SWIC Team win National Department of Defense competition

May 13, 2022

The Southwestern Illinois College Integrated Manufacturing team took first place at the Department of Defense Project MFG National Competition at Wichita State University May 10-13. Congratulations to students Connor Barnard, Brendan Caswell and Jacob Ing, plus faculty members Mark Bosworth, Jerry Bonifield and Dave Berry. The team designed and created a complex part using advanced multi-axis CNC technology. The goal of the event is to promote advanced manufacturing and highlight the critical need for these careers.

For more information about the SWIC Precision Machining Technology program, visit swic.edu/pmt.

Explore Treasure Island, Florida with PSOP in 2023

May 2, 2022

By Jim Haverstick

Take a break from the cold and bleak weather of winter and spend a week at the sunny paradise of Treasure Island, Florida! January 29 – February 5, 2023, join Southwestern Illinois College’s Programs and Services for Older Persons for a trip of a lifetime. Not only will you experience fun day trips to Tarpon Springs, Sarasota, and St. Petersburg, but you will also be able to expand their horizons through exciting museums and gourmet foods.

Enjoy the leisurely accommodations of Treasure Island, Florida, as well as excursions to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, St. Armand’s Circle, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, The Chihuly Collection, the Dali Museum, and more!

Tour cost per person starts at $2,509 for double and $3,379 for a single. Make sure to register by October 12, 2022.

For more information, contact Group Travel Specialist Nancy Bauer at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020, or e-mail at nancy.bauer@swic.edu.

Flamentco’s the Place

May 16, 2022

By Gabrielle Andruska

Cuisine : Pizza

Wait time:

20 M

Price range:

$$

Time spent:

10 M

$ – under $10 / $$ – $10 to $20 / $$$ – $21 or more

Location(s)

City	Phone	Address
O’Fallon, IL 62269	(618) 726-2275	711 W Hwy 50, O’Fallon, IL 62269

Hours:

Monday	4:30 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday	10:30 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday	10:30 AM – 8 PM
Thursday	10:30 AM – 8 PM
Friday	10:30 AM – 8 PM
Saturday	10:30 AM – 8 PM
Sunday	2:00 PM – 8 PM

Hours may change, please check the business page for updates.

Website

Services

Accepts

Cash / Card / Visa / Debt

Parking

Private lot

Noise Level

Normal level

Wi-Fi

Yes

Accessible

Wheelchair / blind / deaf

Service animals / Pets

Service Animals Only

Attire

Casual

Restrooms

Provided

Student Discounts

Entertainment

Yes

In-person visits

Yes

Open to All

Yes

COVID-19 Measures

Masks Required

Up to you

Outdoor Seating

Open

Curbside pickup

Required 6 ft

Temperature checks

Yes

Cleaning

Very clean

Sit-down Space