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Nominate Someone for the J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award
The college is seeking nominations from the community for its J. D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award (ESA). 
Established by the JJC Board of Trustees in honor of President Emeritus J. D. Ross, the award recognizes outstanding community service performed in Illinois Community College District 525 in the areas of humanitarian service, distinguished public service, scholarly service, and/or creative attainment.
Nominate an individual who should be recognized for extraordinary service in one (or more) of the areas named above. Guidelines and the nomination form are available to download at www.jjc.edu/info/esa.
Nominations must be submitted to the JJC President's Office and/or postmarked by 5 p.m. on April 4, 2011.
Nominations received after that date will be considered for the following year.
For questions, contact the JJC Communications and External Relations Office at ext. 2406.
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Support JJC Police Fundraising Efforts for the Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics
The JJC Police Department is participating in the 25th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, the largest year-round fundraising campaign benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.
The Torch Run is an annual relay through the state in which thousands of law enforcement officers participate, carrying a torch-the Flame of Hope-nearly 1,500 miles through thousands of Illinois communities via 23 different routes to its final destination, the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in June in Normal.
Learn how you can support the JJC PD
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Grand Opening Event for New Facility Building
The college hosted a grand opening ceremony March 29 for its new Facility Services Building, the second completed structure in its five-year master plan.
The LEED Silver (pending certification) facility, located on the Main Campus, is home to the college's custodial, maintenance, environmental safety, planning/construction, roads/grounds, and facility scheduling staff. The project was funded as part of the 2009 Illinois Jobs Now program through the Illinois Capital Development Board.
Jim Underwood, executive director of the Illinois CDB, spoke at the ceremony and said they are proud to have been a part of the project.
"This Facility Services Building uses the latest in green design features which means it will use less energy and have less of an impact on the environment than traditional construction. This is something near and dear to Gov. Quinn's heart, and CDB is proud to lead the Governor's Green Building Initiative in Illinois," Underwood said.
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Photos of the event
Video of the event
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Student Spotlight: Kaitlyn Harlow
For most students softball and horticulture have little in common, but for Kaitlyn Harlow the pair goes hand-in-hand.
Harlow came to JJC with aspirations of becoming an all-star softball player, but her instructor Donna Theimer inspired her to shift focus from softball to floral design.
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Video: Kaitlyn shares an unforgettable moment
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New Media this Week
 Demolition on the college's temporary buildings started this week. Watch the action on this web cam. Do you have a story about working in the temporary buildings or being a student there that you'll never forget? Send them to Kelly Rohder at krohder@jjc.edu for possible future publication.
 From the JJC Archives: A Look at the College's First Buildings, Part II. Photos of the college's very first buildings from the 1960s and 1970s. Learn more about the history of the temporaries.
The Steinway Benefit Concert on March 27 raised $23,000, bringing the college closer to its goal of purchasing a Steinway piano for the Fine Arts Department.
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Recognitions
Kathy Wolz, professor of nursing, presented two posters at the Nurse Educator Institute in Branson, Mo. The title of her presentations were "Student Led Simulation" and "Incorporating Facebook into Nursing Courses."
Kelli Wall, simulation coordinator in nursing, has been named a Greater Chicago Regional Finalist in the 2011 Nursing Spectrum Nurse Excellence program in the Clinical Care category. Wall is one of five finalists in this category. The regional winner will be announced on May 6. Wall was nominated by fellow Professor Kathy Wolz.
Send your recognition information to communications@jjc.edu or, use the online form to nominate someone for a Core Values Award.
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The JJC Weekly Digest is an electronic news summary of internal stories, events and faculty/staff recognitions compiled by the Communications and External Relations Office.
Questions? Email communications@jjc.edu.
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