Red Bud Campus- Spring Blast
2024-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Located at RBC Lobby- free food and beverage

Red Bud Campus Poetry Contest Awards
2024-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | RBC

Extended Advising Hours
2024-08-13 08:00 - 19:00 | Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, Illinois, 62298
The Red Bud campus will be open until 7:00 p.m. for advising.

Campus Classes Begin
2024-08-17 00:00 - 23:59

Extended Advising Hours
2024-08-17 09:00 - 15:00
The Red Bud Campus will be open for advising on Saturday, August 17 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Appointments are recommended, but not required. To book an appointment, please call the Red Bud office or go to the Red Bud Bookings page.

Online Classes Begin
2024-08-19 00:00 - 23:59
Fall semester online classes begin.

Welcome Week - Have a Sweet Day
2024-08-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
Stop by the RBC lobby for coffee and donuts as you start the new semester!

Welcome BBQ
2024-08-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St, Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
RBC welcome barbecue for students and staff to kick of the fall semester. Come out to enjoy lunch and activities with your fellow students!

Student Life Pop Up!
2024-08-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
Stop in and enjoy the popcorn bar and learn more about the exciting activities that Student Life has planned for the fall semester.

Chalk the Walk
2024-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
Brighten someone’s day with positive affirmations, messages, and artwork on the front sidewalks and kick of the semester with a positive note.

Shopping Carts Open
2024-09-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-02-01 00:00 - 23:59

Labor Day (College Closed)
2024-09-02 00:00 - 23:59
No Classes on September 2, in honor of Labor Day. All campus offices are closed.

RBC Club Fest & Commit to Complete
2024-09-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South St., Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
Commit to Complete Kick-Off with an informative presentation and registration with soda floats and a balloon artist. Students can also learn more about honor societies and clubs.

RBC Annual Butterfly Festival
2024-09-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St., Illinois, 62278
Annual family friendly event at the Red Bud Campus’s Flutter Farm where attendees can learn more about butterflies and pollinators with crafts, inflatables, and a balloon artist.

*Free Community Event*

Red, White, and YOU! Voter Registration
2024-09-16 08:00 - 2024-09-20 16:00
SWIC celebrates Constitution Day with our annual voter registration drive! The deadline to register to vote online for the 2024 election is 10/20/2024. Pick up a free pocket constitution in the lobby to celebrate Constitution Day!

REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY!

Priority Registration
2024-10-03 00:00 - 2024-10-04 23:59

Open Registration
2024-10-07 00:00 - 23:59

RBC Fall Fest
2024-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 | RBC Front Lawn, 500 W. South Fourth Street, Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
Come and enjoy the fall festival. The festivities will take place on the front lawn and patio.

Octo-Boo Fest at Red Bud Campus
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Red Bud SWIC Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
Octo-Boo Fest at the Red Bud Campus with trunk-or-treat, inflatables, photo booth, and more!

RBC Eerie Eats and Treats
2024-10-29 08:00 - 14:00 | Red Bud Lobby, 500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
Halloween Treats and fun for SWIC students at the Red Bud Campus.

RBC Harvest Food Drive
2024-11-01 08:00 - 2024-11-20 16:00 | Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth Street, Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
The Red Bud SWIC Campus is hosting a food drive during the month of November to help fill the campus food pantry. Donations can be brought to the Student Development office.

General Election Day
2024-11-05 00:00 - 23:59
General Election Day – No Classes (College Closed)

Veterans Day
2024-11-11 00:00 - 23:59
College Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-28 00:00 - 2024-12-01 23:59
College closed for Thanksgiving break

Winter Break (College Closed)
2024-12-23 00:00 - 2025-01-01 23:59
Campus will be closed for winter break from December 23 through January 1. Campus offices will reopen January 2.

Sandwiches and Sweethearts
2025-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Red Bud Campus Lobby
Students can enjoy a sandwich or wrap from Mi Casa and make their own Valentine.

We're Donuts About Our Students
2025-02-13 08:00 - 16:00
Students on campus can enjoy a fresh donut in honor of Valentine’s Day

Art du Jour 2025
2025-02-21 09:00 - 14:30 | Red Bud Campus, 500 West South Fourth Street, Red Bud, Illinois, 62278, United States
For two decades, the Red Bud Campus of Southwestern Illinois College and Regional Office of Education 45 have partnered with local sponsors to present Art du Jour, a one-of-a-kind experience for talented high school art students. This annual event, held each Spring, brings together approximately 100 students to explore diverse artistic disciplines under the guidance of professional artists and instructors. From photography and painting to jewelry making and stage makeup, students engage in hands-on workshops and showcase their creativity through judged artwork. Many participants have gone on to achieve national recognition, making Art du Jour a highly anticipated tradition.

International Women's Day Cupcakes
2025-03-05 10:00 - 14:00
Due to Spring Break, we will be celebrating International Women’s Day a few days early with cupcakes in the lobby.
