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Identifying Challenges
Lourdes Ferrer, a motivational speaker, consultant and staff developer, explores "Identifying Challenges" during the first annual "Black and Tan Student Summit" at College of DuPage. The recent summit focused on college readiness, academic achievement and personal development.
Community news for the week of May 5, 2008, at College of DuPage:
Child Care Services for Students
College of DuPage students who are parents of children 3 to 5 years old and are interested in the reinstatement of Child Care Services for Students, which would provide quality, affordable care for their children, can alert the college to their needs by completing an online form.
Charrette Winners
A design that places a café and information center at the crossroads of the Student Resource Center and Berg Instructional Center captured first place honors in a recent charrette design competition at College of DuPage.
'Images' Features ArtLook Festival
The May edition of "Images," College of DuPage's monthly, one-half hour television show, features an ArtLook festival that showcases the work of art students.
Registration Now Open for Preschool Summer Camp
Parents can now register their children for Preschool Summer Camp, which begins on Tuesday, May 27.
Manufacturing Bridge Course
"Right Start," a state-of-the-art manufacturing bridge course, is offered through the College of DuPage Manufacturing Technology program.
'ACT-SO' Competition Winners Announced
In the nearly 30 years that the DuPage County Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) has been held, the most recent competition at College of DuPage attracted the largest group of participants yet - 55 area high school students, who competed in a variety of academic projects.
Family Literacy Project
A Family Literacy program that helps parents and children learn English together is under way at Gary Elementary School in West Chicago.
Free Fetal Ultrasounds Available
College of DuPage's Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography program offers a free ultrasound session to area obstetrical patients on Wednesday evenings through mid-July.
Student Art Exhibit
College of DuPage's Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry and other media will be on display through May 24 in the Gahlberg Gallery.
Spring Plant Sales, Greenhouse Open House
Gardeners can spring into action by attending several plant sales and a greenhouse open house sponsored by the College of DuPage Horticulture department.
Career and Technical Education Services
College of DuPage's Career and Technical Education Services (CTES) program is a free program available to community members that provides educational information and in assistance in making career choices.
You Be the Judge for Exhibit Works
The DuPage Credit Union and College of DuPage are inviting members of the public to submit votes for their favorite artwork during the "My Choice Art Exhibit" of two-dimensional works by area high school students, to be shown through May 9 in the Wings Student Art Gallery.
Earn Transferrable Credit this Summer at C.O.D.
Students attending baccalaureate-granting institutions can come home to College of DuPage this summer and earn transferrable credit.
MPTV Students Present 'A Bell Tolls' Premier on May 9
Students from the Motion Picture/Television (MPTV) program will host a free screening of their film, "A Bell Tolls," to college and community members on Friday, May 9, at the McAninch Arts Center.
Job Fair in Lisle May 16
WorkNet DuPage will host a free job fair from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the WorkNet DuPage Career Center, 2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302, Lisle.
Two Workshops Offer Nontraditional Career Options
Two free workshops, "Women and Technology" and "Men in Health Care," designed to encourage and promote nontraditional career options for women and men, are scheduled at College of DuPage on Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 29, respectively.
RADS Class Set at C.O.D.
A free Rape Aggression Defense System class for women is scheduled at College of DuPage on three Thursdays, May 15, 22 and 29.
Study Abroad Scholarships
The Study Abroad Scholarship Committee at College of DuPage is accepting applications for scholarships of up to $1,500 to be applied to C.O.D.-sponsored Study Abroad programs this fall. The application deadline has been extended to Sunday, June 1.
Institute on Peace and Conflict at C.O.D.
College of DuPage hopes to make a significant contribution to the issue of ending war and violence in the United States and around the world when it hosts the first-ever 2008 Summer Institute on Peace and Conflict Studies on Monday to Friday, June 2 to 6.
Teen X-Treme Summer Camps
The College of DuPage Continuing Education program will offer "Teen X-Treme" camp experiences, including "3-D Art Sculpture" and "Cinema Creations," at the Glen Ellyn campus starting Monday, June 9.
Chaparral Golf Outing Set for June 13
The 27th annual Chaparral Golf Outing, sponsored by the College of DuPage men's basketball program, is scheduled for Hughes Creek Golf Club in Elburn on Friday, June 13.
C.O.D. Naperville Center to Offer Cosmetology Classes
Responding to increased demand, College of DuPage will begin offering cosmetology classes at its Naperville Regional Center this August.
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Child Care Services for Students
By Ken Reed
College of DuPage students who are parents of children 3 to 5 years old and are interested in the reinstatement of Child Care Services for Students (CCSS), which would provide quality, affordable care for their children, can alert the college to their needs by completing an online form.
The service, which for 30 years offered C.O.D. students a workable option for child care during daytime classes on the C.O.D. campus, was halted due to staff and financial issues.
