ArtSpace Gallery exhibit - Photography by Randal Richmond
2026-01-23 - 2026-02-20 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
The ArtSpace Gallery at the Quad-Cities Campus is exhibiting “Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow” – photography by Randal Richmond – from Friday, Jan. 23 to Friday, Feb. 20.
Everyone is invited to a closing reception Thursday, Feb. 19 from 4-5:15 p.m. with an artist talk at 4:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
The ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4 at the Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline.
For more information about exhibits in the ArtSpace Gallery, email ArtDesign@bhc.edu or visit Black Hawk College Art and Design.
About the artist
The landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist. These two genres merged in a body of work that became solo exhibitions at the Figge Art Museum (Davenport, IA.) titled “Verisimilitude” in 2019, and “Subtext and Overstory”, at the Dubuque (IA) Museum of Art in 2022.
Richmond has shown his work in numerous solo, group, invitational and juried exhibits nationally and internationally. He has been represented in eight museum exhibitions including four group exhibits, three invitational exhibit and two solo exhibitions. His interpretation of environmental issues has been the focus of special exhibits created for the Door County Land Trust (WI), the Keeweenaw Land Trust (MI), the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and Nahant Marsh (IA.). His work is in permanent collections at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA; the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA; The Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, CO; Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL; and Project Art of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He balances his creative time with teaching photography as an adjunct instructor at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA.
Artist Statement
Over-explaining these still-life images would diminish the purposeful under-explaining they provide. They are inspired by relationships between people, and people and the environment. The ambiguity fuels an emotional response. Large gaping voids are left between purpose and understanding, focus and air, line and surface. Beauty emerges from places unfamiliar to the experience. The roadmap to understanding is a collage of tattered memories taped together, roughly folded and stuffed into an age-stained envelope, not quite large enough to hold the contents.

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Apply to run for student trustee (QC Campus)
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-27 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Want to run for student trustee on the BHC Board of Trustees?
For 2026-27, the student trustee will be from the Quad-Cities Campus.
Details

Candidate application packets will be available starting Monday, Feb. 9 in the Student Life Office in Building 4, Room 202.
Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m.
Voting will be online starting Wednesday, March 4 at 8 a.m. Voting will close Thursday, March 5 at 4 p.m.
The new student trustee will be seated at the Thursday, April 23 board meeting.

More information
If you have questions or would like to schedule a time to pick up a packet, email Jana Koch.
Black Hawk College is directly governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, all of whom are elected from within the district for six-year terms. A student representative, elected in alternating years for a one-year term from each of the two campuses, is a non-voting member of the board.

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JCPenney Suit-Up Event
2026-02-15 16:00 - 18:00 | JCPenney – NorthPark Mall, 320 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, 52806, United States
JCPenney Suit-Up Event
Sunday, Feb. 15
4-6 p.m.
Receive a coupon that can be used to revamp your wardrobe with polished, professional attire from JCPenney!
Whether you’re attending interviews, internships or networking events, this is your chance to dress for success.
This is an open invitation to BHC students and employees.
Questions? Contact Angela Clark in Career Services.

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Presidents’ Day – College closed
2026-02-16 00:00 - 23:59 | All Black Hawk College locations, IL, United States
All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
The college will re-open and classes will resume Tuesday, Feb. 17.

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BHC Spring Olympics Games
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-20 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Join us for the BHC Spring Olympics Games at the Quad-Cities Campus!
Pop-up Olympic Minute to Win It games

Feb. 9-13
Feb. 17-20

Watch for opportunities to play and win prizes between classes!
Come join the fun!

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University of Dubuque visit
2026-02-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Curious about transferring? Join us to learn more about admissions, available majors, financial aid and what life as a transfer student is like.
Visit with a representative from the University of Dubuque between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 in Building 1 in the upper lobby.
No need to reserve a spot. Just stop by and say hello!

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Women's Basketball Game at Carl Sandburg College
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
NJCAA Region 4 Women’s Basketball team faces off against Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL.

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Men's Basketball Game at Carl Sandburg College
2026-02-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
NJCAA Region 4 Men’s Basketball team faces off against Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL.

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QC Career Expo '26
2026-02-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Bend XPO, 922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline, IL, 61244
Your future is calling!
Stop searching, start connecting! The QC EXPO ’26 is your one-stop-shop for internships, part-time jobs and full-time careers.
This is your chance to meet face-to-face with dozens of local and regional organizations from business, government, manufacturing, science, non-profits and more.
Why attend?

