Month: September 2018

South Suburban College Music Events – October 2018

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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 (donations are appreciated to benefit the Music Scholarship Fund).

October 10, 2018 – 7 pm – PAC
Jazz Orchestra Concert
Under the direction of Prof. Sam Hankins, the SSC Jazz Orchestra will be performing our first concert.

October 15, 2018 – 7:00 pm – PAC
Orchestra & Chamber String Ensemble Concert
The concert will feature the two new music ensembles in the Music Department: the SSC Chamber String Ensemble (directed by Prof. David Howard) and the SSC Orchestra. Under the direction of Prof. Phil Bauman, the Orchestra will present a diverse program of string music encompassing a wide range of musical styles, including the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth with memorable selections from West Side Story and other favorite composers of “Lenny.”

October 17, 2018 – 12:00 pm – PAC
Lecture Recital: “Joy and Sorrow”
Through the lens of music, we will explore the complex mixture of joys and sorrows that comprise the human experience. SSC cellist Patricia White, guest violinist Tamara Ringas and SSC pianist Marilyn
Bourgeois will present, in various combinations, an assortment of works of music that give voice, as only richly glorious music can, to the emotional spectrum.

October 19, 2018 – 7:00 pm – PAC
SSC Voices & Symphonic Band Concert
The SSC Voices, under the direction of Prof. Doug Ulreich, will be performing famous choral works, including Up, Up and Away, Twilight Time, Hush! Somebody’s Calling My Name, The Joy of Living, and I Know that My Redeemer Lives. Under the direction of Prof. Jeff Brath, the SSC Symphonic Band will present various styles of band music.

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.

The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College Presents Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Spies, murder, love, suspense and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life at South Suburban College’s Kindig Performing Arts Center. Performances will take place on September 21 and 28, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., and September 22, 29 and 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m.

Through the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring, Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play is a triple feature that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer’s ominous presence, and a devastating revelation of spies and subterfuge. The stage setting is that of a typical radio station of the 1940s. The PAC Rats Radio Players perform not only the characters for The Lodger, Sabotage and The 39 Steps, but also generate the wide variety of sound effects needed to bring the stories to life.

The show is directed by Lansing resident Sandra Wagner, who has a passion for the Old Time Radio genre. “The creation of live sound effects is a true art form,” said Wagner. “It’s also called ‘foley’ after movie sound pioneer Jack Foley. Legend has it that Jack walked 5000 miles in the studio doing footsteps. He was a true genius.”

Vintage Hitchcock, written by Joe Landry, features the vocal and foley talents of Heather Young of Chicago, Sabrina Smith of Dolton, Paul Braun of Highland, IN, Bob Colton, Marilyn Kopacz and Pat Nevins, all from Homewood, Charlie Furtek of Lansing, Kevin Hathaway of Park Forest, Kimberly Azana of Posen, Malcolm Banks of Riverdale, Catherine Hundt, Chris Johnson and Ashley Orendorff, all from Thornton.

The behind the scenes artists are costume designer JoAnna Tassin of Park Forest with costume assistants Joan Sehlke of Dolton, and Judy Welch of Sauk Village. The sound engineer is Jordan Swierczyna of Robbins. Angela Martin of Midlothian is the production manager. June Wagner is the stage manager and Ellie Shunko is the set designer, both of whom are from Lansing.

Photo of the cast of Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play
Pictured: SSC’s cast of Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play readies for September performances

BREAKFAST WITH BCI PRESENTS: “Understanding Workers’ Compensation”

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Understanding Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know to Minimize Risk on Thursday, October 4, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be held in the South Suburban College Main Campus in the MB Financial Suite on the 1st floor, and will be facilitated by Attorney Sonia D. Coleman and Alexandra Glumac, SSC Client Solutions Specialist.

With job-related injuries and illnesses on the rise, the onus is on managers, supervisors and the HR team to make certain protocols are followed and documentation is timely and accurate. In order to minimize the possibility of lawsuits and other legal actions, those in leadership positions must be knowledgeable about best practices. In this workshop, employment law attorney Sonia D. Coleman, PC and HR specialist Alexandra Glumac, SHRM-CP will review the “whats”, “wheres”, “hows”, and “whys” to successfully managing a workers’ compensation claim from injury to resolution.

Join BCI for this informative discussion on a crucial workplace topic. Business owners, C-Suite executives, HR managers, supervisors and employees are encouraged to attend.

The cost of the workshop with continental breakfast is $15 per person or $10 per person if three or more from the same company attend. Reservations are required by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Monday, October 1st. To register, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 3254 or email aglumac@ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL.

The Business & Career Institute is a regional headquarters for workforce preparation, employee training and business development. BCI provides assessment and training, consulting, and economic and business development resources for the Chicago Southland. BCI works with a number of industries including agriculture, business and information, construction, education, health services, hospitality, manufacturing and transportation.

Golf Outing to Support South Suburban College Bulldogs Baseball Program Coming to Lincolnshire September 21st

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The 2019 South Suburban College Baseball Team is hosting its 13th Annual Bulldog Baseball Golf Outing to raise funds for athletic equipment and travel costs for nationwide tournaments. The Bulldog Golf Outing will take place on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Lincolnshire Country Club—
390 E. Richton Road in Crete, IL.

Registration begins at 11:00am with a shotgun start at noon. The cost is $150.00 per golfer or $500 for a foursome, which includes golf (four‐man scramble) with dinner and door prizes to follow. Hole Sponsorships are also available for $100.00.

For more information please contact Head Coach Steve Ruzich at (708) 596‐2000, ext. 2413, or email sruzich@ssc.edu. Checks should be made payable to “South Suburban College Baseball” and delivered to 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473. Hole Sponsors should indicate what to display on the sponsorship when sending in the check, and must be returned by September 17th.

Bulldog Golf 2018 Registration & Flyer

Marybeth Beno Named Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year at South Suburban College

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Marybeth Beno, of Flossmoor, was recently presented with the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award at South Suburban College. The recognition represents a culmination of emotions rooted in 35 years of distinguished, loyal service to students of all ages and backgrounds. For Beno, who will be retiring at the end of this academic year, it was always about the students.

“I feel very honored. It’s always nice to be recognized for doing a good job, especially after pouring your entire heart and soul into your career for over three decades,” said Beno.

Beno ran into one of her former students who let her know if it weren’t for her teaching methods and encouragement, he wouldn’t have made it through her class and engineering school. “When students thank you at the conclusion of a semester, or when you run into a former student who tells you that your class made a difference in their lives, it’s the best feeling!”

Beno is a firm believer that community college is the best place to start for college degree seekers. All three of her children attended SSC before completing their Bachelor’s Degrees at DePaul and Purdue and becoming gainfully employed in their chosen fields. “Faculty and staff here really care about one another and the students. Our decisions are based on student needs and student success.”

Beno said receiving the award and reflecting on her career is bittersweet knowing she’s facing her “last syllabus, last PowerPoint, last final exam week… I will miss the students, my office, and seeing my friends every day. But, with every ending, there’s a new beginning. I have three little people who mean the world to me. Mikey is 4, Sydney is 1, and Haley is brand new. I will see them as often as I can and watch them grow.”

Marybeth Beno always wanted to teach. She played school with her sister when she was young, and she was always the teacher. They had a blackboard in their basement and worked on math problems together. Soon, it will be time to dust off the old blackboard for her three little people.

SSC’s Marybeth Beno was presented with the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award by College President Donald Manning..
Pictured: SSC’s Marybeth Beno was presented with the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award by college president Don Manning. Beno and Manning will both be retiring this year.

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