Efforts are now under way to ascertain if there is sufficient interest to reintroduce the program for the fall 2008 semester.
Current or prospective students who are interested in reinstating the program can access and complete the form at www.cod.edu/dept/Stud_Act/SPCO/spco_form.htm.
Meri Phillips, C.O.D. director of Student Activities, said June 30 is the cut-off date for input on this issue. Phillips said she will be reaching out to parents and researching how other community colleges run their CCSS services.
If the service is reinstated, it would be located in the college's new Early Childhood Center, located on the college's main campus. The center, which opened in July 2007, is a fully licensed child care center.
According to Phillips, the previous CCSS service only allowed parents to enroll their children in the center while they were in classes at the Glen Ellyn campus. "If the service is reinstated, parents will be able to have their children cared for while they are in class at any C.O.D. site," Phillips said.
The hours of the new service would be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays.
The on-campus child care service would be supported by Student Activities fees and user fees paid by parents. A similar pilot program at the Carol Stream Community Education Center was recently expanded.
"Administration and staff have worked with the Department of Children and Family Services for approval to designate which children of students can utilize the children's play center at the Carol Stream site," Phillips said.
She explained that C.O.D. students taking classes at C.O.D.'s Addison Regional Center, Bloomingdale's Center for Independent Learning and the West Chicago Community Education Center can now make arrangements to take their children, ages 3 to 12, to the Carol Stream facility while they are in class at any of the four college sites in the north portion of the college district.
To provide input on the reinstatement of CCSS, visit www.cod.edu/dept/Stud_Act/SPCO/spco_form.htm. For more information, call Phillips, (630) 942-2515.
Charrette Winners
By Ken Reed
A design that places a café and information center at the crossroads of the Student Resource Center and Berg Instructional Center captured first place honors in a recent charrette design competition at College of DuPage. A charrette is a traditional French word that describes an intense design competition.
The charrette design teams, comprised mainly of C.O.D. architecture students and area architecture professionals, were challenged to "re-envision, redefine and reclaim" a student space on the C.O.D. campus during the fourth annual competition, sponsored by the college's Architecture Club.
The indoor/outdoor space is located on the second floor terrace at the corner of the Student Resource Center (SRC) and Berg Instructional Center (BIC), just east of the Rainbow Dancer sculpture.
The winning team was comprised of four C.O.D. students, Michelle Trudo, Naperville; Brian Bleers, Wheaton; Jairo Ortega, Plainfield; Andres Lemus, Bensenville; and Tim Phillips, an Illinois Institute of Technology student from Chicago. Mark Pearson, C.O.D. assistant professor, Architecture, headed up the winning team.
"Our design scheme attempts to engage the existing circulation patterns of the BIC and SRC buildings, as well as anticipate a connection to the proposed college center building," Pearson said. "We located active spaces, such as a café and information center, at the crossroads of existing high traffic circulation pathways. We also created a small addition, which would be a passive, quieter student lounge area. This new addition formally tries to transition between the SRC and BIC building with a gentle, curving façade that uses a similar vocabulary to the existing architecture of both buildings."
Pearson said that organizing students and professionals into vertical design teams teaches students to work creatively and collaboratively. "The fast-paced nature of the competition forces each team to quickly brainstorm ideas, establish a conceptual approach to the project and then work fast to develop a design scheme," he said. "The charrette continues to be an important event for our program."
Second place charrette winners included C.O.D. students Denis Azarov, Winfield; Daria Bogucki, Villa Park; Alexander Eick and Amit Vyas, both of Glen Ellyn; and Bojana Matinich, Aurora. Two architecture professionals, Bob Lee, Naperville and Daiva Peterson, Chicago, were also part of this group.
Capturing honorable mention honors was this team of C.O.D. students: William Hodges, Wheaton; Michelle Akin, Aurora; Juan Perez, Carol Stream; James Lenahan, Glen Ellyn; and Mimi Danilovic, Hodgkins. Aaron Coon, an architecture professional from Arlington Heights, headed this group.
The guest judges for the charrette were Jacqueline Lavigne, group vice president/director of Marketing, HOK, Chicago; Brandon Lipman, principal, Loeble Schlossman and Hackl; and Meri Phillips, C.O.D. director, Student Activities.
For more information on the C.O.D. Architecture program, call Jane Ostergaard, (630) 942-2331, or visit: www.cod.edu/architecture/.
'Images' Features ArtLook Festival
By Ken Reed
The halls and classrooms of the College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center come alive each year with music, theatre performances and art during an ArtLook festival, which is featured this month on the May edition of "Images," C.O.D.'s monthly, one-half hour television show.
Each month, "Images" highlights the personalities, news and curriculum of a vibrant C.O.D. campus. The show airs on 13 area cable television stations.
