TRANSFER TALK: Representatives of colleges and universities will be on campus to talk with prospective transfer students on the following dates:
- Feb. 26 – Franklin, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Feb. 28 -- Governor State, 6 - 8 p.m.
- Feb. 28 -- NIU, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- March 6 – Eureka, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- March 8 – Aurora, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- March 22 -- Eureka, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- March 28 -- NIU, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- March 29 -- Lewis U, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- April 3 -- St. Francis, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- April 3 -- Eureka, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All representatives will be in the main lobby.
STATE TRANSFER DAY: Representatives from 12 state universities will be on campus March 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the main lobby.
"March is the time to get serious about future plans as application deadlines, housing arrangements and orientations are already in progress," said counselor Jane Sack. "I recommend that all students who are planning on university studies take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about their future school and the transfer process."
BAKE SALE: Student Educator’s are sponsoring a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 6 outside of the cafeteria. Advisor Diane Christianson said the group is raising money for student financial assistance to educational conferences and workshops as well as assisting with financial needs of its members.
FINDING A JOB: IVCC’s 2001 job fair is scheduled for April 19 in the gym. This year JOBS 2001: A Career Odyssey will feature both day and evening hours with employers to be on campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m.
Kathy Glascock, director of career planning and placement, said students should attend to talk with employers about full-time and part-time jobs as well as internships.
"Students should prepare now by getting their resume in order," she said.
More than 100 employers have attended the fair in past years. Information about employers who are attending is available in Career Planning and Placement.
STATE EVALUATION: English instructor Dr. Rose Marie Lynch is serving on a team for the Tech Prep Evaluation System for Illinois, reviewing programs in the Illinois Eastern Tech Prep Consortium Feb. 27 to March 1.
Dr. Lynch will be visiting Olney Central College, Wabash Valley College, Lincoln Trail College and some of the high schools in the southern Illinois consortium.
RELAY FOR LIFE: IVCC will again host the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life on June 22-23, 2001. Last year 142 teams and 307 cancer survivors participated in the event which raised over $100,000. Two IVCC teams, one from the nursing department and one from the library, participated last year.
Further information is available from steering committee members Gloria Bouxsein, chair of the health professions division; Pam Mammano, nursing instructor; or Fran Brolley, public information director.
FREE DENTAL X-RAYS: Dental assisting students will be taking full mouth dental x-rays, free of charge, for IVCC students and employees. Available appointment times include Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Some evening appointments are also available.
Pat Pearson, dental assisting instructor, said the procedure would take approximately 45 minutes. The radiographs will be mailed to the patient's dentist.
Appointments can be made in B-214 or at extension 359 or 227.
TUTORING WORK: Students interested in being a peer tutor should contact Mary Turchi in the Reading Lab or call 224-0233. A tutor must have earned an A or B in the class. Pay is $5.15 per hour.
BOARD ELECTION: Incumbents Kris Paul and Jimmie Landsford are running unopposed for the IVCC Board in the April 3 consolidated election. Board terms are for six years.
FRESHMEN NEEDED: The Apache is still accepting applications for the staff. Students are needed for news and sports writing, photography, graphic arts, cartooning, and page design.
The staff is also recruiting freshmen, interested in training for editorial positions for next year. All students, part-time and full-time, are eligible; no prior publishing experience is required.
Contact advisor Dr. Rose Marie Lynch, B-320, ext. 209, or e-mail
rmlynch@ivcc.edu