BHC Foundation Scholarship Update: 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients The scholarship application season is winding down. Over 30 volunteers reviewed around 280 candidates for the 2023-2024 term. The Black Hawk College Foundation was able to award a record amount of funds (over $200,000!) to over 200 students. Because of the generosity of many individuals, organizations and other foundations, we are able to offer scholarships to help students pay for their education. Thank you to all of our donors for your support. To view more pictures of the scholarship banquet, visit: Scholarship Banquet photo gallery.

The 2nd Annual Hot Roddin' for Scholars will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept 24 at the Quad Cities Campus. DID YOU KNOW? A portion of the proceeds will go to the BHC Foundation to support student scholarships. Last year $4,000 was donated through the car show. Click here to learn more: Hot Roddin' for Scholars car show The 5K Hawk Hustle - For the Hill of It! is coming soon! Mark your calendar for Saturday, OCT 14 | 8AM. The Hawk Hustle happens on the roads and scenic hills of the Quad Cities Campus. DID YOU KNOW? Since 2011, the 5K Hawk Hustle has raised more than $75,000 for the Physical Therapy Assistance program and scholarships. Click here to register and learn more: BHCF 5K Hawk Hustle - For the hill of it!

You're Invited! Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new BHC Athletic Complex! Tour the turf and lighted fields, meet current and former players, and enjoy refreshments. Stick around for alumni softball and baseball games after the ceremony! Free commemorative ribbon to the first 200 people! Click here for more info: Athletic Complex Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

BHC Alumni Mixer - June 8, 2023 We had a great evening hanging out with our alumni at Midwest Aleworks. BHC Retiree Coffee - May 12, 2023 The college welcomed back retirees for the first Retiree Coffee since 2019.

Employee Appreciation Night - More than 110 employees enjoyed ballpark food, Ferris wheel rides and a beautiful evening outdoors at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport.   Six employee “Champions for Charity” competed in a Penny Wars contest at the Quad-Cities Campus for a chance to throw the first pitch before the Quad Cities River Bandits game.   Donations were collected at the Hawk’s Hub and more than $500 was raised. Ashtin Trimble and President Thomas (pictured above) were the top Champions for Charity.

QCBT Creates Scholarship - Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) announced its four scholarships for Black Hawk College students who are first-generation college students. Each scholarship will cover full tuition, fees and books for two years. The Quad City Bank & Trust Scholarship is open to full-time students of all majors. Recognizing that financial need can keep many students from accessing a post-secondary education, QCBT’s goal is to provide access to education to those in need. Pictured above is the first scholarship recipient, Nucleus Shrestha.

Zen Moment: Connect with the foundation

Would you like to learn more about how you can make a difference at the foundation? Connect with Zenaida to visit campus this fall and catch up on where you can make the most impact at Black Hawk College. landerosz@bhc.edu or (309) 796-5052

Thanks to your generosity and strategic funding, Black Hawk College is able to expand and continue being a much needed and utilized educational and workforce expansion resource in the Quad Cities. **Donations listed from May 5, 2023 to present

Ameritrade Ascentra Credit Union Chris Barbauld Nancy Begyn Patricia Lee Beitel Paul Cioe Citizen for Looney Jill Collin Xixuan Collins Ernie Duffee East Moline - Silvis Kiwanis Club Eric Ellison Javier Gonzalez Marie Guyton Hammond Henry Hospital

Isabel Hansen David Harris ILLOWA Construction Labor & Management Council Judith Johansen Peter Johnson Janet Larson LDS Cares, Inc. Wes and Susan Llewellyn Allen McCaulley Carol Mitton Shari Nolen Chris Ontiveros Pappas Wright PC Resthave Care & Rehabilitation

Ken Riceman Mary Alice Stewart Anita Summers The Associated General Contractors of the QC The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Moline Foundation The Villas at Black Hawk LLC Scott Tuttle Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. Danielle Williams Kathryn Willits Lucille Perley Quad Cities River Bandits Anonymous (2)

The Black Hawk College Quad Cities Foundation manages approximately 100 scholarships funded by donations from individuals, businesses, organizations and special events. These scholarships provide motivated and talented students an opportunity to achieve their educational goals. Click here to learn more about giving.

Black Hawk College Foundation - Quad Cities 6600 34th Avenue Moline, IL 61265 website: foundation.bhc.edu | (800) 344-1311 foundation@bhc.edu

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