The Riverland Multicultural Center will host a "Racism in Music" presentation in the Frank W. Bridges Theatre at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11. The event is being sponsored by Riverland Music, Global Education, Multicultural Club, Student Senate, and Holiday Inn Austin. The event includes a lively discussion with music. Free pizza and pop will be served prior to the event.

Scratch Track talks about the History of Racism in Popular Music. Their 45 minute lecture will cover many aspects of how society views racism in popular music and the walls that limit music based upon formulated restrictions we have placed on music.

Riverland Community College Nursing Program will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing Program by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC).

Austin Adult Learning will offer a tuition-free college prep academy at Riverland Community College beginning summer 2013. The academy, called SPARK, will be for recently graduated high school students or those between ages 18 and 22 who are no longer in high school. SPARK staff have been working closely with the successful and award-winning Be Your Best Summer College Prep Academy to create the most benefits to students. This collaboration includes a dual application as well as a shared workshop one morning a week during the dates that the two programs coincide.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) has named three semifinalists who are under consideration to be president of Riverland Community College. The candidates are Adenuga Atewologun, Mary Davenport and Annette Parker. The candidates were recommended by a search advisory committee comprised of students, faculty, staff and community leaders and chaired by Tim Wynes, president of Inver Hills Community College.