Month: November 2016

Give a Gift of Scholarship This Holiday Season Through the South Suburban College Foundation Donor Drive

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) is seeking year-end gifts from those who wish to help make a difference in the lives of local college students in need of financial assistance. The SSCF Scholarship Donor Drive will continue through the end of the year, providing both a charitable gift opportunity and tax-deduction for all donors.

The SSCF support provides scholarship assistance each year to many students who otherwise would be unlikely to begin or complete their college education. One-hundred percent (100%) of Donor Drive donations benefit scholarship and student assistance funds. Whether in support of a high school graduate, an unemployed resident looking for a career change, or a single parent pursuing their college degree for the first time, the SSCF offers scholarship assistance to all students in need. Helping students achieve their college dream can give them the tools to improve their lives and their communities.

All scholarship contributions to the SSCF are 100% tax-deductible (TIN: 23-7191738). The SSCF staff works cooperatively with individuals and organizations to develop a donor plan of any level. New scholarships can also be established with a $750 donation. The SSCF has set a fundraising goal of $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2016-17 to support student success. Donations may be made online at www.ssc.edu/foundation

For more information, please contact the Foundation Office at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2463 or foundation@ssc.edu.

SSC’s Coach Pigatti Selected As Coach of the Week

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Congratulations to SSC’s Coach John Pigatti who has been selected as one of HoopDirt.com’s Coaches of the Week. Coach Pigatti led South Suburban to the best record in the country last season, and has not missed a beat this year, as the Bulldogs are off to a 7-0 start including three double-digit wins last week.

They began the week by knocking off defending NJCAA DIII National Champion Rock Valley College 78-65. Pigatti’s squad then went on to defeat Prairie State (76-63) and Morton College (80-43). Last season, Pigatti was named the 2016 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Junior College Division II and Region IV-B Coach of the Year. This was Pigatti’s 7th Regional Coach of the Year Award in his 10 years at SSC.

For more information, contact Coach Pigatti at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2524. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.
 
Pictured: SSC Coach John Pigatti

WGCI Bulldog Bash Concert Featuring TWISTA

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Twista will be performing at our South Holland campus in a private WCGI Bulldog Bash concert on December 21, 2016 from 5 PM – 7 PM.  Doors open at 4 PM.

How Do You Get Tickets?

SSC has a limited number of free tickets available for the #BulldogBash featuring TWISTA on December 21, 2016 at the South Holland Campus Field House. The doors will open at 4 PM and the event will kick off at 5 PM.

Don’t miss your chance to attend this exclusive WGCI concert! Pick up tickets (a photo ID will be required) from our Student Life and Leadership office on the 2nd Floor of the South Holland campus between 8 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday.

Be sure to read the ticket disclaimer for details about what can be brought into the venue, etc.  For example all guest will be required to show proof of age (18 and older) at the door with a photo ID and there will be no bags of any sort (including purses) allowed.

Come enjoy the #BulldogBash as we kick off the Spring semester!!

Ticket Disclaimer:

THIS TICKET IS A REVOCABLE LICENSE/USER ACCEPTS RISK OF INJURY

By use of this ticket, the ticket holder (“Holder”) agrees that: South Suburban College and each of its respective agents, shall have the unrestricted right and license to use his or her image, likeness, name, voice, comments or other proprietary or public rights in any broadcast, telecast or photograph and/or video and/or audio sound recording taken in connection with the concert or other transmission or reproduction in whole or in part of the concert, for all purposes, without compensation.

The Holder acknowledges that they are at least 18 years of age (proof of age will be required for entry) and voluntarily assumes all risks incident to the event, including the risk of lost, stolen or damaged property or personal injury. South Suburban College may revoke this license and eject or refuse entry to the Holder for violation of venue rules, illegal activity, misconduct, failure to comply with any and all security measures, or any other basis in the reasonable opinion of South Suburban College.

