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JJC Events &
Announcements
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04/13 from 07:30 to 08:30am
Main Campus
Cafeteria
Old Time Social
04/16 from 04:00 to 06:00pm
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Natural Sciences Renderings Presented at March Board Meeting
Floor plans and renderings of the Natural Sciences addition and renovation were presented by Legat Architects at the March 9 board meeting.
In accordance with the master plan, the two-story 37,000 square-foot addition will house mostly labs, while a 23,000 square-foot renovation expands some existing labs, and converts others to classrooms and offices. Construction is scheduled to start in December 2010 and be completed in March 2012.
According to Legat, infrastructure renovation will include new ductwork, lighting, and plumbing upgrades. Renovated labs and classrooms will include new flooring, ceilings, casework, and equipment. A renovated corridor on the first floor will connect the addition to the expanded prep area in the existing E-Building.
Building highlights:
· 21 total labs (14 new/5 renovated/2 existing to remain)
· Prep areas completely renovated and expanded
· 10 total classrooms (6 renovated/4 existing)
· LEED Silver certification
Sustainable highlights:
· Energy recovery wheel to capture and redistribute heat
· Rainwater harvesting system will direct water from the roof and site to a 7,000-gallon tank, then pump it into the building for toilet flushing
· High-efficiency building envelope
· Passive solar shading
· Areas of permeable pavement in courtyard reduce storm water runoff
New Campus Center photos
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J-Building Parking Changes Starting Next Week
The college will reconfigure its north parking lots starting next week to accommodate construction of the Facility Services Building.
This will affect both staff and student parking in those areas because the new building's location is directly in front of J-Building.
Affected parking spaces in the J-Building faculty/staff lot (North Lot 1) will be relocated along the easternmost rows of the J-Building student parking lot (North Lot 2) and designated as faculty/staff parking Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Signage has been placed in these areas to indicate the change.
These spaces will be open to students and the public after 6 p.m. and on the weekends.
Facility Services Building Web Cam
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Greenhouse Grand Opening April 13
A grand opening ceremony for the Greenhouse Facility will be held Tuesday, April 13. The college community is invited to attend.
Shuttle service to the greenhouse will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the T-Building entrance. A short opening ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. at the greenhouse, followed refreshments and opportunities for self-guided tours. Horticulture students and professors will be on hand to answer questions.
To attend, RSVP to Tracy Theard at ttheard@jjc.edu or ext. 2352 no later than April 7.
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Joliet Job Fair at JJC April 15
Last year, Karina Villafuerte wanted a job.
After a trip to a job fair at Joliet Junior College, she got one.
The college will host this year's annual Joliet Regional Job Fair on April 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the college's City Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa Street in Joliet.
"Attending the job fair was one of the greatest things that happened to me in the past year," Villafuerte said. "It not only helped me motivate myself to look for better things now and for the future, but it has given me the opportunity of having one of the greatest jobs."
Villafuerte, of Joliet, now works for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana as a membership specialist while she's taking classes at JJC.
The job fair is free and open to the public. Participating employers will offer a variety of opportunities at all skill levels, said fair organizer and JJC Career Services Director Mary Jo Wolfersberger. She also noted that resumes are required for admittance to the job fair.
Those who plan to attend should:
· Bring 20 to 30 copies of their resume. A resume is required to be admitted to the Joliet Regional Job Fair
· Wear appropriate interview attire
· Review the web sites of the employers to learn more about the companies
· Only job seekers with resumes will be admitted
· Register online to attend
Registration information and more details are available at www.jjc.edu/info/jobfair.
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U of I Professor to Give Free Public Astronomy Talk at JJC April 5
 University of Illinois Astronomy Professor Leslie Looney will give a free public talk on protostars April 5 from 4 to 5 p.m. on the Main Campus in Joliet.
Looney's talk, titled "The Cradle of Planets: Understanding the Youngest Protostars," will be held in lecture room D-2002.
Looney studies the circumstellar disk surrounding young protostars. These disks are thought to be the natal environment of planets. The youngest protostars hold the secrets to the initial conditions of star and planet formation.
These objects, still at least a million years from becoming a star, are among the most intriguing objects in space. As protostars are deeply embedded in the material from which they form, Looney uses some of the world's most sensitive telescopes ranging from infrared to millimeter wavelengths, including Illinois's partnership in the millimeter telescope array CARMA, to study them.
He will present some of the results of these new observations, limitations, and new hope on the horizon. Refreshments will be provided before the talk at 3:45 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information, contact JJC astronomy professor Dr. Noella D'Cruz at ndcruz@jjc.edu or ext. 2572.
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AACC, Peer Colleges Visit JJC for Plus 50 Initiative 
From left: Kim Vanswol, Century Community College; Katya Nekrasova, AACC; Pam Abbott, JJC; Patricia Okichich, Moraine Valley Community College; Kelly Lapetino, JJC; Mary Sue Vickers, AACC; and Bridgett Backman, Century Community College.
Under the Plus 50 Initiative, JJC's Workforce Development hosted a site visit on March 10 and 11.
Representatives from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Century Community College and Moraine Valley Community College visited JJC to see the college's programs and services and successful Plus 50 Initiative.
For more information on the Plus 50 Workforce Center, visit JJC Workforce Development or call Kelly Lapetino at ext. 1416.
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Sponsor a student for JJC's 5k
 Would you like to sponsor a JJC student to run/walk in the Dollars for Scholars 5k on Saturday, May 1?
Your $20 will allow a student to take part in JJC's 2nd annual race, and help raise money for book scholarships at JJC.
Please send a check (payable to JJC Foundation) to Amanda Quinn, J-2053.
For more information on the race, or to register yourself visit www.jjc.edu/info/5k.
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Connect with Alumni Through New E-Zine
The Office of Alumni Relations recently released its second issue of E-Connections, an informative e-zine for alumni and friends of the college which encourages both constituencies to reconnect with the college in a meaningful way.
If you are not an alum and would like to see what E-Connections has to offer , visit the publication online.
For more information, contact Kelly Myers at ext. 2218 or kmyers@jjc.edu.
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Friday Night Dinner Series, Easter Brunch
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 for March 25 include orecchiette pasta tossed with shrimp, fresh peas and oven roasted cherry tomatoes in a white wine cream sauce, grilled Latin-spiced salmon with a mango cilantro coulis, sautéed flounder with a lemon tarragon butter sauce and sautéed fresh halibut with a fire-roasted tomato caper sauce.
Please call (815) 280-1404 for reservations.
Renaissance Center Easter Events
On Sunday, March 28, the Renaissance Center will host a brunch with the Easter Bunny from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. View the menu
If you can't make it this weekend for the Easter Parade Brunch, join the Renaissance Center on Sunday, April 4, for the incredible Easter Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. View the menu
For more information or to make reservations, contact Susan Stockwell at sstockwe@jjc.edu or ext. 1404.
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Faculty, Staff Recognition
* Congratulations to the Marketing and Creative Services Office on earning awards in six categories (HR Brochure. Spring 2010 Class Schedule, JJC View Book, Newspaper Series Testimonial Ads, Alumni Bell Event, JJC Logo) at the 25th Annual Educational Advertising Awards competition. This is the largest educational advertising competition in the country, with over 2,000 entries from more than 1,000 colleges and universities.
* Congratulations to Jacob Chase, web administrator, who won an award at the 25th Annual Education Advertising Awards competition for the JJC Web site's clean, branded design.
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