South Suburban College to Host Free Family Reading Night

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting its annual Family Reading Night event on Tuesday, November 13th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center Lobby. The public is encouraged to join SSC for this free event to find out about community literacy while enjoying stories and presentations. There will also be free books for children, raffles, interactive games and refreshments.

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 in part by the SSC Foundation.

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Former South Suburban Basketball Star Drafted into NBA G-League

Posted on October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Former Hillcrest High School and South Suburban College (SSC) men’s basketball star player – Jovan Mooring – was drafted in the first round by the Grand Rapids Drive of the National Basketball Association (NBA) G-League during their annual draft on October 13, 2018. Mooring, a 6’2” Guard, was the 13th pick overall.

“Jo Mooring is a ‘once in a lifetime’ player for any coach—he has a great feel for the game and his competitiveness and drive match his incredible talent,” said his South Suburban Head Coach, John Pigatti. “This is a huge day for Bulldogs Basketball to see one of our own get to the NBA, and congratulations to Jovan. He was a hard worker and a good student, and is an even better person. He still comes back to SSC when he’s home and practices with our kids.”

Mooring averaged 26.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.8 assist, and 3 steals per game during the 2015-16 season for the Bulldogs. With his production and leadership, the Bulldogs finished 3rd at the National Championship Tournament with a 34-3 record––good for best in the nation that year and tops in school history. Bulldogs Head Coach John Pigatti was named Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Junior College Division II Coach of the Year after the season.

“It’s ironic that in one of the best performances I have ever seen, Jo scored 51 points for us at Grand Rapids Community College in 2016,” said Coach Pigatti. “He’s the only player I have ever coached to get a standing ovation from the crowd, when he walked off the court that night.”

Mooring was the 2016 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Player-of-the-Year at SSC before transferring to University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to play for the Rebels and 2015 Western Athletic Association Coach of the Year (WAC), Marvin Menzies. Mooring recently graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from UNLV.

Jovan Mooring in action at SSC in 2015 — **Pictured with ball:** Former Hillcrest High School and South Suburban player – Jovan Mooring – was drafted into the NBA G-League last weekend.

Registration is in Progress for Spring 2018 Classes at South Suburban College

Posted on October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Open Registration for the Spring 2018 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Spring classes begin Monday, January 14th at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The deadline to submit an application for financial aid for the Spring Semester is January 4, 2019.

SSC offers over 100 educational pathways through its cutting edge career programs, transferable credits or professional certifications programs. Visit www.options.ssc.edu for more information about SSC’s program options.

Students may apply online at www.ssc.edu to begin the enrollment process. New students will receive an SSC email account and a self-service Username & Password via email which will allow access to the online schedule and class registration. Registration Services are currently open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Current and prospective students are encouraged to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov using institution code 001769. Students who wish to use financial aid as payment for spring classes must have an official high school or GED transcript on file. Official transcripts must have a school seal and graduation date on them. Transcripts can be hand-delivered to the Admissions Office or mailed to: Office of Admissions (15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473). If a transcript is hand-delivered it must be in the original sealed, unopened envelope.

Please contact the Office of Admissions at (708) 210-5718 for enrollment information. Para Información En Español Llame: (708) 210-5740. SSC’s Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois

Laurie LeBreton’s “Evidence of Things Unseen” Exhibiting at South Suburban College

Posted on October 22, 2018October 23, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present an exhibition of art works by Laurie LeBreton “Evidence of Things Unseen,” from October 29th through the Artist Reception in the Lee Dulgar Gallery on November 27th at 10:30 a.m.

“I create my own evidence through sculpture, with handmade paper as my primary medium,” said LeBreton. “The creative interactions of others with their own spirits are a constant source of inspiration for me. Many of my influences come from popular religious culture: Haitian altars, Indian roadside shrines, 15th Century Japanese Buddhas and the simple artifacts sold outside South American cathedrals. For me, paper is the ideal medium to explore these ideas.”

LeBreton has exhibited widely in the Chicago area, across the country and internationally. She will have two solo shows this fall, and later in the year will be part of a three-person show at the Evanston Art Center.

The public is welcome to visit the art exhibition and reception at no charge. The Dulgar Gallery is on the 1st Floor of SSC’s Main Campus. 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.

Joyful Things Single: a sculpture — **Pictured:** “Joyful Noise Single” by Laurie LeBreton, exhibiting at South Suburban College October 29th through the Artist Reception on November 27th.

Nina Weiss Art Exhibition Coming to South Suburban College’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery through November 20th

Posted on October 16, 2018October 17, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled “A Passion for Landscape: Nina Weiss.” The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery October 22 – November 20, 2018. An Artist Lecture and Reception will take place on October 25th in Room 4340 and Gallery from 12 Noon – 2:00 p.m.