The ArtLook festival offers an opportunity for C.O.D. art students to showcase their creativity and expression for students, C.O.D. staff and the public.
"Images" also reviews the C.O.D. Horticulture program and its variety of degrees and certificates and the class offerings of the Liberal Arts program in the McAninch Arts Center, including painting, ceramics, printmaking and jewelry.
"Images" airs at various times on cable television stations in Downers Grove, Wheaton, Addison, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Lemont, Elk Grove, Darien, Aurora and West Chicago. Check your local cable listings for the time and channel to view "Images."
For information, call (630) 942-3352, or visit: www.cod.edu/multimedia/images.htm.
Register Your Child for Preschool Summer Camp
By Brian Kleemann
Registration is now under way for Preschool Summer Camp at College of DuPage.
The Early Childhood Demonstration Center will offer two camp options - on Mondays and Wednesdays or on Tuesdays and Thursdays - from Tuesday, May 27, to Wednesday, July 23. Sessions last from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m. and meet at the new Early Childhood Center, located off Lambert Road just north of College Road on C.O.D.'s campus in Glen Ellyn.
The program is open to children ages 3 years (by May 26, 2008) to 5 years (pre-kindergarten). Preschool teachers will continue play-based curriculum with an emphasis on outdoor activities and exploration, explained Marsha Pobst, manager of the Demonstration Center.
"We have offered the summer session for parents who want to extend their child's preschool experience beyond the usual school-year session," she said. "In the summer, we are able to extend the curriculum to include outdoor nature discovery, planting, water play and walking field trips on the West Campus."
Tuition for the session is $272. For more information, call (630) 942-4223 or go to: www.cod.edu/childcare/.
Manufacturing Bridge Course
By David Hamilton
"Right Start," a state-of-the-art manufacturing bridge course offered through the College of DuPage Manufacturing Technology program, includes 10 credit hours upon completion.
Classes will include labs and field trips. Practical math, communication and science skills are presented with a focus on manufacturing and its processes. Tuition and books are free and furnished through a grant from the Joyce Foundation.
Class is limited to 20 students. High school seniors, as well as adults, are encouraged to apply.
"I believe this program will benefit anyone who wants to learn more about the field of manufacturing but who needs some assistance with writing, English and math skills before they apply to a company," said Donna Claffy, Right Start Project coordinator. "The Career Services Center at College of DuPage will also assist students with resume writing skills and job search skills.
"The college also has great relationships with area manufacturers, so we can assist students with job placement. For those who want to continue their studies, we can advise them on the different certificates and degrees offered at College of DuPage."
Academic support services are also available to students, including tutoring, academic advising and career and personal counseling.
For more information, link here or call Claffy at (630) 942-2135, e-mail: claffy@cod.edu. For information about the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, link to: www.msscusa.org. For a CBS News video about manufacturing jobs, link here.
'ACT-SO' Competition Winners Announced
By David Hamilton
In the nearly 30 years that the DuPage County Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) has been held, the most recent competition on March 15 at College of DuPage attracted the largest group of participants yet - 55 area high school students, who competed in a variety of academic projects.
ACT-SO is a nationwide program sponsored by the NAACP that encourages high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students.
"This was the largest group of DuPage County ACT-SO participants we have had in 29 years," said Cynthia Johnson, College of DuPage Community Development office. "There was such an electric atmosphere during the competition as students practiced in the hallways or waited for their names to be called for interviews or performances.
"I'm always impressed by the large, open displays of science and visual arts projects in the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Lobby, where the competition was held. That's the one place where one gets a feel for the talent and intellect of these teens all in one location."
The students brought projects to the competition that ranged from microbiology to dramatics to painting to photography. A total of 12 gold medals, 12 silver medals, 12 bronze medals and 10 honorable mention awards were presented to the high school competitors.
"The entries were so creative," Johnson said. "For most categories, it was difficult to guess which student would earn the top award - a gold medal, or $100 scholarship and free travel to compete at the National ACT-SO Competition in Disney World July 30 to Aug. 3.
"The 'big reveal' came at the ACT-SO Awards Banquet the evening of the competition." Johnson added. "Nearly 350 family, friends and mentors of the students filled the Holiday Inn Select banquet hall for a fantastic evening of spontaneous dancing, a surprise performance and remarks from Darius Brooks, the multiple Grammy and Dove award winner."
Gold winners, hometowns and category of academic competition included Andrea Bryant, Aurora, Biology/Microbiology; Ariel Cartwright, Naperville, Dance; Lauren Thomas, Downers Grove, Dramatics; Brittany Greathouse, Bolingbrook, Filmmaking; Joshua Davis, Bolingbrook, Music Instrumental - Contemporary; Donovan Perry, Bolingbrook, Medicine; Chelsea Johnson, Lisle, Original Essay; Adeola Olayiwola, Naperville, Painting; Kirstin Davis, Bolingbrook, Photography; Danielle Sprowl, Bolingbrook, Poetry; Kim Mayo, Lisle, Music Vocal - Classical; and Shaun Frazier, Plainfield, Music Vocal - Contemporary.
