The Aspen Institute Names 51ÁÔÆæ as one of the Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has named 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges, eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. With a singular focus on student success, […]
51ÁÔÆæ to offer “Writing Your Family History” class
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Community Education will offer a “Writing Your Family History” class on Monday, October 30 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mason City Library (Mason City Room). The class is designed for students of all ages interested in writing their family history. Course instructor John Skipper will equip students with techniques to […]
51ÁÔÆæ Instructors Receive Excellence in Teaching Awards
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) congratulates this year’s Excellence in Teaching award winners Doug Morse, Randy Bonde, and Gary Herrig. During the 2016-17 academic year graduating students were invited to respond to a survey and provide comments about an instructor they had in class who made a positive impact in their life and educational […]
Final Audition for North Iowa Choral Society Children’s Choir To Be Held Oct 22
North Iowa Choral Society is holding their last round of auditions for children in grades 4-8 with unchanged voices. The last auditions for the ensemble’s December 10 concert are being held on Sunday, October 22, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. followed by a rehearsal from 4:30-5:30 p.m. This is a wonderful opus-type opportunity for children who love […]
51ÁÔÆæ Proudly Presents “Tibet: A Light in the Darkness” Film
The 2017-18 Travel and Adventure Film Series begins with Tom Sterling presenting the film “Tibet: A Light in the Darkness” at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6 in Beem Center Room 200, located on the 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) campus. The 2017-18 Travel and Adventure Series is sponsored by 51ÁÔÆæ.Few places excite the […]
51ÁÔÆæ Quilting Treasures Bus Trip to feature stops at 10 Minnesota quilt shops
Quilters of all ages are invited to join 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Community Education on a bus trip to Minnesota on Oct. 9 and 10. The Quilting Treasures Bus Trip will depart from the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 and return at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The […]
Free Workshop Titled “Being Black In Iowa” To Be Held at 51ÁÔÆæ Auditorium
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will hold a workshop about “Being Black In Iowa” on Monday, October 2, in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The class is sponsored by 51ÁÔÆæ’s Lifelong Learning Institute and the public is invited to attend free of charge, no […]
51ÁÔÆæ Offers Special Presentation in Commemoration of Constitution Day
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will offer a program discussing the Federalist Papers on Wednesday, September 20, in the 51ÁÔÆæ auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. This free presentation will be facilitated by Bennett Smith, history and political science instructor at 51ÁÔÆæ, and will commemorate Constitution Day which is […]
51ÁÔÆæ Community Education offers courses for drone enthusiasts
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will offer a six-session “Intro to Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & Drones” course for drone enthusiasts of all skill levels beginning Thursday, Sept. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the 51ÁÔÆæ campus in Mason City. The course is offered Thursdays Sept. 21 – Oct. 19 from 7 to […]
51ÁÔÆæ Homecoming set for September 16
Homecoming Theme: “Fields of Fun”Homecoming Theme: “Fields of Fun”Alumni, students, and the community are invited to the annual Fields of Fun Homecoming celebration at 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) on Saturday, September 16.The event begins at 9 am with Robert’s Run and concludes with the 51ÁÔÆæ Trojans Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams taking on […]
51ÁÔÆæ Plans a Quilting Seminar
Quilting Treasures will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30 at 51ÁÔÆæ. Organizers say the event offers ideas and inspirations with an opportunity to hear from experts and enthusiasts in the art of quilting.The featured speaker will be Janet Pittman, a quilt artist from West Des […]
North Iowa Choral Society Auditions To Be Held At 51ÁÔÆæ
North Iowa Choral Society is announcing auditions for the 2017-2018 performance season. Auditions will be held for both the Choral Society’s children’s choir and adult choir from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, and Sunday, September 18, in the 51ÁÔÆæ Vocal Music Room #172.Solo and small group opportunities are available in both choirs. […]
Lycke joins 51ÁÔÆæ as Community Education Program Manage
Allison Lycke has joined 51ÁÔÆæ as Community Education Program Manager based in Garner. She will succeed the position of Carol Peterson who retires Sept. 8.Lycke will be based in the Garner Education Center, located at 325 8th Street in Garner. As Community Education Program Manager, she will coordinate educational course offerings in […]
New Member Joins RSVP Advisory Council
Carol Peterson of Garner has joined the Advisory Council of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of North Central Iowa. This fall Carol will be retiring as the 51ÁÔÆæ Community Education Program Manager based in Garner and was formerly the County Extension Director for Winnebago County.The council provides feedback to RSVP staff in order […]
Semester Kick-Off: Lifelong Learning Institute Coffee
The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will start the semester off with a cup of coffee and a chance to meet new members, potential members, and faculty of the Lifelong Learning Institute.51ÁÔÆæ President Dr. Steve Schulz and Darshini Jayawardena, Director of the Lifelong Learning Institute, will kick off the […]