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The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!
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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won seven national championships and we have had more than 100 All-Americans.
RVC Business and Professional Institute offers Arc Flash Safety training
August 27, 2010
NFPA 70E--the Standard developed for OSHA--is revised to address safety gaps and increase electrical worker protection.
Rock Valley College makes list of Military Friendly Schools
August 20, 2010
G.I. Jobs announced the release of its 2011 list of Military Friendly Schools and Rock Valley College is among them.
RVC announces interim athletic director, three new coaches
August 19, 2010
The Rock Valley College athletics program is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Interim Athletic Director and the hiring of three new coaches.
Call to Board Meeting
August 19, 2010
The Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 511 (Rock Valley College) will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2010.
Rock Valley College Announces Director of Learning and Opportunity Center
August 10, 2010
Rock Valley College is pleased to announce the hiring of Suzanne Dooley as the Director of the Learning and Opportunity Center.
Men’s Basketball: Brooks, Harmon to sign letters of intent
August 6, 2010
RVC will host a special event in recognition of Tony Brooks and Donovan Harmon on Monday, August 9 at 1:00 p.m. on the gym floor in the PEC. Both players have earned scholarships to play basketball and continue their education.
Rock Valley College Foundation adds new members
July 27, 2010
The Rock Valley College Foundation is proud to announce the addition of five new members to its board.
Center For Learning in Retirement Annual Meeting
July 27, 2010
The RVC Bengt Sjostrom “Starlight” Theatre will be the location for the CLR Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 4th from 1:00-3:00 pm.
RVC hosting Multi-Ethnic Student Orientation
July 26, 2010
Rock Valley College will be hosting a Multi-Ethnic Student Orientation event on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Student Center Atrium on the RVC main campus.
Rock Valley College BPI hosting First Aid Training
July 23, 2010
RVC BPI will be hosting a training session on First Aid, CPR, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. to noon in the Woodward Technology Center (WTC) on the RVC main campus.
Call to Board Meeting
July 23, 2010
The Board of Trustees of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.
Rock Valley College BPI offering Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
July 20, 2010
The RVC BPI will be hosting a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification course this fall in the WTC. The course dates are September 16 and 23, October 14, 21, and 28, and November 4 and 11 from 8-5 each day.
RVC increases offerings at Stenstrom Center
June 25, 2010
Rock Valley College's Stenstrom Center for Career Education (located at 4151 Samuelson Road next to Jefferson High School) continues to expand its offerings, making it easier for students to achieve their educational goals.
RVC Upward Bound Students Learn Aerodynamics First Hand
June 18, 2010
Through a unique hands-on project Rock Valley College Upward Bound students will launch handmade kites on Tuesday, July 20.
Call to Board Meeting
June 17, 2010
The Board of Trustees of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2010.
4th Annual Stateline FastPitch Competition
June 15, 2010
The Rock River Valley Entrepreneurship Center (RRVEC) is proud to announce their FastPitch Entrepreneurial Panel consisting of seasoned entrepreneurs from the Stateline area.
Rock Valley College Announces Spring 2010 President's and Dean's List
June 15, 2010
The following students have earned recognition on Rock Valley College’s Spring 2010 President’s and Dean’s List.
RVC hosting CNA Educational Conference
June 10, 2010
RVC and the Illinois Nurse Assistant/Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program of SIUC are co-sponsoring a CNA Educational Conference on Thursday, June 24, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the RVC Stenstrom Center for Career Education.
Softball: Post-season honors pour in, RVC has three All-Americans
June 3, 2010
RVC's Alexys Cleaver, Vanessa Krull, and Shawna Nelson were named NJCAA All-Americans for softball.
Free info sessions for IDOT Highway Construction Training Program
June 1, 2010
RVC Continuing Professional Education will be hosting free information sessions for the IDOT Highway Construction Training Program on June 16 from 1-3 and June 17 from 5-7 in WTC 117.