Silver winners included Perry Bradford, Elgin, Biology/Microbiology; Devon Sandridge, Woodridge, Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry; Krisha Hughes, Romeoville, Dance; Adrian Smith, Bolingbrook, Dramatics; Adeola Olayiwola, Naperville, Drawing; Joshua Davis, Bolingbrook, Music Instrumental - Classical; Carnell Brown, Harvey, Music Composition; Cicely Haire, Naperville, Original Essay; Euzhan Sims, Naperville, Painting; Joy Hamilton, Naperville, Photography; Cicely Haire, Naperville, Poetry; and Kim Mayo, Lisle, Music Vocal - Contemporary.
Bronze winners included Steffi Reyes-Thomas, Naperville, Architecture; Alicia Pugh, Aurora, Dance; Justin Davis, Bolingbrook, Dramatics; Kristina Hudson, Bolingbrook, Drawing; Michael Henderson, Bolingbrook, Entrepreneurship; Steffanee Beckley, Bolingbrook, Music Instrumental - Classical Bronze; Kim Mayo, Lisle, Music Composition; Tommie Naylor III, Bolingbrook, Original Essay; Justin Davis, Bolingbrook, Photography; Shaun Frazier, Plainfield, Playwriting; Taylor Johnson, Naperville, Poetry; and Natalie Wallace, Naperville, Music Vocal - Contemporary .
Honorable Mention awards went to Kristina Hudson, Bolingbrook, Biology/ Microbiology; Krisha Hughes, Romeoville, Dramatics; Chelsea Manley, Naperville, Drawing; Chelsea Johnson , Lisle, Entrepreneurship; Carnell Brown, Harvey, Music Instrumental - Contemporary; Erica Carroll, Bolingbrook, Original Essay; Breanna Jordan, Bolingbrook, Photography; Taylor See, Naperville, Playwriting; Chelsea Johnson, Lisle, Poetry; and Adeola Olayiwola, Naperville, Music Vocal - Contemporary.
For more information on ACT-SO activities at College of DuPage, call Johnson at (630) 942-3872.
Family Literacy Project
By Ken Reed
A Family Literacy program that helps parents and children learn English together is under way at Gary Elementary School in West Chicago.
Sponsored by an Illinois Secretary of State grant and in partnership with West Chicago School District 33 and the West Chicago Public Library, the program offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to low-level English speaking adults who have children ages 3 to 5 in School District 33. The ESL classes are taught by College of DuPage instructors.
The children attend a separate class that reinforces what they are learning during the day. Parents and children then come together for a Parents and Children Together (PACT) literacy project. Sixteen adults and 16 children are participating in the literacy program.
"The goal of the program is to increase the English abilities of the parents and children," said Katie Fink, a C.O.D. ESL instructor. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Fink said the ESL classes help parents learn basic English skills, such as reading, writing, listening and speaking. "They also learn how to fill out an application or understand their child's report card," Fink said.
She said the program also focuses on helping the parents be more involved with their child's education. "The parents learn how to call the school office to report if their child is sick, how to sign a permission slip or report card and how to attend a parent-teacher conference."
The PACT portion of the project is literacy-focused, but parents and children also participate in craft activities that reinforce what is learned in the classroom. For example, Fink said the parents and children recently discussed shapes and colors and then combined to construct a color wheel. Soon they will participate together in a unit on American geography and fill in a map with different landforms and regions in the United States. The parents will then read a book to their children about maps and geography.
Several times during the year, classes are conducted at the West Chicago Public Library. Fink said the families will soon become familiar with the services offered at the library, including how to use their new library cards, find books and explore resources.
For more information on the literacy project, call Fink, (312) 343-0615.
Free Fetal Ultrasounds Available
By Brian Kleemann
The Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography (DMIS) department at College of DuPage is inviting area obstetrical patients to take advantage of a free ultrasound session, complete with baby's "first photo" to take home following the procedure.
In addition, unlike the closed-off procedure offered by most hospitals, family members and friends are also invited to view the session.
Patients are scanned by DMIS students under the direct supervision of several registered technologists, said Terrie Ciez, coordinator of the college's DMIS program. Patients are asked to receive a screening ultrasound as well as verbal permission from their doctor prior to volunteering for the college's free session. The scan is not a diagnostic exam, Ciez said, and patients do not receive reports or outcomes from the free session.
The free ultrasounds will take place on Wednesdays between 6 and 10 p.m. starting in early March and running through mid-July.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Ciez at (630) 942-2436, e-mail: ciezte@cod.edu.
