You can sign up now at Register Red Bud to complete an
associate degree in two years by taking classes just two days per week at the Southwestern
Illinois College Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St.
Stop by RBC Tuesdays in July from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to
enroll: July 9, 16, 23 or 30.
“Register Red Bud makes it easier for students to sign up
for the Associate in Arts degree,” said Admissions Coordinator Katie Doughty. “In
this degree program, required courses are grouped together two days per week to
help students with busy personal and work schedules.”
During Register Red Bud, students can:
Complete an application and get a student ID
number.
Take the SWIC Placement Test for English and
Math.
Meet with an academic advisor to discuss Red Bud
class scheduling.
Set up and eSTORM and student email account.
Register for classes.
Ask financial aid and payment arrangement
questions.
Check-in at the Student Development Office, Room 175. Please
bring a photo ID. Students taking the SWIC Placement Test must check in by 11
a.m.
For questions, contact admissions@swic.edu or 618-235-2700, ext. 5675.
PSOP and RSVP to host Battle of the Bands fundraiser July 17
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Hear the RSVP Orchestra and Country Western Band, as they join forces in a Battle of the Bands Wednesday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Southwestern Illinois College Programs and Services for Older Persons, 201 N. Church St., in Belleville.
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program will host the event, titled Keep the Music Playing, featuring live music, Pot of Gold drawing with multiple winners, a chance to bid on craft items, home décor and much more in a silent auction, and enter a raffle to win baseball tickets. Lunch will be offered for $10 per person.
Both the RSVP Orchestra and Country Western Band of Belleville will perform dance favorites for their fans. Proceeds from the event will support band related expenses to continue dances throughout the area and at PSOP during the coming year.
Reserve your spot for this event before Monday, July 15 at noon by calling PSOP 618-234-4410, ext. 7015, then press 5.
SWIC Husband and Wife Faculty receive STL Community College Distinguished Alumni Honor
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Recently,
Southwestern Illinois College Full-Time Culinary Arts Instructor Tom Noonan and
his wife, SWIC Part-Time Senior Adjunct Instructor Joy Noonan were added to the
St. Louis Community College Wall of Fame as Distinguished Alumni during the
STLCC Graduate and Alumni Reception.
The
couple was honored by their alma mater for decades of excellence in the
culinary industry. Tom and Joy have taught Culinary Arts and Food Management
courses at SWIC since 1996 and 1997 respectively.
“Seeing students
advance, grow as people and be fully skilled at managing a restaurant kitchen,
is one of the most fulfilling things about teaching,” said Joy.
Tom started his culinary journey at STLCC at Forest Park by earning his Associate in Applied Science in Hospitality Restaurant Management in 1978. From there, he went on to become a sous chef for Chef Buel Day at the University Club in St. Louis and held positions at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Yacht Club of St. Louis, Russo’s Catering of St. Louis and Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles.
SWIC Full-Time Culinary Arts Instructor, Tom Noonan, right and his wife, SWIC Part-Time Senior Adjunct Instructor, Joy Noonan, left.
“I tell my students to keep focused, be professional and fair,” said Tom.
He started his career at SWIC under the late Lead Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Ollie Sommer. Tom has taught several culinary courses at SWIC including Professional Food Preparation I; Professional Food Preparation II; Soups, Stock and Sauces; Baking and Pastry; Culinary Nutrition for Food Service and Advanced Professional Cooking. Tom has also earned an Associate in Applied Science in Baking from STLCC at Forest Park.
Joy began her love for the culinary arts as a teenager. She graduated from STLCC at Forest Park with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Hospitality Restaurant Management in 1985. She has held positions at the Mother In Law House in St. Charles and Forest Hills Country Club in Chesterfield, Sheraton Westport in St. Louis and she also keeps her culinary skills current by working at a smokehouse in Edwardsville, when needed.
At SWIC, she has taught courses including Professional Food Preparation I; Baking and Pastry; Culinary Nutrition for Food Service; Bread, Rolls and Pastries; Advanced Professional Baking and Food Service Sanitation.
Both are
members of the Chef de Cuisine Association of St. Louis and are certified chefs
through the American Culinary Federation.
In their free time, Tom and Joy like to spend time with their friends and family. They live in Edwardsville and have two sons, Joseph and Jeffery and a daughter-in-law, Marissa.
For more information on the SWIC Culinary Arts program, visit swic.edu/culinary or call Coordinator Leisa Brockman at 618-235-2700, ext. 5436.
SWIC Precision Machining courses at Red Bud High School open to the public
Learn the basic principles of precision machining from safety and set up to drilling and cutting in Southwestern Illinois College courses offered at Red Bud High School this fall.
SWIC will offer two Precision Machining Technology courses, PMT 101 Intro to the Machine Trades and PMT 102 Intermediate Machining at the high school, 815 Locust St., in Red Bud. The courses are open to the public as well as to Red Bud High School students.
Both four-semester-credit courses count toward the SWIC Precision Machining Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree and Certificate. They will be offered Monday and Wednesday nights: PMT 101 – Aug. 19 to Oct. 14, 5:15-9:35 p.m., and PMT 102 – Oct. 16 to Dec. 11, 5:15-9:50 p.m.
