Dave Rudolf’s Wacky World Comes to SSC

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND – Multi-award winner Dave Rudolf will appear in four performances at the Kindig Performing Art Center of South Suburban College. Dave. His fun-filled interactive shows will take place on April 6 and 7, 2017 at 9:45am and 11:30am.

“The Wacky World of Dave Rudolf” will feature goofy and interactive songs for kids of all ages. Children in the audience will get a chance to get on stage with Dave to sing, dance, limbo and conga their way to a delightful experience they will remember for years to come. Parent and grandparents will enjoy the show, too.

Dave Rudolf’s comical and accessible musical style has made him a popular performer for college campuses across the country. In addition to being a Gold Record recipient, Rudolf has been nominated for a Grammy award, has received the Parents Choice Award and has been nominated 15 times for College Entertainer of the Year. Don’t miss your opportunity to see one of the most highly regarded entertainers!

South Suburban College is located at 15800 State Street in South Holland, Illinois, between Sibley Boulevard and 159th Street. The campus is convenient to Routes 94, 80, 57, and 294 and is also accessible by Metra. Free, ample, well-lit parking is available. Reservations are suggested.

Tickets are $5 per person. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the 24/7 box office voicemail line at 708-210-5741. Leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call. You may also reserve tickets by e-mail at boxoffice@ssc.edu.

South Suburban College to Host Live First District Court Oral Arguments at 4th Annual Law Day on May 2nd

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Legal Studies Department will host their fourth annual Law Day on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. This year’s event will feature a special live court case. Oral arguments for a real criminal First District Appellate Court case will be heard in the Performing Arts Center. This is a rare opportunity for the community to observe the First District at work at an off-site location. The general public–especially educators and students–is encouraged to attend this unique opportunity to witness some of the area’s most talented, professional litigators in action.

Opening remarks will begin at 10:00 a.m. with doors opening at 9:30. Following the arguments, the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions of the Appellate Prosecutor and Appellate Defender. The justices will return to the PAC for another question and answer session at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Attendees are welcome to stay for a Mock Crime Scene Demonstration from 12 noon–2:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the Main Campus, as well as a Court Reporting Demonstration from 12 noon–2:00 p.m., in the Heritage Room. This event also provides guests with an opportunity to find out more about educational and career opportunities in the judicial field, and to learn about SSC’s Paralegal, Court Reporting and Criminal Justice programs.

For more information about Law Day, or to RSVP for the day’s events, please email jcieslik@ssc.edu or contact Jason M. Cieslik, J.D., Paralegal Coordinator, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2579.

South Suburban College to Host Free Family Reading Night

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting their annual Family Reading Night event on Tuesday, April 4th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the SSC Performing Arts Center Lobby. The public is invited to join SSC for a FREE event to find out about community literacy while enjoying stories and presentations. There will also be free books for children, raffles and refreshments.

The event will feature 30 minutes of free face painting and then a puppet show by yours truly the Puppet Master Eric Stiles. The wonderful Poet/Motivational Speaker will be in attendance and reading one of his newly written children’s book. We are also pleased to announce that Mr. Art Burton, former SSC professor, professional author, and historian, will be gracing us with his presence. Last, but not least, there will be an Arts and Crafts table set up to have the children make their own little books. We are so pleased this year to be having this event again, the activities and speakers will be something that you will NOT want to miss!!!

This year at Family Reading Night, SSC will hand out free children’s books to all children attending, raffle gift cards, and host interactive games.

Illiteracy is an issue that can be debilitating in so many ways for adults and children who never received the proper instruction. Adults who are unable to read have a much more difficult time with many daily activities that others may take for granted, along with a clear disadvantage in today’s competitive job market. SSC’s Adult Education Department administers the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program in addition to High School Equivalency (HSE/GED), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Adult Basic Education (ABE).

For more information about Family Reading Night or the Adult Volunteer Literacy Program, please contact Raylynn Stokes, coordinator, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2558, or email rstokes@ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State St., South Holland, Illinois. This event is sponsored by the SSC Foundation.

Show Me The Money…Please?

