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FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 23, 2015 | VOLUME 02 | ISSUE 10
STUDENT SERVICES HOURS OF OPERATION DURING SPRING BREAK
Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1 Thursday, April 1 & Friday April 3
ADMISSIONS & ADVISING* 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSED
ATHLETICS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSED
BUSINESS OFFICE 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSED
DISABILITY CENTER 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSED
FINANCIAL AID 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSED
FITNESS CENTER CLOSED CLOSED
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSED
STUDENT ACTIVITIES CLOSED CLOSED
TESTING CENTER 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLOSED
TRANSFER CENTER CLOSED CLOSED
TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSED
WELLNESS CENTER CLOSED CLOSED
MARIANO’S HIRING EVENT RESULTS IN JOB OFFERS FOR TRUMAN STUDENTS Truman College’s Career Planning and Placement
Center (CPPC) hosted a hiring event with Mariano’s on
March 11 that netted over half of the 41 participants sec-
ond interviews. Several of the students seeking part-time
employment while they attend school had already re-
ceived job offers before the end of the week. Interviews
were held for Mariano’s Edgewater and Skokie locations
and students prepared for them by working with CPPC to
draft resumes, practice mock interviews, and work
through the grocery store chain’s online job application.
To professionalize their appearance for the interviews,
suits were provided for some of the male students by
Student Activities and the Truman’s Veteran’s Club,
while women were provided suits by CPPC.
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INAUGURAL ‘WORLDFEST WEEK’ OFFERS OPPORTUNITY TO ‘TELL YOUR STORY!’ Organizers of Truman College’s inaugural Worldfest Week, April 13 to 17, are looking for students and staff members who are
willing to share stories, showcase a cultural dance or song, or create a PowerPoint presentation about their culture and home
country to be exhibited on Tuesday, April 14. The 15-minute presentations will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Activi-
ties Center, Room 1623. Join the excitement by sharing a piece of your culture. Contact Anthony Kwiatkowski, Director of Student
Activities, at [email protected], 773.907.4830 for more information.
ART AND BIOLOGY TEAM UP AGAIN FOR ‘ANATOMY ILLUSTRATION COMPETITION’ Once again, Truman College’s Art, Humanities, and Foreign Language and Biology Departments are working in tandem to offer
students the opportunity to participate in the “Anatomy Illustration Competition” being held April 16 and 17 in the art program’s
Room 3901. This year’s theme is “Structure of Human Body” with winners receiving trophies and certificates of participation being
awarded to all participants. Information on entering the competition is available by contacting Professor Stephanie Roberts, srob-
[email protected], or Professor Akbar Ibrahim,
NU RESEARCH PROJECT OF-FERS PAID PARTICIPATION TO TRUMAN STUDENTS Once again Northwestern University’s
School of Law is offering Truman College
students the opportunity to participate in a paid
research study. Students may sign up for the
civic engagement research study and receive
$75 for seven hours of work if they meet the
study’s eligibility. No previous experience is re-
quired, but the participants must be English
speaking, a Chicago resident, and be at least 18
years of age. They will be required to attend an
hour training prior to the Tuesday, April 7, elec-
tion and be available that day to conduct exit
polls. Students may apply at
www.surveymonkey.com/s/NUCivicStudy, though
application is not a guarantee of selection. Contact
Emma Olson at [email protected]
or 612.741.1653 for additional information.
ON OUR RADAR
Women’s History Month Event: Women in
Science with Leah Page: Leah will provide a hands-on approach showcasing
scientific artifacts from throughout the college as well as highlighting some rather well known and not so well known females
and their contributions to the field of science; Tuesday, March 24, 11 a.m., Room 1623.
Critical Reading Powershot: Basic Reading Skills, Tuesday, March 24, 1 p.m., Critical Reading Center, Room 2230AA.
Critical Reading Powershot: Text Summarization, Wednesday, March 25, 11 a.m., Critical Reading Center, Room 2230AA.
PRESIDENT REAGAN ROMALI (CENTER) JOINS ORGANIZERS OF THE
LAKEVIEW PANTRY FOOD DRIVE TO STOCK THE BARRELS. SO FAR THE
DRIVE – A JOINT EFFORT OF THE TRUMAN VETERANS STUDENT ASSO-
CIATION AND THE GAMERS STUDENT CLUB – HAVE COLLECTED AND
DELIVERED TWO BARRELS OF FOOD TO THE PANTRY AND SURPASSED
THEIR $350 DONATION GOAL. NON-PERISHABLE, NON-EXPIRED FOOD
ITEMS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE STUDENT ACTIVI-
TIES CENTER, AND MONETARY DONATIONS MAY BE GIVEN TO MARIA
McKIEVER IN THE VETERANS CENTER.
