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The Board of Trustees meeting summary for the January 19 meeting is now available online.
Miss an edition of the weekly newsletter?
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Connections Magazine Fall 2009
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Message from Dr. Proulx
Second quarter payment from the state has been received
As I mentioned at the beginning of this semester, I will be keeping you apprised of details regarding the state's fiscal situation and what impact it has on budget planning and cash flow operations at the college.
We received some good news at the end of last week in the form of our second quarter payment from the state. In addition, we received a significant portion of our adult education funding. Although this is good news, there is still much uncertainty when it comes to how the state will handle its financial issues.
I will keep you informed as I learn more; in the meantime, do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions at gproulx@jjc.edu or ext. 2207.
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New Interactive Campus Map Now Available
The college's web team recently developed and designed an interactive Main Campus map.
To access the map, click on the About tab at the top of the college's home page and then click on the Campuses link. It is also available at www.jjc.edu/info/map.
The map allows users to quickly and efficiently find building locations and view updated construction areas.
Submit feedback on the map or Web site in general
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Surviving Tuskegee Airmen to Visit JJC Feb. 5 for Public Event
(Photo from Wikipedia)
Joliet Junior College will host an event featuring two World War II veterans and former Tuskegee Airmen on Feb. 5.
Organized in honor of Black History Month, "The Tuskegee Airmen: Honoring WWII African-American Fighter Pilots," will be held on Friday, Feb. 5, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet.
Dr. Wilton Tyler and Colonel Julius Jackson, both from the Chicago area, will share their personal stories as the college celebrates the contributions of African-Americans in the armed forces during WWII.
According to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, most black soldiers during World War II were restricted to labor battalions and other support positions due to laws at the time, but an experiment within the USAAF showed that given equal opportunity and training, African-Americans could fly in, command and support combat units as well as anyone. The USAAF's black fliers, the Tuskegee Airmen, served with distinction in combat and directly contributed to the eventual integration of the U.S. armed services.
Seating for the event is limited. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by calling (815) 280-2829.
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Safety Reminder: Keep off of the lake ice
The Environmental, Health and Safety Department would like to remind the campus community that according to college policy, no one is allowed on the lake ice. There are warning signs posted near the lake to this effect.
If you see someone on the ice, please contact Campus Police immediately at ext. 2234.
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Sensory Jewelry, Clothing Exhibit on Display through Feb. 11
A mixed media exhibit showcasing sensory jewelry and clothing is now on display in the Laura A. Sprague Gallery on the Main Campus through Feb. 11.
Sensation Exhibition, by artist Kate Callan, showcases sensory jewelry and clothing inspired by what the artist describes as her own childlike curiosity. The collection, which ranges from dresses and blankets to mixed media and jewelry, allows the viewer the opportunity to appreciate the familiar in an unfamiliar way by combining traditional techniques and Braille.
Callan graduated with a bachelor of fine arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2007. Currently, she is a jewelry and gemstone appraiser for Diamond and Nexus Labs in Wisconsin.
The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information contact the Fine Arts Department at (815) 280-2223 or rmonroe@jjc.edu.
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Open Forum Schedule for Academic Affairs VP Candidates
As part of the interview day, the campus community is invited to meet the candidate and ask questions at one of two open forums. T he college hopes to forward a recommendation to the board of trustees in March.
Please note that the venue of the remaining interviews has changed to J-4012 on the Main Campus.
For more information, contact search committee chair Dr. Betsy Oudenhoven at ext. 6690 or boudenho@jjc.edu.
Below are the meeting details for the remaining open forums for Vice President of Academic Affairs candidates:
Tuesday, February 2 - Valerie Roberson
1:15 - 2 p.m. Open meeting with college community (J-4012)
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Open meeting with faculty (J-4012)
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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 sautéed shrimp in a an orange tarragon broth and pecan crusted chicken with wild rice waffle, homemade rigatoni, pesto-rubbed rack of lamb, cocoa-dusted duck breast, and more..
Please call for reservations.
View the menu
Call (815) 280-1404 for reservations.
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Faculty, Staff Recognition
* Congratulations to Jeff Fisher, Media Services Department, whose documentary on the Tuskegee Airmen titled "Who Says Black Men Can't Fly" premiered on the JJC Main Campus Jan. 27. Fisher completed the documentary as part of a graduate level course at Governors State University. A copy of the documentary is currently on file in the Main Campus library.
* Congratulations to Chef Michael McGreal, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Department chair, who was recently selected as a 2010 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award recipient. The NISOD, a consortium of over 700 community colleges and universities worldwide, has a 31-year history of recognizing faculty, staff, and administrators for outstanding contributions to teaching, leadership, and learning.
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