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The informational session "Everything You Wanted to Know About the Master Plan But Forgot to Ask" will be held during PPD Week on Monday, Aug. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Click on the image above for up-to-date information on the Master Plan.
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New PPD Week General Session Information
The Fall 2008 Personal and Professional Development Week of activities starts Monday, Aug. 18, and runs through Friday, Aug. 22.
This year, the college will close during General Session on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. of PPD Week to allow all employees to attend.
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More information about PPD Week will follow in the next newsletter on Aug. 13. |
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Sustainability Initiatives at JJC |
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History Professor Publishes First Book
Lyons writes on the history of public education and reform in Chicago
 When John Lyons emigrated from London in 1994 to begin his doctorate at the University of Illinois at Chicago, he knew that his final dissertation would reflect a topic that would ultimately tell him more about the history of the city. Now an associate professor of history at JJC, Lyons has written a book based on that dissertation called "Teachers and Reform: Chicago Public Education, 1929-70," published by the University of Illinois Press. "The more I read about the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and Chicago education history, the more I realized that there is a rich history of teacher activism in Chicago and that the story of teachers and reform is a fascinating one," Lyons said.
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New VP, Dean of Arts and Sciences at JJC
Dwayne Cable, vice president of learner support and technology services
 The Board of Trustees named Dwayne Cable as the new vice president of learner support and technology services this summer.
Cable has worked in higher education for 25 years, working at institutions such as George Washington University, Howard University, Texas Southern University, and the University of Memphis.
Read more about Dwayne Cable
Bette Conkin, dean of arts and sciences
 The Board of Trustees recently named Bette Conkin as the new dean of arts and sciences, a position which oversees the five departments of math, English, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts.
Conkin joined the college on July 8 and among other duties, began work on projects to better prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions.
Read more about Bette Conkin
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Fall Play Auditions August 21 and 22
The Fine Arts Department will be holding auditions for its first fall play, "The Nerd," on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, Aug. 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus.
Those auditioning will be asked to prepare a short one to two minute comic monologue for this audition. There are four male roles, two female roles, and one role for an 11-year-old boy.
This production is under the direction of Associate Professor Tammy Perkins.
For additional information, contact Nicki Blowers at (815) 280-2200 or Tammy Perkins at (815) 280-2839.
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Chorale Invites New Members to First Practice
The JJC Chorale, one of the Joliet area's longest-established community choirs, invites people of high-school age and older who love to sing to attend the first rehearsal of its 2008-2009 season on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9:45 p.m., in Room K-1003 in the Fine Arts Building on the Main Campus.
No audition is required, only the ability to read music and match pitch. There is no fee for non-credit singers, or singers may choose to register for one course credit. New tenors and basses are especially welcome.
The December concert, the eighth annual Carols and Chocolate, will feature two 20th-century holiday classics, "A Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten, and "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Ken Darby with other seasonal selections.
For more information, contact Phil Spencer at ext. 2225.
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Staff Photos Scheduled for New Employees
New employees that were hired beginning in January through July are strongly encouraged to get their staff photo taken beginning on Monday, Aug. 11, through Thursday, Aug. 14, before the Personal and Professional Development General Session on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
New faculty members also have the option of getting their photo on Monday, Aug. 18, and Tuesday, Aug. 19, up until noon.
There is no appointment necessary. Walk-ins are welcome between 8 a.m. and noon and 1 and 4 p.m. on these days. Photo reshoots will be taken on Aug. 21 or Aug. 22.
For more information, call Media Services at ext. 2281.
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Power Outage Scheduled Aug. 8-10
There is a planned power outage scheduled for Buildings H, J and K on the Main Campus beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 10.
These buildings will be closed during this time and will reopen for normal business on the morning of Monday, Aug. 11.
All employees should power down their computers before 5 p.m. on Aug. 8. Those employees who work summer flex hours and are not here on Fridays should shut down their computers Thursday evening.
Questions should be directed to Tony Chobot ext. 2577.
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Faculty, Staff Awards and Recognition
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Congratulations to Marina (Rene) Begovic, compensation analyst. This summer, she was sworn in as an American citizen and nows goes by her American name of Rene Allen. Allen emigrated to the U.S. from Russia in 1996.
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail
communications@jjc.edu.
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