Riverland Community College Alumni

01/09/2026

Story Show # 6 is back with a powerful new theme: The Power of Hope.

Join us on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Riverland Community College’s Frank Bridges Theater for an evening of meaningful stories shared by members of our Austin community.

This year’s storytellers include:
• Sue Grove
• Sarahi Duenes
• Adam Boes
• An Le
• Bob Rosel
• Jen Wiebrand
• Linden Anderson
• Emily Hovland

🎟️ Tickets are $20 and all proceeds fund scholarships for non-traditional students at Riverland Community College.

Tickets are available at Sweet Reads from AAUW members, at the door the night of the show, and online through the Riverland Theater Box Office:
🔗 https://ow.ly/tSjB50XMFOx

Help us make it another successful fundraiser. We look forward to sharing stories of hope from our community. 💙

12/12/2025

Riverland Community College is hiring a full-time Donor and Alumni Relations Specialist to support strategic fundraising and strengthen alumni engagement. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this role coordinates communication and solicitation campaigns across mail, email, social media, and events to increase financial support for the Riverland Foundation. The position also develops stories and outreach initiatives to connect alumni, donors, and businesses with the college’s mission while making effective use of donor database insights. Applications close December 16, 2025. Apply now: https://ow.ly/Ak2y50XFGyz

12/12/2025

12/11/2025

We are so proud of our Peace Officer students!

11/19/2025

If you know someone who struggles with their mental health, join us for a free discussion about how to support them with care and compassion.

Riverland is hosting a Health Talk on how to understand and support loved ones with a mental health diagnosis.
Students will learn about five of the most common mental health diagnoses in the U.S. and gain practical tools to better support friends, family, and others in their lives.

📅 November 24, 2025
📍 Library (East Building)
⏰ 12:00–12:30 p.m.
✅ Free and open to everyone

11/14/2025

Don't forget! We are hosting Empty Bowls on Friday, November 21 to fight student hunger! Registration closes Monday, November 17! www.riverland.edu/emptybowls

10/27/2025

Many Riverland students face food insecurity—and you can help.
Join us for Empty Bowls on Nov. 21, 6–7:30 PM at Riverland Community College. Tickets: $30 | Register by Nov. 14: www.riverland.edu/emptybowls

08/26/2025

Didn't receive the latest version of our quarterly newsletter, Connections? That means we’re missing you from our list!
From alumni highlights to community events and Foundation updates, our quarterly newsletter is packed with updates.
Click the link, fill out the form, and you’ll be all set to receive the next issue landing in inboxes soon!

https://www.riverland.edu/alumni-community/stay-connected/

07/28/2025

Thank you to all who stopped at our booth last Thursday, AND a huge shout out to the Downtown Thursdays team for hosting such a great event! We had such a great time connecting with alumni and the community!

07/24/2025

Downtown Thursday is buzzing here in Owatonna! We’ll be out until 8 p.m.—stop by and say hello if you’re in the area. We’d love to see you!

07/24/2025

Downtown Thursdays is happening TODAY! You can find us in Downtown Owatonna from 5pm - 8pm. Be sure to stop by our booth for some goodies, or just to say hi! We can't to see you! 😊