Security measures will be in effect, including metal detection devices. No purses, bags, backpacks, waist packs, camera bags, packages, etc. shall be permitted in the venue. Coat check and storage lockers will not be available. Weapons of any type (including knives or pepper spray), animals (except licensed service dogs), banners, bottles, cans, containers of any kind, contraband, fireworks, laptops, laser pointers, noisemakers, outside food & drink, projectiles, weapons, audio recording equipment, video cameras, sticks/poles/selfie sticks or other item(s) determined to be unacceptable by South Suburban College will not be permitted. If any prohibited items are revealed during search, the patron(s) will be permitted to return to their vehicle with the item(s) or they can dispose of the item(s). South Suburban College will not store any personal belongings or items of any type.

Holder agrees to hold harmless and indemnify South Suburban College, its officers, agents, trustees and employees against any losses, damages, judgments, claims, expenses, costs and liabilities imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against South Suburban College, its officers, agents, trustees or employees, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, arising out of the acts or omissions of Holder of otherwise related to Holder’s attendance at the scheduled concert.

By accepting tickets to the concert, Holder voluntarily releases, discharges, waives and relinquishs any and all actions or causes of action against South Suburban College related to the concert event, including personal injury, property damage or wrongful death occurring wherever or however the same may occur, and the Undersigned does for him/herself, his/her heirs, executors, administrators and assignees hereby release, waive, discharge and relinquish any action or causes of action, aforesaid, which may hereafter arise for him/herself and for his/her estate and agrees that under no circumstances will he/she or his/her heirs, executor, administrators and assignees prosecute, present any claim for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death against South Suburban College of Cook County or any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, or student trainees for any of said causes of action, whether the same shall arise by negligence of any of said persons, or otherwise.

NO RE-ADMISSION.  EVENT, DATE & TIME SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Student Art Now on Display at South Suburban College

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce that their Biannual Student Art Exhibit will be on display December 2nd through December 8th 2016. More than 300 original artworks of painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, computer graphics, jewelry, and digital art created by SSC student artists will be displayed in the Dorothea Thiel, Photo Four, and the Lee E. Dulgar Galleries. A Pot Luck Reception will be held Thursday December 8th 12:30 p.m. in the Art & Design Department on the 4th Floor.

Exhibits are viewable to the public at no charge Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Thiel and Photo Four Galleries are on the 4th floor in the Art & Design hallway, while the Dulgar Gallery is located on the college’s 1st floor. The galleries are closed on weekends and holidays. Please stop by to marvel at the creative spirit exhibited by our students in our galleries.

For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2445 or ext. 2300, or visit www.ssc.edu/art. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.
 

SSC Student Art Show
Pictured: Student artwork from the 2015 exhibit at South Suburban College.

Bulldog’s Baseball Program Hosting Catching Camp December 26 and 27

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will be directing a two-day Catching Camp on Monday, December 26th and Tuesday, December 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coach Ruzich has directed youth camps for the past 30 years and has taught baseball skills at many other baseball camps throughout the state.

This clinic will provide catching instruction in the areas of blocking, calling a game, pick offs, pop throwing times, stance and footwork, drills for practice, pop ups, handling pitchers, and conditioning. In addition to Ruzich’s instruction, Bulldog baseball players will be on hand to help and develop skills. The players’ enthusiasm and expertise always adds to the camp’s success. The Catching Camp is open to boys ages 8-18. All players should bring their glove and gear. All participants should wear baseball or sweat pants and gym shoes, and boys must wear cups.

Coach Ruzich was an All-American catcher at the College of St. Francis. He graduated in 1985 and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox. Coach Ruzich had a short stint as a pro catcher before coming to SSC as Head Baseball Coach in 1987, where he has compiled a winning record of 1069-640.

The cost of the Catching Camp is $100, and checks should be made payable to SSC Bulldog Baseball. Enrollment is limited, so early registration is suggested. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL. For more information contact Coach Ruzich at (708) 225-5843.

SSC History Instructor Bruce Allardice Publishes Article

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – For South Suburban College Professor Bruce Allardice, the study of the history of the Civil War is a passion as well as a profession. “Author David McCullough stated that history is an infinite resource for the study of the present. In my view, you can’t understand what’s happening in our country today without understanding our country’s Civil War,” stated Allardice.

