Past Events from October 7, 2020 – April 9, 2022 › Community Event › Event Calendar-College Activities › – Page 10 – Southwestern Illinois College

Hispanic Heritage Month Presentation: Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry by Catalina Maria Johnson

SWIC Belleville Campus - Main Complex First Floor Hallways 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville, IL

To request a link to the Zoom meeting, email amy.brockman@swic.edu. ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: Latin hip hop artists are advancing the poetic traditions of their countries in unique ways. Mala Rodriguez of Andalucia certainly knows García Lorca; Ana Tijoux from Chile was raised on protest songs and Pablo Neruda; Residente from Calle 13, Puerto Rico spits …

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Native American Heritage Month

SWIC Diversity and Inclusion invites you join us in celebrating Native American Heritage in November. Cahokia Mounds Educate offers an online viewing of their award winning show Cahokia: City of the Sun. After you view the 15 minute show, explore Cahokia Mounds virtually!

Red Bud Poetry Contest

SWIC Red Bud Campus 500 W. South Fourth Street, Red Bud, Illinois, United States

Entry Deadline- February 26, 2021 at 4:00pmPlease visit the Red Bud Poetry Contest Page for more information and to download the flyer and the entry form.

Student Trustee Talk & Election Launch

Sam Wolf Granite City Campus- Commons Area 4950 Maryville Road, Granite City, Illinois, United States

Presentation and discussion of role of student trustee and election launch at Sam Wolf Granite City Campus.

Poetry Out Loud -2021

SWIC Belleville Campus 2500 Carlyle Avenue, Belleville, Illinois

20/21 South Central Regional Poetry Out Loud CompetitionThis is a virtual event. Judging takes place Thursday, Feb. 11. Student entries and the guest poet presentation will be posted February 12 in the Poetry Out Loud Competition hub.

Poetry Out Loud -2021

SWIC Belleville Campus 2500 Carlyle Avenue, Belleville, Illinois

20/21 South Central Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition featuring Guest Poet Darlene Roy, of Co-founder of the Eugene B Redmond Writers Club of East St Louis.  Student entries and the guest poet presentation will be posted February 12 in the Poetry Out Loud Competition hub. **This is a virtual event!**

SWIC Celebrates Black History Month!

SWIC Belleville Campus 2500 Carlyle Avenue, Belleville, Illinois, United States

Guest SpeakerLecia J. Rives presents:"Why Do We Still Need Black History Month?" Please email amy.brockman@swic.edu to request the ZOOM meeting link for this virtual event.

Egg Hunt- Sam Wolf Granite City Campus

This is a free event for the community! Egg hunts for ages 12 and under, activities, games, prizes. Visit with the Easter Bunny! Check out SWIC degree programs, see the SWIC Food Truck, tour the CNC Mobile classroom, and much more!