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INA, IL (Oct. 5, 2021) -- Did you know that there is a 1 in 8 chance a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime?
Become better informed on how to be better protected. A representative from the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program will set up in front of the Rend Lake College Student Center on Monday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss this important issue. All RLC students and employees are encouraged to visit.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since 1995, the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides free mammograms, breast and pelvic exams as well as Pap tests to women who qualify. The American Cancer Society estimates this year, there will be 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in women. Cervical cancer occurs in nearly 13,000 US women each year.
For more information, contact Sarah Draper at [email protected] or 618-437-5321 x 1264.
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INA, Ill. (Oct. 14, 2021) — During Diversity Week, cultural and international themed events are offered with the purpose of increasing awareness, understanding and inclusivity. The events are open to all students, faculty and staff and range from film showings to guest speakers and performers.
This fall's lineup includes 30 film viewings, six live events and one virtual option.
Diversity Week Schedule Fall 2021
Monday, October 18
8:00-8:50 VOC 102 | Film: Including Samuel
9:00-9:50 VOC 102 | Film: Living on One Dollar
10:00-10:50 VOC 102 | Film: We're Still Here
11:00-11:50 VOC 102 | Film: Growing Up Poor In America
12:00-12:50 Theatre | Live Event: Reader: Angela Jackson, Poet Laureate of Illinois
1:00-1:50 VOC 102 | Film: Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten
3:00-3:50 VOC 102 | Film: I Believe
Tuesday, October 19
8:00-8:50 VOC 102 | Film: Gender Fluidity
9:30-10:30 Theatre | Live Event: Filmmaker Ellen Esling
11:00-11:50 Zoom | Virtual Event: Jeff McGoy: It's A Different World Than Where You Come From
Register at: https://rendlakecollege.zoom.us/.../tZUode2hpjIqEtGozqNkD...
11:00-11:50 VOC 102 | Film: Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten
12:00-12:50 VOC 102 | Film: Growing Up Poor In America
1:00-1:50 VOC 102 | Film: We're Still Here
2:00-2:50 VOC 102 | Film: I Believe
3:00-3:50 Pinckneyville Campus | Film: The Murder of Emmitt Till
Wednesday, October 20
8:00-8:50 VOC 102 | Film: I Believe
9:00-9:50 Pinckneyville Campus | Film: The Murder of Emmitt Till
9:00-9:50 VOC 102 | Film: Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten
10:00-10:50 VOC 102 | Film: Growing Up Poor In America
11:00-11:50 VOC 102 | Film: Gender Fluidity
12:00-12:50 VOC 102 | Film: Living on One Dollar
1:00-1:50 Theatre | Live Event: Diwali, Festival of Lanterns
3:00-3:50 VOC 102 | Film: Including Samuel
Thursday, October 21
8:00-8:50 VOC 102 | Film: Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten
9:00-9:50 VOC 102 | Film: We're Still Here
10:00-10:50 VOC 102 | Film: Growing Up Poor in America
11:00-11:50 VOC 102 | Film: I Believe
12:00-12:50 VOC 102 | Film: Living on One Dollar
12:30-1:20 Student Center Rm. 110 | Live Event: Keep It Simple, Practical Skills for Managing Stress
2:00-2:50 VOC 102 | Film: Including Samuel
7:00 PM Theatre | Live Event: Concert Band & Choir Halloween Concert
Friday, October 22
8:00-8:50 Pinckneyville Campus | Film: The Murder of Emmitt Till
9:00-9:50 VOC 102 | Film: Growing Up Poor in America
10:00-10:50 VOC 102 | Film: Living on One Dollar
11:00-11:50 VOC 102 | Film: Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten
12:00-12:50 VOC 102 | Film: Including Samuel
1:00-1:50 Theatre | Live Event: LGBTQ Allyship with Ben
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