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Women’s History Month Event: Influential and Inspiring Women at Truman College – Equal Rights for Women in the
Workforce: A panel discussion on equal rights for women in the workforce with inspiring educators at Truman College, includ-
ing Dr. Susan Marcus, Dean of Instruction; instructor Joy Walker; and Dr. Beverly Cox, Director of Career Planning and
Placement; Wednesday, March 25, 1 p.m., Cafeteria.
Critical Reading Powershot: Vocabulary Development, Thursday, March 26, 4:30 p.m., Critical Reading Center, Room
2230AA.
Mantra, Music and Meditation Krishna Lunch, Friday, March 27, noon to 1 p.m., Cafeteria Foyer.
Critical Reading Powershot: Valid vs. Invalid Arguments, Friday, March 27, 1 p.m., Critical Reading Center, Room
2230AA.
Graduation: Order Cap and Gown by Thursday, April 9; www.jostens.com.
Illinois Hunger Coalition – Apply for Link Card/Food Stamps, Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cafeteria Foyer. For
more information, contact the Wellness Center, Rm. 1946.
Scholarships: Apply for Fall 2015 scholarships, March 17 to April 30; ccc.edu/scholarships.
TECH TIPS: ANOTHER FAQ ABOUT VoIP PHONES How can I access the Web Portal for managing my voicemail box?
Open a Web browser and go to https://voicemail.ccc.edu/npw-pwg. For best results, use Internet Explor-
er. Your mailbox number is your extension and the passcode is your voicemail box passcode.
STUDENT RESOURCES – A QUICK GUIDE Truman College is in your corner! We have specialized support services to help you succeed. Whether it’s finding a job or
internship, getting advice on personal matters, or maybe joining a club or sports team, check out our student resource guide to
find out what we can do to help you.
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Start off college strong Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 118
Whether you are a prospective student looking for help with the application
process or a current student looking to speak with an advisor, start college
off strong with assistance from the student services team.
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Visit an advisor to plan my classes Advising Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room
118 (or make an appointment through Grades First!)
Academic advisors are available to assist you with goal setting, registration,
choosing a focus area, creating an education plan, selecting classes, re-
viewing semester maps, and applying for graduation.
ccc.edu/advising
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Transfer to a 4-year college Transfer Center // Main Building, Room 1220A (Wilson Avenue
Lobby)
The Transfer Center can help you transition to a four-year college including
researching where you want to attend, learning about transferable courses,
and applying for admission and transfer scholarships.
ccc.edu/transfer
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Update your contact information or request an official transcript Registrar’s Office // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room
135
The Registrar’s Office maintains student records and can help you update
your contact information if you move or change phone numbers. The staff
can also help you send your official transcript to other institutions or em-
ployers, processes credits earned at a non-CCC institution, and handles
degree and enrollment verification requests (including student loan defer-
ment requests.
ccc.edu/departments/Pages/Registrar.aspx
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Find a job or internship Career Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room
162
The Career Centers can help you decide on a career and choose the best
academic program to get you there. You can also learn how to complete a
job application, create a resume and interview effectively to help you land a
job or internship.
ccc.edu/career services
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Get tutoring in a difficult subject Tutoring Center, Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room
177 // Writing Center, Main Building, Room 1435 // Math Center,
Main Building, Room 1220B (Wilson Avenue Lobby) // CIS Lab,
Main Building, Room L567 // Foreign Language Lab, Main Building,
Room 2100 // Critical Reading Center, Main Building, Room 2230
Tutoring Centers offer free tutoring and academic support services
to assist students in achieving personal and academic success.
