Jan. 22, 2016
COD Service Learning Benefits Students, Community
Sonography student Julie Lehocky (above, sitting) holds
infant Lily with her mom Emma during a recent service
learning experience. Each year, hundreds of COD students
are gaining, crucial real-world experience, enhanced
learning and a greater sense of satisfaction by participating
in service learning experiences across a broad range of
disciplines and venues. “Service Learning at COD is more
than volunteering,” said Sara Kirby, Career Services
Assistant Manager. “The program involves a teaching style
that engages learning in the classroom through hands-on
service in the community. Students receive a fresh
perspective on the world.” Click here to watch a Multimedia
Services Service Learning video and here to read more.
Former COD student Robert Zill (right) dons his Chaparral
gear in the Antarctic while using the neutron monitor with
Dr. Jim Madsen, chair of the Physics Department at UWRiver Falls and Associate Director of the IceCube Neutrino
Observatory. Zill recently spent his winter break on the
“bottom of the world” as one of two students selected to
work in Antarctica and the South Pole as part of the
IceCube Neutrino project’s search for subatomic particles
that can reveal the physical processes associated with the
origins of the highest energy particles. Read More
COD Offers New CNC Operations Certificate Program
Recently approved by the Illinois Community College Board,
the new Computer Numeric Controlled Operations certificate
provides graduates with a credential that will help them gain
entry-level work in production, structural, aerospace,
renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. COD
Manufacturing Coordinator Jim Filipek said the certificate
should interest a wide range of prospective students. “The
CNC Operations certificate provides a more targeted
direction for students to get into the workforce faster,” he
said. “There’s a great need for skilled employees in this area,
and this program matches that need.” Read More
MPTV students AJ Tanedo (left) and Matt Miltonberger
shoot a segment for a set of videos commissioned by the
COD Foundation. Students in the Commercial Video
Production class wrote the scripts, conducted interviews,
scouted locations, shot and edited footage, and created
graphics for “Support COD Students and Change Lives”
and “How COD Donors Are Making a Difference.” The
“Making a Difference” video also includes original music
written and performed by COD students Anthony Perry and
Toney Reyes. “Jennifer Piehl and I have offered this class
for seven years, but this was the first time we worked with an
internal client,” said MPTV Professor Tony Venezia. “We
pitched the idea of our students collaborating with the
Foundation, and within 15 minutes, we had a handshake.”
Read More
Black History Month at COD
College of DuPage will host a
series of events throughout
February in honor of Black
History Month. Please take a
moment to visit the detailed
schedule of speakers, exhibits,
panel discussions and more at www.cod.edu/bhm.
Apollo Live at COD Student Talent Competition Feb. 17
Keynote speaker Arnette R. Hubbard, Ph.D., Judge of
the Cook County Circuit Court, addressed a crowd of
more than 600 at the 21st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. Breakfast hosted by COD and Benedictine
University. Honored at the breakfast were COD students
Yajaira Baez and Yuliya Guydeychuk, recipients of this
year’s Rev. Dr. Martin King, Jr. scholarship. The
students earned the $1,000 scholarship based on
essays that outlined how Dr. King’s ideals have made a
direct impact on their lives. Please click here to
read more and view more photos.
Kudos to…Marketing Director Laurie Jorgensen whose article
“Changing the Conversation About Two-Year Colleges” ran in
the center spread of this month’s issue of the National Council for
Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) Counsel magazine.
Click here to read.
More Kudos to…Continuing Education Program Coordinator
Danielle Kuglin Seago and ACT Prep tutor Justin Howard
Query who were recently interviewed for a Tribune article
titled “Students and Tutors Face ACT/SAT College Exam
Dilemma.” Click here to read.
More Kudos to…COD Theater alum Nick Bender who is
featured in a recent Geico Commercial. Click here to view.
More Kudos to…recent distinguished alumni Mariam Paré who
is a quadriplegic and an incredibly accomplished professional
painter. Click here to listen to her story on a recent interview on
“Growing Bolder.” Learn more about Mariam’s triumphant journey
at www.MariamPare.com.
Vending Machine Refunds
The attached notice regarding refunds for vending machines is
posted at every vending machine location. Please review the
information to assist students as needed. Thank you.
The Global Education Advisory Committee is pleased to
announce the spring deadline for "Funding Global Education
Initiatives: On-Campus and Abroad" for academic year 20152016. The deadline for submission is Friday, Jan. 29. Please
submit your signed application (including supervisor and
administrator approval) to BIC 3509.
Stop by the "Weight Watchers Inspire
Event" to hear success stories from the
team leader and your peers! Enroll
during the session and receive a "Fresh
& Easy" cookbook, tote bag and two
portion plates. The session is Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 11:45 a.m.
in BIC 2411. Info: mcnamara@cod.edu.
Stop by the free COD Student Talent Competition Wednesday,
Feb. 17, at noon in the MAC Playhouse Theatre. Sponsored as part
of Black History Month, categories include singing, dancing, music,
spoken word. First prize is $1,000; second prize $300; and third
prize $200. For more info, please contact Diana Martinez.
Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Foundation is accepting
applications now through Feb. 29
for the 2016 Distinguished
Alumni Awards. Click here for
a video about the program and
click here for more information.
Global Flicks, a free festival of
six award-winning international
films, will be presented on
Wednesdays, Feb. 3 to March 9,
in the Playhouse Theatre of the
McAninch Arts Center. Each film
is followed by a discussion.
Salsa/Merengue/Bachata Dance Feb. 12
The COD Latin American Studies
Committee and Casa de Amigos Spanish
Club will host a free Salsa/Merengue/
Bachata dance with lessons, music and
refreshments on Friday, Feb. 12, from 7 to
10 p.m. in SSC 1200 (Student Lounge). All
are welcome! Click here for details.
Chaparral Express and Parking Reminder
Spring term starts Saturday, Jan. 23. Please remind students that
open parking is available in south and southwest campus lots.
Please also remind students about the Chaparral Express shuttle
that links east and west campus Mondays to Fridays, 8:30 to
3:30 p.m., when classes are in session. Info: www.cod.edu/shuttle.
Watch January ‘Images’ Program
The January “Images” program produced by Multimedia Services
includes a look back at 2015, information on the Distinguished
Alumni program and the College’s Electronics Technology
program. Click here to view! Click here for the Images archive.
Purchasing Dates
Please contact the College of DuPage Purchasing Department at
(630) 942-2217 for questions about dates required for purchasing
approval for upcoming Board of Trustees meetings.
Job Opportunities
To view and apply for any posted internal job opportunity, go
to: https://cod.hiretouch.com. Job opportunities will be posted to
the external web page after they have been posted on the COD
Portal for seven days. For questions, please call ext. 2639.