“SWIC wanted to offer the residents of Randolph County the opportunity to experience these career-building courses in the local area,” said SWIC Dean of Technical Education Brad Sparks. “If they discover their interest in Precision Machining, they can purse the college’s other degree and certificates courses and start working toward a career.”
In PMT 101, students will learn basic hand tools, measuring tools, and layout procedures, then transitions into basic machine principals including safety, operation, and part set-ups for primary and secondary machining. In PMT 102, students will learn
four machine operations (drilling, turning, milling, grinding). Thread cutting, advanced milling operations and the introduction of the surface grinder will be covered.
Graduates of the PMT program are prepared to work as toolmakers, CNC programmers and operators, general machinists and maintenance machinist in manufacturing as well as the steel, chemical, oil, food and beverage industries.
For more information about the PMT courses offered at Red Bud High School or other PMT courses, visit swic.edu/pmt. For registration information, visit swic.edu/admissions.
Explore Captivating Iceland with PSOP in 2020
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Dreaming of your next big adventure? Let Southwestern
Illinois College Programs and Services for Older Persons help make it a reality!
Plan to attend the Travelogue program on Monday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m. at PSOP,
201 N. Church St., Belleville.
The meeting will highlight the following excursion: Iceland Explorer – June 3-9, 2020
Discover picturesque landscapes created by volcanoes and glaciers, and learn about Viking heritage. The six-day, five-night trip includes roundtrip airfare from St. Louis, motorcoach transportation, eight meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, five nights lodging, hotel transfers, baggage handling and a professional tour director. Highlights of the adventure include visiting several museums such as Iceland’s National Museum, Skogar Folk Museum and the Viking Ship Museum; view the Skogafoss, one of the biggest waterfalls in the country; swim in a geothermal pool in the center of a large lava field called the Blue Lagoon; explore Thingvellir National Park; taste “Hot Spring Bread” which is cooked using the heat from geothermal activity; explore five original Viking ships from the 11th century; relax in hot springs and mud pots; visit Bessastadir, an ancient site and home to Iceland’s president; learn Viking history and culture; and much more.
A valid passport is required.
For more information or to reserve a seat to the Travelogue program, contact Group Travel Specialist Nancy Bauer at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020.
SWIC Enrollment Express is one stop for Spring 2020 enrollment/registration
You
don’t need to miss work or skip appointments to sign up for spring classes at Southwestern
Illinois College! Enrollment Express allows you to complete the enrollment and
registration process, and much more, in one easy visit.
Enrollment
Express will take place at the SWIC Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave., the
week of Jan. 6-11, 2020. Hours will be: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Spring
2020 Semester classes begin Jan. 11, 2020.
“We
realize our students are busy with work, family and other commitments so we
wanted to provide a convenient way for students to complete the enrollment and
registration process with one visit to campus,” said Admissions Coordinator,
Katie Dawson.
If you
are just getting started in the enrollment process, you can:
Apply
online to start the steps to enrollment
Learn
about more than 150 degree and certificate options
Take
a tour of campus
Complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Ask
questions about financial aid
Take
the placement test to know where to begin
If you
are already working on your steps to enrollment, you can:
Meet
with an academic advisor to discuss course options
Get
assistance registering for classes
Set
up a payment plan or pay your tuition and fees
Find
your classrooms and explore key locations on campus
Pick
up your textbooks
Activate
your SWIC student email and other SWIC technology
Get
your student ID, parking permit and Metro pass
You can
still apply, search the class schedule and register online at estorm.swic.edu
anytime.
In
addition, students or prospective students who have questions about the
enrollment process can chat with Enrollment Services representatives via
Facebook Messenger @
facebook.com/swic.edu.
For more information, call Enrollment Services at
618-235-2700, ext. 5455.
Explore Yellowstone, Scotland and Ireland with PSOP in 2019
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Dreaming of your next big adventure? Let Southwestern Illinois College Programs and Services for Older Persons help make it a reality! Plan to attend the Travelogue program on Monday, Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville.
The meeting will highlight the following two excursions taking place in 2019:
Spectacular Yellowstone in Winter – Feb. 12-17
Experience the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park during the most spectacular time of year. The six-day, five-night trip leaves Belleville, Tuesday, Feb. 12. The tour includes airfare, transportation, sightseeing, 10 meals, six nights lodging, travel insurance, gratuities and fees. Highlights of the adventure include the famous attraction Old Faithful, Grand Teton National Park, viewing wildlife such as bald eagles and elk in their natural habitats, National Wildlife Art Museum, a sleigh-wagon ride through the National Elk Refuge, a performance by the world-famous Tabernacle Choir and more.
Scotland & Northern Ireland June 18-28
Discover all the history Scotland and Ireland have to offer! Enjoy tales of the Loch Ness Monster and breathtaking views of the Emerald Isle and majestic castles. The 10-day, nine-night trip leaves Fairview Heights on Tuesday, June 18. The tour includes airfare, transportation, sightseeing, 17 meals, travel insurance, activities, gratuities, taxes and fees. Highlights of the adventure include Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia, Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, a scenic coastal journey along The Antrim Coast Road and more.
For more information or to reserve a seat for the program, contact Group Travel Specialist Nancy Bauer at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020.