One-on-one and group-tutoring sessions are available.
ccc.edu/tutoring ………………………………………………………………………………
Get help from a professor Go to faculty office hours // See your class syllabi for locations and
times
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Find testing services Testing Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room
136
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) gives students the oppor-
tunity to receive credit for knowledge previously acquired by earning qualify-
ing scores on any of 30 examinations.
ccc.edu/services/Pages/CLEP-General Exam.aspx
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Order books or supplies for class Online through Akademos
ccc.edu/textbookx
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Check out a library book Cosgrove Library // Main Building, Lower Level
Your college library offers electronic, database, and print media to support
the scholarly work of students, faculty, and staff as well as individual and
group library and information literacy instruction.
ccc.edu/libraries
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Ask a question about financial aid Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 106
The Financial Aid Office works closely with students and families to provide
financial assistance in the form of grants, loans and works-study from feder-
al and state resources. For help filling out the FAFSA form, visit this office.
ccc.edu/financialaid
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Learn about scholarship benefits Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 106
The Financial Aid Office works closely with students and families to provide
financial assistance in the form of grants, loans and work-study from federal
and state resources. To learn about scholarships, visit this office.
ccc.edu/services/Pages/CLEP-General Exam.aspx
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Learn about veterans’ benefits Veterans Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room
S105
The Veterans Services Center provides access to veterans-specific re-
sources, assistance with the transition from military to civilian life, infor-
mation on VA benefits and credit transfer procedures, and a place to net-
work with other veterans.
ccc.edu/veterans
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Access service for students with disabilities Disability Access Center // Main Building, Room 1435
The Disability Access Center provides coordination and supportive services
for students with documented disabilities. CCC makes every effort to inte-
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grate students with disabilities into all courses and programs.
ccc.edu/dac
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Succeed with TRiO Main Building, Room 1435
TRiO’s mission is to provide support services to its students and ensure a
smooth transition to four-year institutions. Over the years we have success-
fully created a vibrant community of active learners who become academi-
cally engaged and prepared to take on leadership roles. By providing these
types of opportunities, TRiO empowers its students to succeed in college
and beyond.
ccc.edu/departments/Pages/TRiO-Student-Success-Programs.aspx
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Get help with a personal issue Main Building, Room 1946
Wellness Centers offer personal and group counseling, stress and time
management coaching, and referrals to community resources including low-
cost medical/dental care, emergency housing, groceries, legal services and
child care.
ccc.edu/wellnesscenter
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Get a loaner laptop Main Building, Room 3927
City Colleges of Chicago credit students who meet eligibility requirements
may borrow a Windows laptop free of charge for up to four weeks. Laptops
are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
ccc.edu/brorrowalaptop
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Exercise Fitness Center // Dave Rowlands Sports Center
Go for a run, lift weights, or stretch out at our college fitness center.
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Join a sport Athletics // Main Building, Room 1220A
Athletics play an important role in student life at the City Colleges of Chica-
go. Many of our athletes have transferred their talents onto four-year col-
lege and university teams and others play intramurals for fun.
ccc.edu/athletics
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Get involved in a club or hold an event Student Activities Center // Main Building, Room 1623
Student clubs and organizations are an important part of student life at
CCC. Student clubs provide an opportunity to socialize and learn new lead-
ership skills with peers and advisors.
ccc.edu/sga
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Find care for a pre-school aged child Childcare Center // Main Building, Room 1128
The City Colleges of Chicago operates Child Development Laboratory
Schools at five of the colleges, allowing students to take classes knowing
their children are well cared for.
ccc.edu/trcdlcz
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Report a concern President’s Office // Larry McKeon Student Services Building
Don’t be afraid to speak up if something should be changed. We want to
hear from you.
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Get help from security or report a safety concern Main Building, Room 1112
Call: 773.907.4800 or 9-9-1-1 from any campus phone to reach Chicago
Emergency Services.
ccc.edu/security
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Keep up with the latest news and events at Truman • LIKE Truman College on Facebook: www.facebook.com/trumancollege
• FOLLOW Truman College on Twitter: @trumancollege
• VISIT the Truman College events webpage:
ccc.edu/colleges/Truman/events/Pages/default.aspx
• VIEW the LCD message screens on campus
• READ the weekly TRUMAN NEWS
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Use a Computer Lab Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Lab, Main Building, room
2241 // CTC Lab, Main Building, Room L112 // CLEMS Lab, Main
Building, Room 3186 // CAD Lab, Main Building, Room L933 // CIS
Lab, Main Building, Room L567 // Library, Main Building, Room
L625
Truman College provides computer lab access for City Colleges of Chicago
students. Check posted hours for each individual lab.
NEWS DEADLINE The next issue of this newsletter will be published during the week of March 30, 2015. The deadline for –
submitting or suggesting news items for that issue is 12 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2015. Send submissions to Scott Brigham,
[email protected], Director of Public Relations. Truman College news is always breaking on social media: Like us on Facebook,
follow us on Twitter for the latest