His latest article “46 Days to Save an Army: Gen. John Corson Smith and the Chattanooga Campaign” (Civil War News, November 2016, co-authored with former SSC Professor Wayne Wolf) edits the late 1863 diary of Brigadier General John C. Smith of Illinois. The article focuses on the vital 1863 Chattanooga Campaign, with the Union defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga redeemed two months later by a brilliant victory at Chattanooga. Smith’s diary records a mid-level officer’s impressions of the Union defeat and recovery.

The Chicago Public Library purchased the Smith diary a few years ago when its owner put it up for sale. The diary now resides in the CPL’s Special Collections. “What is amazing is that 150 years after the end of the war, we are still discovering letters and diaries of the participants,” says Allardice.

Bruce S. Allardice is a professor at South Suburban College. For the last decade he’s taught European and American History, as well as Political Science, in SSC’s Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Professor Allardice has authored or co-authored six books on the history of the Civil War, as well as numerous articles. His book, “More Generals in Gray” (LSU Press, 1995),  was a selection of the History Book-of-the-Month Club.

For more information, Bruce Allardice can be reached at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2277 or email BAllardice@ssc.edu.

Veterans Event at SSC

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – On Wednesday, November 09, 2016, South Suburban College presented their annual Veterans’ Day Celebration in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) with a “Presentation of Colors,” a guest speaker and a student/staff panel. The “Presentation of Colors” was presented by South Holland School District 151’s CSWAP (Coolidge Students with Academic Pride). The students were dressed in full color, our flag was presented, and the Pledge of Allegiance recited. Following their presentation, SSC Nursing student Aarin Adams performed a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem.

The guest speaker was Bill Browne, Director of Cook County Veterans Affairs. Mr. Browne disseminated helpful information for veterans as well as spouses and children of veterans. His speech was insightful and students asked questions pertaining to his presentation. Additionally, he brought along fact-filled brochures from the Cook County Veterans Affairs office that were made available to attendees.

After a moment of silence for our fallen soldiers, the panel discussion began. Panelists gave recollections of their service experiences along with what they learned. The majority cited “discipline and teamwork” as the greatest assets they acquired. Additionally, lifelong learning was stressed by several panelists and Odell Braziel made sure to mention that he utilized his Veterans Benefits right here at SSC. Panelists included: Matt Beasland, SSC Dean of Adult Education; Odell Braziel, Programmer, SSC Information Technology; Bill Browne, Director of Cook County Veterans Affairs; and SSC students Pamela Dorsey and Tiffane Ford. Student attendees asked pertinent questions and the program ended with a resounding applause and “Thank You” to the veterans who participated and those who could not.

If you wish to utilize your Veterans’ Educational Benefits or know someone who does, please contact the SSC Admissions Office at (708) 210-5718 or visit our Veterans Center on campus for more information. For more information about all of SSC’s programs, admissions and registration, please visit www.ssc.edu or contact the Admissions Office at (708) 210-5718.

Presentation of Colors.
Veterans Odell Braziel (SSC IT Programmer), Pamela Dorsey (SSC Student), Bill Browne (Cook County Veteran Affairs Director), Matthew Beasland (Dean of Adult Education) and Tiffany Ford (SSC Student).

SSC Hosts “Standing Rock” Presentation

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be hosting a presentation by Frank Esposito on his personal experience at Standing Rock North Dakota from 7:00 – 9:00 pm on November 22 at the college’s main campus in Lecture Hall A. Topics covered will be the history and culture of Native Americans and their concern for the pipeline being constructed there and possible effects this will have on the Missouri River and the Native Americans’ sacred burial grounds. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

Mr. Esposito has a master’s degree in history and recently spent two weeks in North Dakota. He will discuss the political, societal, environmental, ethical and legal concerns. Admission is free. For further information, please contact Ron Cooley at 708-596-2000, ext. 2320 or email rcooley@ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL.

3rd Annual Information Literacy Month Celebration Essay Winners

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Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner, Yolanda Arriola, and 1st Runner Up, Diamond Kelley, of the SSC Library’s 3rd Annual Information Literacy Essay Contest. These winning essays will be on display in the Library during the month of November!