Artist Nina Weiss lives and works in Evanston Illinois. She has taught classes and workshops at colleges and art schools throughout the country and travels to Europe each summer to teach her European Landscape Painting and Drawing Workshops in Italy, France, and Ireland. She has been painting and drawing the landscape for over 30 years. Her work is represented by galleries and in private and corporate art collections including United Airlines, Aetna Insurance, McDonalds, Eli Lilly, and Avon. Her work has been included in Hollywood films and television shows such as “Chicago Fire” and is licensed in prints and posters. Exhibitions include the New York Art Expo, Koehnline Art Museum, J. Petter Galleries, The Art Center Highland Park, Union League Club and more. Weiss’ publications include the books “100 Artists of the Midwest,” “Artists Homes & Studios” and “The Chicago Art Scene.” Her videos include two instructional painting videos for the Craftsy Company, and Prismacolor. Visit ninaweiss.com or learn about Weiss’ workshops from artendeavors.org.

The Dorothea Thiel Gallery is located on the fourth floor and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and holidays. The galleries are supported in part by the SSC Foundation. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. For more information contact (708) 596-2000 ext. 2316.

"Deep Prairie"; media oil on canvas — **Pictured:** “Deep Prairie,” media oil on canvas by Nina Weiss with her solo exhibition coming to South Suburban College through November 20th.

Ellen Campbell’s “La Louche” Exhibition at South Suburban College with Artist Reception Thursday

Posted on October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present an exhibition of art works by Ellen Campbell titled “La Louche,” through an October 18th Artist Reception in the Lee Dulgar Gallery from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The animate world—the non-technical—what is generally called nature, is receding from the constructed world. What remains are denatured, proliferating and commodified expressions of a largely abandoned place, ersatz images and products that pretend to the natural; the souvenirs of spoliation. Campbell uses these manufactured, denatured renditions of the organic world to create new visual and psychological relationships, accommodating the malformed nostalgia of cheap goods to reanimate them in a fantastical state of nature. Through shifts and palette and an intimate close-up perspective she attempts to mirror the tension between the technological accelerations of modern existence and the wished-for endurance of the natural world.

Ellen Campbell’s paintings have been featured in solo and group exhibitions at galleries and cultural centers in Brooklyn, Minneapolis, Iowa and Chicago. Campbell is also the recipient of numerous awards and honors including Yaddo and Ucross Foundation artist residencies. In addition, her work is in many private and corporate collections. Ellen Campbell received her M.F.A. from the University of Chicago and her B.F.A. from the Rhode Island School of Design. She lives, works and teaches in Chicago.

SSC Foundation Seeks Scholarship Donations for Local College Students

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Webmaster

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 Annual Scholarship Donor Drive will continue through the end of the year, providing both a charitable gift opportunity and tax-deduction for all donors.

This 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 it is 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 opportunities 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- 7191736). 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 $1,000 donation.

Donations may be made online at www.ssc.edu/foundation/, via PayPal to foundation@ssc.edu or mailed to “SSC Foundation” at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL 60473.

At SSC, 90% of students fall under the low income, first generation or disabled criteria. The SSCF once again awarded over $100,000 in total awards to students in 2018, and has now granted over $2 million since 1987. For more information, please contact the Foundation Office at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2697 or foundation@ssc.edu.

“The Mask Behind The Mask” Photographs by David Hauptschein at South Suburban’s Photo Four Gallery

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest artist exhibition titled The Mask Behind the Mask, Photographs by David Hauptschein, in the Photo Four Gallery from now through its closing reception on October 24th at 12:30 p.m. The Photo Four Gallery is located in Room 4338 on the 4th Floor of SSC’s Main Campus.

Hauptschein is currently working on several series of photo-based digital paintings. Selections from Never Before Seen and The Mask Behind the Mask were exhibited at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago in 2016. Additionally, Hauptschein is an award-winning playwright, director, and producer. He also created an award-winning experimental animated short film entitled Fecundation.

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. The public is welcome to visit art exhibitions and receptions at no charge.

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

Open Auditions for Robin Hood at South Suburban College

Posted on October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College announces auditions for its annual play for young audiences. This year’s offering will be Michele L. Vacca’s “The Adventures of Robin Hood.” Auditions are open to all students and community members aged 18 and up.

Readings will be held on October 4th and on October 5th at 7 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts Center at the South Suburban College Main Campus, 15800 State Street, in South Holland. No prior experience or prepared material is necessary.

This delightful, fast moving and humorous play is directed by Ellie Shunko, manager of the Kindig Performing Arts Center and Lansing resident. Shunko is looking for five men and four women, plus various and sundry “Merrie Personages” to fill the cast.

“The characters in the show are quite a bit of fun,” says Shunko. “The women in the show are not fluffy set decoration. They are quick, witty and saucy. Maid Marian will best Robin in a duel.” There will be a considerable amount of action in the show including jumping, running and sword play. Actors should be “prepared to run a marathon” for the rehearsals and performances.

Copies of the script are available in the South Suburban College library. Most rehearsals will take place 3-4 evenings each week. Cast members are required to attend all dress rehearsals and performances.

Performances are scheduled for January 12 and 19, 2019, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., January 15-18, 2019, at 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. each day. For more information, email ssctheatre@ssc.edu or visit the Kindig Performing Arts Center website at http://learn.ssc.edu/theatre/. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.