Valley Community College’s art department is taking a bus trip to the Milwaukee Art Museum and Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Thursday, April 26.... [read more]
Tunnel of Oppression Opens Eyes and Minds: 03-26-2012 Sauk Valley Community College invites the public to “rethink their role” as it presents the Tunnel of Oppression for a second year, free of charge, April 4 and 5 in the SVCC Gym. Both days will have two walk-throughs from 12:15-1:15 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.... [read more]
Two Fine Arts Scholarships Available for New and Returning SVCC Students: 03-22-2012 As students and parents search for various scholarships that can help fund college education, there are two scholarships at Sauk Valley Community College that may interest fine arts majors.... [read more]
Second Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair April 10: 03-21-2012 A great opportunity to get educated about potential careers in criminal justice is available to the Sauk Valley area as Sauk Valley Community College hosts the Criminal Justice Career Fair Tuesday, April 10 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the West Mall.... [read more]
Cap and Gown Order Forms Due March 23 for May Commencement: 03-15-2012 Sauk Valley Community College's 2012 Commencement Ceremony will be held Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m.... [read more]