Posted on March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

Every year, South Suburban College offers an abundance of scholarships. These scholarships come with certain guidelines to apply, but there are many to choose from and one could be waiting for you. Unsure of how to get started? Not an issue! This post will help you get started or hopefully encourage you to apply. There are a total of five steps.
Step one is extremely simple. Find the scholarship booklet around campus. It looks like this:

Or you can click on this link to take a look at the scholarships online: http://www.ssc.edu/admissions-registration/scholarships/.
Underneath each scholarship, there are requirements needed to apply, so make sure to read carefully. It may also help to speak with a counselor if you are second guessing your eligibility. It never hurts to apply, even if you do not fully meet all of the credentials. You might end up surprising yourself. Here is an example of some of the scholarships and requirements:

After you have your list of scholarships together, the next step (I suggest) would be to speak with an SSC faculty member that knows you well enough to give you a letter of recommendation. This is why it is important to form a bond with professors while you’re here. They go beyond the call of just being your instructor, and many will be happy that you asked for their help.

Having fun yet? Next, get your thinking cap on. It is time to write your personal essay stating how the scholarship(s) will benefit you. Spend some time on this part. Make sure to mention your chosen career path so they get a better understanding of your direction. Another pointer: Triple check your grammar, along with punctuation before printing. You do not want to come off uneducated, so try having a family member or friend proofread your work, if possible. You’ll be amazed at how much team work can help you out. One last note, your statement is only 250 words or less, so don’t panic.
How are you feeling? Excited? Tired? It’s understandable, but you are so close to the finish line. Time to take a look at the actual application form. You can view it here and/or print it here: http://www.ssc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/StudentScholarshipApp2017.pdf. This is what it should look like:

Take your time filling each section out carefully so there will be no need for white out. Now, before placing everything together, there is one more important detail. You need to print out a current transcript of your grades. Those can be located in the SSC portal under academic profile.

Deep breath. Inhale and exhale slowly. You’re finished! I would paperclip all of the material together, rather than staple. It might make it easier for the individuals reading your submission. You can turn in your completed forms to the Foundation Office (Room 2134) or the Financial Aid Office (Room 2355). But remember, the deadline is closing in (March 31^st) so don’t wait!

South Suburban College ESL Class Helps the Homeless

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s English as a Second Language (ESL) class once again participated in a “Mats for the Homeless” Workshop Service Learning project.

The mats are created with plastic bags from the SSC Recycling Center. The students cut the bags into strips and make plastic yarn or “plarn.” They use the plarn to crochet mats for the homeless as a waterproof barrier. Millicent Collier, Service Learning Coordinator, said it takes between 600-700 plastic bags to make one mat. It is very labor intensive, and the ESL class has been a big help in this process. The students benefit from the workshop because it’s different than their normal classroom setting, and it provides a safe place for them to practice communication while helping the community at the same time. All students receive service learning credits in the process. Ms. Collier also noted that a lot of SSC instructors whose classes participate in these workshops see value in this Service Learning project because it helps our students develop stronger soft skills while serving the community and creates awareness of community needs.

Adult Education Instructor Camille Johnson said, “It’s important that our students understand that it’s the responsibility of each of us to give something back. I’m so proud that our students are willing to sacrifice a few hours of math and science to help others less fortunate.”

English as a Second Language (ESL) allows non-native students to improve their English skills from beginning to advanced levels. South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department offers a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. For enrollment and class information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2385 or ext. 2240, or visit www.ssc.edu under “Adult and Continuing Education, Adult Education.”

You can participate too! Recycle your plastic bags at SSC’s Recycling Center just outside the Bookstore OR attend a workshop on campus and receive Service Learning credits. For more information about Service Learning at SSC go to http://www.ssc.edu/academics/service-learning.

Pictured: SSC English as a Second Language Students make Mats for the Homeless.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

As we enter into March, my mind quickly goes into how I made it to the halfway mark of the college semester. Just like many others, I am trying to pull together everything I have learned so far into one nice package for midterms. Nothing else seems to matter at this point, which is why I was unaware that this month should hold an important meaning for many women in the world. March is considered to be Women’s History Month! To help educate students in this area, Student Life is holding a contest to see if we can name thirty-seven famous women in history by looking at their picture. Of course, I can name the ones I have learned about through school and those who I’ve watched on television. But, my eyes stare blankly at the last twenty-three slots I have left to fill. My mind assures me that I have seen these faces before, but I can’t seem to recall when.

