“100 Years of American History” Coming to South Suburban College March 24 and 27

SOUTH HOLLAND — A three-hour seminar touring through Illinois community colleges that recounts the past 100 years of American history in news photos and Hollywood film clips will be presented by the Continuing Education department of South Suburban College at its Oak Forest campus March 24, and at the main campus in South Holland March 27. Everyone is invited to register to attend.

“U.S. History and Today,” is a fast-paced, visually-rich presentation that features 600 historic photographs and 44 popular film and music clips highlighting American life between 1914 and present day. Topics range from both World Wars and The Great Depression to Vietnam, the turbulent 1960s, and surprising presidential elections. Entertainment highlights include Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Elvis Presley, Emma Stone, scenes from “Back to the Future, “The Andy Griffith Show” and more.

“It’s a century of American history at high speed,” said one attendee, who applauded the mix of hard-hitting, fact-based history and pop culture. Reviews from showings at five Illinois community colleges to date have been enthusiastic.

The show is presented by John LeGear, a builder and promoter of national not-for-profit organizations who turned his attention to American history late in his career. He employs skills acquired as a journalist, photographer, video editor and public speaker to assemble the presentation. LeGear created the show to lend balance and historical perspective to today’s rollercoaster ride of news events. The seminar is suitable for audiences of high school age and over. Senior citizens have been especially supportive of the show, often describing it as “a walk down memory lane.”

“U.S. History and Today” is a visually-rich three-hour show that is touring through 15 Illinois community colleges this year. A registration fee of $10 is required. The seminar will be held at SSC’s Oak Forest Center, 16333 S. Kilbourn Ave., on Saturday, March 24 from 9 am to noon. An evening presentation starting at 6 pm is scheduled on March 27 in Room 3339 at SSC’s main campus building, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland. SSC’s Continuing Education members can enroll online. In-person registration is welcomed at both facilities from 8 am to 6:45 pm Monday thru Thursday, and until 3:45 pm on Friday. For more information, call the Oak Forest Center at 708-225-6000 or SSC’s Deborah Ravazee at 708-596-2000 (ext. 2231).

For information about all of SSC’s programs, admissions and registration, please visit www.ssc.edu or contact the Admissions Office at (708) 210-5718.

Photo of John LeGear, U.S. History & Today
John LeGear U.S. History & Today

Printing of College Publications

Please quote us your net cost on the following:  Printing of College Publications.  Sealed bids will be recievedup to the hour of 9:00 AM on March 28, 2018, in room 2115.  Bids will be opened at the time in the President’s Conference Room, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.  This is a public bid opening.

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The printing of college publications contract was awarded to Precise Printing of Glendale Heights, Illinois on March 28, 2018.

SSC Circle Renovation

Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing, Room 2115, at South Suburban College, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL 60473, up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. on March 29, 2018 for the following work: SSC Circle – Room 2335 Renovation for SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE.

Bids will be opened at that time, or shortly thereafter in the President’s Conference Room. Work will be let under one prime contract, to the lowest responsible bidder. Plans and Specifications may be obtained on or after March 19, 2018, at the office of the Architect, PLANERA ARCHITECTS 18225 Morris Avenue, Homewood, Illinois, 60430.

Contractors wishing to submit a proposal are advised to contact the architect prior to picking up plan and specifications. Further, all questions regarding the Plans and Specifications should be provided to the architect prior to the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. The architect may be contacted at 708-747-3600.

ALL BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED. If not pre-qualified, complete A.I.A. Document A-305 (Contractors Qualification Statement) for consideration before picking up Plans & Specifications. A $100.00 deposit is required. Deposit is refundable if a bid is submitted; forfeited if no bid is submitted.

A 10% Bid Bond will be required of all bidders. A 100% Performance Bond and a Labor/Material Bond will be required of the successful bidder, written by a Surety approved by the Owner. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond for an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the Contract, will furnish a satisfactory performance and payment bond, execute the Contract and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, the bidder shall forfeit the amount deposited as liquidated damages and no mistakes or errors on the part of the bidder shall excuse the bidder or entitle him to a return of the aforementioned amount.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on March 22, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the President’s Conference Room, South Suburban College, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois 60473. Bidders will examine the plans and specifications and the location in which said work is to be done and judge for themselves all the circumstances and surrounding conditions affecting the cost and nature of the work, and all bids will be presumed to be based on such examination, familiarity and judgment.

Compliance with all requirements of the laws of the State of Illinois shall be mandatory. These requirements shall include, but are not limited to, payment of the prevailing wage including fringe benefits for labor on the work to be done, the provisions of all State of Illinois and federal laws concerning public works projects, the State of Illinois Human Rights Act, and the regulations of the Illinois Human Rights Commission.

