JJC Chosen to Host National Student Horticulture Event - Volunteers Needed

JJC will host students from over 60 colleges and universities for the Professional Landcare Network's (PLANET) 35th Annual Student Career Days March 17 through March 20. 
 
The three-day event, which will be held on the college's Main Campus, invites horticulture students from across the country to demonstrate their skills in real-world, competitive events, in addition to the chance to participate in a career fair and networking events.
 
Each year, PLANET estimates around 900 students participate in the event. PLANET, an international professional association, chose JJC for the location of their event due to the college's facilities and offerings geared towards students enrolled in horticulture programs. 

Volunteers are still needed to help with the event. If interested, please contact Lisa Perkins at ext. 2387 or lperkins@ jjc.edu.

Listen to The Mike Nowak Show on WCPT 820 AM on March 13 at 9 a.m. to hear JJC student Kathy Manow talk about the PLANET competition

Listen to WJOL on March 14 at 9:10 a.m. to hear Jim Ethridge talk about the PLANET event 

A Healthy Alternative to Coffee in the Afternoon?  

Professor shares Green Smoothie Recipe 

Looking for a healthy alternative to coffee or carbonated sugary drinks?

Catherine Anderson, professor of hospitality management, says green smoothies are a healthy alternative that can help boost your immune system and mental performance.

Green smoothies are just one of several food options that will be discussed at the upcoming Healthy Chefs Meeting on March 30, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in J-0016 on the Main Campus.

Kristen Gurnitz Bernier, a raw food nutrition educator, will be on hand to discuss the raw food movement and how it can affect your body. She will also be demonstrating how to make juices and green shakes.  

Can't wait until the meeting? Here's a recipe to try: Green smoothie recipe 

Mark for Safety Challenge Winners - Lockport Township High School

Students from Lockport Township High School won the Mark for Safety Challenge last month, an event sponsored by JJC, the Three Rivers Education for Employment System (TREES), the Keep Going for Mark Brockett Foundation, and local high schools.

The college hosted the challenge, which was developed in an effort to raise awareness of safety issues along State Route 53 from the I-80 interchange south to Doris Ave. where Mark Brockett was killed in August 2009. Brockett, a coach and teacher at Lemont High School, was tragically killed in a pedestrian/vehicle accident while walking on Route 53 (Chicago Street), under the railroad viaduct in Joliet. 

Master Plan Updates 

For up-to-date photos, videos and information about the JJC Master Plan visit the college's Master Plan web page.

News Briefs 

Friday Night Dinner Series Menu-March 11

Active Adult Showcase at JJC March 16 

JJC Steinway Benefit Concert March 27

Renaissance Center to Hold Bridal Expo March 27 at Carson Pirie Scott 

Annual Spring Scholarship Gala April 8 - Tickets Available Now

JJC Floral Students Take Top Honors at Michigan Competition

Culinary Team Takes State Championship, Moves on to Regionals in New Orleans
 

New Media this Week

Get a sneak peek at the inside of the new Facility Services Building before the grand opening event on March 29

Don Nurczyk likes attending Joliet Junior College, where he is pursuing a certificate in air conditioning and heating. He encourages other plus 50 adults to consider going to community college.
 

Watch the March 8 Board of Trustees meeting

Listen to Roya Falahi's March 3 Brown Bag Lecture on Gender and the Media, and check out the upcoming lecture schedule