Day two of working on the Famous Women Contest, and it looks like I heard about many of them, but have not seen their pictures in years. I have learned though that many of these women are hardly brought up anymore. Of course, we hear about Hillary Clinton because of politics and of Rhianna since music is universal, but when is the last time someone spoke about Wilma Rudolph becoming the fastest woman in the 1960s after completing the 100 and 200 meter dash? Or the last time anyone has read the works of Maya Angelou? No, I am not pondering these questions just to stall time searching for these answers. I honestly think our history of women is dying and we should really consider sitting down and talking with our youth about how powerful they were and still are.

Final day with trying to figure out these last twelve and even if I do not win this contest, I can truly say that I have learned or re-learned about women in history. I have even found myself questioning why certain women were not included and then realized that, if they were, the contest would never end. This one is indeed very tricky but rewarding for everyone, and I highly recommend students to take a trip to the Student Life and Leadership Office and grab a copy. The contest will be running until Thursday, March 30^th, and three lucky winners will win a thirty dollar bookstore gift certificate. Just make sure to identify thirty or more of the women in history correctly. To anyone who has completed this form, I salute you.

Women Empower One Another

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

This Friday, South Suburban College will be hosting the Chicago Women’s Conference presented by the Business & Career Institute. The event will open with a powerful keynote speaker. Caprice O’Bryant will share her amazing story and introduce you to Excuse Free Fitness, Inc. Her business is helping not only women, but men as well. I would love to share everything I have learned about her, but it may take away her thunder. Her presentation is something I recommend no one miss and make sure to bring tissue. Her experiences will move you and make you see that anything is possible.

There will also be speakers for health and wellness at the event. Not only will they address healthy eating habits and trying to live stress free, Dawn Avery (also known as Dawn the Dancin Deeva) will bring us the beauty of line dancing. No experience is needed and it’s a great cardio workout, all while letting the music move your body! I’ve always wanted to join a dance workout class. If you feel the same this may be your chance!

Not only will entrepreneurs like, speaker Stephanie Walters of Blue Top Marketing, Inc. share their stories about how to build a business from scratch, but they will also give advice along with excellent tips on how to motivate yourself. I never thought about starting my own business, but having the knowledge of it wouldn’t hurt.

The exhibitions I find to be right up everyone’s alley is the personal empowerment speakers. Women are extremely powerful, but sometimes life does take its toll and we become hard on ourselves. Each of the speakers will be addressing many issues of life and giving participants a chance to freely express what is going on in their lives.

I think this convention will give attendees a new outlook on life after interacting with everyone. I hope attendees share all the knowledge they collect from speakers with one another as well as others in their lives. For a detailed listing of speakers and a schedule of events, please visit http://thechicagowomensconference.org/. This will also be helpful when planning your day accordingly so you will not miss out on the activities. Hopefully you’re able to make some new connections at this event!

South Suburban Earns #2 Seed at NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament

Posted on March 16, 2017March 21, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Team won the National Junior Conference Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Region IV-A Championship last Saturday. They defeated Carl Sandburg College by a score of 81-69. Sophomore guard Rasheide Bell was named MVP of the tournament. Sophomore guard Armon Benford and sophomore forward Anthony Harris were named to the All-Tournament Team. South Suburban head coach John Pigatti was named Region IV-A Coach of the Year. It was the 8th time in his 11 seasons at South Suburban that he has won the award.

The Bulldogs will now advance to the NJCAA Division II National Championship, in Danville, Illinois, from March 21-25, 2017. The Bulldogs will open the tournament as the #2 seed and play Dakota County Tech (MN) on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 1:00pm.

The National Tournament can be viewed live online: http://www.njcaatv.com/menbkbchamp/ Be sure to cheer the team on! GO BULLDOGS!

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

South Suburban College April & May Musical Performances

Posted on March 13, 2017March 21, 2017 by Webmaster

Please note: This calendar is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. Unless otherwise stated, 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.)

April 21, 2017 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
2nd SSC Music Competition for Young Musicians
South Suburban College will be hosting their second Young Musicians’ Competition this April in Room 1137 of South Suburban College’s Department of Music.
Competition for ages 8-18, $10 fee, Room 1137

April 22, 2017 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
2nd SSC Music Competition for Young Musicians, Day 2
South Suburban College will be hosting their second Young Musicians’ Competition this April in Room 1137 of South Suburban College’s Department of Music.
Competition for ages 8-18, $10 fee, Room 1137

May 3, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combo Concert
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!

