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| December 30th 2008 | |||||||||
Sudanese Lost Boys Birthday Celebration to feature Chicago Bull Luol Deng, Olympian Lopez Lomong | |||||||||
 The Sudanese Community Association of Illinois will hold their fourth annual Hope of Sudan Celebration on Sunday afternoon, January 4 at Truman College to celebrate the New Year, the Lost Boys Birthdays, Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the Sudanese Independence Day.What: Hope of Sudan Celebration
Cost: There is no cost, but donations to the Lost Boys Scholarship Fund are encouraged. "Decades of war in the Sudan, and the ongoing genocide in Darfur, led to the deaths of over two million people," said Malual Awak, President of the Sudanese Community Association of Illinois. "This catastrophe caused the flight of thousands of refugees to the United States. Illinois Sudanese have survived unimaginable adversity and are working to build new lives for their families.". Some community members are "Lost Boys," who walked thousands of miles after their villages were destroyed and their family members killed during Sudan’s civil war. Arriving in the United States with no proof of a birth date, the Sudanese Lost Boys were all assigned January 1 as their official birthday. "We come together as one this January 4 to celebrate their remarkable journey," added Awak. Special sponsors that have made this event possible are: the Luol Deng Foundation, Truman College, the Chicago Bulls, Edy's, Hinckley Springs, Vienna Beef, the Chicago Association for the Lost Boys of Sudan (CALBOS), and the Sudanese Community Association of Illinois (SCAI). For information go to sudanesecommunitycenter.org or lostboyschicago.com. John Prendergast is Co-Chair of the ENOUGH Project, an initiative to end genocide and crimes against humanity. During the Clinton administration, John was involved in a number of peace processes in Africa while he was Director of African Affairs at the National Security Council and Special Advisor at the Department of State. John has also worked for members of Congress, the United Nations, human rights organizations, and think tanks, as well as having been a youth counselor and basketball coach in the U.S. He has authored eight books on Africa, including Not on Our Watch, a New York Times bestseller he co-authored with Don Cheadle. John is working on a new book which focuses on his 20 years in the Big Brother program. John has helped produce two documentaries on Northern Uganda and been involved in three documentaries on Sudan. He has been part of three episodes of CBS' 60 Minutes which earned an Emmy Award for Best Continuing News Coverage and is helping to develop two additional episodes. He is helping to spearhead a campaign involving the NBA and Participant Productions to widen awareness on Darfur, as well as a campaign to end the violence against women and girls in the Congo. John travels regularly to Africa's war zones on fact-finding missions, peace-making initiatives, and awareness-raising trips. He is a visiting professor at the University of San Diego and the American University in Cairo. The mission of the Sudanese Community Association of Illinois is to develop and operate a Sudanese Community Center which meets the human services needs of Illinois residents of Sudanese descent, regardless of religious, tribal or ethnic background. The Sudanese Community Association of Illinois is dedicated to teaching the fundamental skills necessary for Illinois residents of Sudanese descent to succeed in the United States, to coordinating area humanitarian efforts benefiting Sudanese in need, and to preserving Sudanese culture and heritage. The Mission of the Chicago Association for the Lost Boys of Sudan (CALBOS) is to provide mentoring, medical help, emergency assistance, employment counseling and educational support to the Lost Boys of Sudan living in Chicago. The Sudanese Community Association of Illinois is headquartered at 131 West Jefferson in Naperville, Illinois. The web site is SudaneseCommunityCenter.Org and the phone is 630-904-3333. | |||||||||
| December 18th 2008 | |||||||||
New Days/Time for Digital Photography & Photoshop | |||||||||
 Digital Photography and Photoshop for Photography (COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA 167) moves to a new time this Spring: Tues/Thurs from 1:15 - 2:35 pm. There is also a Saturday section, from 1 - 4 pm. In this 3 credit class you will learn to use your digital camera, Photoshop, and other techniques as appropriate in the field of digital photography. For more information visit Jan Wessels' website: janwessels.com. | |||||||||
| December 9th 2008 | |||||||||
UIC's David Stovall addresses future teachers at Truman | |||||||||
 Truman College's Future Teachers Club hosted a Brown Bag Lunch Lecture featuring Dr. David Stovall of the University of Illinois-Chicago December 9. Dr. Stovall's topic was Rewards and Consequence of Teaching for Social Justice.Dr. Stovall received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2001 and is currently an associate professor of educational policy studies and African-American studies at UIC. His research focuses primarily on critical race theory, concepts of social justice in education, the relationship between housing and education, and the relationship between schools and community stakeholders. | |||||||||
| December 8th 2008 | |||||||||
Join us for the Holiday Show! | |||||||||
 The Fifth Annual Holiday show starring students in Richard Keitel's Chorus class and students in Tom Lenane's Acting class will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 in Novar Hall, room 3426. The show is free and all students, faculty, and staff are welcome. | |||||||||
| November 26th 2008 | |||||||||
Students have choices when it comes to refunds | |||||||||
 Time was, when you were due a refund, either from your financial aid or because you dropped a class, City Colleges wrote you a check. You probably deposited it in your bank, but maybe you misplaced it. Could be someone stole it. In any case, it was a vulnerable piece of paper, plus it caused the demise of trees. In the spring of 2009, you will have options, "green" and convenient ones: Direct Deposit, and the new CCC Debit Card.The CCC Visa Debit College Card, managed by Chase, is much like a gift card. Only the giver (CCC) can put money on it, and it exists separately from your other bank accounts. Yet it operates like a debit card. You can use it anywhere Visa cards are accepted, as the saying goes, and you have access to your money at any one of more than 3,000 ATMs operated by Chase. Free customer service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To check when your refund will be available on the card, visit My.CCC.Edu. If you choose this option, it's important to be aware of the fees. You get only one free ATM withdrawal per deposit. After that, you'll be charged $2.00 per withdrawal from the bank itself, more if you use a non-Chase ATM. You also get one free withdrawal from the bank itself. After that, if you use a teller, it will cost you $10.00. If you go over your limit or want a balance inquiry, you'll pay $1.25. A copy of a bank statement costs $1.00. Replacing a lost or stolen card is $15.00. And if you don't use the card for 6 months, Chase will charge you $5.00 per month until the account is closed. For the direct deposit option, all you have to do is take a voided check or savings deposit slip to the Financial Aid Office. For more information, contact the Financial Aid office at: (773) 907-4810. | |||||||||
| November 26th 2008 | |||||||||
Explore Religion this Spring | |||||||||
 Truman is offering two comparative religion classes this Spring, The Bible - Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, taught by Professor Bill Settles on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-10:450AM, and Eastern Religions, taught by Professor Rudra Dundzila on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-12:20PM. For more information, view the credit class schedule. | |||||||||
| November 26th 2008 | |||||||||
 Time was, when you were due a refund, either from your financial aid or because you dropped a class, City Colleges wrote you a check. You probably deposited it in your bank, but maybe you misplaced it. Could be someone stole it. In any case, it was a vulnerable piece of paper, plus it caused the demise of trees. In the spring of 2009, you will have options, "green" ones.City Colleges is still happy to write you a check, but would much rather deposit the money directly into your bank account or give it to you on the new CCC Visa Debit College Card managed by Chase. The College Card is much like a gift card. Only the giver (CCC) can put money on it and it exists separately from your other bank accounts. Yet it operates like a debit card. You can use it anywhere Visa cards are accepted, as the saying goes, and you have access to your money at any one of more than 3,000 ATMs operated by Chase. Free customer service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be aware of the fees. You get only one free ATM withdrawal per refund deposit. After that, you’ll be charged $2 per withdrawal, more if you use a non-Chase ATM. You get one free withdrawal from the bank itself. After that, if you use a teller, it will cost you $10. If you go over your limit or want a balance inquiry, you’ll pay $1.25. A copy of a bank statement costs $1. Replacing a lost or stolen card is $15. And if you don’t use the card for 6 months, Chase will charge you $5 per month until the account is closed. | |||||||||
| November 25th 2008 | |||||||||
Need help with English pronunciation? | |||||||||
 If you want to practice your conversational English, check out Speech 143! ESL students at all credit levels are welcome; there is no prerequisite. Class meets Monday/Wednesday 8-9:20 AM starting January 20, 2009. Contact Kathy Judd (kudd@ccc.edu) or go to Room 2915 for more information. | |||||||||
| November 18th 2008 | |||||||||
Truman Soccer Team in 1st Place | |||||||||
 Truman College's soccer team, the Falcons, is leading their league, the Chi Town Futbol Indoor Soccer League. The team has 11 more games to play, from 4 to 7 p.m. every Sunday at Chi Town Futbol, 2343 South Throop Street.The Truman soccer team boasts players from Ecuador, Togo, Bosnia, Ghana, Serbia, Cameroun, Mexico, Kenya, India, Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Equatorial Guinea, among others. Players come from all academic departments -- Credit, Adult Education, and Continuing Education. The goal isn't just making goals, but encouraging players to continue their education as well. | |||||||||
| November 18th 2008 | |||||||||
2009 Vision Calendar are on sale! | |||||||||
 The Vision Calendar, a showcase for students in the photography and digital photography classes, sells for $3, two for $5. All money raised goes to a Truman College photography scholarship. To purchase a calendar, contact Clifton Daniel at cdaniel@ccc.edu. | |||||||||
| November 12th 2008 | |||||||||
Learn to land a scholarship | |||||||||
 The Office of Financial Aid and the Student Club Center are sponsoring four scholarship workshops Nov 17 - 20 in room 3440. Students will learn about institutional scholarships, how to search for scholarships, how to navigate the application process, and how to write a scholarship essay. One lucky participant will receive a $100 scholarship compliments of the Dean of Student Services.
