Truman College Monthly Newsletter

Construction

The electrical consultants and ComEd are scheduled to start on the electrical work for the new building by December 2. Water main work is underway. After that's completed, temporary pavement will be installed on Sunnyside at Clifton and Racine until the building project is finished in 2010.

Transportation alternatives

We will soon begin marketing I-GO and Zipcar car sharing services to students, faculty, staff. If you're unfamiliar with these companies, it's a like renting a car right off the street. You create an account and are issued a special card to open the car. The keys are inside and off you go. You pay by the hour; fees vary. We are not going to have Zipcars or I-GO cars on what's left of our parking lot, but there are "pods" of cars, as they call them, at several nearby locations. Both companies will send out information soon explaining the process. Car sharing is ideal for people who can walk, ride, or take the CTA most days but might need a car in emergencies.

Parking lot

Final placement of the fencing in our east lot will be finished by December 5. The electrical contractor should finish running lines to lot and replacing broken lights by December 11.

Future Teachers

The Future Teachers Club will host its first Brown Bag Lunch Lecture at 2 p.m. December 9 in room 3641, Lecture Hall C. The speaker will be Dr. David Stovall from the University of Illinois-Chicago on Reward and Consequence in Teaching for Social Justice.

Holiday Potluck Extravaganza

Please join us -- and bring a dish to share -- for the Holiday Potluck Extravaganza (the titles get bigger and better every year) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, in the cafeteria. Please let Zsa know by December 3 what you're bringing so we don't have 40 potato salads (zpopiela@ccc.edu). In lieu of gifts to colleagues this year, please consider donating a toy for a child at the Cornerstone Shelter (we'll have a collection bin) or make a donation to Sarah's Circle, a women's shelter, or any charity you choose.

Democracy in Eritrea roundtable discussion

More than 200 people attended Prospects for Peace and Stability in the Horn of Africa, with Emphasis on Eritrea and Ethiopia: A Round Table Discussion November 15 at the college. Participants included Dr. Bereket Habtesellasie of the University of North Carolina, Dr. Tricia Hepner of the University of Tennessee, Dr. Habtu Ghebre-Ab of the University of Cincinnati, Kassahun Checole, publisher of the Africa World Press and Red Sea Press, Dr. Assefaw Bariagaber of Seton Hall University, Dr. Ghirmai Negash of Ohio University, and Dr. Tekle Woldemikael of Chapman University. Dr. Anghesom Atsbaha, instructor in the Social Science Department and director of the Truman-DePaul Bridge Program, was the moderator. The event was sponsored by the American Forum for Democracy in Eritrea, Civil Society for the Promotion of Human and Democratic Rights.

Lost Boys Birthday Celebration

Chicago Bulls' forward Luol Deng will take part in the Fourth Annual Lost Boys of Sudan Birthday Celebration January 4, 2009 at the college. Events will include traditional Sudanese food, dance, and music, as well as remarks by Mr. Deng, Olympic flag bearer Lopez Lomong, and Special Envoy to Sudan Richard Williamson. The event is free, though donations to the Sudanese Scholarship Fund will be gladly accepted.

Student makes new quiz bowl team

Edward Backstrom has earned a spot on the City Colleges of Chicago's African American Know Your Heritage Quiz Show team. The competition, against two- and four-year schools from around the country, will be taped Dec. 6 and aired on NBC 5 Chicago sometime in February 2009. Our congratulations to Edward and our thanks to LaSandra Skinner, Brenda Weddington, Jocelyn Ladner, Corey Williams, and everyone who has worked so hard during the past few weeks to support Edward and his fellow Truman students during the pre-competition phase.

All in the family

Maria Vasquez Ruiz, the mother of Olga Ruiz, passed away November 26, 2008. Services were held December 1 at Heartland Memorial Center. Ms. Ruiz was buried at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, IL.

Please join us in extending our condolences to retired adult educator and former Local 3506 Union steward Earl Silbar on the passing of his mother, Leah Silbar.

Harold Santamaria's father, Olivio C. Cruz, passed away December 1, 2008 after a long battle with lung cancer. His wishes were to be cremated and the family is planning a memorial mass for 11 a/,/ Thursday. December 4 at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 4432 N. Troy near the cross streets of Montrose and Kedzie. There is a large parking lot right next to the church. You can send messages of sympathy or support to Harold at home, 5550 W. Windsor Chicago, IL 60630.

Basketball team schedule for December

They're still winning. Upcoming games are 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 here against Wright College; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 here against Elsworth Community College; 3 p.m. Dec. 13 here against Robert Morris; 7 p.m. Dec. 16 away against East-West University; Dec. 19 and 20 (time TBA) away in a tournament against Kennedy-King; and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 23 away against St. Xavier.

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