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The Board of Trustees approved a resolution at last night's board meeting to authorize the sale of $70 million in general obligation bonds and for a levy of a direct tax to pay the principal interest of the bonds.
Click on the image above for up-to-date information on the Master Plan.
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JJC FAST FACTS |
Check out the new JJC commercial, shot by Comcast in July, on the college's home page www.jjc.edu. |
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Sustainability Initiatives at JJC |
The next meeting of the Sustainability Initiatives Committee is Wednesday, Oct. 1.
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www.jjc.edu/sustainable campus
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Fall '08 Headcount Largest in JJC History
The cars spilling out onto the front lawn of the college the first week of school was the first indicator that this academic year would be different than others in Joliet Junior College's 107-year history.
With the Main Campus' 3,248 parking spaces filled on Aug. 28, the third day of the semester, roughly 200 students were forced to park on the areas of grass surrounding them.
This year's fall semester headcount is the largest in JJC's history. The grand total, coming in at 14,088 students, is up 7.1 percent from last year.
"JJC is an especially busy and vibrant place this semester," Betsy Oudenhoven, vice president of student development, said. "With our increase in enrollment, we are also seeing increased interest in student involvement outside of class and there is a palpable sense of energy when you are walking around campus. It's an exciting time."
This week, the college released its fall 2008 10th Day Census Briefing report, prepared by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. Many of the findings in the report reveal growth in several areas.
"There are many factors leading to our enrollment surge, including the growth of the JJC district and the effects of economy," Joe Offerman, director of institutional research and effectiveness, said. "I'm thrilled at the record numbers-this is just proof that JJC is a top choice for an affordable, quality education."
Read highlights of the report
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Memorial Ceremony for 9/11 Victims on Thursday
In tribute to those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks seven years ago, the college will conduct a memorial on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 8:45 a.m. at the college's Bell Tower on the Main Campus. JJC Fine Arts student Richard Mose' of Joliet will perform Taps during the ceremony. Personnel and vehicles from several local fire and police agencies as well as the Joliet Honor Guard will be in attendance.
Following the ceremony and rifle salute, the movie "In Memoriam: New York City 9/11/01" and a slide show will be playing on the J-Building Bridge until noon.
The Bell Tower is located outside the D-Building.
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Part Time and Seasonal Job Fair Sept. 16
 JJC Career Services will host a Part Time and Seasonal Job Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road.
Open to JJC students, the fair will offer the opportunity for those seeking part-time jobs or temporary seasonal work to meet area employers. Students should bring resumes and dress in business casual attire. The fair will be located on the C-Concourse.
Contact the Career Services office at (815) 280-2756 for help with resumes and to learn how to get the most from the job fair or visit www.jjc.edu/careers for an up-to-date list of employers.
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Fall Brown Bag Lecture Series Kicks Off TodaySome lectures in this year's series are sustainability-themed
JJC will kicked off its fall Brown Bag Lecture Series this month with today's lecture, "Living With Chronic Pain," by faculty member Lora McGuire.
This year's lecture series will be a little greener, said committee co-chair Fred Harris, with a number of topics through the fall and spring relating to sustainability.
"We are very fortunate to have this outstanding resource of experts--our own faculty and staff--representing so many diverse fields," Harris added.
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Joliet Director Headlines First Success Story EventIn an effort to encourage and motivate academic persistence, each year JJC hosts the Success Stories Series, a sequence of presentations designed to introduce students to personal success stories of JJC alumni who are leaders in the community and/or their field.  Kicking off the fall semester is Alfredo Melesio, director of neighborhood services in the Community and Economic Development Department for the city of Joliet. Melesio will speak on Sept. 11. Melesio was born and raised in Joliet and is a graduate of Joliet Township High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana and a master's degree in Urban Planning & Policy from the University of Illinois-Chicago. He attended JJC during the summers to earn credits for these degrees. Read more about Melesio
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Musica Viva Series Faculty Recital Sept. 14
The Fine Arts Department will present the first Musica Viva Series Faculty Recital of the semester with guitarist Steve Jacobson on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus. Admission is free.
Jacobson will perform the music of Bonfa, Martino, Monk, and his original compositions.
Jacobson is a freelance performer, composer, and educator. Pursuing courses in jazz guitar, theory and composition, he earned a bachelor's degree from Cornish College of the Arts and a master's degree in music from DePaul University.
Jacobson has worked professionally in jazz, blues, rock, R & B, country, and in musical theater.
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Visiting Artist to Discuss Works in Watercolor
Donald Lake to present Sept. 29
 Visiting artist Donald K. Lake will present illustrated discussions of his work in watercolor on the Main Campus, room K-0005, on Monday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Lake's presentation will focus on his Industry paintings, a series that has been central to his work and is typified by detailed representations of manufacturing equipment, blast furnaces and assembly lines. Though his works generally do not include images of people, Lake's imagery consistently evokes the danger and exhilaration associated with factory labor. Read more about Lake |
Monthly Music Students Recital Sept. 24
The Fine Arts Department will present a monthly music students recital on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus.
This concert is free and open to the public.
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Faculty, Staff Awards and Recognition
* Lora McGuire, faculty member, presented at the American Society for Pain Management Nurses annual conference last week in Tucson on "Major Pain Diagnoses."
* Campus Police Officer Paul Jerantowski was mobilized, along with 100 other police  officers from Illinois, to provide security at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. Jerantowski is assigned to the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Mobile Field Force 3, which is a multi-jurisdictional tactical response team made up of 70 police officers from Will, Grundy and Kendall Counties. The team can be called up to assist agencies during times of natural or man-made disasters, civil disorder or planned events.
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.
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