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(see more)Illinois Central College offers the education you need to begin a new career or start your pathway to a four-year college or university.
ICC offers 150+ programs of study, small class sizes, caring faculty, and plenty of opportunities to be involved on campus. Get started today at icc.edu.
ICC Student Mark Cramer Selected to Participate in NASA Program
NASA has selected ICC student Mark Cramer to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) onsite experience at the Johnson Space Center this semester.
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2018 Jan 18
ICC Presents 2017 Outstanding Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Program Grads
The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology (DPET) Program at Illinois Central College annually presents its Outstanding Graduate Award based on technical scholastic achievement, community and college activities, work ethic, internship performance, communications ability, leadership, diagnostic skills, professionalism, and ability to work with others.
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2017 Jul 5
ICC Student Shawn Gore Selected for NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Program
ICC Shawn Gore has been selected as one of 348 community college students from across the U.S. to travel to NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, this spring to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars project (NCAS).
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2017 Apr 21
Rodney Stewart and Wendy Streitmatter Selected as Best Presenters in COMM 212 Online
Rodney Stewart and Wendy Streitmatter were voted as "best presenters" in the online section of COMM 212 Public Speaking. In the online section, students meet live via webcam in a virtual classroom to deliver presentations. According to Assistant Prof. Joe Chianakas, Rodney's presentation was full of energy, enthusiasm, and humor, and Wendy delivered passionate, inspiring, and unique messages. The two were voted best class presenters for the first speaking assignment. Congratulations!
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2017 Mar 31
COMM 113 Students Select Irina Riggenbach as Class Interview Winner
Each semester, COMM 113 students participate in mock job interviews for their desired career. The class watches the interview and votes for the student they think did the best. Congratulations to Irina Riggenbach, of Peoria, Ill., who won the most votes to become the best interviewer in all COMM 113 sections! Thank you to her interview volunteer, Crystal Holley of Petersen Hotels.
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2017 Mar 30
COMM 113 Selects Class Interview Finalists
Each semester, COMM 113 students participate in mock job interviews for their desired career. The class watches the interview and votes for the student they think did the best. Congratulations to Jack Fiddes and Shane Taylor, who won the "best interviewer" award and were finalists for the "best in the class" designation. Thank you to their interview volunteer, Kirk Wessler of the Peoria Journal Star.
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2017 Mar 30
COMM 113 Students Select Riley Bloom as Interview Finalist
Each semester, COMM 113 students participate in mock job interviews for their desired career. The class watches the interview and votes for the student they think did the best. Students selected Riley Bloom, of Marquette Heights, Ill., for a "best interviewer" award on his selected day and was a finalist for the best in the class.
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2017 Mar 30
COMM 212 Students Award Samuel Lawrence "Best Class Presenter"
COMM 212 students voted Samuel Lawrence, of Avilla, Ind., as "best presenter" for his "provocative idea exchange" presentation! For each speech assignment in COMM 212, students write about the classmate they most admired. Samuel received several compliments from his classmates who called him professional, enthusiastic, inspiring, and intelligent. Professor Joe Chianakas agrees that Samuel is a great public speaker and most-deserving of "best class presentation" for the assignment.
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2017 Mar 29
COMM 212 Students Select Most Admired Speakers
In COMM 212 Public Speaking, students vote on their most admired presenter for each assignment. For the first assignment-- a memorized performance of a famous speech-- there was a tie. Congratulations to Josiah "JZ" Ulrich and Jade Baillie. Students said Josiah had "incredible enthusiasm" and "delivered an amazing presentation." They also said "Jade's memorization and performance were unbelievable.So good!" Congrats to all Comm 212 students in your public speaking achievements, and congrats to Josiah and Jade for being the most admired speakers for the first presentation. Great work!
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2017 Feb 21
ICC Students Win First Place at the 48-Hour Filmmakers Fest 2016
Several ICC students won First Place in "Best Film" for their team submission of the film "Future Mr. Shop 'n' Save" at the 48-Hour Filmmakers Fest 2016 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Oct. 15. ICC students, including Graphic Design, Multimedia and undeclared majors, as well as an alum, teamed up and competed on their own time and outside of any ICC curriculum or class. The 48-Hour Filmmakers Fest is a competition open to professionals and non-professionals alike and gives aspiring filmmakers of all ages the chance to create a 3-5-minute movie in just 48 hours. Each film, from writing and shooting to editing and sound design, had to be created during Fri., Oct. 7, and Sun., Oct. 9. On Sat., Oct. 15, all submissions were screened at the Giant Screen Theater at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, and the winner and runner-up were announced. Here is a link to the student movie on YouTube. Congratulations!
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2016 Oct 24
ICC Student Matthew Goodyear Attends NASA Workshop
ICC Mechanical Engineering Technology student Matthew Goodyear was recently selected to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program in Huntsville, Ala., October 25-28. There he will have the opportunity to experience NASA first-hand and complete a project. NCAS encourages STEM students to finish a two-year degree or transfer to a four-year university to pursue a NASA-related field or career. Congratulations, Matthew!