Dates and times are as follows
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| November 11th 2008 | |||||||||
Calling all Entrepreneurs! | |||||||||
 Student Entrepreneurship Week runs November 17 to 20 at Truman College. The first event is a discussion of issues facing independent businesspeople, on Monday, November 17 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. If you have ever considered starting your own business, this event is for you!
Events include:
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| November 7th 2008 | |||||||||
Disability Access Center Open House November 13 | |||||||||
 Truman College and President Walker invite you to the Disability Access Center Open House on Thursday, November 13 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in Room 1428. Meet the staff and tour the Center. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. | |||||||||
| November 7th 2008 | |||||||||
First meeting of the Environmental Club is Nov 10 | |||||||||
 What can Truman students do about the environmental problems in Chicago and around the world? Come to the Environmental Club to find out!
The first meeting Monday, 11/10 at 5 pm in room 2983 (the Biology Department). We'll be introducing ourselves, outlining our goals and priorities, and watching the short internet film, The Story of Stuff. Watch a clip of the movie here. For more information contact Rachael Coe rcoe1@student.ccc.edu. | |||||||||
| November 7th 2008 | |||||||||
Truman College offers NEW Medical Assisting Program | |||||||||
 Prepare to enter the high growth industry of Medical Assisting in as little as two semsters in our affordable, innovative new program. To learn more, contact the Admissions Office at (773) 907-4000 or download a brochure. | |||||||||
| November 7th 2008 | |||||||||
Truman Theatre Project's first play ends this weekend | |||||||||
 Whose Afraid of Affirmative Action?, a comedy based on Edward Albee's award-winning drama, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, centers on a young African American doctoral candidate and his wife spending a fractious evening at the home of a jaded, drunken older professor and his unhappy, somewhat vicious wife. The last three performances are Nov 21, 22, and 23. View photos from last weekend's performance.Truman College will have a new theater company in part because the Rev. Jesse Jackson ran into silent film comedian Ben Turpin outside the Prop Theater one night. Jackson, actually actor Varrick Douglas, was starring in the long-running production Hizzoner, about legendary Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley. Turpin, played by actor Rick Reardon, was in Sounds of Silence, a play about the early days of Chicago's Essanay Studios, one of the first silent film companies. Both plays were being staged at the Prop Theatre, and the two actors would chat while waiting to go onstage. "I'd see Varrick all the time," Reardon said. "He told me that he had written some plays." One of those plays, Who's Afraid of Affirmative Action?, will be the inaugural production of the Truman Theater Project, opening November 14 in Novar Hall on the third floor of the college. Reardon and Douglas, both professional actors, are also part-time instructors at Truman College; Reardon, in the college's alternative high school, and Douglas, in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department. The play, a comedy based on Edward Albee's award-winning drama, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, centers on a young African American doctoral candidate and his wife spending a fractious evening at the home of a jaded, drunken older professor and his unhappy, somewhat vicious wife. 
"Varrick just mirrors that story, brilliantly, I think," Reardon said. "He really does a fine job." The cast includes Reardon as the older professor, Preston, and Jacqueline Stone, founding member and executive director of the TUTA Theatre in Chicago, as his wife, Joanne. Truman student Sylvester Miller plays the young professor, Akil, and Truman Cosmetology student Angela Cordero plays his wife, Amy. Reardon, the Truman Theater Project's artistic director, created the company to showcase student actors, student playwrights, and even students who have written short stories and essays. "What I really am encouraging is that our students create the plays," he said. "I want to do social problem plays and I want them to come from our students here at Truman College." Still, he hopes eventually to draw playwrights and actors from the other City Colleges of Chicago, possibly even producing shows on other campuses, all in a workshop atmosphere. "After all," he said. "It ain't Broadway." Curtain goes up on Who's Afraid of Affirmative Action at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 14 and at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16. Who's Afraid of Affirmative Action continues at 7:30 p.m. November 21 and at 1 p.m. November 22 and 23. All shows are in Novar Hall. Tickets are a donation of $10 or whatever patrons can offer. | |||||||||
| October 29th 2008 | |||||||||
Caged Dresses Art Opening | |||||||||
 Pat Otto, who teaches art for Continuing Education, has a solo show, Caged Dresses, at ARC Gallery from November 5 to 29. The opening reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 7 at the gallery, 832 W. Superior St. #204.
For more information, contact (312) 733-2787. 
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| October 24th 2008 | |||||||||
Truman Student part of winning team | |||||||||
 Truman student Juan Martinez and fellow students from Daley, Washington, and Wright colleges won first place in the national Know Your Heritage: Hispanic College Quiz Bowl. The competition, which took place April 5, aired on NBC during Hispanic Heritage Month.The City Colleges of Chicago team competed against teams from seven other colleges from around the United States, six of them four-year institutions. The winning round was against Whittier College, a private four-year college in California. In addition to a trophy, each team member received a Chancellor’s Fund for Excellence Scholarship, as well as a 24-credit-hour tuition waiver from their individual campuses. The student team and coaches were honored in a public ceremony at Kennedy-King College April 30.
