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JJC FAST FACTS |
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Forty percent (40.1%) of the spring 2009 credit students are 25 years of age or older.
Information provided by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.
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Sustainability Initiatives at JJC |
Updates have been made to college's sustainability Web site! |
www.jjc.edu/info/sustainablecampus
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Groundbreaking Event for
Greenhouse Facility March 31
Legat Architects rendering of the new JJC Greenhouse Facility.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Greenhouse Facility will take place at the site on Tuesday, March 31, at 4 p.m.
Those interested in attending should park in the T-Building parking lot at 3:30 p.m.; a shuttle will take them from the T-Building entrance to the groundbreaking site. No parking will be available at the site.
The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. and will be followed by a reception in the T-Building Conference Center at 5 p.m. All staff, faculty and students are invited to attend. For more information, contact Tracy Theard at ext. 2352.
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New Veteran Workforce Center Opens at JJC
JJC Workforce Development has announced the opening of its new Veteran Workforce Center, which will assist military veterans with their transition into civilian occupations, as well as provide educational training.
 "Veterans making the transition back to civilian life are faced with not only having to learn a new way of life, but also how to find employment and enter the workforce in an economy that has seen better days," Paige Vanderhyden (right), JJC workforce services manager, said.
"As troops return to the U.S. and become inactive, there will be a tremendous increase in veterans needing to assimilate into civilian life and civilian jobs. By providing a resource place like the JJC Veteran Workforce Center, veterans can receive the assistance they need in making this transition."
Located at the college's City Center Campus, the Veteran Workforce Center will offer free workshops, in partnership with JJC Financial Aid, on Wednesdays beginning in March on veteran education benefits and career assessment.
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Interior Design Student Earns 2nd Place in National Contest
Above is JJC interior design student Michelle Hamilton's winning bathroom design for the National Kitchen and Bath Association's (NKBA) recent 2008/2009 Student Design Competition.
Joliet Junior College interior design student Michelle Hamilton was among 10 winners of the National Kitchen and Bath Association's (NKBA) recent 2008/2009 Student Design Competition.
Hamilton, of Coal City, won second place for her bathroom design and a $1,500 scholarship. Hamilton's design was chosen from hundreds of entries.
This year's NKBA competition challenged student designers to create a functional and adaptable kitchen and bathroom for active senior citizens in their home on the shores of North Carolina. The students' work had to meet the specific needs of the homeowners, which included the use of natural and durable materials.
"The award is an honor and a significant achievement for Michelle," Oksana Alfredson, JJC interior design instructor, said. "This year, there were 192 entries from 35 schools. The requirement level is very high."
Hamilton, along with the other nine winners, will be honored at the NKBA Design Competition Awards Luncheon on May 1, at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
According to Alfredson, this is the first time JJC has participated in the annual NKBA competition. The NKBA, Alfredson said, sets industry standards in kitchen and bathroom design.
For more information, contact Oksana Alfredson at (815) 280-2253 or oalfredo@jjc.edu.
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JJC Alum's Gallery Exhibit Featured in Herald News
Pedro Palacios, a former JJC art student, was featured in the Sunday, March 8, edition of the Herald News.
Palacios' artwork is currently on display in the Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery through March 27.
The exhibit, entitled "Angeles de la Guardia," addresses the political, social and religious content of Palacios' Mexican-American heritage as it pertains to illegal immigration, as well as his childhood battle with a near-fatal brain tumor.
The gallery, located on the second floor of the J-Building on the Main Campus, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Grundy Workforce Services to Offer First Job Search Expo
JJC Grundy Workforce Services will offer a Job Search Expo on Tuesday, March 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Grundy County Center, 1715 N. Division St., in Morris.
The expo will offer a series of free workshops to assist job seekers to find employment and/or obtain training. To better serve job seekers, workshops will be offered continuously throughout the afternoon. Seats can be reserved in advance by calling (815) 942-0566.
The following workshops will be provided:
Resume Writing: Learn resume and cover letter components and focus on creating a strong skills and qualifications summary.
Interviewing Skills: After an interview preparation quiz, understand how to properly prepare for an interview and receive guidance on difficult interview questions.
Internet Job Search: Navigate through Illinois workNet, access popular job boards and complete an online application.
Additional information on training programs, financial aid and unemployment insurance will be provided.
For more information, call at (815) 942-0566.
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Help Recruit Students for Student Trustee Seat
If you know of a student who may be interested in running for student trustee, please encourage them to pick up candidacy information.
Candidacy materials will be accepted starting March 16 through March 23.
There are several locations to pick up the information booklet: the Office of Student Activities on the Main Campus Bridge, at the North Campus main office, the City Center reception office, or the Morris main office.
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Pan-Asian Festival March 26
Join the JJC Epicurean Club, International Students Club, and the Indo-Pak Club in celebrating Pan-Asian cultures at the Pan-Asian Festival on March 26.
The festival will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Main Campus cafeteria. Admission is $5.
Funds raised will support JJC Epicurean Club, International Students Club, and the Indo-Pak Club, a new student club that works to promote Indian and Pakistani cultures.
The festival will feature a performance by the University of Illinois at Chicago's Bhangra Performers. Bhangra is a form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region of India.
The festival will also feature a fashion show and Pan-Asian foods that include ahi and crab sushi, salmon teriyaki, beef and vegetable fire pot, and browned noodles with duck.
For more information, contact Kerry Lane at (815) 280-6685 or klane@jjc.edu.
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Faculty, Staff Recognition
* Congratulations to Janet Adams, JJC career counselor, who completed a 40-hour intensive training through DePaul University to become a qualified mediator. She was awarded a certificate of professional achievement in family and divorce mediation training on March 3.
* Congratulations to the seven faculty members who recently received tenure: Noella D'Cruz, Debra Gaskin, Jon Laratta, Teresa Lozano, Soledad Manzo, Jan Walters, and Laura Jo Cashmer.
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.
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