OOPS: Two corrections from the Sept. 13, 2001 issue of the Apache:
- In the story about IVCCs new program for monitoring the success of student athletes, Kim Abel was incorrectly quoted as referring to IVCCs students as "children." The correct word was "students."
- The story about history instructor Steve Alvin teaching at Canterbury Christ Church College indicated the program in Canterbury was available only in the fall semester. The Canterbury, England program is available both spring and fall.
The newspaper staff apologizes for those errors.
TRANSFER TALK: Representatives from transfer universities will be on campus on the following dates to talk with prospective transfer students.
- Oct. 22 -- U of I Springfield from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Oct. 23 -- NIU from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Oct. 23 -- Eureka from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The representatives will be in the main lobby.
CHEM CLUB OUTSTANDING: The IVCC student affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society received an "Outstanding" from the national organization for the 2000-2001 year, the fifth year in a row the local group received this top recognition. Of the 900 ACS chapters, only 24 were named "Outstanding."
Sarah Smith, Chem Club secretary, said the award was based on the group's report of their activities during the year. Several members will be attending the ACS national convention in Orlando, Fla. in the spring to receive their award. They will be accompanied by advisor Bob Byrne.
MOLE DAY: Chem Club members will be observing Mole Day, Oct. 23, by sponsoring activities in the lobby. Chem Club advisor Robert Byrne explained that a "mole" is a chemistry counting unit credited to Leorenzo Romano Amadeo Carlo Avogadro, a 17
th century Italian count.RIVER TESTING: River testing with optional canoeing afterwards is being sponsored by the Chem Club on Oct. 13. Participants will be testing the Little Vermilion for chemicals, pH levels, and organisms.
A sign up sheet is in the chemistry lab. Participants will meet in the 30-minute parking area in front of the main building at 8:30 a.m. River testing will be complete by noon, and canoeing by 3 or 4 p.m.
RESEARCH COLLEGES: The 29
th Annual College Night is scheduled for Nov. 1 on campus. College representatives will be available between 6:30 and 8 p.m. in the lower gym.GIVE BLOOD: The Student Nurse Association is hosting a Bloodmobile and Bone Marrow Drive in the gymnasium Oct. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Anyone who last donated on or before Aug. 9, 2001, is eligible.
PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITY: River Currents, IVCCs student literary magazine, is looking for members for its editorial staff. The magazine, which features work written by IVCC students, is published once a year in the spring.
Advisor Sharon Trotter-Martin said all students are welcome to help.
"Student participation can vary depending on how much each student wants to participate," she said.
Interested students should contact co-advisor Kim Radek at 224-0395, office A-311 or e-mail Kimberly_Radek@ivcc.edu
KEYNOTING: Mary Lou Meader, director of continuing education and external learning, will be the opening keynote speaker at Opportunities 2001, in Albany, Ore. on Oct. 4. She will also lead a one-hour workshop session about the IVCC WorkWays Team at that Oregon conference on Oct. 5.
PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP: IVCC president Dr. Jean Goodnow will participate in a presidential panel at the American Association for Women in Community Colleges National Conference in Chicago Oct. 25 - 27.
BIBLE STUDY: Students are invited to attend a Bible study Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in a room off of the cafeteria. Further information is available by e-mailing
jfip@hotmail.com.HIGH SCHOOL VISITORS: Students from area high schools will be on campus Oct. 17, taking tours and visiting classes for the WINSday Open House.
DROPPING OUT CAN COST YOU MONEY: Students on financial aid who drop out or stop attending classes may have to pay back a portion of the aid they received.
"If you stop attending or drop out, then you are not earning you aid," said Paul Crawford, director of financial aid. "If you don't earn it, you will have to pay it back."
Questions about financial aid can be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
TUTORING OFFERED: Peer tutoring is being offered, free of charge. The tutoring center is located in room B-201 between the math and reading labs. Anatomy and chemistry tutors are available in their respective labs. Schedules are available at the Records Office, Bookstore, Library, Counseling Center, and Project Success.
Students interested in tutoring assistance in any subject should contact Mary Turchi at ext. 520, room A-317.
FORMER DEAN PUBLISHES: Dr. Hans Andrews, former Academic Dean of IVCC, has published a book entitled "The Dual-Credit Phenomenon: challenging Secondary School Students Across 50 States." Dr. Andrews is the President of Olney Central College in Olney, Ill.
JOIN THE NEWSPAPER STAFF: Positions are still open on the the student newspaper staff. Students interested in news, sports or opinion writing, photography, illustration, or page layout should contact advisor Dr. Rose Marie Lynch in B-320, extension 209 or 223-2261 (home).