Grand Prize Essay Contest Winner:
Yolanda Arriola – The Power of Comprehension in Information Literacy

1st Runner Up Essay Contest Winner:
 Diamond Kelley – Power in Knowledge

Upcoming Court Reporting Open House at SSC’s Oak Forest Center

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OAK FOREST, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, December 1, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., in Oak Forest Center Room 5190. The Open House will showcase this profession which offers a wide-open job market and excellent income potential.

Court reporting is an interesting, challenging career which offers a flexible work schedule, and excellent income potential ($64,672 average yearly income). Broadcast captioners can earn $70,000+ and may work out of their homes. The use of sophisticated computer equipment has broadened the nature of the profession. Our program focuses on the theory behind it all, with an emphasis on Judicial Reporting.

There is a severe shortage of reporters in the Chicago area. The Court Reporting Open House is the perfect opportunity to get an overview of SSC’s Court Reporting/Verbatim Technology program, certified by the National Court Reporters Association. You will be able to talk with a certified court reporter and see a demonstration of real-time writing.

To RSVP or for more information call (708) 596-2000, ext. 3217 or email LCooke@ssc.edu The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.

Robert’s Rules of Order Seminar at South Suburban College

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will host a 3-hour Seminar on Robert’s Rules of Order on November 18 from 6:00-9:00pm in the MB Financial Room at the college’s main campus. Robert’s Rules of Order is a book that is intended to be a guide for conducting meetings and making decisions as a group. You will learn the reasons for Robert’s Rules of Order, Definitions & Role Playing.

If you do not have a clear understanding of the following, this class is for you:

  • Major concept of Robert’s Rules of Order
  • Subsidiary Motions
  • Privileged Motions
  • Incidental Motions
  • Motions that bring a question again before the assembly
  • Legislative Procedures
  • Disciplinary Procedures
  • Parliamentary Authorities
  • When can the speaker be interrupted, or can they?
  • Is a motion debatable?
  • What type of Vote is required, a majority, or 2/3?

The cost of the seminar is $39. Please use Course Code: CSC-E92-730. To register call, (708) 596-2000, ext. 2231. For more information about all of SSC’s programs, admissions and registration, please visit www.ssc.edu or contact the Admissions Office at (708) 210-5718.

South Suburban College Fall Musical Performances

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Please note: This calendar is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change.

All events are held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) on SSC’s Main Campus and
admission is FREE for these events. (Donations are appreciated to benefit the Music
Scholarship Fund.)

November 18, 2016 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Orchestra Festival, with clinician Philip Bauman. A non-competitive festival that features Jr. High, Middle and High School orchestras. All performances are open and free to the public. Come and see some outstanding young performers! For more info, contact Rob Calhoon at 708-596-2000, ext. 2299.

December 6, 2016 – 2:00 pm
Student Recital. Students of SSC Music Faculty perform a variety of classical pieces. No charge for admission.

December 7, 2016 – 7:00 pm
Jazz Combo and Jazz Orchestra Concert. Hot jazz for a cold winter’s night. The musicians of SSC’s Jazz Combo and Jazz Orchestra will thrill you with tunes by such jazz legends as Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Thad Jones, and Dizzy Gillespie. Come on through! Both groups are led by Sam Hankins. No charge for admission.

December 9, 2016 – 7:00 pm
Holiday Concert (SSC Voices, PAC Rats, and Symphonic Band). Join the good cheer as the SSC Voices, PAC Rats Theatre Company, Symphonic Band present their annual Holiday Card to the Community. No charge for admission.

December 12, 2016 – 7:00 pm
String Orchestra and Chamber String Ensemble Concert. SSC’s newest musical groups will perform works by Johannes Brahms, Leroy Anderson, Felix Mendelssohn, Paul Desmond, and Antonio Vivaldi. No charge for admission.

For more information or to confirm dates and times, call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2316. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Pictured: SSC’s Symphonic Band
Pictured: SSC’s Symphonic Band