IVCC TEAMS TAKE 1st AND 2nd: A four-member team of IVCC students won the IAEEE state Electronics Bowl by defeating another team from IVCC in the final.
Rosey Duncan, Dustin Eirhart, Jeff Lane and Matt Wagner captured the traveling trophy by edging out Jake Selner, Paul Bosi, Aaron Handzus and Frank Cinotto in a competition in St. Louis held at the end of the spring semester.
A total of 10 IVCC students qualified for the state finals of the Illinois Association of Electricity and Electronics Educators Skills Contest by virtue of their scores in regional competition.
PTK IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The IVCC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was commended as a Two-Star Chapter during the Illinois Regional Convention in May.
The honor society was recognized for successful attainment of goals during the 1998-99 year.
CHEM CLUB FEATURED: The IVCC chapter of the American Chemical Society is featured in the April/May issue of the national magazine In Chemistry.
ACS member Jamie Townsend described the activities of the local club in an article entitled "Starting and Maintaining a Successful Student Affiliate ACS Chapter."
EMERGENCY? DIAL 600: For an on-campus emergency, the extension number to call is 600.
The number connects the caller to the switchboard operator who will call for off-campus help such as ambulance, fire department or police. If the line is busy, the call automatically transfers to the Safety Service cellular phone carried by the guard on duty.
Ken Sangston, director of safety services, said callers need to identify themselves and the problem, and give the extension number and location from which they are calling.
This new 600 number was activated at the start of the fall semester.
CHECK OUT COLLEGES: Representatives from a number of colleges in the Midwest will be on campus to talk with prospective students from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 for the annual College Night. Kelly Conrad, director of admissions, described the event as "ideal for new students and transfer students."
FREE TRAINING AND TRAVEL: A number of free campus visits and workshops are being offered by Project Success. The campus visits are to
ISU – Sept. 23 and Nov. 11
WIU – Oct. 11
EIU – Oct. 11
NIU – Nov. 11
The workshops include:
Stress Management, 1 – 3 p.m., Sept. 22, in B-211.
First Steps in Using Windows, 1 –2 p.m. or 2 – 3 p.m., Sept. 23 in A-208.
Team Building, 2 – 4 p.m., Oct. 7, in Fireplace Lounge.
Self-Esteem, 2 – 4 p.m., Nov. 17, in C-316.
Anyone interested should sign-up in the Project Success office in LRC-D. Trips are also available to SIU-Carbondale and U of I-Champaign.
NEW PSYCH CLUB: A Psych Club, open to anyone interested in psychology, is being organized by instructor Jill Urban-Bollis. The oganizational meeting is set for Sept. 20 at noon in the courtyard, weather permitting, or in D-309.
Urban-Bollis said members might also quality to join the national organization, Psi Beta.
Anyone who cannot attend the first meeting can contact Urban-Bollis at 224-0429.
PRIZE WINNERS Amy Briddick won the Student Educator's raffle basket held during the Pow Wow on Sept. 1. Winners of the Apache’s campus newsmaker quiz were Josh Reeder of Ottawa and chemistry instructor Bob Byrne.
GRADUATING MID-SEMESTER? Anyone planning to graduate in December must file for graduation in the Records Office by Oct. 1. The graduation fee is $10 for the first diploma and $2.50 for any additional ones at the same graduation time.
PUT YOUR NAME IN PRINT: Students interested in any aspect of publishing can still apply for the Apache newspaper staff. All students, part-time and full-time are eligible for the staff.
Applications are available in the Apache Office, B-316, and on the Apache web site, ivcc.edu/apache.
WANTED: A CLEAN ADVISOR: CLEAN, Choosing Lifestyles Eliminating Alcohol and Narcotics, is in need of an advisor. Cory Tomasson, coordinator of student activities, said that in the past the campus organization has "hosted events such as open gyms and other activities which promote having a good time without alcohol and drugs."
Anyone interested in advising should contact Tomasson at ext. 509.
NEED HELP WITH A CLASS? Peer tutoring is available, free of charge, in the Academic Achievement Center in B-315. Anyone who would like assistance with a class needs to fill out an application available in the tutoring office, B-325. A schedule of tutoring sessions is available there.
MORE LIBRARY TIME: The Jacobs Library is now open on Saturdays, when classes are in session, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CRIME-FREE CAMPUS: IVCC was a crime-free campus for the past year, according to a federal report that the college is required to file. The report covers July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999, and shows no incidents of murder, sexual offense, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, liquor violations, drug violations or weapons violations.
Dr. Robert Marshall, vice president of student affairs, said the college is required to make an annual report of crime incidents to students and employees even when there are no incidents to report.
GOLFERS RAISE $12,000: The IVCC Foundation raised over $12,000 at its annual golf outing held June 26. A
BENEKE EARNS NATIONAL ATTENTION: Early childhood education instructor Sallee Beneke has written the cover story for the recent newsletter published by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. The article is excerpted from Beneke's "Rearview Mirror: Reflections of a Preschool Car Project" which documents teachers' and young children's exploration of IVCC's Automotive Technology lab.
EARLIER FITNESS: The Educational Fitness Center expanded its hours at the beginning of the fall semester by opening at 6 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The new hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
TRAINING FOR TUTORS: The I-READ Literacy Program at IVCC will be offering nine-hour training sessions for volunteer tutors.
The sessions are scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 14, 16 and 23 and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 13, 15 and 22, all on campus. Further information is available from Mary Gross, I-READ program manager, ext. 355.
SKD GETTING ORGANIZED: Sigma Kappa Delta, the English honor society, will meet at noon Sept. 13 in A-310. Co-sponsor Kimberly M. Radek said the purpose of the meeting was to discuss membership, chapter by-laws and upcoming elections. Students interested in joining SKD should attend the meeting, Radek said.
"This is a good opportunity for students who enjoy writing or literature to gain recognition for their accomplishments," Radek said.
Anyone who cannot attend should contact Radek at ext. 395 or co-sponsor Brian Campbell, ext. 331. Information is also available on the SKD webpage at www.ivcc.edu / radek / skdpage.