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JALC Celebration of Hunting and Fishing Days to Temporarily Relocate to the Du Quoin State Fair Grounds

John A. Logan College and the Illinois Department of Agriculture, along with title sponsor Black Diamond RV, announce that the College’s popular celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days will temporarily relocate to the Du Quoin State Fair Grounds. The annual event is scheduled for September 24th and 25th, 2022.  Relocation is due to major […]

World Music and Food Day Held at John A. Logan College

On Wednesday, the John A. Logan College Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted World Music and Food Day. Over a dozen countries were represented with unique cuisine and music, and live music by local acts included Irish, Latin, and American Soul. According to event organizer Toyin Fox, the theme for this year’s event was togetherness […]

JALC Nursing Students to Host Extra Special Eggstravaganza Celebrating Neuro-Diversity

An event led by John A. Logan College Nursing students will celebrate the neuro-diversity of kids. The Extra Special Eggstravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 12 PM to 2 PM. Registration begins at Noon at the West Entrance by the Bell Tower on the JALC campus, and the event will start at […]

JALC Choir attends SIU Carbondale’s Annual Community College Choir Day

John A. Logan College’s Choir (directed by Interim Director Paul J. Intravaia) attended SIU Carbondale’s Annual Community College Choir Day.  This is the first time it has met “live” since the onset of the pandemic.  The event was hosted by Dr. Susan Davenport and Dr. David Dillard.  Community Colleges from around the region attended the […]

John A. Logan College Sets Dates for Graduation and Nurse Pinning Ceremonies

John A. Logan College officials have announced plans to hold an in-person graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 7 PM. In addition, the ADN Nurse Pinning Ceremony will be held at 6 PM on May 10, and the LPN Pinning Ceremony will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, May 11. All ceremonies […]

JALC to Host Diversity Challenge

In honor of Black History Month, John A. Logan College will host a Spring Diversity Challenge on Wednesday, February 9. The event is open to the public and begins at 9 AM. Those interested in attending should contact the Diversity and Inclusion Office, 618-985-2828, Ext. 8586. The event begins at 9 AM in the John […]

JALC to Hold Saturday Signup Day January 8

John A. Logan College officials have announced plans to hold a Saturday Signup Day on January 8 from 9 to Noon. College staff will be available to register students and assist with financial aid and other student services. According to John A. Logan College Provost, Dr. Melanie Pecord, staff at the College have worked to […]

JALC To Host Pagent Night on December 11

A full night of pageants is scheduled for December 11 at John A. Logan College. In addition to crowning a Miss, Mrs., and Mr. John A. Logan College, the College will simultaneously host the Miss Southern Illinois, Miss Heartland, and Southern Illinois Outstanding Teen Pageants. Scholarships will be given in all pageants with areas of […]

JALC Hosts National Voter Registration Day Event

On Tuesday, September 28, the John A. Logan College Political Science Club will host a League of Women Voters voter registration event in the lower E wing Lobby near the Coffee Shop on the campus of John A. Logan College from 10 AM to 2 PM.  “I teach about United States political culture and political […]

JALC Hunting and Fishing Days to Host Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Event

On Saturday, September 25, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, the Southern Illinois Celebration of Hunting and Fishing Days at John A. Logan College will host a Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Event in the Waterfowl Calling Tent located in the courtyard near the Kid’s Fishing Hole. Veterans and First Responders will receive free parking […]