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2016 Sep 23
ICC Students Participate in Health Careers Expo 2016
ICC Health Careers students recently volunteered their time at the Health Careers Expo 2016 hosted by Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center in Peoria, Ill.
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2016 Mar 21
ICC COMM 212 Public Speaking Class Selects Most Admired Presentations
Assistant Professor Joe Chianakas' COMM 212 Public Speaking class recently selected the student presentations they most admired.
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2016 Feb 22
COMM 212 Students Nominate "Most Admired" Classmate
COMM 212 Public Speaking students selected Allen Kim as their "most admired" classmate for his incredible sense of preparation, enthusiasm and creativity in his presentation.
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2015 Nov 18
Comm 212 Students Honor Personal Heroes
Two of ICC's Comm 212 Public Speaking students recently went above and beyond in their speeches about their personal heroes.
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2015 Nov 4
ICC's COMM 112 Class Selects "Most Admired" Presenter
ICC's COMM 112 Public Speaking class selected Whitney Brock as its "Most Admired" speaker for a memorized speech assignment. Fellow students commented that her speech on feminism was "commanding" and "passionate".
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2015 Oct 2
ICC Studio consultants named for Fall 2015
Illinois Central College is pleased to announce its Studio consultants for fall 2015. Consultants are chosen through a rigorous application and interview process, and successfully complete thorough job training. They assist ICC students of all majors with all forms of composition.
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2015 Sep 29
ICC Livestock Judging Team Announces Sophomore Members for 2015-16
ICC announces the names of eight students competing as sophomores on the Livestock Judging Team for 2015-16.
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2015 Sep 4
ICC Presents 2015 Outstanding Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Program Grads
The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology (DPET) Program at Illinois Central College annually presents its Outstanding Graduate Award based on technical scholastic achievement, community and college activities, work ethic, internship performance, communications ability, leadership, diagnostic skills, professionalism, and ability to work with others.
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2015 Jul 8
ICC Livestock Judging Team Earns High Honors at National Showcase
The ICC Livestock Judging Team recently returned from the 2015 National Barrow Show in Austin, Minn. with high honors.
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2015 Sep 22
ICC Student Develops Website for Library's One Book, One College Event
Hjalte Nerdrum developed the website for the 2015 One Book, One College event, "Quest for the Hidden Egg." Hjalte began work on the website as part of an internship class in the fall of 2014 and continued to develop the website until it was successfully completed in the spring. ICC librarians noted his professionalism and creativity during the development process and his significant contributions to making the event a success. Congratulations!
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2015 Apr 23
Congratulations to ICC's Comm 212 Students Participating in Mission: Possible
Comm 212 students recently participated in a special public speaking and service-learning experience for Illinois Central College. Students from Joe Chianakas' Comm 212 class, in conjunction with Student Leadership and Engagement, created a special event entitled, "Mission: Possible," which included a series of team-building activities designed to promote leadership skills. The activities were presented in the student lounge to a variety of students, faculty and staff.
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2015 Apr 23
ICC Comm 212 Public Speaking Students Earn Recognition for Excellence in Public Speaking
Illinois Central College's Comm 212 Public Speaking class students recently were recognized by their peers for excellence in public speaking.
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2015 Mar 27
Students in ICC's Comm 212 Public Speaking Class Offer Personal Messages of Inspiration to High School Students
Several students in ICC's Public Speaking course offered their own personal stories of inspiration recently at an inspirational event at Metamora High School.
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2015 Jan 23
ICC's Comm 212 Public Speaking Students Recognized for Inspiring Others
ICC's Comm 212 Public Speaking class recently chose two peers they most admired, based on their enthusiasm, creativity and inspiration to others.
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2015 Feb 24
ICC Studio consultants named for Fall 2014
Illinois Central College is pleased to announce its Studio consultants for fall 2014. Consultants are chosen through a rigorous application and interview process, and successfully complete thorough job training. They assist ICC students of all majors with all forms of composition.
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2014 Sep 29
ICC Diesel Power Outstanding Graduate
The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology (DPET) Program at Illinois Central College annually presents its Oustanding Graduate Award based on technical scholastic achievement, community and college activities, work ethic, internship performance, communications ability, diagnostic skills, professionalism, and ability to work with others.
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2014 Jul 1
College for Kids Teachers Preparing for Summer Program
Local educators are preparing for this summer's College for Kids program offered by Illinois Central College, East Peoria. College for Kids offers fun and educational classes on a wide variety of topics. The program is open to students in fourth through tenth grades, and classes meet on the East Peoria Campus. One session meets June 11 - 21, and another session meets July 9 - 19.
Area teachers are listed below with their courses:
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2012 May 23
Local ICC Students to Present at National Online Writing Conference
Five student writing consultants from Illinois Central College were selected to present at the International Writing Center Association Conference called "Writing Centers in the Two-Year College" set for Feb. 6 - 10. The online conference focuses specifically on writing centers in two-year colleges. Area students selected include:
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2012 Jan 30
Area Students Selected to Honors Program at Illinois Central College
The following area students were selected to participate in the Honors Program at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, for the 2011-12 academic year:
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2011 Sep 20