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SWCC board holds March 2023 meeting

The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of trustees held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., in the board room of the Administration Center.
 
The board approved the minutes of the February board meeting. Following a few questions from board members related to college expenditures, the board approved the consent agenda.

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Published March 15, 2023 3:05 pm

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SWCC offering MIG & TIG welding courses

Southwestern Community College's adult & continuing education department is offering MIG & TIG welding courses in April and May. Students will need to bring safety glasses, leather shoes, gauntlet-style welding gloves, and welding pliers. Welding helmets and coats will be provided. 

Tuition assistance may be provided through the GAP Tuition Assistance program. Apply for assistance at www.swcciowa.edu/GAP. 

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Published March 14, 2023 5:14 pm

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Fall 2023 class schedule has been posted

The fall 2023 semester class schedule is now available!

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Published March 10, 2023 2:07 pm

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Alex Bates, Dr. Marjorie McGuire-Welch, and Brenna Bruns

Three SWCC students named to 2023 All-Iowa Academic Team

Pictured above (L to R):  Alex Bates of Chariton, All-Iowa Academic Team honoree; Dr. Marjorie McGuire-Welch, SWCC president; and Brenna Bruns of Greenfield, All-Iowa Academic Team honoree. Not able to attend: Hollie Washburn of King City, Missouri, All-Iowa Academic Team honoree.

March 10, 2023, CRESTON, IOWA--Three Southwestern Community College (SWCC) students—Alex Bates of Chariton, Brenna Bruns of Greenfield, and Hollie Washburn of King City, Missouri—were recently named to the 2023 All-Iowa Academic Team during a recognition ceremony sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and held Monday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m., at Curate in Des Moines.

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Published March 10, 2023 1:19 pm

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Fall 2023 scholarship applications due March 15

Applications for Fall 2023 Education Foundation scholarships are due by Wednesday, March 15!

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Published March 10, 2023 12:01 pm

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TRIO-SSS Honoring Banquet Invite

TRIO-SSS Honoring Reception scheduled for March 21

TRIO-Student Support Services is hosting an Honoring Reception on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 12-1 p.m., in the Instructional Center, room 180.

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Published March 10, 2023 11:56 am

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SWCC BPA state place winners

SWCC students qualify for 2023 national leadership conference

Southwestern Community College (SWCC) business and information technology students competed at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference, held Feb. 20-21, in Des Moines, with a portion of those students qualifying for national competition.

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Published March 7, 2023 4:26 pm

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Dr. Marjorie McGuire-Welch, SWCC president; Luke Nelson, SWCC welding instructor; Cooper Jipsen, SWCC welding technology student; Logan Eilts, SWCC welding technology student; Lindsay Stoaks, SWCC vice president of instruction; and Wayne Pantini, SWCC vice president of economic development.

SWCC welding program featured at CC Day on the Hill

Representatives from Southwestern Community College (SWCC) traveled to the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Feb. 28, for the 2023 Community College Day on the Hill, from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Published March 2, 2023 11:16 am

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Ag Night flyer with basketballs and event details from article

Ag Night planned for March 1 basketball game

Southwestern’s agricultural department is hosting Ag Night, including a free meal beginning at 4 p.m., during the Wednesday, March 1, basketball game vs. DMACC!

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Published February 27, 2023 8:17 am

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First Take ensemble members

First Take performing in Cincinnati

First Take, an elite six-member vocal jazz ensemble made up of Southwestern Community College School for Music Vocations’ students, will be performing live this weekend at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference, held Feb. 22-25, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Published February 24, 2023 12:06 pm

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