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JALC to Host Diversity Challenge

In honor of Black History Month, John A. Logan College will host a Spring Diversity Challenge on Wednesday, February 9. The event is open to the public and begins at 9 AM. Those interested in attending should contact the Diversity and Inclusion Office, 618-985-2828, Ext. 8586. The event begins at 9 AM in the John […]

JALC to Hold Saturday Signup Day January 8

John A. Logan College officials have announced plans to hold a Saturday Signup Day on January 8 from 9 to Noon. College staff will be available to register students and assist with financial aid and other student services. According to John A. Logan College Provost, Dr. Melanie Pecord, staff at the College have worked to […]

JALC To Host Pagent Night on December 11

A full night of pageants is scheduled for December 11 at John A. Logan College. In addition to crowning a Miss, Mrs., and Mr. John A. Logan College, the College will simultaneously host the Miss Southern Illinois, Miss Heartland, and Southern Illinois Outstanding Teen Pageants. Scholarships will be given in all pageants with areas of […]

JALC Hosts National Voter Registration Day Event

On Tuesday, September 28, the John A. Logan College Political Science Club will host a League of Women Voters voter registration event in the lower E wing Lobby near the Coffee Shop on the campus of John A. Logan College from 10 AM to 2 PM.  “I teach about United States political culture and political […]

JALC Hunting and Fishing Days to Host Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Event

On Saturday, September 25, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, the Southern Illinois Celebration of Hunting and Fishing Days at John A. Logan College will host a Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Event in the Waterfowl Calling Tent located in the courtyard near the Kid’s Fishing Hole. Veterans and First Responders will receive free parking […]

Challenge Accepted

Next Generation of Front-Line Workers Receive Nursing Pins at JALC Ceremonies John A. Logan College held pinning ceremonies for Licensed Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing students Wednesday at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Two separate ceremonies were held to ensure proper social distancing.  LPN students took part in an afternoon ceremony, and ADN students […]

JALC To Present Virtual Presentation of Schoolhouse Rock Live!

A pop culture phenomenon comes to the stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, it’s lighting up stages everywhere. Schoolhouse Rock Live! follows Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher who is nervous […]

Graduation Deadlines Approaching for JALC Students

John A. Logan College officials recently announced plans to hold an in-person graduation ceremony on May 13 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Grandstand. Students interested in participating in the ceremony and having their name listed in the Graduation Booklet need to apply for Graduation by Thursday, March 25.

JALC to Hold Jacob “Jake” Rendleman Laboratory Dedication on March 11

A dedication ceremony for the Jacob “Jake” Rendleman Laboratory has been scheduled for Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 PM in the Workforce Education and Construction Management Building on the Carterville campus of John A. Logan College.  Due to COVID restrictions, the event is not open to the public but will be carried live on the […]

JALC to Hold Graduation at Du Quoin Fairgrounds

John A. Logan College officials have announced plans to hold commencement exercises on Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 PM in the Grandstand at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. According to John A. Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet, the venue allows the College to hold a traditional event while maintaining COVID protocols. “It was essential […]