APACHE FIRST CLASS: The Apache has been named a First Class newspaper and awarded Two Marks of Distinction by the Associated Collegiate Press for issues published in 1997-98. The Marks of Distinction, given for exemplary work, were in Coverage and Content and in Photography, Art and Graphics.
The ACP judge commended the Apache for "hard news coverage of significant events affecting students, creative features, info. graphics chock full of pertinent and beneficial information, editorials packaged with major news stories. Impressive for a staff small in number."
FIELD TRIP OPEN: A bus trip to include Mobil Chemical in Joliet, another chemical company to be decided and dinner at the Medieval Times is being planned for Feb. 12 by the American Chemical Society. Cost of the trip, transportation included, is $25 per person.
Money should be submitted to Robert Byrne, ACS advisor; to Julie Gula, ACS secretary; or to any other ACS officer by Feb. 3.
BAKED GOODIES: The American Chemical Society will have a bake sale on Feb. 11 starting at 8 a.m. outside of the cafeteria.
TRANSFER TALK: Representatives from the following universities will be on campus to talk with prospective transfer students:
* Feb. 1 -- WIU from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* Feb. 2 -- Eureka from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* Feb. 18 -- Lewis University from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* Feb. 25 -- University of St. Francis from 9 a.m. to noon.
* March 1 -- WIU from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* March 3 -- Eureka from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All representatives will be in the main lobby.
CALL FOR WRITERS: River Currents, the IVCC literary magazine, will be accepting submissions of poetry, fiction, creative essays, plays, film scripts and artwork through Feb. 9. Co-advisor Geoff Schmidt said all submissions should include a name, address and phone number, but they will be considered anonymously.
Submissions should be slid under Schmidt’s door at A-315 or Kim Radek’s door at A-311. Submissions will be returned if they are accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
THEATRE FESTIVAL HERE: IVCC will host the 1999 Illinois Theatre Association Undergraduate Theatre Festival on April 17.
Guest artist of the festival will be Brian Lynch, who recently spent seven years touring nationally and internationally with various Broadway musicals including a two-year stint performing the starring role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables.
Lynch will be teaching a Master Class workshop, with volunteer participants.
Further information is available from Dr. David Kuester at ext. 352.
KIDZ KAMP: A day camp for grade-school-age children will be provided in the upper gym April 5 though 9 when area grade schools will be on Easter break.
A Tech Prep project, the camp is a MIMIC-service program offered by students in early childhood education, educational psychology, business, accounting, computer science, management, marketing and micro-office technology.
Further information is available from early childhood instructor Diane Christianson and business instructor Alice Steljes.
NEED DENTAL WORK? The Dental Assisting Program is seeking patients in need of a dental exam, x-rays, fillings or sealants. Treatment is being offered free of charge to currently enrolled students and to college employees.
Pat Pearson, dental assisting instructor, said, "We are not looking for patients who only need their teeth cleaned; we are preparing students to be dental assistants not dental hygienists."
Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment should contact Pearson at ext. 359 or stop in the dental lab, B-214.
Free full mouth radiographs for students and staff are also being taken.
JOB HUNTING HELP: A series of career planning seminars is being offered free of charge by the Career Service Center.
* Feb. 11 – Motivation, choosing an occupation, marketing yourself.
All seminars will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in D-225. Contact the Career Service Center to reserve a seat.
NEED HELP WITH A CLASS? Peer tutoring is available free of charge in the Academic Assistance Center in B-315. Applications are available in the tutoring office, B-325. Further information is available from Coordinator Vickey O-Neal-Woodward.
PAYING FOR SCHOOLS: Michael Nelson of Illinois State University will discuss "Problems and Issues Surrounding School Finance" at the next Honors Colloquium on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. in F-113.
The program is open to the public and free of charge.
NURSES IN SPOTLIGHT: Pictures of students who will graduate from the nursing program in May are tentatively scheduled to be taken on Feb. 18. Kim Briddick, Student Nurse Association public relations director said details would be posted on the nursing bulletin board.
Briddick said student nurses should also note that a team from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission will be on campus Feb. 23 - 25 evaluating IVCC’s program for re-accreditation.
PAYING FOR COLLEGE: High school seniors and juniors, parents and adults considering returning to college are invited to attend a Financial Aid Night at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Cultural Centre.
The event will include a general introduction, a seminar conducted by financial aid professionals and information on state, private and community college aid. Further information is available from ext. 438.
HELP APPLYING FOR $$: IVCC will host FAFSA Completion Night on Feb. 18 to help visitors complete the 1999-2000 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Anyone interested in attending should call the Financial Aid Office, ext. 438, for a preparation packet.
PUT YOUR NAME IN PRINT AND ONLINE: Positions on the student newspaper staff are still open.
Students interested in writing, editing, photography, graphic design, cartooning, any aspect of publishing, and web page design and maintenance can apply for the staff. All part-time and full-time students are eligible; no experience is necessary.
Applications are available at the Apache Office, B-316. Further information is available from advisor Dr. Rose Marie Lynch, B-320, or e-mail rmlynch@ivcc.edu
AND THE WINNERS ARE: Prize winners in the Dec. 9 Bond With Counseling open house drawing were Mark Plankenhorn, IVCC tee shirt; Derek Butto, coffee mug; Megan Sluis, baseball cap; Christie Ajster, beanie baby; Jan Phillips, playing cards; and Cherie Duke, Cheesehead hat.
HEADING THE UNION: David Bergsieker was elected president of the American Federation of Teachers, local 1810, at a meeting held Dec. 10, 1998.
Other officers elected at that time are Tim Horger, vice president; Mike Sankovich, treasurer; Marge Hunt, recording secretary; Greg Oseland, corresponding secretary; and Kim Abel, Gil Meyer and Cory Tomasson, Sergeants at Arms.
All officers will serve for two years.
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