The Board of Trustees, Community College District #510, South Holland, Illinois, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and award the bid in the manner that best serves the interests of the Owner.

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The SSC Circle Renovation contract was awarded to Northside Construction of Chicago Heights, Illinois on March 29, 2018.

SSC Men’s Basketball Wins the NJCAA Region IV-District 4 Championship Game!

Several Bulldogs receive post-season awards.

SOUTH HOLLAND — The SSC Men’s Basketball Team defeated Morton College 76-67 on Saturday to win the NJCAA Region IV-District 4 Championship Game. They will play in the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament in Danville, IL. The tournament runs from March 20-24, 2018.

The Bulldogs are currently 28-5 on the season. It is the 9th Regional Championship won by Head Coach John Pigatti during his 12 seasons at South Suburban College. Coach Pigatti was rewarded for his efforts this season by being named Region IV-District 4 Coach-of-the-Year. It is his 9th Coach-of-the-Year award.

Sophomore guard Jordan Matthews was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Sophomores Jamal Bailey and Lawrence Lemon were named to the All-Tournament team.

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

2017-18 Region 4 Champions
SSC Bulldogs with Region IV-A Coach of the Year John Pigatti (far left).

South Suburban College Celebrates Student Appreciation Week

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Lots of exciting things took place at South Suburban College for Student Appreciation Week, including a contest to name our school mascot, the bulldog. Free t-shirt were given out, and Legacy Barber College provided free haircuts while TRENZ Beauty School offered free manicures.

“We wanted to show our incredible student body that we appreciate them,” said Ernst Lamothe, event coordinator for Student Appreciation Week. “At South Suburban College, we are a family and our students help us elevate our status as a quality higher education institution. We just wanted to thank them for being part of our family and choosing South Suburban.”

“Jus Words” (followed by students and staff) took the stage during the Poetry Slam, the men’s and women’s basketball teams were spotlighted during a Pep Rally, and the winning name of Bruno for the Bulldog Naming Contest was revealed!

The SSC Men’s Basketball defeated Waubonsee Community College 59-51 to advance to the NJCAA Region IV Championship Game on Saturday, March 10, 2017. They will play #1 seeded Morton College at 7:30 pm. The game will be streamed live at www.gochiefs.com/regionIV. The Bulldogs are currently 27-5 on the season and are the #2 seed in the tournament. It is the 11th time in 12 seasons that Coach John Pigatti’s Bulldogs have advanced to the Region IV Championship Game. Congratulations Bulldogs!

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.

SSC Students Celebrate Student Appreciation Week

South Suburban College Kicks Off Women’s History Month with Free One Woman Stage Act (Harriet Tubman)

SOUTH HOLLAND – South Suburban College kicked off Women’s History Month with a free one-woman stage act about Harriet Tubman on Thursday, March 1, 2018 in the Kindig Performing Arts Center at 11:00 a.m. Veteran actress, vocalist, director, and playwright Cynthia Maddox wowed the crowd that included students from elementary, high school, and college as well as community members. History and heritage have long been dominant and recurring themes in her performances.

Maddox’s one-woman stage act highlighted the trials and tribulations of Harriet Tubman, a true American “she-ro.” Tubman was an abolitionist, humanitarian, and during the American Civil War, a Union spy. She is best known as a “conductor” for the Underground Railroad. This “railroad” had numerous stops in Illinois.

If you missed this sensational performance, don’t miss the upcoming Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 16, 2018 or the Non-Traditional Career Panel for Men and Women on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. The community is invited to both. More information about the Chicago Women’s Conference is available at www.TheChicagoWomensConference.Org. This conference includes a fee for attendance with a breakfast, lunch, workshops, and vendors and will celebrate its 10th Anniversary this year!

The Non-Traditional Career Panel for Men & Women will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 12-2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). The panel will feature women and men in non-traditional roles and how South Suburban College can assist you in reaching them. Men who are interested in Nursing, Administrative Assistants, Elementary Education, etc. and women in Computer Science, Truck Driving, Welding, Building Construction & Trades, Highway Construction, etc. are all considered non-traditional. The panel will feature individuals in these roles and specific career programs will be on hand to answer questions and get students prepared to enter these exciting careers.

A luncheon will follow the presentation which begins at 12 Noon in the PAC. The public, as well as interested high schools and community groups are invited to attend this free, dynamic presentation that will help you consider these often overlooked careers with some having annual salaries above $50,000. Funding for this free panel presentation is partially funded by a Perkins Grant. More information is available at 708.596-2000, ext. 2499 or 5841.

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.

Cynthia Maddox as Harriet Tubman
Pictured: Cynthia Maddox as Harriet Tubman