JJC News 4/7: May & O'Connell Reelected, Explore the Campus Center

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Explore the New Campus Center Through Interactive Map

On June 17, the college will begin moving into the new Campus Center on the southeast corner of the campus.

This will involve 26 departments and over 200 employees from three separate buildings moving to 115,000 square feet of newly constructed space on three floors.

--> View the move schedule.

--> Have a question? Check for answers in our Frequently Asked Questions.

--> View the Campus Center interactive map and floor plans.

--> Download a PDF with information on the upcoming move.

Local Nutritionist Talks Raw Food Benefits, Recipes with Healthy Chefs Club

The JJC Healthy Chefs Club held a raw food discussion and demonstration on March 30 where raw food nutrition educator Kristen Gurnitz Bernier explained the benefits of a raw food diet and demonstrated how to make a green smoothie and juice.

Bernier teaches raw food nutrition in the community as well as demonstrates recipes, offers pantry cleanouts, grocery shop-a-longs and menu planning.

Watch a short video of Bernier's demonstration

Get two recipes

News Briefs

Notice: The Thursday, April 7, Brown Bag Lecture "History of the Community College Movement" with Ryan Smith has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 14.

Support the Police Dept. Fundraising Campaign for the Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics

Have an idea for a Brown Bag Lecture? Send your ideas!

New Library Exhibits Feature Topics on Astronomy, World War II

JJC to Host Discussion "Persecuted Peoples of Iraq" April 14

Free Astronomy Event: U of I Professor to Give Talk on Interplay between Massive Stars and Gas in Galaxies April 18

Incumbents May, O'Connell Reelected to JJC Board

Jeff May Mike O'Connell

Incumbents Jeff May and Mike O'Connell were the top vote getters in a four-person race for two six-year terms on the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees in the April 5 consolidated election. Read more

For unofficial election results, click here.

Read the Sun-Times Media story about the race

April 12 Board of Trustees meeting agenda

Bell Tower Dismantled Today for Move to Campus Center Lawn

Alumni Bell deconstruction

The Alumni Bell Tower was dismantled this morning to prepare for its move to the front lawn of the Campus Center. Check out the photo galleries of the project and archival photos of the history of the bell in the New Media section below.

New Media this Week

The Alumni Bell Tower was deconstructed April 7 to prepare for its move to the front of the Campus Center.

Photo gallery of the 2011 North Will All College Relay for Life event on March 25 and March 26 at Lewis University. JJC had five teams participate.

From the Archives: JJC Alumni Bell. See photos of the JJC bell from the time it was brought to the campus in 1969 to the 1979 rededication ceremony.

POLL RESULTS: Do you plan to vote in the April 5 elections?

91% said Yes.

3% said No.

6% were Undecided.

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Recognitions

The Office of Student Activities would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2011 North Will All College Relay for Life event on March 25 and March 26 at Lewis University.

The event raised $31,276.93 to support the American Cancer Society's efforts. JJC had five teams participate in the event, including the JJC nursing team which raised $4,818.50 and Trees of Soul which raised $1,213.44. Both were top fundraisers. Donations are still being accepted to meet the original event goal of $35,000. To donate, visit www.relayforlifenorthwillcollege.com for details.

Send your recognition information to communications@jjc.edu or, use the online form to nominate someone for a Core Values Award.

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.