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Joliet Junior College Newsletter
E-ConnectionsJanuary 2011
In This Issue
2010 Scholarships
Alumni/Employee Reception
Making Connections
JJC Alumni Spotlight
3rd Annual 5K Race
Coach's 300th Win
Groundbreaking
JJC on Twitpic
JJC VA Office Online

 

 

 

 

Joliet Junior College
 Office of Alumni Relations
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 1215 Houbolt Road
 Joliet, IL 60431

 

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2010/2011 Year Scholarships as of 1/2011
  • Total scholarship amounts awarded - $421,000
  • Total scholarships awarded - 451

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Your tax deductible donation will enable the Joliet Junior College Foundation to sustain the college's tradition of excellence in education. 

Download the 2010 Year-End Appeal brochure (PDF) to read about our needs for year-end giving. Remember, many companies offer matching gifts. For more information about matching gifts, click here.

 

 

 

 

Alumni/Employee ReceptionEmployeeAlumni

Every year, the JJC Office of Alumni Relations hosts an Alumni Reception for JJC employees who are also alumni of JJC. On Dec. 2, 2010, the event was attended by 90 participants who shared memories and reconnected with one another.

View more photos here.

 

Assistant Director Makes Connections Joyce Slocum

Joyce Slocum '77, general counsel and senior vice president of legal affairs for National Public Radio and Kelly Myers assistant director of institutional advancement and alumni relations shared an evening along with Kristin Mulvey, JJC Foundation executive director, in Washington, D.C., while attend the National CRD Conference.

 

 
JJC  Staff and Alumni Spotlight: Jim Coleman JJC Alumni: Jim Coleman
 
Excitement fills the air as students watch automotive instructor Jim Coleman as he demonstrates the procedure for grinding valve seats. As Coleman finishes his presentation, a sea of blue mechanic overalls disperses and students continue with independent projects while he heads to his office. "I've always had a knack for mechanics.  I've been...
To read the rest of this spotlight,  click here.

 

3rd Annual Dollars for Scholars 5K
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The 3rd annual Dollars for Scholars 5K run/walk will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011. The run/walk is held on a certified flat loop course on pavement primarily on JJC's scenic main campus.The first 300 registrants will receive a technical t-shirt. To read more and to register click here.

 

Men's Basketball Coach Earns 300th Win

Joe KuhnJoliet Junior College Head Men's Basketball Coach Joe Kuhn earned his 300th career coaching victory in a 68-55 win over Moraine Valley Community College last month.

Currently in his 14th season as head coach, Kuhn has been named District Coach of the Year five times, has guided the Wolves to the national tournament five times (2010, 2008, 2005, 2004, 1998) and advanced to the national championship game three times (2010, 2008, 2005). Read more here.

 

Health Professions Groundbreaking

Health Professions BuildingThe college community is invited to attend the groundbreaking for the new Health Professions Building on Tuesday, Jan. 25, in the T-Building Conference Center.

 

The groundbreaking ceremony begins at 4 p.m. in the conference center, followed by a reception at 5 p.m.

 

RSVP to Tracy Theard at ext. 2352 or ttheard@jjc.edu if you'd like to attend.

To read more click here.


 

JJC Twitpic Photo Gallery

Check out JJC photos on Twitpic.

 

JJC Veterans Affairs Office Available Online
 Veterans

Did you know that the JJC Veterans Affairs Office is available to provide veterans, reservists, and dependents of veterans with information on the different veterans education programs available, the qualifications for each, and the application procedures? For more information visit JJC Veterans Affairs Office.

 

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