Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has organized a free community event that incorporates a pancake breakfast, along with learning about Ivy Tech, and an opportunity to “try out” 12 free college classes. This family-friendly event – Pancakes & Ivy -- is planned for Saturday, Feb. 28, from 8 a.m.-noon, beginning in the Koch Student Center on campus, 3501 N. First Avenue, Evansville.

Attendees will be able to take part in a pancake breakfast, generously provided by Sassy Sweets, a Schools of Ivy Tech information fair, three sets of sample college classes to try, and children under 10 can have fun in a bouncy house, coloring tables, and other assorted games. Tours of the building will be offered, as well as special sessions for high school guidance counselors from 9-9:30 and 9:45-10:15 a.m. 

Classes, representing a handful of the 42 programs at Ivy Tech Evansville, will be offered from 9-9:30; 9:45-10:15; and 10:30-11 a.m.  Classes include:

  • Human Services: You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup - The Power of Self-Care
  • Mathematics/General Studies: I’m Paying WHAT for my house?
  • Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Mania
    Crazy scientists from our Process Operations team show fun and exciting experiments that demonstrate how chemistry can be amazing. Think elephant toothpaste and shaving cream!
  • Early Childhood Education: Brains Before Books
    If reading isn’t something humans are born knowing how to do… how does a baby’s brain get ready for it? Learn what early childhood educators do to prepare young children to read.
  • Energy Technology: Wires, Poles, and Power
  • Biology: Welcome to the Cell Side
  • Cyber Security & Information Assurance: Strengthening Your Personal Security with Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning: Furnace Filters and HVAC Home Maintenance
  • Common HVAC home Maintenance for the average homeowner
  • Automotive Technology: Automotive Basic Maintenance
  • Criminal Justice: How to Get Hired as a Police Officer
  • Admissions 101: Special Session Just for Guidance Counselors
  • School of Health Sciences: It's a Germicide World in Healthcare

“We know that there are many individuals who may not have ever been inside the Ivy Tech building, and we wanted to create a fun, welcoming atmosphere for people to feel comfortable to be able to learn about how Ivy Tech can be a way for them or their children to reach their goals,” said Ivy Tech Chancellor Daniela Vidal. “Our faculty are excited to showcase many of our programs.”

To RSVP and select classes go to: https://link.ivytech.edu/pancake

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.