Student Art Exhibit
By David Hamilton
College of DuPage's Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry and other media will be on display through May 24 in the McAninch Arts Center Gahlberg Gallery, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Of the 118 students who submitted 319 entries, only 33 works by 31 students were selected for the exhibit, said Barbara Wiesen, gallery director.
The works were juried by Anni Holm, an internationally exhibited conceptual artist who works primarily in digital media and performance art. Since 2004, Holm has served as gallery director of the Orleans St. Gallery in St. Charles.
Works by the following students are in the exhibit: Colin Clark, Lisle; Denis Hagen, Stephen Bisinger, Petra Ford, Desmond M. du Mont, Melissa Stanley, Jeff Klepper, Wheaton; Steven Mangano, Addison; Adam Hooczko, Mary Yezek, Jessica Viscius, Woodridge; Mitchell Manz, Westchester; Gaylord Walter, Carol Benson, Sharon Wussow, Evan Behmer, Glen Ellyn; and Andrew Neirman, Bartlett.
Also, Kathy Burrows, Downers Grove; John Hankiewicz, Westmont; Koral Halperin, Christina Schatmeyer, Countryside; Adeline Garee, Patsy Davis, Katlyn Sarnosky, Alyssa Walde, Naperville; Sarah Walker, Lombard, Misa Albanese, Tamara Storoe, Warrenville; David Mayhew, Kelly Wojtczak, Chicago; and Stephany Vasquez, West Chicago.
An artists' reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in the McAninch Arts Center Lobby. Exhibit awards will be announced at 5 p.m. The reception is open to the public.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; by appointment; and during Mainstage performance events.
For more information, call the gallery at (630) 942-2321 or link to www.cod.edu/gallery.htm.
Spring Plant Sales, Greenhouse Open House
By Ken Reed
Spring is on the way and that means popular plant sales sponsored by the College of DuPage Horticulture department will soon be in full bloom along with a gala open house in the college's greenhouse. The public is invited to the plant sales and greenhouse event.
A plant sale is scheduled on Friday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to noon outside the cafeteria on the first floor of the college's Student Resource Center (SRC). A beautiful selection of spring annuals and perennials, grown by the Horticulture department, will be on sale. These plants can be put in the ground right after they are purchased, according to Elizabeth Britt, greenhouse manager.
The plant sale continues on Saturday, May 10, when more than 300 colorful annuals and more than 100 popular perennials go on sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Plants Plus (formerly the Student Plant Shop) located in Building K, Room 101, and in the greenhouse.
"Our annual sale of spring plants offers a new twist this year - biodegradable, earth-friendly pots," Britt said. "Plants were also grown with biological fertilizers and insect controls.
"We are very excited to share this with everyone, so visit us at our open house or during the plant sale."
The green house is open to visitors Mondays through Fridays.
For more information on the plant sales or open house, call Britt, (630) 942-3806, or visit this web site: www.cod.edu/horticulture.
MPTV Students Present 'A Bell Tolls' Premier on May 9
By Robyn Johnson
Four screenings of a student movie production, 'The Bell Tolls,' will debut at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn on Friday, May 9, between 6 and 10 p.m. at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC).
Students from the Motion Picture/Television (MPTV) program produced this 40-minute film, which tells the story of the faith of a young bride and a missing groom. Despite protestations from her family concerning the color of her intended groom's skin, the bride honors her commitment to her future husband.
The screening of this film is free of charge and open to the community; however, tickets are required in order to ensure adequate seating.
For tickets and more information, contact Brian Tedeschi at thebelltollsmovie@hotmail.com.
Job Fair in Lisle May 16
By David Hamilton
WorkNet DuPage will host a free job fair from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the WorkNet DuPage Career Center, 2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302, Lisle.
The fair will include recruiters from area companies, according to Janet Rand, Career Planning specialist. WorkNet DuPage offers free courses and workshops for those seeking employment.
For more information about the job fair and WorkNet course offerings, call Rand at (630) 955-2070.
Two Workshops Offer Nontraditional Career Options
By Ken Reed
Two free workshops, "Women and Technology" and "Men in Health Care," designed to encourage and promote nontraditional career options for women and men, are scheduled at College of DuPage on Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 29, respectively.
Both sessions, which are sponsored by C.O.D. and the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Educational Act 1998, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the college's Student Resource Center, Room 1544.
The "Women and Technology" session is designed to help women learn more about careers in technology. Featured C.O.D. programs are Computer and Internetworking Technologies; Engineering Technology; Nanotechnology; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Electronics Technology; and Electro-Mechanical Technology.
Attendees will have an opportunity to visit each of the programs and meet with the faculty, according to Alison Greene, C.O.D. coordinator of Non-Traditional Careers and Tech Prep programs.
"Nontraditional careers often offer better pay for women and more job opportunities," Green said.