Juan grew up north of Mexico City and, at 18, entered the University of Mexico, majoring in psychology and intending “to do something to help other people.” A year later, that intent carried him to a Benedictine monastery, which he enjoyed but found confining. He left and took a job as a data entry clerk to earn enough to re-enter the university, but the job didn’t pay well enough so he called a cousin in Chicago who managed a pizzeria. Two months later, he was here, working. Since English proficiency is a university requirement in Mexico, he enrolled in English as a Second Language at Truman. He qualified for the Transitional Bilingual Learning Center (TBLC), designed for students who are academically ready for college but lack the English skills, and earned a GPA high enough for a Harold Washington Scholarship and membership in the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. He became active in the Latinos United for Education (LUFE) student club and served as president of the Student Government Association. Today, Juan majors in psychology at Loyola University. He pays his way by working and with help from scholarships from Loyola, Phi Theta Kappa, the Chancellor’s Fund for Excellence Scholarship, and a scholarship from the quiz show’s producers, Central City Productions. | |||||||||
| October 23rd 2008 | |||||||||
Maltenfort to rat out Rubik October 28 | |||||||||
 The Rubik's Cube is the most popular puzzle in the world, yet also the most baffling. In a hands-on-cube presentation, Professor Michael Maltenfort will explain the underlying logic of the Cube and the best strategies for conquering it on Tuesday, October 28 at 2:30 pm in the Cosgrove Library. If you already own a Cube, bring it. If you don't, come early. The first 25 audience members will be given a free Cube. | |||||||||
| October 21st 2008 | |||||||||
Save Lives and Get Free Pants | |||||||||
 Donors wanted for the Halloween Blood Drive, Wednesday, October 29th in the student lounge. Everyone who donates receives a free pair of flannel pajama pants.
Sign up for an appointment today! | |||||||||
| October 20th 2008 | |||||||||
Thinking about Transferring? Come to the Transfer Expo! | |||||||||
 Admissions reps from Chicago-area schools and universities will be at Truman College on Wednesday, October 29th between 11am and 2pm in room 1176 and the back of the cafeteria to meet with you and answer YOUR questions about the transfer process! Success and Career planning workshops will be offered throughout the day as well. Participating schools include DePaul, Northeastern, and the University of Chicago.RSVP - Tiffany Lindquist at 773-907-4749 If you wish, bring a copy of your transcript to show to the representatives.
In addition, to learn more about the transfer process, we have planned four workshops that will be offered at various times during the event:
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| October 20th 2008 | |||||||||
Standing Silent Nation Documentary presented Oct 22 | |||||||||
 The Social Divide, a Truman forum on social justice issues, is presenting the documentary STANDING SILENT NATION, by Suree Towfighnia, in the Student Center (Rm. 1623) on Oct. 22 from 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.The film tracks an Oglala Sioux family's struggle to farm industrial hemp, whose cultivation, banned in the US, the Oglala Sioux Tribe had legalized. Tribal sovereignty, economic rights, and family traditions come under attack as the US government disrupts the hemp harvest year after year. Sharon Todd, Truman's director of grant assistance, will be on hand after the film to discuss tribal sovereignty law. The suggested admission price is two cans or boxes of imperishable food, which the Social Divide will donate to the Howard Area Community Center. Soda and popcorn will be served. | |||||||||
| October 13th 2008 | |||||||||
Find Your Place in Chicago | |||||||||
 Looking to buy a home? Come on an EXCLUSIVE City Colleges of Chicago Home Tour Saturday, Oct 25 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Buses Leave from Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren St. Visit beautiful new homes throughout Chicago and learn about your eligibility for thousands of dollars in homebuyer incentives. To reserve your place call Zsa Popielarczyk at (773) 907-4451 or email zpopiela@ccc.edu. For more information visit findyourplaceinchicago.org. | |||||||||
| October 7th 2008 | |||||||||
Community Resource, Health and Career Fair | |||||||||
 Truman will hold its 3rd annual Community Resource, Health, and Career Fair on November 6 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sponsored by Student Services, the Disability Access Center, the AAWCC and the 23rd District, the event will highlight over 55 neighborhood social services agencies and feature topics such as Health Screenings and Senior Fitness. In addition, over 35 Chicago area businesses, including WGN, UPS, Metra and the Hyatt Regency will be on campus for a career fair. Bring your resume and come dressed for success! This event is FREE and open to the public. | |||||||||
| September 29th 2008 | |||||||||
Why Vote Video Discussion on Oct 28 | |||||||||
 The Truman College Campus Compact Group and Phi Theta Kappa present Raise Your Voice, a series of election awareness events in October. The final event is a video discussion, Why Vote?, on Tuesday, October 28 from 6:30-8:00 pm in the front lobby. Ask your professor about extra-credit for attendance. | |||||||||
| September 25th 2008 | |||||||||
Lunchtime Exercise Class Starts November 4 | |||||||||
 Set aside one hour per week to focus on your health and fitness. Strength and Toning meets Tuesdays from 11:30-12:30 starting November 4. Taught by personal trainer/professional dancer Sara Fisher, the class focuses on core strength using resistance bands, exercise balls, and other strength-building exercises. Call (773) 907-4440 to register. | |||||||||
| September 22nd 2008 | |||||||||
AAWCC Walk-A-Thon is Saturday | |||||||||
 Region V of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges will sponsor the Women's Health Walk-A-Thon and Picnic from 1 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, September 27. Walkers will start at Truman College, head to the lake via Wilson Avenue, then come back to the college for the picnic. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. in the front lobby. All funds raised will go the American Cancer Society for research. | |||||||||
| September 22nd 2008 | |||||||||
Vote Early at Truman College | |||||||||
 Early voting takes place at Truman October 13 - 30th from 9 am - 5 pm Monday through Saturday. Avoid long lines on Election day and Vote Early! A state issued photo ID is required for early voting. | |||||||||
| September 17th 2008 | |||||||||
Journalism Guest Speaker Series Continues Nov 12 | |||||||||
 News Reporting & Writing and the Uptown Exchange student newspaper at Truman College welcome you to chat with professional journalists on a variety of topics. Next up: Truman Communications faculty ROBERT HUGHES
Robert Hughes has had a distinguished teaching career notable also for his publishing of a book-length memoir and regular contributions to the Chicago Tribune, WBEZ's "848," and the "My Turn" section of Newsweek. Discussions take place from 11:30-12:15, Room #2961. Everyone is welcome. MON. 10/6 — Born and raised on the North Side of Chicago, ESTHER J. CEPEDA studied Integrated Marketing Communications at the Medill School of Journalism and has worked as a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and as a high-school bilingual teacher. With diverse experiences in the media and business worlds, she now self-syndicates the "600 Words" column and serves as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the Illinois Student Assistance. She'll talk about new media communications. MON. 10/13 — Since 1990, GREG KOT has been the music critic at the Chicago Tribune, where he has comprehensively covered popular music and reported on music-related social, political, and business issues. In addition to radio-show and book projects, Kot has article credits in Rolling Stone, Details, Vibe, and many other publications. He will talk about A&E writing, blogging, and broadcasting. MON. 10/20 — Staff writer for the Chicago Reader, BEN JORAVSKY has written about neighborhood news for years and currently pens a column called "The Works" every week about Chicago politics. Author of four books, including Hoop Dreams, Joravsky will talk about writing for an alternative weekly and covering the city. MON. 10/27 — A seasoned, award-winning writer with numerous credits at local publications, LINDA LUTTON will share experiences at her new job with local public-radio affiliate WBEZ as their education reporter. WED. 10/29 — ANTONIO ROSAS-LANDA visits from HOY newspaper, Chicago's Spanish-language daily, where he works as Senior Editor of the Editorial Page. He'll talk about the significance of opinion pages for Chicago Latino journalism, and he’ll discuss recent events in the 2008 Presidential campaign. WED. 11/12 — Truman Communications faculty ROBERT HUGHES has had a distinguished teaching career notable also for his publishing of a book-length memoir and regular contributions to the Chicago Tribune, WBEZ's "848," and the "My Turn" section of Newsweek. Hughes will talk about how he started writing and how he now teaches students to become perspective writers. MON. 12/1 — Publisher of Gay Chicago Magazine, CRAIG GERNHARDT speaks about the biz and new media of journalism, including his work as an on-the-ground neighborhood journalist-blogger in Rogers Park. WED. 12/3 — Award-winning journalist and Medill graduate ROXANE ASSAF works at Truman as Director of Teaching and Learning Programs, in addition to having been a television producer, disc jockey, documentary filmmaker, essayist, and performance artist. Her work in Bethlehem and Jerusalem won a 2002 National Arab Journalists Association's Excellence in Journalism Award. MON. 12/8 — Investigative reporter and Medill School of Journalism graduate JEFF KELLY LOWENSTEIN writes as a staffer for the Chicago Reporter and will talk to students about developing the instincts of an investigative reporter. | |||||||||
| September 17th 2008 | |||||||||
Truman Cafe open in the lobby | |||||||||
 If you're running late for class in the morning and haven't had time for breakfast or if you just need a little something to keep you going through that afternoon lab, stop by the cafe in the lobby. The Truman cafeteria runs the cafe from 8 a.m. to noon and 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday just outside the Registrar's office. | |||||||||
| September 17th 2008 | |||||||||
Latin Dance Class $1.00 in the lobby today! | |||||||||
 As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Truman LUFE (Latinos United For Education) club is sponsoring Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue lessons from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 in the front lobby. Everyone is welcome. All it costs for this delightful taste of Hispanic heritage is $1.
