March 28, 2014
You’re Getting Sleepy…
One of the newest and most energetic entertainers on
the college circuit Chris Jones (front) uses his special
techniques to hypnotize a row of students during an
event hosted by Student Life and Alter Ego
Productions. The free program was part of a week-long
series of “Spring It On” events for students to ready
themselves for spring break next week.
John Tovar Earns
Prestigious Jeff Award
COD Theater instructor
John Tovar earned a 2013
Jeff Award for his fight
choreography in A Red
Orchid Theatre's "The
Opponent." Tovar noted that
despite his success as a fight
choreographer, teaching has
provided him with the most
satisfaction. “I found no
greater joy than when a
student has that 'aha' moment when they finally
understand a particular lesson and it changes them,” he
said. “You can't get that from performing onstage. No
matter how much an audience enjoys a performance,
nothing feels better than inspiring a student.” Read More
CODCON XIX Gaming
Convention April 4 to 6
The COD Sci-fi/Fantasy
Club will host the 19th
annual CODCON gaming
convention “The Con is
Not a Lie” Friday, April 4,
through Sunday, April 6. The event includes a variety of
gaming attractions and tournaments such as anime,
classic/contemporary board games, Live Action Role
Playing and role playing games, miniatures, video games,
a CosPlay masquerade and photo shoot. Read More
Photo by Jason Adrian, Courtesy of Suburban Living Magazine
Director Diana Martinez Prepares MAC for the Future
New Director Diana Martinez is energized about the future
of the renovated McAninch Arts Center. Martinez is
currently booking the 2014-2015 season, the first full
season back in the MAC since it reopened this year after a
16-month floor to ceiling renovation. Improvements to the
Belushi Performance Hall, Playhouse Theater and Studio
Theater as well as the addition of the outdoor Patio Stage
are providing new opportunities, and Martinez is excited
about the possibilities. “By keeping in place the
programming that our community clearly enjoys, we can
build on it with shows that appeal to a broader audience,
such as music or comedy shows that are more accessible
to students,” Martinez said. “I also plan to bring in some big
headliners every year to attract new audiences to the MAC
and create additional excitement around our season
lineups.” Read More
Screening of Award-Winning ‘Brave
Miss World’ at COD April 7
In recognition of April as Sexual
Assault and Child Abuse Awareness
Month, the COD Human Services
program will present a free screening
of “Brave Miss World” at 7 p.m. on
Monday, April 7, in HSC 1234. Brave
Miss World,” directed by actress and
filmmaker Cecilia Peck, is an awardwinning feature length documentary
that tells the story of former Miss
World Linor Abargil. The film details
Abargil’s journey from teenage victim to empowered survivor,
lawyer and world-travelling advocate in her quest to heal and
put her attacker behind bars. Please note: “Brave Miss World”
and the discussion afterward may not be suitable for a
younger audience. Read More
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Power in the SSC, BIC, PEC, MAC
and CHC will be shut down for two consecutive evenings
on March 31 and April 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. to work on
updating the BIC electrical switch gear. There will be no
power, phones or computers during this time on both days.
In addition, all student services in Campus Central will
close at 5 p.m. on March 31 and April 1. For more
information, contact David Lesniak at (630) 942-2972.
Record 16 DuPage County ACT-SO Gold Winners
Advance to Nationals
A record 16 students (left) were awarded gold medals
in 18 categories at this year's DuPage ACT-SO
Awards. The students will move on to compete at
nationals in Las Vegas in July. Altogether, 57 students
representing 28 area high schools placed in the
DuPage County ACT-SO Local Competition held
Saturday, March 15, at COD in the areas of Science,
Business, Humanities, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts
categories. Click here for photos. Read More
Kudos to…COD Forensics team members who placed
third at the Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association
Tournament held at Bradley University. In addition, two
students took individual championships at the state
competition. Read More
More Kudos to…members of Phi Theta Kappa, Casa
de Amigos and the Student Leadership Council who
raised $2,650 through the Pulsera Project, an initiative that
sells woven bracelets to benefit Nicaraguan artists.
More Kudos to…English Professor Tom Fate who
recently published an essay, “The Nature of Violence,”
which ran on the Center for Humans & Nature blog.
More Kudos to…VP of Academic Affairs Jean Kartje and
Manager of Field and Experiential Learning, Study Abroad
and Global Education Maren McKellin who recently
presented “What in the World Are We Doing? A
Community College’s Comprehensive Approach to Global
Education” at the annual Community Colleges for
International Development Conference in Las Vegas.
Chaparral Fitness Closure March 29 to April 4
The Chaparral Fitness Center will be closed Saturday,
March 29, through Friday, April 4, as workers refinish the
main staircase in the PE Center. For current members, a
full week will be added to your renewal dates to make up
for the inconvenience. For more information, please
contact Manager Matt Cousins at ext.2956.
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Hot Tix for Employees
Hot Tix are half-price tickets for
employees, available at the Ticket
Office with an employee ID. This
weekend:
Cherish the Ladies – Fri., 8 p.m., Belushi Performance
Hall, $22. www.atthemac.org
Free Carter D. Carroll History
Presentation April 14
COD will host keynote speaker
th
Edward Bates as part of the 20
annual Carter D. Carroll Excellence
in History Awards ceremony on
Monday, April 14. This free presentation will take place in HSC
1234 from 7 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Read More
Fine Art Nature Photography Program April 8
The COD Photo Club will host a free program, “Fine Art Nature
Photography: Alternative Ways to View Nature” with guest
speakers Joanne Barsanti and Aline Fetter on Tuesday,
April 8, at 4 p.m. in MAC 284. All are welcome. Read More
Coming Up at COD (for all events visit cod.edu/calendar):
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Free Tax Assistance, March 29, April 5. Read More
Campus Visit Day, April 2. Read More
DuPage County Job Fair, April 2. Read More
Coping With Loss, April 2. Read More
Spring ICAIA Conference, April 3/4. Read More
SLEA Criminal History Record Training, April 4. Read More
Westmont Center Open House, April 5. Read More
Classic Albums Live Performs ‘Abbey Road,’ at the MAC,
April 5. Read More
Age Well DuPage and Money Smart Week, April 6.
Read More
Chap App Launch Celebration, April 7. Read More
Third Annual Nursing Practice and Education Symposium,
April 9. Read More
Affordable Care Act Seminar, April 10. Read More
The Afghanistan You Do Not Know, April 10. Read More
Purchasing Dates
For an item to be recommended for purchasing approval to the
Board of Trustees at the June 26, 2014, Board meeting, all
specifications, rationales, requisitions and IT equipment reviews
must be in Purchasing by Thursday, April 17, 2014. Click here
for a complete list of bid paperwork dates through the June 2014
meeting.
Job Opportunities
To view and apply for any posted internal job opportunity, go to:
http://inside.cod.edu. Login using your network ID, click on the
“employees” tab, “COD Links” then “internal job opportunities.”
Job opportunities will be posted to the external web page after
they have been posted on the COD Portal for seven days. If you
have any questions, please call ext. 2639.
Employment Information Lines
(630) 942-2460 – For a listing of faculty, classified and
administrative positions. (630) 942-2639 – For detailed
information and to schedule skills testing for clerical positions.
Apply at www.cod.edu/hr.