The "Men in Health Care" workshop will give men an opportunity to learn more about careers in the health care industry. Attendees will visit four C.O.D. programs, including Nursing, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology and Physical Therapist Assistant. Faculty will be available to answer questions.
Greene noted that there are "good paying, high-demand jobs in the health care industry.
"Hospitals are begging for nurses. The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice predicts the nursing shortage will worsen by 2010," Greene said.
Pre-registration is required for both workshops. To register, call (630) 942-2496 or e-mail: greene@cod.edu.
RADS Class Set at C.O.D.
By Ken Reed
A free Rape Aggression Defense System (RADS) class for women, which focuses on personal safety and is sponsored by the College of DuPage Public Safety Police Department, is scheduled at C.O.D. on three Thursdays, May 15, 22 and 29.
Each of the classes is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon in the Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3112.
This course focuses on teaching women personal safety, according to C.O.D. police officer Rick Spiers. "The class offers both a classroom and hands-on experience focusing on self-defense techniques and practices," Spiers said.
The class comes with a lifetime return and practice policy. Students under 18 years of age must have parental consent.
The class instructors are Sergeant Charlotte Juricich and officer Jerald Munoz of the C.O.D. Public Safety Police Department.
For more information, call Spiers, (630) 942-2000.
Career and Technical Education Services
By David Hamilton
College of DuPage's Career and Technical Education Services (CTES) program is a free program available to community members that provides educational information and in assistance in making career choices .
The CTES program is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at WorkNet DuPage, 2525 Cabot Drive, Lisle, and on Wednesdays at the Illinois Employment and Training Center, 437 S. Westmore/Meyer Road, Lombard.
In addition, CTES will offer free courses in May and June that focus on the art of listening and improving communication skills:
"Listening…Priceless" will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, May 29 and June 5, in Lisle. This workshop will help improve the listening and communication skills of participants.
"Communicate with Assertion" will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, June 17 and 24, in Lisle. Participants will learn to communicate more assertively and effectively. Participants must attend both sessions.
For more information on these and other free workshops, call Janet Rand, Career Planning specialist, at (630) 955-2071.
You Be the Judge for Exhibit Works
By David Hamilton
The DuPage Credit Union and College of DuPage are inviting members of the public to submit votes for their favorite artwork during the "My Choice Art Exhibit" of two-dimensional works by 19 area high school students, to be shown through May 9 in C.O.D.'s Wings Student Art Gallery, Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1540, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.
The DuPage Credit Union is hosting the exhibit in collaboration with the gallery. Visitors are invited to vote for the best artwork, and ballots will be available in the gallery. Submission deadline is May 9.
"The My Choice Art Exhibit gives everyone the opportunity to participate in an event that celebrates artistic excellence," said DuPage Credit Union's Roberta Kozlowicz, senior vice president, Corporate Development. "Everyone is encouraged to participate by casting their vote for their favorite work of art.
The DuPage Credit Union will also host an awards reception on May 13. Admission to both the gallery and reception is free and open to the public.
The awards reception will include a $500 award for the first-place student artwork that received the most votes cast, as well as a $500 School Spirit award that will go to the high school art department of the award-winning student.
A second-place prize of $250 and a third-place prize of $100 will also be awarded. The College of DuPage Art program will also award a $100 Best in Show prize.
"Linking students and educators across sectors and subjects is a goal much desired and hard to reach," said Sunil Chand, College of DuPage president. "Showcasing high school artists at the college, the DuPage Credit Union extends itself as a business partner with all of education, encouraging and promoting students, their talents and their training."
Participating high schools include Glenbard South, Glenbard West, Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South, Lake Park, Naperville North, Wheaton North, Lemont, Lyons Township, St. Francis, Wheaton-Warrenville South, Downers Grove North, Community West Chicago, Lisle, Naperville Central, Timothy Christian, Glenbard North, York and Fenton.
"DuPage Credit Union was founded in 1956 by a group of educators in Wheaton and has continued to serve our schools and the community for more than 50 years," said Robert Palumbo, DuPage Credit Union president. "The My Choice Exhibit is a natural extension of our efforts to give back to the communities we serve. We are excited for this opportunity to work with area high schools in a new capacity and host this exhibit at College of DuPage."
The DuPage Credit Union, a non-profit, full-service financial institution, operates a banking center at College of DuPage and continues to serve as the official on-campus financial institution for the college.
For more information about the My Choice Art Exhibit and voting procedures, call Kozlowicz, (630) 428-3440, e-mail: rkozlowicz@dupagecu.com.
Earn Transferrable Credit this Summer
By Brian Kleemann
Students attending baccalaureate-granting institutions have a great opportunity to earn transferrable credit this summer at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.
