Â鶹ӳ» Foundation announces Fall 2024 scholarship recipients
The Â鶹ӳ» Foundation is pleased to announce the student scholarship recipients for the Fall 2024 semester. The Foundation awarded 333 scholarship awards totaling $267,574.
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Â鶹ӳ» embraces differences while promoting fair treatment, diverse voices and equal access for all.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
Join Â鶹ӳ» for cultural refreshments and music, and enjoy student artwork and a virtual tour of artist Frida Kahlo's childhood home.
- Monday, Sept. 16
- 11 am-1 pm
- In the Â鶹ӳ» Art Gallery
Don’t miss it! Saul Flores is coming to Â鶹ӳ» to share his inspiring journey and powerful message. Join Â鶹ӳ» for an unforgettable event that will leave you motivated and moved! Flores is a masterful storyteller, social innovator, and a powerful voice for change. The event is sponsored by TRIO SSS and TRIO Upward Bound.
- Monday, Sept. 16
- In Jenkins Auditorium, A1224
- 5-5:30 pm — Folklorico Dance Performance
- 5:30-6:30 pm — Keynote Speaker Saul Flores
- 6:30-7 pm — Q&A Session
- 7-7:30 pm — Post-Event Fiesta Bites
If you need an accommodation to attend this event, contact Disability Services at 815 825-2931 or ds@kish.edu.
Join Â鶹ӳ» as the women's and men's soccer teams honor Hispanic Heritage Month with a game full of passion and pride. The matches are in collaboration with Student Involvement.
Men's Game:
- Saturday, Sept. 28
- 12 pm
- Â鶹ӳ» Soccer Field
Women's Game:
- Saturday, Sept. 28
- 2 pm
- Â鶹ӳ» Soccer Field
In collaboration with Latinos Unidos, join Â鶹ӳ» in the Student Lounge for games, laughter and language as we celebrate Spanish Game Night.
- Monday, Oct. 7
- 11 am-1 pm
- Student Lounge
Shake up your creativity. Join Â鶹ӳ» at the Intercultural Center for the fun-filled Create Your Own Maracas event. Express yourself through art and music in a vibrant, hands-on experience.
- Tuesday, Oct. 15
- 11:30 am-1:30 pm
- Intercultural Center
Get ready to roar. Support Los Pumas at Â鶹ӳ» as they hit the court for an action-packed volleyball game and make some noise for our team.
- Wednesday, Oct. 16
- 6 pm
- Gymnasium
Equity at Â鶹ӳ»
Â鶹ӳ»â€™s values of equity and support show our commitment to welcoming and valuing all learners and members of the Â鶹ӳ» community. We believe everyone deserves an affordable, quality education, and any barriers or completion gaps must be addressed. In the spring of 2019, Â鶹ӳ» joined the Illinois Equity in Attainment Initiative (ILEA), the signature initiative of the (PCC). Along with , Â鶹ӳ» committed to the goal of eliminating the achievement gap for students of color and low-income students. Through these efforts, Â鶹ӳ» was recognized with the 2022 Equity and Diversity Award by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA).
Â鶹ӳ» continues the great work to reduce barriers and close achievement gaps. We continue to execute our Equity Plan and implement the best strategies to support all students who choose Â鶹ӳ». You can find more of our current data and plans in the following:
Â鶹ӳ» is dedicated to:
- Creating and sustaining a College climate that recognizes and values diversity
- Supporting the success of a diverse student population
- Recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce
- Establishing open and vibrant lines of communication about issues related to diversity, including its recognition, expression and protection
- Integrating diversity into College curricula
- Developing and implementing a campus-wide system of responsibility and accountability to achieve the goals and action items expressed in this plan
- Promoting intercultural dialogue and collaborative academic and social experiences
- Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Observance
- Hispanic Awareness Month
- Black History Month
- LGBT Awareness Month
- Women’s History Month
- Gender and Sexuality Diversity
- Native American Heritage Month
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Â鶹ӳ» College celebrates National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Â鶹ӳ» is proud to celebrate National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 16-20. Â鶹ӳ»â€™s Adult Education programs provide skills and credentials to adult learners, expanding economic opportunity for the region while partnering with community organizations and social services to offer resources for education, workforce development and overall well-being.
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