SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Registration for the Fall Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of “Late Start” classes. Current and prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin the week of September 18, 2017 and later. Prospective students should get started with …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest artist exhibition titled “Light Rendering Space,” by artist Susan L. Moore in the Photo Four Gallery from August 23th through October 5. The Photo Four Gallery is located in Room 4338 on the 4th Floor …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College hosted its 4th Annual Open House on Thursday, August 3rd from 4:30-7:00 p.m. with something for everyone. There was fun, excitement and a large dose of enthusiasm provided by college staff. The Open House, geared toward providing College information and pathways to successful careers, saw nearly 300 persons …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade. ABE students improve their skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Many adults …
In order to serve your Fall registration needs, we have extended our Student Services hours! Dates and times listed below for Registration Services, Counseling, Financial Aid, Placement Testing and the Bookstore. Wednesday August 16th 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday August 17th 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday August 18th 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The 2017-18 South Suburban College Baseball Team is hosting their 12th 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 15, 2017, at Lincolnshire Country Club, 390 E. Richton Road in Crete, Illinois, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Open Registration for the Fall 2017 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. The Admissions/Registration areas are open Mondays through Thursdays 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For your convenience, Registration Services will also be open Saturday, August 19 from 9:00 a.m. to …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) recently held its annual meeting at South Suburban College (SSC) in South Holland to review and close fiscal year (FY) 2017 and to elect new membership and officers for FY-18. Two new representatives will be joining the SSCF Board of Directors: Helen Y. Gant-Farley, of …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College alumnus Tom Dreesen is putting together an unforgettable show titled “From Here to Hollywood” to be held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the college’s main campus in South Holland. This special one-night show will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. in the …
OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, July 27, 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 …
College-Wide Open House Coming to South Holland August 3rd and a Free Class also is now available to first time credit students. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Open Registration for the Fall 2017 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Fall classes begin Monday, August 21st at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an exciting career that is expected to grow 18% through 2020 according to the US …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is offering an A.A.S. degree in the exciting field of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SPA). An SPA is an emerging paraprofessional support person who has completed the academic requirements of an accredited two-year program. They assist a certified Speech-Language Pathologist in treating people who have speech-language and communication disorders. …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Athletic Department is proud to announce that six individual student-athletes have received NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Academic Student-Athlete Awards for their academic achievements. Annie Zubek (softball) and Nate Montgomery (baseball) received NJCAA All-Academic Second Team: 3.80-3.99 GPA: 2016-17 academic year. Kaitlyn Augustine (softball), Hunter Kraynak …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – For over thirty years the Board of Trustees of SSC has recognized outstanding art students by purchasing artworks of excellence. The artwork becomes part of the permanent art collection of South Suburban College for use for in our college halls, offices, and galleries. To date there are over 200 student works …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Like all spring High School Equivalency graduations at South Suburban College, this year’s ceremony marked the culminating event of an amazing educational journey. Clad in the traditional light blue caps and gowns and marching to Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, the graduates were led in the procession by South Suburban College’s …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – When the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island Tribal Government wanted to document their tribe’s history, they turned to SSC professor Bruce Allardice. As part of the Tribal Government’s efforts to reclaim their heritage, the tribe set out to document the history of the baseball field on which tribal members had …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College honored its 47, 2017 HSE (High School Equivalency) graduates at a ceremony on Friday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. SSC Board of Trustees Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli presented the graduates with their HSE Certificates. Chairman Zuccarelli spoke at the event followed by …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College hosted its 89th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in the SSC Fitness Center/Fieldhouse on the Main Campus located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. This year’s Commencement Speaker was SSC alumnus Jarrett M. Adams, Attorney, Innocence Project, NY. After serving nearly 10 years for …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – MakerGirl is a non-profit start-up founded by students at the University of Illinois in Champaign. They inspire elementary girls to be active in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) through 3D printing sessions. Women are underrepresented in STEAM and girls tend to lose interest in STEAM fields around middle …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this summer at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be June 20-22 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on July 17, 2017. The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Each year, the Illinois State Library recognizes the achievements of ten individuals who support the adult literacy effort in Illinois. The Spotlight on Achievement Awards go to five inspiring adult learners who have shown tremendous growth as they worked to improve their reading skills or to learn the English language, and …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – In response to the growing Latino Community, South Suburban College has established the Latino Center for Information and Services. The Center is located in the Counseling Center Room 2350. The mission of the Center is to Help Latinos Achieve the Dream through education. Our Center. . . Provides excellent customer service …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College recently hosted their annual Spring Tea Awards to recognize employees’ years of service, retirements, and announce the Faculty Appreciation Awards. The SSC Faculty Appreciation Awards have now become an annual tradition under direction of college president Don Manning and vice president of academic services, Lynnette Stokes. “We have so many …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – To celebrate the 90th Anniversary of South Suburban College (1927-2017), we are creating a college historic wall and display case for the main campus atrium that will commemorate our school from its beginnings as Thornton Community College in the 1920s to the institution we know today. We are asking for your …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College (SSC), with the assistance of Career Development Systems (CDS), hosted the 10th Annual South Suburban College Video Competition on Thursday, April 20, 2017, in the Kindig Performing Arts Center. The competition showcases talent from high schools as well as provides students with tours of the college’s facilities, including …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education and STEM Department are partnering to offer courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will inspire and challenge kids and young adults. Explore various areas of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) utilizing tools available in the SouthWorks Maker Lab. Topics may …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will entertain and challenge children and young adults. The College for Kids classes scheduled for this summer will begin the week of June 12 at SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland. In addition, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – In light of the State of Illinois’ financial issues, budget impasses and their direct impact on South Suburban College (SSC), the SSC Foundation is seeking $90 gifts from those who wish to help make a difference for students on campus. This charitable activity is the college’s first capital campaign in decades …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. SSC is …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Summer is a great time to take a few classes and our schedule is online at www.ssc.edu. Summer classes begin Monday, June 6th at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. Don’t wait; classes fill quickly. The summer session allows students to begin or continue their college experience with SSC, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – In honor of 2017 Court Reporting & Captioning Week, the National Court Reporting Association’s (NCRA) Student Committee challenged court reporting students to transcribe as many tests as possible during the week to qualify for a prize. First place was awarded to Angela Patla, a student at South Suburban College, Oak Forest, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Sustainability Committee is pleased to announce its annual Earth Awareness Day Expo to be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Main Campus in South Holland. The expo is free of charge and open to the public. The Cook County …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s John Pigatti is the recipient of the 2017 Jack Bennett Man of the Year Award. Pigatti continues to excel at South Suburban College in Illinois. He led the program to the NJCAA Division II Final Four for the second consecutive season and was named the Illinois Basketball Coaches …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade. ABE students improve their skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Many adults …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – On March 15, 2017, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) hosted its’ annual all-staff meeting at South Suburban College where President Don Manning welcomed approximately 210 CCDPH staff members. This is the second year that CCDPH has hosted the meeting at South Suburban College. SSC’s partnership with Cook County …
Pictured: SSC 2016-17 Bulldogs and Coach John Pigatti SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – It’s been another great year for the South Suburban College Bulldogs. It was the men’s basketball team’s 8th time at the national championship and they finished third in the country two years in a row. Congratulations to our entire team, coaches and assistants. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Summer is a great time to take a few classes and our schedule will be available online at www.ssc.edu beginning Monday, March 6 at 8 a.m. with registration opening on Monday, March 20, 2017. Summer classes begin Monday, June 6th at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. Don’t wait; …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College was the proud host of the grand opening of their new Reading Center. The center, funded in part with federal grant funds, is the result of a collaborative initiative to increase student retention and strengthen academic progress. Assistant Vice-President of Academic Services and Institutional Effectiveness, Dr. Ron Kawanna, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled Salt of the Earth by Margie Glass Sula. The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery March 6 – March 28th with an artist reception …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces Caprice O’Bryant as the Keynote Speaker for the 2017 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 17th located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. This year’s theme “You Can!” marks the 9th annual event planned through the college’s Business and Career Institute (BCI). …
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.) March 8, 2017 at 7:00 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College and Thornton Township have pooled resources to help residents with training and job opportunities. This collaboration has saved taxpayer dollars by helping clients get off of General Assistance and into gainful employment. For the past 18 months, residents have received almost 7,000 hours of training, resulting in at …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Office of Student Life & Leadership presents four programs open to the public at no charge in honor of African American History Month. Poetry Slam and Open Mike w/Jus Words Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Place: SSC Cafeteria SSC welcomes Chicago Author, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will host a 3-hour Seminar on Robert’s Rules of Order on February 10 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. …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Basketball Programs will host the Bulldogs’ Annual Community Day on Saturday, February 4th vs. Black Hawk College. The Lady Bulldogs will tip off at 1:00 p.m. followed by the Men’s Team at 3:00 p.m. All residents, businesses and employees of SSC District 510 and Lake County, Indiana, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Do you have a handcrafted item you’d like to sell? Not sure how to sell online or want to improve your results? Want some extra income from your hobby, or want to build a business around your designs or skills? South Suburban College is offering an Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop on …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is presenting a free workshop titled So You Want to Start Your Own Business on Tuesday, January 31 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center in Room 5190. We are hosting a panel discussion to highlight the following topics: What to consider before …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Registration for the 2017 Spring Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of “Late Start” classes. Current and prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin February 13 and later. Prospective students should get started with the Online Application …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled HR Essentials for Small Businesses, on Thursday, February 16, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:45 a.m. This workshop will be held in the South Suburban …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – SSC will be holding its 9th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 17. This will be our second year of presenting the STAR AWARDS and we are seeking nominations. The Star Awards recognize the accomplishments of fabulous women and encourage other women to also be STARS. The application deadline is …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The 2017 SSC Jazz Festival Concert will be dedicated to the memory and legacy of Mr. Keith Anderson, long time music educator, advocate, and mentor. Mr. Anderson directed the bands at Hillcrest High School in County Club Hills from 1993-2006, after which he served as the Director of Fine Arts for …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) is calling all college