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High school students cook up success in culinary competition
Local high school students showcased their chopping, grating, sautéing, baking and other culinary arts skills in the Platinum Chef Competition held at the Southwestern Illinois College Sam Wolf Granite City …

SWIC Men’s Basketball Coach Harrington to join St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
After 44 years of coaching, Jay Harrington’s hard work has paid off once again. The Southwestern Illinois College men’s basketball coach has been invited to join the St. Louis Sports …

Tamburitzans to bring international cultures to the stage Nov. 19
One of the world’s finest, longest-running live musical variety stage shows of its kind returns to Metro East Saturday, November 19th. The Tamburitzans will return for the popular Southwestern Illinois …

SWIC’s Student Life to host a “Walk to End Hunger”
You can help wipe out hunger among SWIC students by participating in the Southwestern Illinois College Walk to End Hunger Nov. 1. The college’s Student Veterans Association and Veterans Services …

SWIC to host Fall 2022 Job Fair Nov. 9 at Belleville Campus
Explore endless career opportunities at Southwestern Illinois College’s Annual Fall 2022 Job Fair. The fair is in partnership with the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Veterans Department and will be …

SWIC Senior Companion Program Seeking Volunteers
Looking for a chance to brighten someone’s day? Become a Senior Companion! The Senior Companion Program pairs Volunteers, 55 and older, with seniors who otherwise would not be able to …