In-district students returning home for the summer can select from a wide variety of classes offered in five-week and eight-week formats. Class sessions begin on Tuesday, May 27; Monday, June 9; and Monday, June 30.
Planning ahead of time is the key to summer success. Students who intent to enroll in summer courses at C.O.D. should do the following:
Meet with their university advisers
Bring home a copy of their transcripts
If attending a four-year school in Illinois, check the Course Applicability system online at: www.ibhe.org/cas
Contact a C.O.D. adviser
The summer schedule is now online at: www.cod.edu/schedule. For more information, call Counseling and Advising Services at (630) 942-2259 or visit: www.cod.edu/summer.
Study Abroad Scholarships
By Ken Reed
The Study Abroad Scholarship Committee at College of DuPage is accepting applications for scholarships of up to $1,500 to be applied to C.O.D.-sponsored Study Abroad programs this fall.
C.O.D. students who plan to participate in a Study Abroad program this fall, have completed at least 12 hours of C.O.D. credit courses, and are currently enrolled in six or more C.O.D. credit hours are encouraged to apply.
"Study abroad is enriching, but you don't have to be rich to study abroad," said Helen Feng, C.O.D. History professor and co-chair of the Study Abroad Scholarship Committee. "The Study Abroad Scholarship Fund was established in 1994 to assist College of DuPage students who are interested in study abroad but find the cost prohibitive. Eligible C.O.D. students planning to study abroad in fall 2008 should take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity and submit an application now."
Applications are available in the college's International Education office, Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3116. Completed applications must be submitted to the International Education office by Sunday, June 1.
For more information about Study Abroad programs, scholarship awards and eligibility, call the International Education office, (630) 942-3078 or Liberal Arts, (630) 942-2047.
Institute on Peace and Conflict at C.O.D.
By Ken Reed
College of DuPage hopes to make a significant contribution to the issue of ending war and violence in the United States and around the world when it hosts the first-ever 2008 Summer Institute on Peace and Conflict Studies on Monday to Friday, June 2 to 6.
Several well-known speakers will participate in the free institute, which is designed to educate citizens about the causes of conflict and war, and will present avenues for non-violent solutions.
Among the speakers will be David Scheffer, Mayer Brown/Robert A. Helman Professor of Law Director, Center for International Human Rights, Northwestern University; Jennifer Bing-Canaar, director of the Middle East Program at American Friends Service Committee; Lynn Pollack, Jewish Voice for Peace; David Smith, senior program officer, Education and Training Center/Domestic, United States Institute of Peace; and Delle McCormick, executive director, BorderLinks, a non-profit organization that conducts travel and education seminars on U.S.-Mexico border issues.
Leila Buck, a Lebanese-American performer, writer and teaching artist, will present her one-woman show, "In the Crossing," at the McAninch Arts Center Mainstage, on Thursday, June 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for C.O.D. students, and can be purchased at the McAninch Arts Center Ticket office, (630) 942-4000.
The college is also sponsoring a Peace Institute Photo Contest, which is open to C.O.D. students, staff and community members. The challenge is to illustrate the concept of peace in a digital photo. Submissions must be e-mailed to konrad@cod.edu by Friday, May 16. Participants should enter only two photos. First, second and third place winners will receive gift certificates from Follett's Book Store at C.O.D.
"There is a growing desire in the U.S. to look for non-violent solutions to pressing problems and this institute will put C.O.D. at the center of the discussion," said Chris Goergen, C.O.D. professor, Political Science.
Goergen said the institute will also serve as the impetus for the creation of a permanent Peace and Conflict Studies program at C.O.D.
C.O.D. President Sunil Chand will offer opening remarks at 9 a.m. on Monday in the Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450.
Goergen will discuss "Causes of War - Conditions for Peace: What Stands in the Way of a More Peaceful World?" at 9:15 a.m. in SRC 1450.
"Deterrence and Peace in Today's World" will be explored by Nuno Monteiro, University of Chicago, at 11 a.m. in SRC 1450.
Scheffer will discuss "Can International Law Bring Us Peace?" at 2 p.m. in SRC 1450.
On Tuesday, Bing-Canaar and Pollack will review "Israel and Palestine: 60 Years of Conflict" at 9 a.m. in SRC 2800.
Ken Gray, C.O.D. professor, Psychology and John Frazier, C.O.D. assistant professor, Humanities, will present a simulation, "Israel and Palestine," in SRC 2800 and in the college's Open Campus Center (OCC), Room 106, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
From 2 to 4 p.m., several groups who work for peace, including the Committee for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine and the Jewish Voice for Peace, will explore "How do I Get Involved?" in SRC 2800.
On Wednesday, Brian Endless of North Central College will present "The United Nations: A Force for Peace?" at 9 a.m. in SRC 2800.
Smith will offer "How the U.S. Works for Peace" at 10:30 a.m. in SRC 2800.