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| September 6th 2008 | |||||||||
Women in Nanotechnology accepting applications until Oct 31 | |||||||||
 Truman College is creating effortless ways to enter the intriguing field of nanotechnology. The Women in Nanotechnology (WIN) program introduces and explores the possibilities of nanotechnology through field trips and seminars. Pick up an application outside room 2983 or download a flyer for more information. | |||||||||
| September 6th 2008 | |||||||||
Center for Science Success | |||||||||
 Pursuing a science degree? Be part of the Center for Science Success, which provides students members professional and educational opportunities in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Read the September Newsletter. | |||||||||
| September 2nd 2008 | |||||||||
The Way I See It photo exhibit | |||||||||
| Closing Reception Wednesday, September 3 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm | |||||||||
 Please join us for the closing reception of the photo exhibit entitled, "The Way I See It", by students in the Truman College Continuing Education Darkroom Photography Classes, Jan Wessels, Instructor. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact: Jan Wessels, (773) 907-4487.
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| September 2nd 2008 | |||||||||
Learn to knit or crochet! | |||||||||
 Learn the art of crochet or knitting this summer! You'll create one project from start to finish with the help of the instructor. You will enjoy learning while creating something beautiful. Your project could be a beautiful scarf, baby booties, or a unique shawl. Classes meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and the course fee is $79. Crochet classes meet Mondays, Sept. 15 to Oct. 27; Knitting classes meet Wednesdays, Sept. 3 to Oct. 15. Call 773-907-4440 to register. | |||||||||
| September 2nd 2008 | |||||||||
Learn to speak Russian! | |||||||||
 Russian is spoken by approximately 170 million people as a first language, and is used by an additional 100 million people as a second language. You will learn beginning conversational Russian in this course, including the Russian alphabet, simple or popular phrases and expressions, cultural customs and traditions of modern Russian, as well as the historical changes leading up to today's idioms. Classes start Wednesday, Sept. 3, and meet from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Call Continuing Education at 773-907-4440 to register.
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| August 14th 2008 | |||||||||
Truman Community....Raise Your Voice! | |||||||||
 In conjunction to this year's presidential election, Raise Your Voice and Phi Theta Kappa are holding a series of debates/discussions in October. The debate topics will be issues of concern to the students, faculty/staff and the Uptown community. Please take a few moments to complete an online survey on what issues matter to you. Raise Your Voice, a team of students, faculty, administrators, and a community partner, is part of the McCormick Presidential Civic Action Fellowship. | |||||||||
| August 9th 2008 | |||||||||
Prepare for the TOEFL® test with our extended class! | |||||||||
 The TOEFL® test is the most widely accepted English-language test in the world, and is accepted by more than 6000 colleges and universities. In this new, 14 week class, you will study the main components of the exam, including Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Classes meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 4 to Dec. 11. The fee is $249. Call 773-907-4440 to register. | |||||||||
| August 9th 2008 | |||||||||
New! Chicago Tribune Discussion Group | |||||||||
 Join Bob Schwartz in a discussion of the previous week's Sunday edition of the Chicago Tribune. You can pick the article and join others in a lively discussion. The seven-session group meets from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, Sept. 9 and 23, Oct. 7 and 21, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 9. The fee is $69. Call 773-907-4440 to register. | |||||||||
| August 9th 2008 | |||||||||
New for Web Developers! | |||||||||
 Continuing Education is pleased to announce two new classes for Web Developers this Spring: Dynamic Websites with AJAX and PHP/MySQL and Six Easy Pieces: Using JavaScript to Enhance Website Functionality. For more information, call (773) 907-4440. | |||||||||
| August 6th 2008 | |||||||||
Find the program that's right for you! | |||||||||
 Truman offers two-year transfer degrees in the arts, fine arts, sciences, teaching, and engineering that are accepted by major Illinois colleges and universities. We also offer two-year degrees like Nursing and Automotive Technology that will take you straight into a high-paying career. Truman also has certificate programs such as Appliance Technology and Cosmetology, as well as short-term certificates such as Certified Nurse Assistant and Pharmacy Technician. We offer classes during the daytime, evenings, and weekends. Browse our list of programs today! | |||||||||
| August 6th 2008 | |||||||||
You can make a difference! Run for student government! | |||||||||
 If you'd like to take a leadership role at Truman College, why not be part of the SGA? Run for student body president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or public relations officer. Application deadline is September 12, 2008.
Candidates must be enrolled for at least six credit hours, be students in good standing, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. Applications are available in the Student Activities Office or Student Clubs Center. Elections will be held September 28 through October 11. Vote from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. daily, in the front lobby. | |||||||||
| August 5th 2008 | |||||||||
Psychology Conference an overwhelming success | |||||||||
 Truman College faculty members Greg Robinson and Olga Ruiz were among the organizers of a first-ever City Colleges of Chicago psychology conference in April that drew nearly 150 more attendees than were expected. Among those attending were 30 students from community colleges and baccalaureate institutions outside the City Colleges system.
The event, Psychology in the City, was sponsored by Inter-College Psychology Committee of the City Colleges of Chicago, made up of faculty members from Truman, Daley, Washington, Kennedy-King, and Wright Colleges. It was supported, in part, by a grant from the American Psychological Association’s Board of Educational Affairs, whose help also made it possible for organizers to win the additional funds necessary to enlist seven more presenters. More than 90 percent of attendees were students at the seven City Colleges of Chicago. In fact, organizers had originally intended to limit the conference to CCC students. However, interest from other Illinois community colleges and four-year schools was so great that 30 students from outside CCC were allowed to enroll. In addition to presentations by the professionals, 25 CCC students took part in poster presentations based on short-term research projects. Nineteen students took part in five panel discussions on a variety of psychology related topics. And representatives from 14 baccalaureate degree-granting institutions took part in a transfer fair, which ran concurrent with the student sessions and poster presentations. | |||||||||
| July 30th 2008 | |||||||||
NEW CLASS! Crafts Workshop, ART 150 | |||||||||
 Earn two college credits in this engaging course of creation in paper,
clay, cloth, metal, plaster, wood, and other materials. Learn new
art-making techniques and how to integrate creative activities into
learning and teaching. A great class for "crafters", teachers,
childcare providers, and anyone wanting to increase his or her
"know-how" in making meaningful and beautiful projects.Just a few examples include bookmaking, memory vessels, and 3-D collages. Class meets 5:45 PM-8:45 PM Mondays. Enroll now for fall -current students register online at my.ccc.edu. New students Apply Online or in person. | |||||||||
| July 30th 2008 | |||||||||
Already a teacher? Thinking about becoming one? | |||||||||
 Truman offers a range of Education classes this spring, including Introduction to Education, Educational Psychology, and American Public Schools. For more information about these classes or Truman's Teacher Education Program, contact Dr. Michelle Jolivette, gjolivette@ccc.edu. View the Schedule of Education Classes offered this spring.