Employers want you – They’re here specifically to meet students with your drive, adaptability and well-rounded education.
Show your skills – Be ready to talk about your strengths in communication, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership.
Make connections – Network with recruiters who can open doors to your future.

Additional information

Bring plenty of copies of your résumé and be prepared to network.
Professional dress is required.
Transportation provided if needed. Call Career Services at 309-796-5626 for more information.

Sponsors

Augustana College
Black Hawk College
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
St. Ambrose University
Western Illinois University Quad Cities

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SGA weekly meeting (QC Campus)
2026-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Join us every Wednesday this semester from 2-3 p.m. for the Quad-Cities Campus Student Government Association (SGA) weekly meeting in Building 4, Room 209.
Make your voice heard!
Campus updates!
Social activities!
Get involved!

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Men's Basketball Weather Date
2026-02-19 | IL
NJCAA Region 4 Men’s Basketball weather date. Details TBD.

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Women's Basketball Game Weather Date
2026-02-19 | IL
NJCAA Region 4 Women’s Basketball team weather date. Details TBD.

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University of Northern Iowa visit
2026-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Curious about transferring? Join us to learn more about admissions, available majors, financial aid and what life as a transfer student is like.
Visit with a representative from the University of Northern Iowa between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 in Building 1 in the upper lobby.
No need to reserve a spot. Just stop by and say hello!

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CANCELED - Artist reception for ArtSpace Gallery exhibit - Randal Richmond
2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:15 | Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Please note –
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Feb. 19 artist talk and reception have been canceled.

The ArtSpace Gallery at the Quad-Cities Campus is exhibiting “Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow” – photography by Randal Richmond – from Friday, Jan. 23 to Friday, Feb. 20.
Everyone is invited to a closing reception Thursday, Feb. 19 from 4-5:15 p.m. with an artist talk at 4:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
The ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4 at the Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline.
For more information about exhibits in the ArtSpace Gallery, email ArtDesign@bhc.edu or visit Black Hawk College Art and Design.
About the artist
The landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist. These two genres merged in a body of work that became solo exhibitions at the Figge Art Museum (Davenport, IA.) titled “Verisimilitude” in 2019, and “Subtext and Overstory”, at the Dubuque (IA) Museum of Art in 2022.
Richmond has shown his work in numerous solo, group, invitational and juried exhibits nationally and internationally. He has been represented in eight museum exhibitions including four group exhibits, three invitational exhibit and two solo exhibitions. His interpretation of environmental issues has been the focus of special exhibits created for the Door County Land Trust (WI), the Keeweenaw Land Trust (MI), the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and Nahant Marsh (IA.). His work is in permanent collections at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA; the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA; The Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, CO; Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL; and Project Art of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He balances his creative time with teaching photography as an adjunct instructor at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA.
Artist Statement
Over-explaining these still-life images would diminish the purposeful under-explaining they provide. They are inspired by relationships between people, and people and the environment. The ambiguity fuels an emotional response. Large gaping voids are left between purpose and understanding, focus and air, line and surface. Beauty emerges from places unfamiliar to the experience. The roadmap to understanding is a collage of tattered memories taped together, roughly folded and stuffed into an age-stained envelope, not quite large enough to hold the contents.

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Veterinary Technology Open House
2026-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Black Hawk College East Campus, 26230 Black Hawk Road, Galva, IL, 61434, United States
Explore a career as a veterinary technician!

Learn about steps to enroll, scholarships and financial aid.
Meet our outstanding faculty members and students.
Tour our state-of-the-art facility and Prairie Pointe Apartments.

Friday, Feb. 20
1-4 p.m.
East Campus
Veterinary Sciences Center
Now accepting applications for the Veterinary Technology Program for Fall 2026!
For more information, contact Haley Howerton.

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Baseball Game vs. Iowa Central Community College
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:00 | BHC Athletic Complex, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Auditions for the Black Hawk College and The Mockingbird production of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" will be Thursday, June 25 at the Quad-Cities Campus.
Innings: 2×7

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Women's Basketball Game at South Suburban College
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | South Suburban College, 15800 South State St, South Holland, IL, 60473, United States
NJCAA Region 4 Women’s Basketball team faces off against South Suburban College in South Holland, IL.

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Men's Basketball Game at South Suburban College
2026-02-21 15:00 - 17:00 | South Suburban College, 15800 South State St, South Holland, IL, 60473, United States
NJCAA Region 4 Men’s Basketball team faces off against South Suburban College in South Holland, IL.

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