Nov. 30, 2012
Relativity Speaking…
COD Speech Communication Associate Speech
Professor Chris Miller entertains a sold-out crowd at
this year’s Physics Slam at Fermilab. Miller emceed
the event, which featured five top physicists who
discussed (at a layman’s level) topics such as extra
dimensions, weird particle phenomena, new
experiments and accelerator technologies. Miller,
assistant director of the College’s Forensics Team and
host of COD’s “That Beepin’ Show,” added levity to
these dense and complex matters. ““I wanted to make
physics fun and accessible for the rest of us fools,”
Miller said. The Nov. 16 event was sold out for the
first time ever before Fermilab’s box office even
opened for the evening. Click here for more photos
and more information about the Physics Slam.
(Photo courtesy of Fermilab).
Study Abroad Program Receives National
Recognition for Number of Students Enrolled
The Institute for International Education ranks College of
DuPage second nationally for number of community college
students participating in study abroad programs. During the
2010-2011 academic year, COD enrolled 146 students in
international programs. Pellissippi State Technical
Community College in Tennessee is first with 174 students,
and Pasadena City College in California ranks third with 117.
Maren McKellin, coordinator of Field and Experiential
Learning and Study Abroad, said College of DuPage
embraces international education in all forms. “We’ve
offered many successful international offerings, including
our language immersion programs in Costa Rica, France,
Japan and Spain, as well as international educational
excursions to more than 70 countries,” she said. “These
programs provide our students with a world view that
benefits their future endeavors, no matter what career they
select.” McKellin said these programs attract both students
earning credits and community members who are interested
in travel with an educational component. Read More
Chaparrals Take on Norsemen in Citizens Bank Bowl
Two years after the team's win at the Graphic Edge Bowl,
the College of DuPage Chaparrals top off an impressive
8-2 season with a trip to the Citizens Bank Bowl Dec. 2 in
Pittsburg, Kan. The 15th-ranked Chaparral gridders face
off against the ninth-ranked Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
College Golden Norsemen in a 1 p.m. kickoff at Carnie
Smith Stadium on the Pittsburg State University campus.
The Citizens Bank Bowl, started in 2009, is sanctioned by
the National Junior College Athletic Association and served
as the NJCAA championship game for the 2009-2010 and
2010-2011 seasons. "The team's 15 wins over the last two
seasons is the best two-year stretch since 1995 and 1996
when the Chaparrals won 19 games," said Head Coach
Gary Thomas. Read More
Listen in on Sunday: Tune in to www.wdcb.org (select
listen LIVE) at 1 p.m. CST this Sunday, Dec. 2, for an audio
stream of the Citizens Bank Bowl game!
Architecture Text Features COD
Student Drawings
The fourth edition of Rendow Yee’s
textbook “Architectural Drawing: A
Visual Compendium of Types and
Methods,” published this year, includes
COD student contributions. Included in
the textbook’s sections on “Drawing
Exercises” are renderings from students
Jesus Corral, Brian Henks, Andres
Lemus and Will Prescott. In addition,
Bojana Martinic and Damian
Rozkuszka are featured in sections
regarding portfolio work. Former COD
student Geunho Song also has three separate pieces featured in
the textbook. Jane Ostargaard, professor and coordinator of the
Architecture program, said work was selected as examples that
demonstrate a high skill level. “Having their work published is
something our students can now put on their resumes,” she said.
“It’s pretty amazing to see them listed alongside important architects
and students from prestigious four-year programs.” Read More
Holiday Gathering Dec. 5
All College employees are invited to stop
by the Office of the President for this
year’s Holiday Gathering on Wednesday,
Dec. 5, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Please RSVP
at presevent@cod.edu.
Reminder: Holiday Break Dec. 24 to Jan. 1
No classes; campus closed.
Celebrate the New Year in Style
Waterleaf will welcome in the New Year
with two prix fixe dinner seatings at
6:30 and 9 p.m. The 9 p.m. reservation
will include live music by the Rose
Colella Quartet, dancing, a champagne
toast and favors. For reservations, call
(630) 942-6881. For info on Waterleaf,
visit waterleafrestaurant.com.
Skilled Labor
Coordinator of Admissions and Outreach Julie Marlatt
learns the tricks of the trade from bricklayer Don
Walker at the Technology Center of DuPage’s annual
College and Career Day. The recent event attracted more
than 1,200 students. Admissions and Outreach waived the
$20 application fee for all attendees and yielded 78
admissions applications at the event.
KUDOS to…organizers of this year’s Laps With the Chaps
5K Sunset Run/Walk. This year’s event brought
approximately 1,000 people to our campus, including
more than 340 runners and walkers. The race also raised
more than $14,000 for student scholarships. Due to the
success of this event, the Senior Management Team has
pledged to provide the necessary support for this race
over the next five years. Stay tuned for next October’s race!
More Kudos to…Peggy McCarthy, Information Center
Specialist in Planning and Emerging Technology, who
recently presented at the Illinois Computing Educators “ICE
COLD” Fall Mini-Conference. Her presentation, “Tell Your
Students to BYOD,” examined GoSoapBox, a flexible student
response system compatible with mobile devices.
Even More Kudos…to Paul Thompson and Edward
Kuhs from Multimedia Services, who recently received
Telly awards for their work at the College. Thompson earned
a Bronze Telly for “Jermaine Townes: Mr. Old School” and
Kuhs received a Bronze Telly for “Developing Success @
COD.” The annual Telly Awards recognize excellence in
television, film, video and multimedia production with
entries ranging from large international firms, to local
production companies and advertising agencies. Click here
to view videos produced by Multimedia Services.
Hot Tix for Employees
Hot Tix are half-price tickets for
employees, available at the
Ticket Office with an employee
ID. This weekend:
•
DuPage Chorale – Sun., Dec. 2., 7:30 pm, $8,
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
www.atthemac.org
SMT Meeting with Classified Staff Dec. 10
Executive Vice President Joe Collins and other members of the
Senior Management Team will host an informal meeting with
classified staff members on Monday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in
SRC 2000G. Questions will be answered and updates/general
information provided at this session. For more info, call ext. 2690.
Next Week:
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Begin@COD Sessions Dec. 3-21 – Read More
Brown Bag Lecture: Nigeria Dec. 3– Read More
Student Fine Arts Sale Dec. 4 – Read More
Plagiarism Panel Discussion – Dec. 4 – Read More
Pathophysiology Panorama – Dec. 5 – Read More
Prairie Light Review Publication Party Dec. 5 –
Read More
- Horticulture Poinsettia Sales, Dec. 5-6 – Read More
- Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Deadline Dec. 7 Read More
Upcoming Student Performances
Fine and Applied Arts will feature a variety of student performances
Dec. 2 through 11, including the DuPage Chorale (Dec. 2), Small Group
Jazz Ensemble (Dec. 4 and 6), Chamber Orchestra (Dec. 4), Percussion
Ensemble (Dec. 5), Guitar Ensemble (Dec. 6), DuPage Community Jazz
Ensemble (Dec. 7) and DuPage Community Concert Band (Dec. 11).
Click here for more information about these exciting performances!
Purchasing Dates
For an item to be recommended for purchasing approval to the Board of
Trustees at the Feb. 21, 2013, Board meeting, all specifications,
rationales, requisitions and IT Equipment Reviews must be in
Purchasing by Thursday, Dec. 13.
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.