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| June 26th 2008 | |||||||||
Biopsychology Summer Workshop July 7-18th | |||||||||
| Perfect for those interested in Biopsychology, Psychology, Nursing, Pre-Med, Pre-Pharmacy or other Biomedical Field | |||||||||
 The Center for Science Success (CSS) and the Center for Achievement in the
Life Sciences (CALFS), a research entity of the Department of Biology and
Biotechnology at Truman College brings you an entry level two-week intensive Summer Workshop in Biopsychology. Space is limited, so register today! | |||||||||
| June 25th 2008 | |||||||||
Attention pre-nursing students: | |||||||||
| Increase your chances of getting into the nursing program! | |||||||||
 Join a special group of students this fall, taking Chemistry 100/121 ABC and Math 99 DE2 from two outstanding professors, Professor Charlie Abrams and Professor Selma Mehemedagic. Benefit from paired activities, brand new classrooms, and the latest technology!This is a specially designed opportunity for any student who is eligible for Math 99, that provides an intense preparation for any program requiring math and a science course. This is a 10 credit hour block and the courses must be taken concurrently. Register for:
For more information, contact the Admissions Office at: (773) 907-4000 or visit the Course Website. | |||||||||
| June 13th 2008 | |||||||||
Join the Truman Soccer Team | |||||||||
 If you are a Truman Student interested in playing on either the men's or women's soccer team this summer, call John Ngugi, soccer coach, (773) 506-3940 or (773) 954-3062 or, even better, stop by and see him in room 1625. His e-mail address is jngugi@ccc.edu. View the Soccer Website.
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| June 12th 2008 | |||||||||
Uptown Shop Around & Family Fest Saturday, June 28 | |||||||||
| 2 Great Events in One! | |||||||||
 Come to the FREE Family Fest, in the parking lot at Lawrence and Winthop from 11 am - 3 pm. The fest includes a Petting Zoo, Moon Walks, Crafts, Music, and more! Plus, get some great deals at the Uptown Business Sidewalk Sale, from 10 am - 7 pm. For more info, visit the Uptown Business Partners website or call the Uptown Chamber at: (773) 878-1184. | |||||||||
| June 9th 2008 | |||||||||
Jump into Summer with Continuing Education! | |||||||||
 Prepare for a new career, or just have fun. Check out these exciting new Continuing Education classes: Food Sanitation, Real Estate, Careers in Translation, American Sign Language, Secrets of Car Buying, Secrets of Auto Repair for the Savvy Consumer, and more! Classes begin throughout the month of June. For more information or to register, call (773) 907-4440. | |||||||||
| June 9th 2008 | |||||||||
Where Does It All Go? Get a Grip on Your Finances | |||||||||
 If you're tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck, working but never saving, then you'll love this class. In this two-hour finance fest, you'll learn how to organize your finances, set realistic saving goals, tackle credit card debt, make a sensible budget, start an emergency savings fund, and generally live thriftily. There's no guilt involved, just goals.This the answer to the question: Where does it all go? The workbook, Thrifty Girl Kicks Your Financial Butt, is included in the price of the class. For more information, visit www.thriftygirl.net. Class meets on Monday, June 16 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. To register call (773) 907-4440 | |||||||||
| June 8th 2008 | |||||||||
Continuing Education offers Digital Camera to Photoshop | |||||||||
 Want to create magnificent digital photography? Learn how to enhance your digital camera images with Adobe Photoshop for print and web. First, you will learn the basics of the digital camera—image size, image quality, zoom and lighting. Then, you will shoot a "roll" and use Photoshop to manage, manipulate, correct and more. Final projects will include a contact sheet, a slideshow presentation, a web photo gallery and a panorama. If you have a camera, bring it to the first class. Don't have a digital camera? Don’t worry; we'll help you figure out what to buy at the first class. A $15 materials fee is also required. Prerequisites: This is a beginner class, but proficiency with Windows or Mac operating systems is required. Class is taught Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:55 pm from June 14 - July 26. Team taught by Alexis Steinkamp and Jan Wessels. Fee: $195.00 No class July 5. For more information and to register, call (773) 907-4440. | |||||||||
| May 23rd 2008 | |||||||||
Take the Bicycle Commuter Challenge! | |||||||||
| Bike to Truman June 7 - 13 for a chance to look good, feel great, and win fabulous prizes. | |||||||||
 Compete against other Chicago organizations or the office down the hall. Whichever team gets the highest percentage of people to ride their bikes to work/school wins! We sweeten the pot with extra incentives!In this, the Bicycle Commuter Challenge, part of Chicago's Bike Week, June 7-13, the goal is to get as many people as possible in your department or office to ride their bikes to work. Simply choose one person to be a team leader and sign up at: biketraffic.org. The team leader keeps track of how many people in the department or office ride their bikes to work during the week of June 7-13. Once you sign up, send a note to Audrey Berns, aberns@ccc.edu, to let her know the name of your team and the number of people you expect to participate. Bikers will enjoy daily incentives plus chances to win fabulous prizes throughout the week.
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| May 15th 2008 | |||||||||
Enter the Arthur Beck Olson Textbook Scholarship | |||||||||
| The winner receives all of their Fall 2008 textbooks for FREE! | |||||||||
 Stop in at Becks Book Store, 4520 N. Broadway and fill out an entry form for the Fall 2008 Arthur Beck Olson textbook scholarship, or go to our website. All entries must be received by the end of business on Monday August 18, 2008. The winner will be notified on Tuesday August 19, 2008. | |||||||||
| April 23rd 2008 | |||||||||
Ever wonder what kind of job you can get within your major? | |||||||||
 Find out when the Student Success & Leadership Institute's Career Group hosts a Career Discussion Panel at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 in room 1176. Professors from several academic departments will discuss careers in their field, the training and education involved, and the job outlook.Students will be able to ask questions. Fields discussed will include Business, Nursing, Teaching, Psychology, Social Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, and Environmental Sciences, among others. For more information, contact the SSLI at (773) 907-4714 | |||||||||
| April 18th 2008 | |||||||||
A $3.00 hair cut? | |||||||||
| No, it's not 1974, it's the Truman College Cosmetology Salon! | |||||||||
 Our cosmetology students will shape, color, braid, or set your hair any way you like it. For the full list of services, click here. Stop by Tuesday-Friday from 8:30 am - 10:30 am, and 1:30-2:00 pm. Clients are served on a "First Come, First Served" basis. For more information, call (773) 907-3995. | |||||||||
| April 11th 2008 | |||||||||
Register now for CNA classes! | |||||||||
 Our state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program will help you start your health care career in as little as 8 weeks. Daytime, evening, and weekend programs are available throughout the year. Weekend classes begin August 30; Day and Evening programs begin October 13. Contact the CNA office, 773-907-4458 or the Continuing Education office, 773-907-4440 for more information.
