Riverland News
Riverland's Phi Theta Kappa Research Published in Journal
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has published academic research conducted by students at 16 colleges, including Riverland Community College Zeta Eta’s, “Transforming Negative Community College Stigma into Positive Action.”
MCAC Cancels Fall Sports, including for Riverland
The Minnesota State presidents of the member colleges of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) which includes Riverland Community College met to determine how to move forward with intercollegiate athletics for fall semester in light of COVID-19.
The presidents reaffirmed the commitment to protecting the health of student athletes. In consideration of the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Minnesota Department of Health, fall sports will be limited to those that have been identified as low-risk, Clay Target and Golf. Seasons have been canceled for football, volleyball, and soccer.
Riverland Reopens Buildings for First Time Since March
As more businesses are allowed to reopen, Riverland Community College has also reopened our buildings at the Austin Campus’ East and West Buildings and our Albert Lea Campus as of July 6, 2020. The Owatonna Campus will open July 20, 2020. The service hours will be Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless you have classes or appointments that state otherwise.
- Monday’s opening marked the first time the Riverland campuses have been open to the public since closing in mid-march for the safety of students and employees and protect all from the COVID-19 virus.