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JJC's Dollars for Scholars 5K Run/Walk, held on May 2, raised $7,133 for student book scholarships.
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Sustainability Initiatives at JJC |
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Master Plan and Campus Construction Update
 As part of the classroom remodeling project, work will begin on the following rooms in J-Building on Saturday, June 6:
J-2004, J-2006, J-2008, J-2010, J-2012,
J-2065, J-2065A, J-2066, J-2067, J-2068, K-2011, and K-2013. This work should be completed by the end of June. Part of the classroom remodeling involves replacing flooring, which requires a product that can create an odor.
After receiving some feedback during the fourth floor J-Building remodeling, the contractors will be using a different product, which should help lessen the odor produced during the procedure. Thank you again for your patience and your feedback. The college is working hard to minimize the disruption to your day-to-day activities.
If you have any questions, contact Facility Services at ext.2396.
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Police Training on Campus June 9-11
The college will host a three-day training for a statewide police mutual aid group on June 9, 10 and 11 at the T-Building.
The Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System field force training will include about 60 officers (including JJC officers) doing both classroom and outdoor hands-on sessions in the grassy area north of T-Building.
During the outdoor training, there will be fog and smoke simulations and officers will be using inert training guns. There will also be simulated protests for training purposes. Signage will be posted in the area stating that there is ongoing police training.
If you have any questions, please contact Campus Police at ext. 2234.
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JJC Planetarium Puts Internet Mars Rumors to Rest
 It's back! The biennial rumor that Mars will be bigger than the moon in August is once again racing through the Internet.
Although the new graphics are surprisingly better than in the past, there is still no truth in the message. Mars will never appear larger than the moon.
According to Art Maurer, Joliet Junior College planetarium director, this rumor got its start in August 2003 when Mars made its closest approach to the earth in 60,000 years. During that close approach, Mars was 34.6 million miles from the earth, but it still appeared as less the 1/72nd of the moon's size.
Mars is the only outer planet that we don't have a close approach with every year. Because of its orbital speed compared to the earth, we only "lap" it every 767 days. The photo above shows a view of Mars from the Hubble Space Telescope on June 26, 2001.
Our next close approach is on Jan. 29, when Mars will be 61.7 million miles away and will only appear about half as large as it did in 2003. The last close approach of Mars was on Dec. 24, 2007.
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Library Online Catalog Limited Availability June 14-18
Beginning Sunday, June 14, through Friday, June 18, the JJC Library Online Catalog will undergo several updates.
During this time, the online catalog (used for searching books and periodicals, renewing materials and requesting materials from other institutions) will be available on a limited basis.
Library patrons will be able to find materials and locate materials at JJC's Library, but any requests (Interlibrary Loan) or online renewals will not be processed.
Consequently, any interlibrary loan scheduled to be delivered during this week, will not be delivered.
The catalog is scheduled to be up and running starting Monday, June 22.
Any questions regarding this or other library operations should directed to the Library Reference Desk at ext. 2344.
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Revised JJC Bookstore Hours
The JJC Bookstore announces the following changes to its regular business hours:
Thursday, June 18: the bookstore will close at 1:30 p.m. and reopen Friday, June 19, at 7:30 a.m.
Friday, June 26: the JJC Bookstore will be CLOSED for Inventory and will reopen Monday, June 29, at 7:30 a.m.
Friday, July 3, the JJC Bookstore will be CLOSED in observance of Independence Day. The JJC Bookstore apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. For additional information please call the bookstore at ext. 6767, e-mail at bookstore@jjc.edu, or visit www.jjcbookstore.com.
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19th Annual JJC Golf Outing to Fund Scholarships The JJC Foundation will hold its only fundraising event of the year, the 19th annual golf outing, on June 15 at the Joliet Country Club. Since 1989, the Foundation has planned the event to raise money for student scholarships. In 2008, the event raised $28,850 for the college's scholarship fund. The outing, sponsored this year by Harris Bank, will be held at the Joliet Country Club, located at 1009 Spencer Road in Joliet. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and a barbecue cookout is planned on the patio prior to the 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Cost is $195 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, souvenirs, lunch and dinner. Read more about the golf outing and how to register
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Faculty, Staff Recognition
 * Congratulations to Beverly Cavanaugh, Early Childhood Center coordinator, who earned the Illinois Director Credential Level III from the Gateways to Opportunity Illinois Professional Development System. This award is based on the education level, knowledge, skills and experience of practitioners and administrators in the early care and education profession.
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.
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