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| April 7th 2008 | |||||||||
Truman Students: We want to hear from you! | |||||||||
 Please take a short, confidential survey on your experience of buying the textbooks you need for school. Your input will help us improve the book buying process. Thank you! Click here to take the survey. | |||||||||
| April 7th 2008 | |||||||||
Coffee, Bagels, and 4-year schools | |||||||||
| College Transfer Breakfast Tuesday, April 22 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm | |||||||||
 Meet admissions representatives from area colleges, such as Loyola, Roosevelt, and DePaul. Bring a copy of your transcript, and learn what you need to do to transfer to a university.
Breakfast will be served. RSVP recommended. Questions? Contact Katie Skwarski, kskwarski@ccc.edu, 773.907.5095. To RSVP, contact Tiffany Lindquist, 773.907.4749. The following colleges and universities have confirmed:
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| March 26th 2008 | |||||||||
Truman to Build New Student Service Center | |||||||||
 Construction on Truman's new Student Service Center and parking garage will begin in July. For more details on the benefits of the new Center, and for alternate parking information, please click here (pdf). | |||||||||
| March 24th 2008 | |||||||||
EKG Technician Training Classes begin April 4 | |||||||||
 Learn the skills needed to become an EKG/cardiovascular technician in this comprehensive 33-hour course. You will learn the anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, and legal aspects of patient contacts.You will also be introduced to the associated areas of laboratory assisting, and electrocardiography. Fee $649 (includes text and learning materials).
Class meets Fridays from 9:00 AM until 1:45 PM. For more information or to register, phone (773) 907-4440. | |||||||||
| March 24th 2008 | |||||||||
Learn Italian by studying food! | |||||||||
| Class meets Thursday evenings, starting April 3rd. | |||||||||
 Learn Italian vocabulary and conversational skills while exploring Italy's regional cuisine. In this unique class, offered through Continuing Education, you will study recipes, superstitions, and history, all of which play major roles in Italian kitchens.Find out more about the delightful traditions that make this country's food so popular. No cooking is required, just a willingness to learn to express yourself in "la cultura del cibo." The class meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, April 3 to 24. The fee is $65. Call 773-907-4440 to register. | |||||||||
| March 13th 2008 | |||||||||
Class of '08 CPS Graduates: Apply Now to QUICK | |||||||||
 The Quality Undergraduate Immersion College Kit (QUICK) Learning Community is a new program at Truman that starts you on the road to academic success with mentoring, support services, social events and more! For consideration, apply to Truman College by June 13, 2008.SUCCESS STARTS HERE on JUNE 16 with a FULL YEAR of:
For more information, contact the Office of Instruction at (773) 907-4428 or ksandler@ccc.edu | |||||||||
| March 6th 2008 | |||||||||
A Student You Should Know! | |||||||||
 If you could only pick one word to describe Erin Larsson it would be: Adventurous. A former flight attendant who hopes one day to work for the federal government, Erin Larsson is a Student You Should Know!
Erin started college straight out of high school, but after a year, decided to take time off from school and found herself flying the friendly skies as a flight attendant. Working for both commercial and private airlines, Erin traveled to Asia and Europe, sometimes traveling for weeks at a time. Erin enjoyed her time as a flight attendant, and traveling allowed her to see many places, but after a while, she realized that she wanted to go back to school and finish her degree. When her contract with the airline was up, she took the opportunity to go back to school and start a new chapter in her life. Erin started at Truman College in Fall 2007 and is working hard to finish here and transfer to DePaul. She is interested in getting her Bachelor's in political science and eventually may pursue a law degree. Erin's interests lie in working for the federal government and she hopes to one day work for the department of state or the department of justice, or maybe even the FBI. Erin plans to be done with her Bachelor’s degree in the next two and half years. In the meantime, when she is not in classes at Truman, where she maintains a 4.0 grade average, she participates in the Model UN club, waitresses, and volunteers with her father’s police department in the suburbs. Erin also likes to spend time with her puppy and her family, who have always been very supportive of her endeavors. | |||||||||
| March 3rd 2008 | |||||||||
Summer Credit Schedule Available Online! | |||||||||
 Summer will be here before you know it. Choose your classes now and register starting April 7. Classes begin Wednesday, June 4. You may also wish to download the summer schedule (pdf), or get a jump start on Fall. | |||||||||
| March 3rd 2008 | |||||||||
Register now for the CCC Psychology Conference: | |||||||||
| Psychology in the City | |||||||||
 Have an interest in psychology? Meet your peers from the other City Colleges and participate in a day of learning. Professional Workshops include Careers in Psychology, Hand Writing Analysis, and more! Check out the conference website for a full schedule of events and register today! | |||||||||
| February 28th 2008 | |||||||||
Uptown Exchange, Journalism Open House | |||||||||
 The staff of the Uptown Exchange will hold a Journalism Open House, with food and drink, from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in room 2953. Everyone is welcome. Stop in, pick up the latest copy of the newspaper, and talk to the students who produced it. | |||||||||
| February 22nd 2008 | |||||||||
A Student You Should Know! | |||||||||
 Since she arrived at Truman College, Amanda Star has not stopped learning and growing. From a "fast road to nowhere" to being on top of her game, Amanda Star is a Student You Should Know!Amanda grew up in the Chicago metropolitan area. After her 6th grade of formal schooling, she joined the ranks of "home-schooled" children, where her mother was active in the growing movement. Amanda also was active, accompanying her mom on many trips to Springfield to lobby for the cause. Star even became a spokesperson in her own right, speaking on behalf of other home-schooled students. After graduating from high school, Amanda turned to entrepreneurship. She opened her own artists' boutique in the Wrigleyville neighborhood, selling art, jewelry, and her own line of clothing. When that segment of her life closed, she continued on with her fashion design business, all the while working in nightclubs - bartending, producing fashion shows, and hosting parties. Unfortunately, living the glamorous life lead her through a series of bad choices. This put her on "a fast road to nowhere", forcing Amanda to question her life's direction. One of her mantras has always been, "When life deals you a bad hand, and you either have to play it or fold." And folding was not an option for Amanda! After the birth of her son Silver, Amanda began to look at her life differently. Wanting to increase her skills and expand her life experience, she decided to give college a shot and ended up at Truman in Fall 2006. As with everything else she has done, she jumped feet first into her studies and with the help of TRiO's Student Support Services, Amanda, a 4.0 student, was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community colleges. In addition to devoting her time to her son and to Truman College, she works as a volunteer at Nettelhorst Elementary School. There she helps in the classroom as well as heads up the "Save For America" program with Harris Bank. Working within her son's school, she has realized that she has a passion for teaching young children. She is now studying to become an elementary school educator. After completing her Associate's Degree, she plans to transfer to either the University of Chicago or DePaul University to get her Bachelors Degree. Amanda, a Student You Should Know, is definitely on the road to a life enriched by her past experiences, her son, her studies, and her goals. | |||||||||
| February 22nd 2008 | |||||||||
Audition for CCC IDOL on February 26 at Truman College | |||||||||
 If you have talent and a current CCC student ID, you are invited to audition for the CCC IDOL competition. All audition winners will win a prize and be a contestant in the final competition at the brand new Kennedy King College stage after Spring BreakYour audition can be one of the following: dancing, singing, spoken word, or DJing. Auditions must be 5 minutes or less, and suitable for a PG audience. All CCC students are welcome, including ESL/GED, and Middle College students. The audition dates are as follows: (You can audition at any one of the times/places) Truman College (Novar Hall)February 26, 2008, 6-8:00 PMMalcolm XFebruary 27, 2008 1PM-6:00 PMOlive Harvey CollegeMarch 6, 2008, 2 PM - 5:00 PM | |||||||||
| February 5th 2008 | |||||||||
Soles 4 Souls Shoe Drive | |||||||||
 The Psychology Club and Psi Beta, the national honor society for psychology students in community and junior colleges, are sponsoring a new and gently used shoe collection drive to help victims of natural disaster and those who cannot afford a decent pair of shoes.Your shoes could go to foster children in New York or families living in North Africa. There is no limit to what good your donation could do.