"Compassionate Listening" is the topic of a presentation by Frida Furman, DePaul University, at 1 p.m. in SRC 2800.
Two C.O.D. faculty members, Deborah Adelman, professor, English, and Shamili Sandiford, professor, Biology and Field Studies, will present "Peace and the Environment" at 2 p.m. in SRC 2800.
Smith will explore "Teaching about Peace and Conflict" at 4 p.m. in SRC 2800.
On Thursday, McCormick will discuss "Violence and Conflict at the U.S.-Mexican Border at 9 a.m. in SRC 1544.
David Goldberg, C.O.D. assistant professor, Political Science and Marcella Nowak, C.O.D. Library assistant, will present a simulation called "Crisis at the Mexican Border" in SRC 1544 and in the Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2109, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Several presenters will offer "How do I Get Involved?" at 2 p.m. in SRC 1544.
Service Learning projects, volunteer shadowing and a Scavenger Hunt for Peace will be conducted on Friday.
For more information on this institute, call Goergen, (630) 942-2012, or e-mail goergen@cod.edu.
Teen X-Treme Summer Camps
By David Hamilton
The College of DuPage Continuing Education program will offer "Teen X-Treme" camp experiences, including "3-D Art Sculpture" and "Cinema Creations," at the Glen Ellyn campus starting Monday, June 9.
Each camp, intended for students in grades seven to nine, runs from Monday to Thursday. Students need to bring a sack lunch each day.
"3-D Art Sculpture" will meet from 9 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. June 9 to 12. Teens will explore the world of 3-D art to create their own art works in class. The course fee is $189.
"Cinema Creations" will also meet from 9 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. June 9 to 12. Students will get behind the scenes as a college cinematography instructor introduces them to basic movie production techniques in a multimedia laboratory. The course fee is $179.
"TV Studio Works" meets from 9 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. June 16 to 19. Teens will explore TV camera techniques, directing, control room features, lighting and scriptwriting with a college multimedia instructor. The course fee is $179.
Other summer camps include "Game Design," June 23 to 26, and "Modern and Pop Art," July 7 to 10. For more information, call the Continuing Education program at (630) 942-2208 or link to: www.cod.edu/conted/Index.htm.
Chaparral Golf Outing Set for June 13
By Ken Reed
The 27th annual Chaparral Golf Outing, sponsored by the College of DuPage men's basketball program, is scheduled for Hughes Creek Golf Club in Elburn on Friday, June 13.
The cost for the four-person, best-ball scramble event is $80, which includes a fun day of golf, riding cart, contests, dinner and prizes for everyone. The public is invited to participate.
Tee times are 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teams can be male, female or coed. A delicious dinner is set for 5:30 p.m.
Proceeds go to the C.O.D. men's basketball program.
"This is a chance to spend time with friends, play some golf, enjoy good food and refreshments and win some prizes," said Don Klaas, coach of the Chaparral men's basketball team.
For information or to register, call Klaas, (630) 942-2466, or e-mail: klaasd@cod.edu.
C.O.D. Naperville Center to Offer Cosmetology Classes
By Ken Reed
Responding to increased demand, College of DuPage will begin offering cosmetology classes at its Naperville Regional Center this August.
Located at 1223 Rickert Drive, the Naperville Regional Center will become the second C.O.D. location where students can earn a certificate or an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in cosmetology. C.O.D. began offering cosmetology classes at the Addison Regional Center, 301 S. Swift Road, in August 2006.
Students interested in enrolling at the Naperville location must first call for an appointment at (630) 942-4758, according to Bea Brown, program coordinator.
"The students in our Naperville program will have the unique opportunity to 'earn while they learn,'" Brown said. "While the students are learning the art of cosmetology, they can also earn a certificate or A.A.S. degree."
To introduce the cosmetology program in Naperville, Brown said C.O.D. will conduct two open houses there on Thursday and Saturday, May 8 and 10.
Meanwhile, students interested in registering for classes at the Addison Regional Center should call (630) 942-4600 for an appointment. Cosmetology classes at the Addison Regional Center are conducted Mondays through Thursdays from 5 to 9:50 p.m.
The Addison center also offers a full-service salon (Salon 301) staffed by C.O.D. cosmetology students, which is open to the public Mondays through Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Clients can call (630) 691-7500 for an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Brown said the popular cosmetology field is experiencing a growth rate of 10 to 20 percent per year. Almost half of cosmetologists, barbers and other personal appearance workers are self-employed and either own salons or lease booths or chairs in a salon.
She said many trained cosmetologists move into management, distribution and sales for major cosmetic and salon chains.
The average annual income for full-time salon professionals in Illinois is $30,000 to $50,000.
Brown said people who succeed in cosmetology have excellent customer service, listening and design skills.
For more information, visit this web site: www.cod.edu/cosmetology/.