May 9, 2017 at 2:00 pm
Student Recital

May 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm
String Orchestra and SSC Voices

May 12, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble

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.

Photo of SSC’s Jazz Orchestra — Pictured: SSC’s Jazz Orchestra

SSC Readies For Young Musician’s Competition

Posted on March 13, 2017March 21, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be hosting their second Young Musicians’ Competition this April in Room 1137 of South Suburban College’s Department of Music.

AUDITION DATES
April 21, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
April 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

AUDITION PLACE
South Suburban College Department of Music
Room 1137 (Rehearsal Room)
15800 S. State Street
South Holland, IL 60473

JUNIOR ARTIST DIVISION
Ages 8 – 13
SENIOR ARTIST DIVISION
Ages 14 – 18

All entries must be made in accordance with the following guidelines. Failure to do these will result in disqualification.

GUIDELINES:

Competition is open to instrumentalists and vocalists. Solos, duets, trios and quartets are accepted.
There is no minimum time limit but your piece must be a minimum of 32 bars long, not counting repeats. Maximum performance times are: 3 minutes for Junior Artist and 6 minutes for Senior Artist. You must play your piece from memory without cuts. Only standard solo repertoire will be accepted.
Each participant will be heard by a panel of judges. You must provide two copies of a score for judges to view during your audition.
All entrants must reside in Cook County in Illinois or Lake County in Indiana OR study with music teachers in these counties.
Performers must provide accompanist for auditions.
Winners in the 2016 SSC Young Musicians’ Competition cannot participate.
The audition fee is $10 for each entrant. Cash or check to South Suburban College is accepted.
Reservation for your audition is required. You’ll need to call 708-596-2000, ext. 2316 or email at jtassin@ssc.edu.

AWARDS:
Winner of this prestigious competition will have the opportunity to play a public performance at a concert of the SSC Music Department during the 2017-2018 season.

QUESTIONS:
South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, Illinois. For more information, contact Godwin Chou, SSC Music Department Chairman, at 708-596-2000, ext. 2296 or email at gchou@ssc.edu. Visit us online at http://www.ssc.edu/academics/programs-of-study/department-of-music/

“Recent Drawings” Art Exhibition by Gregg Hertzlieb on Display at South Suburban College

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present a new exhibition located in the Dulgar Gallery on SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland. An exhibition of art works by Gregg Hertzlieb titled “Recent Drawings” is on display March 6 to April 21, 2017. There will be an afternoon reception for the artist on March 27th at 12:30 p.m.

Gregg Hertzlieb is the director/curator of the Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. He has a master’s degree in fine arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a master’s degree in education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. An exhibiting artist working primarily in watercolor and pen and ink, Hertzlieb has shown his art in numerous exhibitions. His work is in both public and private collections.

Hertzlieb is the editor of numerous books, including The Calumet Region: An American Place (2009) and Domestic Vision: Twenty-Five Years of the Art of Joel Sheesley (2008), as well as a contributor to the books The Art of George Ames Aldrich (2013), The Indiana Dunes Revealed: The Art of Frank V. Dudley (2006) and American Railroad China: Image and Experience (2008). In addition to performing his duties at the museum, Hertzlieb teaches Museum Studies, Managing Facilities, and Printmaking; serves as art editor for Valparaiso University’s journal The Cresset; and contributes essays on Brauer collection objects to the Valparaiso Poetry Review. Hertzlieb is a native of Northwest Indiana and lives in LaPorte.

Hertzlieb describes his work as, “I hope to tell a story in my pictures, and the story is basically an extended investigation of who I am and what I discover in the landscape of both my imagination and the region I call home. In a sense, I wish my works to function like a message in a bottle, where through the drawings I reach across time and space to communicate to the viewer the way I felt, the things I was thinking about, as I created the picture.”

The public is welcome to visit the art exhibition and reception at no charge. The Dulgar Gallery is on the first floor. SSC Galleries are open at minimum Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and holidays. For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2445 or ext. 2316, or visit www.ssc.edu/art. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Pictured: Untitled, 2016 ink and watercolor on paper

Women’s History Month at South Suburban College

Posted on March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Our next Women’s History Programming event is “The Non-Traditional Work Force Panel for Men and Women.” Our high schools and communities are cordially invited to participate and see what SSC has to offer. This is an excellent opportunity to explore what is available for a non-traditional career such as Nursing, Paralegal, Teacher Aide, Child Development, Administrative Assistant for men, and Welding, Truck Driving, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Highway Construction and Trades, Engineering Technology, Building and Construction for women.