We will accept athletic shoes, sandals, boots, and any other donations at any of these donation locations: | |||||||||
| February 1st 2008 | |||||||||
Come to the Career Fair on November 13! | |||||||||
 Truman College, the Northside Workforce Center, and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) are pleased to sponsor a Career Fair on Thursday, November 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the cafeteria. The event is free and open to the public. Prospective employers will be on hand, so bring copies of your resume and wear professional clothing. Want to increase your chances of success? Attend a FREE resume writing and interviewing workshop before the career fair! Sharpen your resume writing, improve your online job search skills, and practice your interviewing techniques. These workshops will be held on the following days. Please note--The same material will be presented at all sessions.
Participating Companies include: Registration for the FREE career workshops is requested. Call the Truman College Continuing Education Department to register or click here and then call 773-907-4440. Employers can participate in the Career Fair by completing the registration form and faxing it to the number indicated on the form. Don't miss a chance to connect with some excellent potential employees! Truman Parking: No parking is available at the college. Alternate parking has been provided in a Park District lot at the east end of Wilson Avenue, about six blocks from the college near Lake Michigan, with a shuttle bus to transport students and employers to the main Truman building. For more information, visit our Parking Information Page.
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| January 25th 2008 | |||||||||
Put Your Language Skills to Work! | |||||||||
 Are you bilingual? Have you ever considered working as a translator or interpreter? Whether you're looking for an exciting full-time career or extra part-time income, find out what it takes to become a translator or interpreter in this fun, informative three-hour seminar taught by a freelance translator with years of experience. Come learn about how translators and interpreters work; what skills you need to become a good translator or interpreter; where to find full-time work or freelance assignments; and how to develop your translation/interpretation experience and portfolio. The seminar meets Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Learning Center. The fee is $35. Call 773-907-4440 to register. | |||||||||
| January 11th 2008 | |||||||||
Group Piano Lessons offered this Spring | |||||||||
| 2 credit class meets Mon/Wed from 2:00 -3:20 pm | |||||||||
 Learn piano this spring, and get credit for doing so! MUSIC 060 0105 - Group Piano I offers instruction in beginning piano techniques through study in small groups. Class starts January 14. Register today! | |||||||||
| January 11th 2008 | |||||||||
Truman College offers Comparative Religion 104: | |||||||||
| The Islamic Scriptures: The Qur'an. | |||||||||
 Study the Qur'an this Spring with an emphasis on its historical, cultural, and intellectual settings, its literary characteristics, and the scholarship related to its various translations and interpretations. The instructor is Omer M. Mozaffar, who has two master's degrees in Islamic Studies from the University of Chicago and is a doctoral candidate there in Islamic studies as well. Enroll today, (773) 907-4000. Classes begin January 14. Truman College is at 1145 West Wilson Ave., just west of Broadway and 50 feet from the Wilson Red Line El stop. | |||||||||
| January 4th 2008 | |||||||||
It IS easy being green | |||||||||
 Green is the new black! Take "Urban Sustainable Living," and learn how to incorporate sustainable practices in an urban setting into your own life. You will learn about stormwater management, renewable energy, green buildings, and other aspects of green living. A field trip to the City of Chicago's own Chicago Center for Green Technology will also be included. Class meets on Wednesdays, January 16 to February 27, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the Lakeview Learning Center. The course fee is $69. Call 773-907-4440 or visit Room 1442 to register. | |||||||||
| January 4th 2008 | |||||||||
CompTIA A+ Certification classes are back! | |||||||||
 Continuing Education is offering two CompTIA A+ Certification classes this spring. These classes, which conform to the newest CompTIA objectives, prepare students for the Essentials and the 220-602 exams.The Essentials course meets on Saturdays, Jan 19 to March 1, and the 220-602 course meets from April 5 to May 17. The fee for each course is $400. Call 773-907-4440 for more information or to register. | |||||||||
| December 26th 2007 | |||||||||
Take Literature 110 this Spring with Ben Ortiz | |||||||||
| and you might just end up on MySpace. | |||||||||
 Professor Ortiz' class, offered Thursdays from 6:00-8:50 pm, gives students the opportunity to create multimedia projects in response to the literature they are reading. View last semester's projects on Professor Ortiz' website. | |||||||||
| December 17th 2007 | |||||||||
Luol Deng hosts Hope For Sudan event at Truman | |||||||||
 Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng will host the Lost Boys of the Sudan: Hope for Sudan Celebration at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 6 in the gym at Truman College, 1145 West Wilson Avenue. Admission is free.Guests will include Dr. Wayne Watson, Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago, Manute Bol, NBA Legend, and Kenneth Elisapana, President, South Sudan SPLMA Chapter of Illinois. The event will also include performances of traditional African dance and music, and a Sudanese Children's Show as well as a basketball game between the Windy City Simba and the Kansas City Lost Boys Basketball Team. The event is sponsored by the Chicago Bulls' Community Relations Department and supported by the Sudanese Community Association of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Human Services, Truman College, the Chicago Association for the Lost Boys of Sudan, Interfaith and Immigration Ministries the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago, the United African Organization, the Community of African Students of Illinois, and Pan African Association.
