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Listen to Kelly Lapetino, JJC workforce skills manager talk about the college's Plus 50 Center with host (and JJC graduate) Scott Slocum on Monday, Nov. 9, at 9 a.m. on WJOL 1340!
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Connections Magazine Fall 2009
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2nd Annual Veterans Day Event Nov. 12 on the Main Campus
The college will hold its 2nd Annual Veterans Day event on the Main Campus on Thursday, Nov. 12.
The ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m. on the Bridge. Musical selections designating different branches of the military will be played and veterans will have the chance to share personal stories. Veterans are encouraged to dress in their military uniforms. Refreshments will also be served. This event is open to the community.
Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by calling the college's Office of Student Activities at ext. 2308.
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Free JJC Workforce Development Workshops
JJC's Workforce Development is now offering free monthly workshops in Joliet and Morris.
Workshops are open to all JJC district residents. Plus 50 workshops are customized for individuals over age 50 that are re-careering or conducting a job search. Other workshops include resume writing, interview skills, completing the FAFSA, computer and Internet basics, and Internet job search.
Complete list of workshops.
To reserve a seat in a workshop or for questions on workshops, call the number that corresponds to the location where the workshop will be held:
Morris (815) 942-6544
Joliet (815)280-1526
Plus 50 Workforce Center (815)280-1416
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HP Solicitation Scam Alert
In the past week, several employees have received phones calls from various companies trying to solicit their HP supplies.
Please be advised that these scammers will tell you that they know what machines you are using, they have supplies they can ship at a lower cost, and all you need to do is confirm the shipment and your address. This is a scam and they are targeting community colleges in the area.
If you are contacted, please tell the caller no thank you and, if you can get their phone number, please contact Judy Mitchell at ext. 6640 or jmitchel@jjc.edu.
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Construction Project Web Cams
View from the roof of the J-Building. A hydrodredge sucks sediment and water from the bottom of the lake. The mixture, called slurry, is then transported through the hose to a pipe aided by the blue pump, located near the J-Building ring road bridge. The sediment is then deposited in the drying pond located in the adjacent agriculture field. (Photo by Jeff Fisher)
Stay up-to-date with ongoing projects on campus:
Lake Project Web cam
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Construction Communication
 Outdoor Area Between A- and C-Buildings Tentatively Scheduled to be Closed the Week of Nov. 16
A new walkway is being constructed to provide access between the A- and C-Buildings since the current outdoor area will be closed during Campus Center construction. This area is tentatively scheduled to be closed beginning the week of Nov. 16.
From that point on, access between the A- and C-Buildings will only be allowed through the constructed walkway. B-Building can be accessed from the south side entrance near V-Building.
Please Note-B-Building Access 2nd floor: For students or staff members with disabilities who need to access the second floor of B-Building, you will need to take the elevator in T-Building to the second floor, and cross into the B-Building from the second floor of A-Building.
New directional signage will be posted throughout the affected areas. We appreciate your patience during this construction period.
For more information, contact Rick Lyman at ext. 2212 or rlyman@jjc.edu.
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Marketing Resources Available to Faculty and Staff
To assist faculty and staff with communication needs, flyer and PowerPoint templates, downloadable versions of the college's new logo, a style guide, and information about official JJC stationery, business cards and the electronic letterhead are all available on the Marketing and Creative Services Web site.
Flyer and PowerPoint templates that incorporate the college's brand styles are available in Microsoft applications.
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Buy Your Tickets Now for the 9th Annual Epicurean Festival
JJC's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Department will host its 9th Annual Epicurean Festival of Food and Wine on Friday, Nov. 20, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Main Campus cafeteria.
Guests will have the opportunity to sample foods from all over the world, with 10,000 hors d'oeuvres and thousands of pastries to choose from. There will also be a selection of 12 wines to sample with the food and a fall seasonal beer tasting.
A silent auction will also be held during the event. Bid on an array of items including golf packages, gourmet dinners, hotel stays and electronics along with the highlight of the evening-a live chef auction, where guests can bid on one of JJC's talented chefs and win an evening of fine dining with their own personal chef.
Money raised from the event will go toward the Culinary Arts Education Fund.
Ticket price is $60 per person. Tickets are available by calling Dori Miller at ext. 2255.
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Old Time Social Fundraiser Nov. 6
The Jay Mau Orchestra plays at the Old Time Social in April 2008. (Photo by Mike O'Brien)
Enjoy free ice cream and the sounds of the Jay Mau Orchestra at the '40s and '50s inspired Old Time Social on Friday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the Main Campus cafeteria. The event will help raise money for Senior Services of Will County--donations will be accepted. The event is sponsored by the JJC Wellness Club and the Office of Student Activities. For more information, contact Pam Dilday at ext. 2755 or pdilday@jjc.edu.
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Fine Arts Presents Mother Courage Nov. 12-14
The JJC Fine Arts Department will present "Mother Courage and Her Children," on Thursday, Nov. 12, through Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus.
"Mother Courage and Her Children," written by Bertolt Brecht, uses short scenes, songs, drama and comic interludes that follow Mother Courage and her three children as they attempt to make their living during the Thirty Years' War. Written in response to the rise of the Nazi party, in pre-World War II Germany, the play is considered to be among the greatest anti-war dramas of all time.
Fine Arts Department Chair Dr. Zachary Bloomfield will direct the play with set design by staff member Nicki Blowers and lighting design by faculty member Julie Giampaolo. Tammy Perkins, faculty member in Fine Arts Department will play Mother Courage.
As part of the college's ongoing community service project, audience members are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the production in exchange for concession stand items. All contributions will be donated to local shelters.
General admission is $8, $5 for senior citizens and $3 for JJC students. Additional discounts are available for non-JJC students and JJC staff and faculty. For ticket information and reservations, call ext. 2200.
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Donate Your Gently Used or New Conference Tote Bags
Kristin LaTour, faculty member in the English and World Languages Department, is collecting gently used or new conference tote or messenger bags for Hessed House, a homeless shelter in Aurora.
If you have a tote-bag or other bag to donate, contact her at klatour@jjc.eduor or drop your bags through interoffice mail or to her office in C-1063.
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Friday Night Dinner Series
Come out to the Renaissance Center every Friday and enjoy a great dinner prepared by JJC students. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Menu items this week include pancetta-wrapped chicken tenderloins with acorn squash velvet, basil and olive oil poached shrimp, leek and cauliflower soup, homemade fettuccini with shrimp (vegetarian upon request), braised roulade of beef pot roast style, grilled duck breast with apple brandy sauce, fresh Norwegian cod with a roasted tomato coriander sauce, and more. Please call for reservations.
View the full menu.
Call (815) 280-1404 for reservations.
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Faculty, Staff Recognition
*JJC Workforce Development received a $4,992 Awards for Excellence grant for the Plus 50 Workforce Center. With the grant funding, Plus 50 participants can, upon completion of 10 hours of volunteer service, receive a tuition voucher towards a three credit hour course at JJC.
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.
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