Posts Tagged ‘John Wood Community College’
KEEPING AMERICA SAFE AT 70,000 FT AND JWCC’S PATHWAYS PROGRAM
Katherine Roskamp-Ellerbrock stops by to discuss this Friday’s Quincy Museum fundraiser featuring Col. Frank Furr, USAF (Ret.) about his experience in military surveillance. Then, Ashley talks to Kristen Ritterbusch from John Wood Community College about their pathways program.
Read MoreWATCH OUT FOR SPORTS STREAMING SCAMS
Ashley talks to Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau who warns us about fake sports streaming sites, which are even more prevalent as people go trying to find ways to watch and listen to their local sports teams. This is even more important with local radio’s abdication of carrying high school sports. Ashley also…
Read MoreJWCC College for Life and the Illinois Arts Council
Ashley talks to Julie Quinn with JWCC’s College for Life program about what the courses have to offer. She also talks to Laura Sievert with Arts Quincy about this week’s visit from the Illinois Arts Council about grant opportunities.
Read MoreMARTHA RAPP, JWCC ANNIVERSARY BOOK
Author Martha Rapp discusses the 50th Anniversary John Wood Community College book that chronicles the school’s history. If you would like to purchase a copy, contact the JWCC Foundation at 217.641.4105 or by email at foundation@jwcc.edu.
Read MoreJWCC’S 50th ANNIVERSARY AND THE QUINCY SERVICE CLUB’S BIALLAS AWARD
Tracy Orne from John Wood Community College talks about the school’s 50th Anniversary celebration and Aly Young chats with Brittany about winning the Quincy Service Club’s Biallas Service Award.
Read MoreULMUS ACADEMY AND THE ECLIPSE IS COMING
Ashley talks to Jen Wiemelt from Ulmus Academy as the school prepares to wrap up its second year with goals of higher enrollments in year three. Then, Randy Wolfmeyer from John Wood Community College gets you ready for next week’s solar eclipse and tells you where is the best place to watch it (with proper…
Read MoreJohn Wood Community College President Bryan Renfro
MRN Editor David Adam talks with John Wood Community College President Bryan Renfro about the Aspen Prize, spring enrollment numbers, expansion at the Workforce Development Center, the Pathways to Promise Scholarship and the strange combination of pizza and Mexican food in Quincy’s restaurants. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s Furniture.
Read MoreJWCC Inauguration of Bryan Renfro
John Wood Community College held its formal ceremony to welcome Bryan Renfro as the school’s president late last week. Here are his remarks.
Read MoreThe Elks Lodge and learn to weld at JWCC
Ashley talks to Kathleen Rodgers about upcoming events at John Wood Community College including a garage welding class and a Trunk or Treat for the kids. Then Carlene Spohr and Ashley swap stories about the Quincy Elks Lodge and talk about membership, along with the club’s scenic view.
Read MoreThe Scoreboard
Brittany Boll and Steve Eighinger sample the burgers at The Scoreboard at the next stop of our Great Quincy Sandwich Debate. Ashley Conrad also interviews Brittany McKeown from John Wood Community College about the school’s Smart Start program.
Read MoreGood news for the YMCA and adult learning at JWCC
Mark Tyrpin talks with Ashley Conrad about the Quincy Famly YMCA’s successful fundraising campaign and then she talks to Tina Jett and Lisbeth Lefler of John Wood Community College about adult education.
Read MoreBryan Renfro, JWCC
The president of John Wood Community College talks about how he is fitting in at the college and his plans moving forward.
Read MorePritzker, Stratton visit JWCC to tout higher ed funding
QUINCY— Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker stopped by John Wood Community College Monday afternoon to discuss the state’s recently passed budget and a large increase in Monetary Award Program for higher education. MAP grants, which do not need to be repaid, are available to eligible Illinois residents who attend approved Illinois colleges and demonstrate financial need, based on the information provided…
Read MoreJDUB Academy and Megan Duncan
Kathleen Rodgers from JDUB Academy tells us what programs are available for kids this year at the annual Summer program (scholarships are available) and Ashley talks to Megan Duncan about the latest happenings in Hannibal.
Read MoreJWCC Trustees hear reports on maintaining tuition rates, elect new board officers
The JWCC band, chorus and cheerleaders also performed the school fight song for the board Wednesday night. QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on maintaining tuition rates for the upcoming year as well as trustee election results, recognitions, oath of offices for new board members and the election of…
Read MoreJWCC’s Truck Driver Training, Wild Quincy and C-SC’s Bandana Project
Ashley Conrad talks to Chris Koetters about JWCC’s upcoming Truck Driver Training Open House as well as his Wild Quincy podcast. She also chats with Jill Miller from Culver-Stockton about The Bandana Project, which is bringing awareness to college suicides.
Read MoreMike Elbe, JWCC
John Wood Community College President Mike Elbe discusses his departure from the school and the college’s importance to the community.
Read MoreBrad Hoyt, JWCC Basketball Coach/AD
Brad Hoyt thrives on chasing championship moments. The John Wood Community College men’s basketball coach places such a high priority on that concept his players use the “championships are cool” mantra whenever they discuss expectations and goals. The other JWCC coaches are embracing the idea, too. It’s why Hoyt, who also serves as the JWCC…
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