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Beat the Rush. Black Friday Savings November 19-21. 25% OFF Clothing, Gifts, & Souvenirs available at the SWCC Shoppe. Cannot be combined with other discounts, coupons or offers. No adjustments to prior purchases. No cash value or rain checks issued. Offer good while supplies last. Valid only at the SWCC Shoppe.

SWCC Shoppe Beat the Rush Sale

Published November 19, 2018 9:50 am

Beat the rush and come to the SWCC Shoppe Pre-Black Friday sale on November 19-21. Get 25% OFF clothing, gifts, and souvenirs available at the SWCC Shoppe on the main Creston Campus. The SWCC Shoppe will be open on Monday and Tuesday from 7:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. and on Wednesday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

This sale cannot be combined with other discounts, coupons or offers. No adjustments to prior purchases. No cash value or rain checks issued. Offer good while supplies last. Valid only at the SWCC Shoppe.

Southwestern’s board of trustees holds November 2018 meeting

Published November 14, 2018 4:28 pm

CRESTON, Iowa--The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of trustees met on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Center board room.

Iowa community college legislative liaisons Dave Palmer, Jerry Fitzgerald, and Matt Fitzgerald briefed the board regarding the past and upcoming legislative sessions.

Tom Lesan, SWCC vice president of economic development, spoke to the board about a proposal related to replacement of the bleachers in the Student Center gymnasium. Lesan said the bleachers currently in the gym are original, making them 44 years old, and have been updated to keep them up to current standards so many times that further repair is becoming difficult. Lesan showed the board plans for new bleachers through Iowa Direct Equipment at an estimated cost of $173,253.11. These new bleachers will seat 1,189 individuals, which is less capacity than the current bleachers, but the new design will allow for additional space behind the team benches on the north side of the facility during athletic events. Lesan said because the bid falls under the state bid, the project would not have to go out for bids. Following Lesan’s report, the board passed the proposal and authorized purchase of the new bleachers. Lesan said the plan is to install the bleachers in mid- to late-March in between athletic seasons and prior to May graduation.

Dr. Katie Davidson

Creston native Katie Davidson named SWCC dean of student services

Published November 13, 2018 6:17 pm

CRESTON, Iowa—Creston native Dr. Katie Davidson has been named the dean of student services at Southwestern Community College (SWCC).

Davidson, a 2001 graduate of Creston High School, will be coming to SWCC from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND, where she has served as the director of The International Center since July 2016. The International Center provides support to the University of North Dakota’s international student population, facilitates study abroad opportunities for students, and promotes cultural awareness throughout the university. Davidson oversees a staff of 14 full- and part-time individuals who welcome more than 750 international students from approximately 88 nations to campus each year.

SWCC Drama Club performs one act play Nov. 14 and 15

Published November 12, 2018 4:50 pm

The SWCC Drama Club will be performing a one act play next Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 14 and 15, at 7 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center theater.

This year the play is one singular comedy, written by SWCC's very own Kelly Franklin, English instructor and Drama Club sponsor. It's a hilarious romp, and a cautionary tale, of what can happen if an office holiday party goes awry.

Admission to the play will be a donation of a canned/non-perishable food item to be given to a local food pantry. 

Spring 2019 scholarship deadline is December 1

Published November 8, 2018 9:43 am

The Education Foundation scholarship deadline for spring 2019 semester is Dec. 1, 2018. The scholarship application may be completed online and is available on the Scholarships webpage.

Students who are eligible to apply for spring scholarships include students who are new to Southwestern, as well as returning students who were not awarded a scholarship for the fall 2018 semester.

Questions regarding scholarships may be directed to Cait Maitlen, executive director of the SWCC Education Foundation. Spring 2019 semester at SWCC starts on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Balloons at SWCC Donor/Scholar Dinner

Education Foundation hosts 2018 Donor-Scholar Dinner

Published November 8, 2018 9:34 am

The SWCC Education Foundation’s 2018 Donor-Scholar Dinner was held Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m., in the Student Center gymnasium. There were approximately 150 people in attendance.

The annual event provides opportunities for student scholarship recipients to express gratitude to the donors of their scholarships, as well as a time for celebration of the academic success of the college’s students.

2017-18 Chamber Choir

Chamber Singers Performing in Des Moines Area Nov. 26-30

Published November 2, 2018 10:52 am

The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) Chamber Singers will be touring in the Des Moines area the week of November 26-30, 2018, presenting “Holiday Carols in Concert” with carols and masterworks by Bach, Rachmaninoff, and Mattson; as well as pieces written by director Ryan Howe. The public is invited to attend.

SWCC Shoppe sale ad with same details as article and small pic of Frankenstein

SWCC Shoppe Halloween Sale on Oct. 31

Published October 30, 2018 4:10 pm

The SWCC Shoppe is celebrating Halloween with an All Treats! No Tricks Sale! on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, from 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2018 Holiday Open House; Thursday, November 8, 2018; 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; SWCC Shoppe

SWCC Shoppe 2018 Holiday Open House is November 8

Published October 29, 2018 12:40 pm

The SWCC Shoppe will be hosting its 2018 Holiday Open House on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

During the Holiday Open House, there will be holiday shopping with free gift wrap, scrumptious food samples, door prizes, and 20 percent off apparel items.

The 20 percent discount on apparel items is being offered that day in support of the women's and men's basketball teams, who will be playing their first home doubleheader of the 2018-2019 season. The women's game begins at 5:30 p.m. with the men's game following at 7:30 p.m.

The SWCC Shoppe is located in the upstairs of the Student Center, 1501 W Townline St., Creston.

Fall 2018 PTK Inductees

Phi Theta Kappa holds fall 2018 induction

Published October 25, 2018 6:17 pm

The Beta Eta Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at SWCC held their fall informal induction of new members on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., in the Instructional Center, room 180.

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