alumni and retirees out for Our Lifelong Connections—a free cocktail reception and networking event on Thursday, February 9, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts Center. The evening is a unique opportunity for SSC associates to reconnect and will …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Baseball Program and Head Coach Steve Ruzich will be conducting Adult-Child Baseball Camps February 10, 11, 17, 18 and 19 for boys and girls ages 6 thru 14. The camps will feature sessions for pitching, catching, hitting and fielding while providing adults and children the opportunity to …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Open Registration for the Spring 2017 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. The Admissions/Registration areas are open Mondays through Thursdays 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For your convenience, Registration Services will also be open Saturday, January 14 from 9:00 a.m. to …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College is celebrating its 30-year anniversary with Michele L. Vacca’s enchanting and warmly amusing dramatization of the beloved tale Beauty and the Beast. Performances will take place on Saturdays, January 14 and 21, 2017 at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Florabunda, the Enchantress (Sandy Wagner of …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Business and Career Institute of South Suburban College, the Chicagoland Speakers Network and Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce are partnering to provide to provide you with a Business Communication Symposium on Thursday, January 26, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This workshop is for anyone looking to improve their business …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College recently rallied together and served as volunteers on National Wreaths Across America Day. Wreaths Across America is an organization dedicated to honoring our nation’s military by laying memorial wreaths at the graves of veterans across the United States. SSC students, administrators and staff placed wreaths at the headstones …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade. ABE students improve their skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Many adults …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education has a wide variety of non-credit classes that would make the perfect holiday gift for friends and family of all ages and interests. Continuing Education classes are offered in sports, computers, home improvement, new hobbies such as art, and dance classes for stepping, line-dancing, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an exciting career that is expected to grow 18% through 2020 according to the US …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is planning their Annual Women’s Conference and is seeking interested vendors who would like to promote their business. The conference is for women of all ages and is designed to help women discover how they may enhance, explore, and enrich their lives both personally and professionally. Over 200 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. SSC is …
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 …
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 …
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, 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – On October 25th, South Suburban College’s Library ended the month-long celebration of their 3rd Annual Information Literacy Month (ILM) with a visit from the Honorable Congresswoman Dr. Robin Kelly and other distinguished guests. The Congresswoman presented SSC’s Library with a gift of books from the U.S. Library of Congress’s Surplus Book …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is presenting a Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference designed for Public Works directors, supervisors and operators on November 7 and 8, with a session for facilities and large parking lots on November 9. The conference will be offered in five sessions at SSC’s Oak Forest Center and …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – A new agreement between South Suburban College (SSC) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) will make it easier for SSC students to earn college degrees that will set them on the path to career success. In a ceremony today, the two institutions signed a new reverse transfer agreement that will allow NIU …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Beginning in October, 2016, financial aid applications (FAFSA.ED.GOV) will be available for the 2017-2018 school year. You will be using tax information from your 2015 tax return rather than 2016 tax information. Because of the change, students and parents will be able to complete their FAFSAs using information from a completed …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – For as long as Marshneil Gay can remember, she had two goals she wanted to accomplish with the pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters she deposited in coffee cans over the years. Now, at the age of 70, the Riverdale resident has fulfilled both of her dreams of achieving her college degree …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is presenting a memorial exhibition of Art Works by Joseph “Joe” Rejholec – colleague, mentor, friend, artist and faculty member of South Suburban College, in the college’s Thiel Gallery from October 25 through November 22, with a reception on Thursday, October …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – On Saturday, October 22, volunteers from across the country will come together with a single purpose: to improve the lives of others. In its 25th year, Make A Difference Day is one of the largest days of community service worldwide. Make A Difference Day shows that anyone, no matter their age …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Open Registration for the Spring 2017 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Spring classes begin Monday, January 17, at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The deadline to submit an application for financial aid for the Spring semester at SSC is January 3, 2017. Apply online …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – On October 1, 2009, President Barack Obama’s issued the first national proclamation establishing October as National Information Literacy Awareness Month. This was the first time this important 21st century skill set received federal attention at the national level. In today’s digital world, people who are information literate know how to find, …
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 …
SOUTH HOLLAND — On Tuesday, September 27, South Suburban College hosted their annual “Welcome Back Bull Dog Bash” Celebration for students. The college partnered with several agencies to present current and meaningful information to get the semester off to a great start. Free giveaways and prizes added to the excitement as students mingled and gathered …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – National Adult Education and Literacy Week, September 26 – October 1, underscores the continued demand for programs and services for adult students who need to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math and obtain a high school equivalency certificate. More than 36 million adults nationwide, including 1.2 million in Illinois, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Eight South Suburban College (SSC) Art & Design students were presented with a municipal award from Tinley Park recently for their artistic bench entered in Tinley Park’s 13th annual Benches on the Avenue contest. Narita Sharma, Devin Walker, Kathleen De Jong, Shelby O’Hara, Natasha Swindle, Alexis Jannotta, Samantha Bynum and Nicholas …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. SSC is …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents an Elevation Leadership Summit Taking Faith-Based and Non-Profit Leadership to Loftier Heights! on Monday, October 17th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This conference will be held in the South Suburban College Performing Arts Center with the keynote address by Roy …