February 6, 2015
Riverland IMMR students receive funds from Coldspring, a company in central Minnesota, to support industry needs
Coldspring, one of the largest natural stone quarrier and manufacturers in North America serving the architectural, memorial, residential and industrial markets since 1898 recently collaborated with Riverland Community College to provide scholarship support to Industrial Maintenance and Mechanics (IMMR) students. Facing the growing shortage for skilled labor across Minnesota, Coldspring sought out a partnership with a quality community college program to support students preparing for a career in industrial maintenance and mechanics.
February 6, 2015
Riverland leads the way in QM® with 50 certified online courses
Today, Riverland celebrated a significant milestone, the notification that its 50th course has received Quality Matters®(QM®) certification for online courses. This achievement places Riverland at the forefront of the QM®movement among public institutions of higher education in Minnesota and demonstrates Riverland's commitment to providing a high-quality online educational experience to its students. Currently, Riverland courses represent 20 percent of all of the QM certified courses within the U of M and MnSCU public higher education systems.
February 11, 2015
Riverland announces president's and dean’s lists for 2014 Fall Semester
Riverland Community College is pleased to announce the students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2014 fall president’s and dean’s lists. Riverland congratulates these individuals for their outstanding academic accomplishments.
February 11, 2015
Donovan Germain, a Riverland Alum performs at Riverland Sunday for a one night only concert as part of the nationally-known group, the Cat’s Pajamas
Donovan Germain, a Riverland Alum performs at Riverland Sunday for a one night only concert as part of the nationally-known group, the Cat’s Pajamas. Although, the time to promote the appearance was limited, Blankenbaker couldn't pass up on an opportunity to feature one of Riverland’s talented alums. “We are excited to be able to bring The Cat’s Pajamas to Austin. These guys were featured performers on NBC’s The Voice tour this summer and have built a reputation for their high-energy, high-quality performances."
February 13, 2015
Riverland hosts College Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday
Riverland Community College’s student organization, The Nursing Forum, and Nursing program will host a Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Austin Campus in the East Building Main Street area. The Nursing Forum wanted to provide an opportunity for Riverland students, faculty, staff and community to get information about the promotion of good health and wellness in a fun and interesting way.
February 23, 2015
Riverland hosts College Fair Open House at Owatonna Campus
Riverland Community College has scheduled a College Fair Open House with a variety of different public and private colleges and universities at the Owatonna Campus. This free event, open to all students, parents and community members, provides an opportunity to meet with colleges and universities to explore the opportunities available to students in the Owatonna area.
February 23, 2015
Riverland Theatre presents the Salem witch trial drama 'The Crucible' this week in the Frank W. Bridges Theatre
Riverland Community College Theatre continues its 2014-15 season with the classic drama “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. Riverland Theatre Director Lindsey Duoos Williams directs The Crucible. The set and lighting designer is Mark Spitzer. The costumes are by Carley Carranza and Jennifer Wiebrand. The production is stage managed by Ian Bearden.
February 23, 2015
Riverland Theatre presents Ten Thousand Things Theatre Company’s 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' on March 3
On March 3, Riverland Theatre will be hosting the award-winning professional theatre company Ten Thousand Things as they present their production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Meredith Willson’s classic American rags-to-riches story of a woman who can’t decide whether money or love is more important.
March 9, 2015
Minnesota State Mankato, Riverland Community College announce International Pathway agreement
Minnesota State University, Mankato and Riverland Community College jointly announced today a partnership between the two institutions that offers international degree-seeking students seamless transfer from Riverland to Minnesota State Mankato while also promoting English language acquisition. The “Future Maverick Program, International Pathway Agreement” is designed to increase access, enrollment and degree completion for international students to Riverland and Minnesota State Mankato.
March 20, 2015
Riverland Community College, Minnesota State Mankato sign Transfer Pathway Agreement to ease transfer for students
Minnesota State University, Mankato and Riverland Community College jointly announced last week a partnership that offers degree-seeking Riverland students the opportunity to be enrolled in the “Future Maverick Program, Transfer Pathway.” The “Future Maverick Program, Transfer Pathway Agreement” is designed to promote the completion of the associate’s degree and seamless transfer of students from Riverland to Minnesota State Mankato’s bachelor degree programs.
March 26, 2015
Riverland Radiography Students Place First at National Conference
Riverland Community College Radiography students received first place in the Investigational Poster Competition at the Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology (ACERT) conference held this spring at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
March 31, 2015
Riverland, WDI, host Job Search workshops Fridays in April
Riverland’s Counseling departmentwill host three Job Search Workshops, one on each campus, Fridays during April. Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) will deliver the information at the sessions.
April 9, 2015
Riverland accepts a ‘green’ Paint Mixing System donation for the Collision Repair Program at Thursday's ceremony
Riverland Community College Collision Repair Technology department accepted a donation of $42,744.79 for a Waterborne Paint Mixing System from business partners at Auto Body Specialists and PPG.
May 4, 2015
Riverland strives to find Athletic Hall of Fame team inductees, plans a weekend of activities for visiting athletes and their families
Riverland Community College is less than a month away from the Hall of Fame weekend to be held in Austin and Albert Lea May 29 through June 1, but continues the search for several alumni inductees or their families to accept their awards.
May 7, 2015
Riverland Community College Carpentry Program receives scholarship donation from Knutson Construction; matched for MnSCU Leveraged Equipment fund
Knutson Construction, one of the premier construction companies in the upper Midwest since 1911, recently provided scholarship support to Riverland Community College Carpentry Technology students, a donation that tripled in value with matching funds.
June 25, 2015
Riverland announces president and dean’s list for 2015 Spring Semester
Riverland Community College is pleased to announce the students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2015 spring president’s and dean’s lists. Riverland congratulates these individuals for their outstanding academic accomplishments.
July 16, 2015
Riverland names Dr. Uchenna Chukwu as Riverland Community College’s new Director of the Center for Agricultural and Food Science Technology
Riverland Community College has named Dr. Uchenna Chukwu as Riverland Community College’s new Director of the Center for Agricultural and Food Science Technology.
July 16, 2015
Gov. Dayton names Riverland Community College’s Cosmetology Instructor Rhonda Besel to state licensing board
Governor Mark Dayton announced that Riverland Community College Cosmetology instructor Rhonda Besel has been appointed to the Board of Cosmetology Examiners effective June 24. Her four-year term expires January 7, 2019. She replaces Robert Salmonson on the board.
August 13, 2015
Riverland Theatre Department announces 2015-2016 Season
Riverland Community College Theatre Director Lindsey Duoos Williams announced the Theatre Department’s 2015-2016 season today. This year's season presents everything from classic comedies to modern dramas on the Riverland stage.
August 19, 2015
The Hormel Foundation launches Riverland’s high-tech “Center for Agriculture and Food Science”
The Hormel Foundation approved a grant of $263,200 to Riverland Community College to launch an innovative new program to create an agriculture technology "center of excellence" in Austin. The fund supports scholarships, equipment, program development and outreach to realize the college’s vision to create a global center for agriculture and food science innovation in Austin.
