ReAnne Palmer / Rend Lake College Public Information

INA, IL – Students have one month left to prepare for the fall semester at Rend Lake College, and advisors are ready to help. RLC staff will be available during two late nights in July and Super Saturday in August to assist with enrollment, testing, financial aid, and much more.

Two evenings of late night appointments are available from 4 – 6 p.m. Monday, July 24 and Tuesday, July 25. Students should make an appointment before arriving on campus. All appointments will be held in the Administration Building on the Ina campus.

Currently, students can register by appointment during regular summer hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the Ina and Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville campuses. Walk-in registration, with no appointment required, will begin Monday, July 31 on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Next month, Super Saturday will be held from noon – 2 p.m. August 12 on the Ina campus. That afternoon, students can visit a number of college offices, including Academic Advising and Testing, Financial Aid, Student Records, and the Business offices. The RLC Bookstore will also be open so students can purchase or rent textbooks.

Those interested in taking the placement test at noon on Super Saturday should call ahead to reserve an appointment. No other testing times are available. Payment for the fall semester is due at the time of registration, and those without processed financial aid will need to establish a payment plan.

Limited seats are available for late night appointments and Super Saturday is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students with questions or those interested in enrolling should contact the Academic Advisement Center at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1266 or advising@rlc.edu . Classes start Monday, August 14. Students can also visit www.rlc.edu to see the Fall 2017 course schedule.

Press Release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rend Lake Project office

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake will be hosting Camo the Clown on July 15th, 2017 at the Rend Lake Visitor Center from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Clown around with Camo, Southern Illinois’ favorite conservation clown, as he inspires the audience to explore the wonders of  nature with the “Outdoor Adventure Show”!

The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. as he entertains with colorful stories, props, wild theatrics, and even live animals! Not only does Camo the Clown educate and entertain, but he also involves the audience in his program. So join Rend Lake Park Rangers and Camo the Clown at the Rend Lake Visitor Center to be inspired by the great outdoors! Camo will be presenting “The Outdoor Adventure Show” on July 15th, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Rend Lake Visitor Center.

The following Saturday, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Bev Shofstall of Free Again Wildlife Rehabilitation will be presenting “All About Owls,” a program dedicated to our native owl species, their uniqueness, and their importance in Illinois’ ecosystems. “All About Owls” will feature live rehabilitated owls, so don’t miss the opportunity to see these amazing creatures up close and personal.

All Environmental Science Series programs presented at the Rend Lake Visitor Center are free and open to the public. For more information about the Environmental Science Series please contact the Rend Lake Visitor Center at 618-724-2493.