October 2019
Transfer Fair (East Campus)
High school students and BHC students are invited to a Transfer Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in Building A in the Game Room. Visit with a variety of schools to learn more about their programs and plan for the future. Prospective BHC students will be able to apply to Black Hawk College for FREE at this event. Transfer institutions that will be attending include: Eastern Illinois University Illinois College Illinois State University Department of Agriculture…
Find out more »FAFSA Completion Night (East Campus)
Do you plan to enroll for Fall 2020, Spring 2021 or Summer 2021? You can apply for financial aid starting in October! Let our financial aid professionals assist you in completing your 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA Completion Night Tuesday, Oct. 22 4-7 p.m. East Campus Testing Center (Building A, Room 239) Students AND parents should bring their: Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID - obtain at least two to three days in advance at fsaid.ed.gov. Social…
Find out more »IHSA Western Horse Show
Come out and support the Black Hawk College IHSA Western Equestrian Team as they defend their regional championship title, a title that has belonged to Black Hawk College for 16 consecutive years. We compete in eight regular season shows against Augustana College, Illinois State University, Iowa State University, Northern Illinois University, Truman State University and Western Illinois University. The Fall 2019 shows will be: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,…
Find out more »Annual Stampede Auction of Champion Pumpkins
You are invited to a unique and entertaining event - the annual Stampede Auction of Champion Pumpkins - at noon Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the cafeteria at the East Campus. Members of the BHC Sophomore Livestock Judging Team will demonstrate their proficiency in pumpkin pedigrees by "talking" each pumpkin prior to the gorgeous gourds being auctioned off by long-time event auctioneer and BHC alum Bill LeSage. Other students will assist as bid spotters. The public is invited to attend and…
Find out more »Trick-or-Treat Trail
From 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, the East Campus will be transformed into a haunted, trick-or-treat extravaganza for more than 1,500 local ghouls and goblins at the annual Trick-or-Treat Trail. Employees and students will dress in costumes, decorate the college hallways, hand out treats and host a “haunted” horse barn. This FREE event is open to the community. For more information, contact Vashti Berry at 309-854-1711.
Find out more »November 2019
Robin Moreland Memorial Fall Speed Show
The Black Hawk College IHSA Western Equestrian Team will host its annual Robin Moreland Memorial Fall Speed Shows on Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Nov. 16 in the Ag Arena at the East Campus. The event is sponsored by the BHC IHSA Western Equestrian Team with proceeds going to support the Robin Moreland Endowed Equine Scholarship. There will be open arena from 8-9 a.m. with warm-up sessions from 9-10:30 a.m. and exhibition barrels from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Timed races will begin…
Find out more »Fall Ag Visit Day (East Campus)
Do you want to study agriculture? Auto or ag mechanics? Horse science? Veterinary technology? Welding? You and your family are invited to learn more about Black Hawk College's agriculture programs at Fall Ag Visit Day on Friday, Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Campus. Learn about steps to enroll, scholarships and financial aid. Meet our outstanding faculty members and students. Tour our campus, Agriculture Center, Mechanics Lab, Veterinary Sciences Center, Welding and Skilled Trades Center,…
Find out more »IHSA Hunt Seat Horse Show
Come out and support the Black Hawk College IHSA Hunt Seat Equestrian Team as it hosts a regular season show Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 9-10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We compete in eight regular season shows against 10 other schools in our region, including Kansas State University, Missouri State University, Northern Illinois University, Truman State University and others. Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) levels the playing field into eight divisions ranging from beginners to nationally recognized competitors, where all levels…
Find out more »Robin Moreland Memorial Fall Speed Show
The Black Hawk College IHSA Western Equestrian Team will host its annual Robin Moreland Memorial Fall Speed Shows on Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Nov. 16 in the Ag Arena at the East Campus. The event is sponsored by the BHC IHSA Western Equestrian Team with proceeds going to support the Robin Moreland Endowed Equine Scholarship. There will be open arena from 8-9 a.m. with warm-up sessions from 9-10:30 a.m. and exhibition barrels from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Timed races will begin…
Find out more »Student Services Fair (East Campus)
Students and prospective students are invited to the Student Services Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get information about: Student life - Learn about clubs & organizations. Social services - Meet area agencies. Student services - Get to know staff and faculty. Community programs - Get community education program information. Campus tours - Get introduced to campus with a student-led tour. The fair will be in Building A in the Game Room and cafeteria. For…
Find out more »IHSA Western Horse Show
Come out and support the Black Hawk College IHSA Western Equestrian Team as they defend their regional championship title, a title that has belonged to Black Hawk College for 16 consecutive years. We compete in eight regular season shows against Augustana College, Illinois State University, Iowa State University, Northern Illinois University, Truman State University and Western Illinois University. The Fall 2019 shows will be: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,…
Find out more »March 2020
Spring Ag Visit Day (East Campus)
Do you want to study agriculture? Auto or ag mechanics? Horse science? Veterinary technology? Welding? You and your family are invited to learn more about Black Hawk College's agriculture programs at Fall Ag Visit Day on Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Campus. Learn about steps to enroll, scholarships and financial aid. Meet our outstanding faculty members and students. Tour our campus, Agriculture Center, Mechanics Lab, Veterinary Sciences Center, Welding and Skilled Trades Center,…
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