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�� closed for Thanksgiving recess Nov. 27-Dec. 1

No classes will be held, and offices will be closed. Regular hours will resume Monday, Dec. 2.

Various workforce careers.

�� Workforce Institute hosts information nights for high-demand programs

All sessions will be held at the Workforce Careers Center on the �� campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., Springfield.

�� Foundation Scholarships

�� Foundation 2025-26 scholarship applications open Nov. 15

Students planning to attend �� beginning fall 2025 are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15, 2025.

�� Giving Day

�� Giving Day is Nov. 15

During this annual event, the community is helping advance the mission of the college by raising essential funds for student needs.

�� honors veterans at 29th annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11

The Veterans Day Ceremony is sponsored by �� Student Life and honors all veterans including �� faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.

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Solar array planned at �� shines light on sustainable future

Funded by an Illinois Green Economy Network grant, a solar installation will be built behind ��'s Child Development Center.

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�� closed Nov. 5 for Professional Development Day

No classes will be held, and all staff offices will be closed. ��-Medical District classes will still be in session.

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�� names new athletics director

�� has named Diana Couch of Titusville, Florida, as its new athletics director. She replaces Ron Riggle, who retired in August.

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�� Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society installs new officers

The event recognized 37 new chapter members with a ceremony and reception.

Musical symbols spell out the word "music."

�� Choir and Band to perform fall concerts

The public is invited to upcoming free concerts on Friday, Dec. 6 in A. Lincoln Commons on the ��-Springfield campus.