Upcoming Events at Southeastern Illinois College

Aug. 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – The ServSafe Food Manager Course for food service sanitation certification or recertification will be held on SIC’s Harrisburg campus in room G116. This course is completed in one day. The in-district cost is $121 and includes the exam given during the class. To register, call 618-252-5400 ext. 4120.

Aug. 10 – SIC resumes its regular office hours of Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 11, 2-3:30 p.m.; 5:30-7 p.m. – SIC will host New Student Orientation in the Learning Commons. Students can get their student ID/library card, receive help with technology and online class access, explore resources like the TRIO program, and take guided campus tours. An optional session on library services, tutoring, and tech tools will be offered between the two main sessions. Registration is recommended but not required. To sign up, call the Admissions Office at 618-252-5400, ext. 4120.

Aug. 11, 5:30p.m. – An Adult Education Graduation Ceremony will be held in the Harry L. Crisp Student Center. For more info, email [email protected].

Aug. 12, noon – The Women’s Business Council will host a luncheon featuring guest speaker Mandy Roberson of Vernell’s Interstate Service. The meeting will be held at Tequilas in Harrisburg and is open to the public. Register by emailing Briley Lenkaitis at [email protected].

Aug. 13 and 14 – Faculty and Staff In-Service

Aug. 13, 4-5 p.m.; Aug. 17, 9-10 a.m. and 4-5 p.m.; Aug. 18, noon-1 p.m. – SIC will offer Canvas Online Classes Orientation sessions to help students prepare for online courses. Sessions are available in person (Room A-114) or live via Zoom. Visit sic.edu/oso for details and registration links. Students who cannot attend may complete the Online Student Orientation course in Canvas. For more info, email [email protected] or call 618-252-5400, ext. 2265.

Aug. 15, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. –  Two free fire training courses will be offered for current firefighters in the Chuck Hearn Outdoor Education Complex at SIC. Vehicle Extrication is 7:30-11:30 a.m., Vehicle Fire is 12:30-4:30 p.m. For more info, contact [email protected] or 618-252-5400, ext. 2248.

Aug. 17 – Fall semester begins. Students planning to register should schedule a visit with an advisor ([email protected]). Classes offered can be found at sic.edu/course-schedule. Current students can also register on MySIC.

Aug. 17, 7-8:50 p.m. – The SIC Community Jazz Band will hold its first rehearsal of the semester. The band is open to all community members ages 16 and older at no cost. Email [email protected] for more info.

Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m. – The SIC Community Chorus will hold its first fall rehearsal. The Chorus is open to all community members ages 16 and older at no cost. Email [email protected] for more info.

Aug. 18, 9-11 a.m. – The Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIC, in partnership with Rice Accounting & Tax, will offer a free Basic Accounting workshop for small business owners, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in learning accounting fundamentals. Registration is required. To register or learn more, contact Briley Lenkaitis at [email protected] or 618-252-5400, ext. 2312.

Aug. 18, 3:30 p.m. – Starting a Business in Illinois. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIC will host a free workshop for individuals interested in starting a business at the Harrisburg Public Library. The workshop is open to the public. Register by emailing Briley Lenkaitis at [email protected].

Aug. 18, 4 p.m. –The SIC Board of Trustees meeting will be held in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room.

Aug. 19, 5 p.m. – SIC Theatre will hold auditions for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in the Theatre. Auditions are open to SIC students only. Participants should prepare a one-minute monologue and be ready to read from the script. For more info, call 618-252-5400, ext. 2486.

Aug. 20, 11 a.m. – The Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIC will host a free webinar via Zoom for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. Registration is required. For more info and to register, contact [email protected] or 618-252-5400, ext. 2312.

Aug. 20, 3-5 p.m. The SIC Concert Choir will hold its first fall rehearsal. You must be an SIC student to be a part of this ensemble. Email [email protected] for more info or contact an advisor to register.

Aug. 21-22 – SIC will host its annual Volleyball Tournament at Deaton Gymnasium, featuring junior college volleyball teams from Illinois, Tennessee and Missouri. Tournament play begins at noon Friday and continues Saturday. For the complete schedule, visit sic.edu or contact the SIC Athletics Department.

Aug 22, 7-11 a.m. – SAT testing will be held in room A116 at SIC.  Students can register at satsuite.collegeboard.org and access study guides and practice materials at satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice.  For additional assistance, contact Jarrod Appel at 618-252-5400, ext. 2242.

Aug. 24 – Entries are due for the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art’s Commemorate Regional Artists Exhibition at SIC. Regional artists may submit up to three original works. AI-generated artwork will not be accepted. For guidelines or to submit artwork, visit sic.edu/hise-submissions or email [email protected].

Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m. – The SIC Falcons volleyball team will host Wabash Valley College in an NJCAA match at Deaton Gymnasium. For more information, visit sic.edu/volleyball.

Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. – The SIC Falcons volleyball team will host John A. Logan College in an NJCAA match at Deaton Gymnasium. For more info, visit sic.edu/volleyball.

Aug. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – SIC will host an informational meeting for the SIC Children’s Choir in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lower Lobby. The choir is open to students in grades 3-8, with or without prior singing experience. Rehearsals will be held Thursdays, and the semester will conclude with a concert. A $65 participation fee will be collected at the meeting. For more information, email [email protected].

Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – The Southern Illinois Community Foundation, hosted by SIC, will present a free White County Nonprofit Workshop at the SIC Carmi Campus for nonprofit staff, board members, volunteers and community leaders. Topics include grant research and writing, nonprofit marketing and social media, and nonprofits and SICF. Lunch will be provided. For more information, visit sicf.org or call 618-997-3700.

Aug. 28-29 – The SIC Falcons volleyball team will compete in the East Central College Tournament in Union, Missouri. For more information, visit sic.edu/volleyball.

Visit SIC’s website for more upcoming event information (sic.edu/events) and find Southeastern Illinois College on social media.