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| December 14th 2007 | |||||||||
Truman College offers full-day child care program | |||||||||
 Truman College offers a comprehensive, full-day pre-kindergarten program to children of Truman students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the community. For more information, visit their website. | |||||||||
| December 6th 2007 | |||||||||
Truman partners with SIUC to offer bachelor's in Automotive Technology | |||||||||
 Truman College’s highly rated two-year automotive technology program is joining forces with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s (SIUC) award-winning four-year automotive technology program to offer the latter in Chicago. This is good news because if you live in Chicago, SIUC is at the other end of Illinois. In fact, you can't get much further south without hitting Missouri. Chicago students will be able to earn a bachelor's degree in automotive technology through a "2+2 program" in which they complete an associate of applied science degree in automotive technology from Truman or Kennedy-King College then transfer to the SIUC program. SIUC faculty will teach upper-level automotive technical and automotive management courses at Truman. SIUC advisor Christina Matuschka works at Truman to recruit students, keep them on track with their coursework, and help them apply for financial aid, scholarships, and summer internships. Truman and SIUC have internship agreements with automakers like Toyota, Volkswagen, and GM, as well as with after-market auto companies like parts manufacturer Bosch. "The partnership between Truman and SIUC is helping our students continue their education and further their career opportunities,” said Harold Santamaria, who oversees Truman’s Automotive Technology Program. “We have not only received great support from the industry, but we’re also seen as pioneers in the area of educational partnerships." The SIUC baccalaureate program mixes upper-level automotive technology classes with business courses. Graduates have the option of working not only as technicians, but as sales and service managers or tool company reps as well. They can even go on to teach or earn a master’s in business administration, Ms. Matuschka said. A degree in automotive technology means a higher salary. Technicians just starting in the field can make $35,000 to $42,000 annually. Experienced technicians, depending on how fast they work, can make up to $100,000 a year. "I really think this is a great opportunity for students to pursue an education in a field they enjoy," Ms. Matuschka said. The SIUC automotive technology program ranks as one of the nation's top automotive post-secondary education programs. It was the national winner of the Automotive Industry Planning Council's Award of Excellence in 2005, making that the third time the program received the award. It also won in 1991 and 1999. Truman’s automotive technology program holds the highest rating offered by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). | |||||||||
| December 4th 2007 | |||||||||
Truman Student earns coveted spot on Salamanca trip | |||||||||
 Truman College student Aubrey Heck was very happy that City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Dr. Wayne Watson took a trip to Spain a couple of years ago. It paved the way for her trip to that country in the summer of 2007.Aubrey was one of 20 City Colleges students who spent a month in Salamanca, studying at the city’s 800-year-old university. She and the other students took intensive courses in Spanish language, culture, and history, living with local families and touring historic sites on the weekends. Spanish instructors from all City Colleges campuses worked together with District Office representatives to develop curriculum, course requirements, and student profiles and set the selection process. "It has been a very interesting collaborative effort between the District and Colleges," said Truman College Spanish instructor Dianne Torres. Each college selects three students, chosen on the basis of academic standing and interviews, including one with Chancellor Watson. Students take a prep course in Spanish language and culture, which this year was held at Malcolm X College. Two teachers accompany the students to Salamanca. The project ends with individual student presentations to faculty, administrators, and fellow participants. Dr. Jose Aybar, Associate Vice Chancellor for Arts and Sciences, oversees the project for the District. Aubrey came home from Salamanca with greater confidence in her Spanish skills. Though classes were small and instructors were careful not to move too fast, they and the students’ host families rarely used a word of English. "It was really intense," she said, "a lot of work." Touring the Spanish countryside, Aubrey developed an appreciation for more than the language. She saw El Escorial, the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo El Real, which houses the palace of Prince Phillip II and the sepulchers of Spanish monarchs, consorts, and princes. In Gijon, she gazed at the ocean; in Avila, she walked across a wall built by the Romans in 1,000 AD. In Salamanca, she toured the art museum, an ancient cathedral, the massive, open town square, and the mansion once occupied by Spanish dictator Francisco Franco – and, of course, the University of Salamanca itself. "The university," she said, "is beautiful." You can read more about Aubrey's trip and the CCC Students' experiences on their blog. Students interested in the 2008 Salamanca program should download the Program Requirements and Application. For more information, please contact Professor Dianne Torres: (773) 989-3889 dtorres@ccc.edu. The deadline for Summer 2008 is December 07 | |||||||||
| November 15th 2007 | |||||||||
Winter Preparedness Fair is Monday, November 19 | |||||||||
 Truman College will host one of Mayor Daley's Winter Preparedness Fairs from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday, November 19 in the Student Cafeteria. Find the resources you need to save money and keep warm this winter.
If you're applying for assistance, please bring:
Sponsored by the City of Chicago's Department of Environment. For more information, call 311. | |||||||||
| October 30th 2007 | |||||||||
Spring Classes Still Available | |||||||||
| Continuing Education classes start throughout the spring. | |||||||||
 Download the
Continuing Education class schedule and register today! You may also search a class on our website. | |||||||||
| October 15th 2007 | |||||||||
Cup of coffee for your thoughts... | |||||||||
 Take a brief survey about the Truman website, and be entered into a drawing to win a Starbucks coffee card. You will also be given the opportunity to participate in a one hour focus group. Help shape the future of the Truman website! | |||||||||
| October 12th 2007 | |||||||||
Find out about careers in Nanotechnology | |||||||||
| Small science offers huge payoff. | |||||||||
 The Truman College Department of Biology and Biotechnology's Center for Science Success will present Women in Nanotechnology: Careers and Jobs in Nanotechnology from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, October 19 in Novar Hall, room 3426. The program is sponsored by Women in Nanotechnology, a joint program of the US Department of Labor, Truman College, the College of Du Page and the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC). Nanotechnology is the science of building machines from single atoms and molecules. The technology is currently in use in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, optical electronics, information storage, and manufacturing. Future medical uses could include regenerating tissue, treating brain cancer and viral infections, testing for and eliminating contaminants in food and water, and creating longer acting medicines. Salaries in the field range from $86,000 for those with bachelor's degrees to more than $100,000 for those with doctorates or MDs. The October 19 event will include a welcome from Deborah Pascal of the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor and a panel discussion featuring Carly Wobig, a graduate student in nanotechnology at UIC, Sarah Shirk, project director for Women in Nanotechnology at UIC, and Eugene Parker, a UIC admissions counselor. Discussion will focus on transfer to a nanotechnology program at a four-year institution and careers in the field. Mahesh Gurung, assistant professor of Biology at Truman, will discuss the goals for the college's Center for Science Success. Biology Department Chairman Dr. Yvonne Harris will provide the introduction and closing remarks. If you'd like to attend or you'd like more information on the Women in Nanotechnology program, contact Manjula Panakkal, mpanakkal@ccc.edu, or Dr. Yvonne Harris, yharris@ccc.edu Find out more about the Women in Nanotechnology (WIN) Program at Truman College. Download a PDF or watch a Quick Time Video (right-click to save) | |||||||||
| October 8th 2007 | |||||||||
PTK Satellite Seminar #4: American Theocracy | |||||||||
| Politics, Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century | |||||||||
 Please join us for the fourth and final PTK Satellite Series Seminar on Wednesday, December 5 at 12:30 pm in the Front Lobby, Kevin Phillips, best selling author of American Dynasty and Wealth and Democracy.
For more than three decades, Kevin Phillips has been consistently and "transcendentally right" (as one reviewer has put it) about the dynamics of political change in America and an avid analyst of the role of wealth in democracy. Phillips's best-selling books have influenced presidential campaigns and changed the way America sees itself. In his two most recent New York Times bestsellers, American Dynasty and Wealth and Democracy, Phillips established himself as a powerful critic of the political and economic forces that are ruling and imperiling the U.S. Now, in American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century, Phillips explores the political and religious coalition, he believes is driving the country to the brink of disaster. Phillips' commitment to public service and strong sense of history make his presentations valuable to any audience that cares about where America is headed in the future. Called a "modern Thomas Paine," Kevin Phillips is a regular commentator for National Public Radio and a former commentator for CBS News. Presentation Preview Discussion Questions
* Prizes will be raffled at the end of each seminar * This is the last of four lectures on the theme of the global dynamics of power. A discussion will follow the lecture. Download the Series Flyer (pdf). | |||||||||
| October 5th 2007 | |||||||||
Bathroom photo show opens with Friday reception. | |||||||||
 "Got Soap?" a photographic documentation and survey of bathrooms around the world, opens this Friday, October 5 with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. in the front lobby. The photographer, Sangeet Gupta, is a graduate of the Truman College Photography program. Everyone is welcome at the reception. Refreshments will be served. | |||||||||
| September 19th 2007 | |||||||||
Learn the Art of Upholstery! | |||||||||
 Do you have a piece of furniture you have been wanting to reupholster? Now is the time! Discover how furniture is made and learn the techniques of double welting and spring replacement in this 10-session hands-on course. Instructor Javier Miranda has been teaching the art of upholstery for over 30 years. He will share his love for making an old piece of furniture look new. Fabric samples and nail selection will also be discussed. You can work on your own personal piece in class. Class meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 10 to Dec. 12. Fee $149. Call 773-907-4440 to register. | |||||||||