This year’s expo, along with a student panel, actual workers in the field, and SSC educators and staff, will feature a physician and a librarian. Damon McGhee, part-time librarian at South Suburban College whose specialty is information literacy and technology, will speak to the field of librarianship. He will discuss how he navigates the world of librarianship in a female dominated career with women holding 85% of all librarian positions in the U.S. Additionally, he will highlight why males should not shy away from female dominated professions. Dr. Kara Davis will discuss her role and the challenges she faces in a male dominated profession with men accounting for 69% of all M.D.’s in the U.S. Additionally, she will highlight how STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education is so very important for females. Lastly, our experienced staff will articulate how various professions have changed throughout the years, and how South Suburban College can help individuals get a head start, a certificate, or a degree toward these professions, many often paying $50,000 a year or more.

Mark your calendars. The event is planned for Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on SSC’s Main Campus at 15800 S. State Street in South Holland, IL. Please join us to learn more, gain insightful information, and weigh your options. Refreshments will be served. More information is available by calling Corrie Gray at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2499 or Patrice Burton at ext. 5841.

Photo of Dr. Kara Davis — ***Pictured:*** *Dr. Kara Davis*

South Suburban College to Host Family Reading Night

Posted on March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting their annual Family Reading Night event on Tuesday, April 4th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the SSC Performing Arts Center Lobby. The public is invited to join SSC to find out about community literacy while enjoying stories and presentations. There will also be free books for children, raffles and refreshments.

The event will feature 30 minutes of FREE face painting as well as a 30-minute puppet show. Adding more excitement to this fun-filled night will be the Arts and Crafts table set up to allow children to make their own little books. This year at Family Reading Night, SSC will hand out FREE children’s books to all children attending. Raffle gift cards will be issued and interactive games and reading stations will be hosted.

This year’s event promises to be exciting for all ages! We hope to see you there! For more information about South Suburban College’s Family Reading Night or the Adult Volunteer Literacy Program, please contact Raylynn Stokes, coordinator, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2558, or email rstokes@ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State St., South Holland, Illinois. This event is sponsored in part by the SSC Foundation.

Chicago Women’s Conference Star Award Winners Inspire Women to Excel

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Encouraging and supporting women is what The Chicago Women’s Conference is all about. The Star Awards, which will be presented at the Conference being held at South Suburban College on March 17, continues that theme by recognizing women for their outstanding leadership in business, community activities and/or education and encouragement of others to also be STARS. In the nominator’s eyes, the “STAR” is a role model because she is not only achieving her own goals, but through her inspiring actions has profoundly motivated others to do the same. This year marks the second year of the Star Awards and two Awards will be presented at the upcoming Chicago Women’s Conference, including one that recognizes lifetime achievement of a South Suburban College alumna.

Bridgett Annicks, a 2017 Star Award winner, was nominated for being an outstanding model educator who has touched the lives of many children as a first grade teacher at Oak Glen School in Lansing. She is innovative, creative and strives to foster excitement for learning in all her students. Her attributes include patience, compassion and enthusiasm. She goes out of her way to ensure that children get the best start in education and experience the simple pleasures of life.

Janice Crowe, the 2017 Star Award South Suburban College Lifetime Alumna Achievement awardee, is a proud graduate of the SSC (then Thornton Community College) Registered Nursing Program. Janice was recognized by her nominator for her many talents and accomplishments as well as for being down-to-earth and genuine. As a Charge Nurse at Oak Forest Hospital, Janice has always been respected by both staff and patients. She is known for her dedication, leadership and willingness to embrace change. She has been an active community member, genealogy expert, and go-to person for her many areas of insight.

Plan to attend the Ninth Annual Chicago Women’s Conference to congratulate these two Star Award winners on Friday, March 17 from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm. at South Suburban College, located at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL. The advance ticket price of $25 includes a full day of activities: a keynote speaker, several breakout sessions, a continental breakfast and boxed lunch, and plenty of shopping opportunities. Groups of three or more registering together can receive a special discount, so many women will make the day a “Girls Day Out.” For more information, go to the website, http://thechicagowomensconference.org to view the many interesting topics and to register, or reserve your spot by phone (708) 596-2000 ext. 6055. Tickets are also available at the door.