Nov. 16, 2012
Touring Technology
Students receive a tour of the COD Robotics Lab in
the Technical Education Center during the recent
“Manufacturing Technology Career Awareness Fair.”
More than 200 area high school students attended
the event, which featured a 20-plus employer
showcase, as well as information on opportunities
in Manufacturing Technology and the skills,
education and preparation needed for these careers.
“Men's courses will
foreshadow certain
ends, to which, if
persevered in, they
must lead. But if the
courses be departed
from, the ends will change. Say it is thus with what you show
me!” - Ebenezer Scrooge
Amid the revelry of the holiday season, Ebenezer Scrooge
will realize that while he can't change the past, he can alter
his future. College of DuPage College Theater presents “A
Christmas Carol,” at 7 p.m. Friday to Sunday, Nov. 23 to
Dec. 2, and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24 and 25
and Dec. 1 and 2, in the Building K Theater. Directed by
Amelia Barrett, this holiday classic is an adaptation by
William J. Norris who originated the role of Scrooge for the
Goodman Theatre. College Theater's biennial production of
Dickens' classic chronicles Ebenezer Scrooge's journey of
self-discovery as he revisits his past to rewrite his fate. As
the sour and stingy bachelor realizes the mistakes of his
youth, he learns the power of kindness to transform the lives
of those around him. A pre-show discussion will be held at
5:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23. A post-show discussion is
scheduled following the Friday, Nov. 30, performance.
Tickets: (630) 942-4000 or www.atthemac.org.
Reminder: Thanksgiving Recess
Nov. 21: No Classes; College Open
Nov. 22-25: No Classes; College Closed
GED Testing Now Just Clicks Away
Members of COD recently met with state and GED officials to
celebrate the kick-off of the online version of the General
Educational Diploma (GED) Test. COD is the first site in the
Chicago area to offer the test in this format. Pictured (left to
right): Joe Cassidy, Dean of Continuing Education, COD; Dr.
David Deggs, Senior Program Manager, GED Testing Service;
Vicki Greene, Vice President, Operations Management, GED
Testing Service; Dr. Jean V. Kartje, Vice President, Academic
Affairs, COD; Jennifer Foster, Senior Director for Adult
Education and Family Literacy/State Director for GED Testing,
Illinois Community College Board; Jarret Dyer, DuPage County
Chief GED Examiner/Coordinator, Specialized Testing Services,
COD; Dr. Lisa Stock, Dean, Learning Resources, COD; Dan
Deasy, Program Compliance Manager, ABE/GED/ESL, COD.
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COD Facebook Hits 5,000
College of DuPage has surpassed
5,000 “likes” on its Facebook page.
“From fun events to registration dates
to campus closings, Facebook has
become an important way for us to
share what’s happening on campus,”
said Laurie Jorgensen, director of
Marketing and Creative Services at
College of DuPage. “This is an
important milestone in terms of
numbers. But just as important is the fact that we’ve now reached a
point where our fans are regularly contributing. We’ve formed a
true online community among our students and staff.” To celebrate,
COD will select random Facebook fans to receive an iPod shuffle, a
Starbucks gift basket, a $25 COD cafeteria card and 20 COD
goodie bags. Read More
Toys for Tots Nov. 20 to Dec. 12
COD is hosting its 10th annual USMC Toys for Tots collection Nov.
20 to Dec. 12. Bins will be located in Dental Hygiene (HSC 1122),
The Learning Commons (SRC 2101), Registration (SSC 2221),
Student Leadership Council (SSC 2214) and the Early Childhood
Center, as well as COD’s Addison, Carol Stream, Lisle, Naperville
and Westmont locations. More info: Lynne Grezek at ext. 3250.
Chef Paul Virant Dec. 4
COD’s Classical Cuisine Class will host
Chef Paul Virant for a Classical French
dining experience Tuesday, Dec. 4, at
Waterleaf restaurant. The evening begins
with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by
dinner at 7 p.m. The menu includes dishes
created and prepared by Chef Virant and
assisted by the College's Classical French
Cuisine Culinary Class. Students from the
Quantity Food Prep Culinary Class will
serve. The cost of the Dec. 4 dinner is $80
per guest. For more information or to
make reservations, call Sarah Martino
at ext. 3943 or click here.
November Service Anniversaries
5 Years: Adrienne Cassel, Human Resources;
John Wandolowski, Facility Management
10 Years: Maria Carr, International Student Service;
Keith Conlee, Information Technology; Rebecca
Cremin, Learning Resources; James Kempinski, SLEA;
Cynthia O’Neil, Academic Affairs; Peggy Rotunno,
Learning Resources; Vicki Wakely, Early Childhood Center
15 Years: Pamela McNamara, Learning Resources
30 Years: Barbara Mitchell, Marketing and
Communications
Kudos to…COD President Dr. Robert L. Breuder,
who recently received the 2012 Pacesetter of the Year
award from the National Council for Marketing and Public
Relations (NCMPR)/District 3. This prestigious honor is
presented annually to a two-year community or technical
college president/CEO who has demonstrated leadership in
marketing and public relations and has shown support for
membership in NCMPR. In addition, kudos to the
Marketing and Communications team for placing in the top
three in three separate categories for NCMPR’s Medallion
Awards: Best Newsletter for Impact, Best Advertising
Campaign for Unexpected, and Best Media Success Story for
the Force-on-Force Demonstration. These awards recognize
outstanding achievement in communications at community
and technical colleges.
More Kudos…to Senior Project Manager Aleisha
Jaeger and the Facilities Planning and Construction
Team…The Berg Instructional Center (BIC) has received
Buildings magazine’s Grand Prize ABBY (America’s
Best Buildings of the Year) Award. The 2012 ABBY awards
celebrate design and operational excellence in commercial
and institutional facilities. Only three projects received the
prestigious Grand Prize this year. Read More
And More Kudos…to the Facilities Planning and
Construction team…The American Woodworking Institute
recently awarded College of DuPage the AWI Award of
Excellence for the millwork in the Culinary & Hospitality
Center. Click here for an article in American
Woodworking Institute’s magazine Design
Solutions (the story, “Culinary School Sizzles,” is featured
on pages 31 to 37).
Even More Kudos…Horticulture adjunct faculty
member Don Orton recently published a book of children’s
poetry, “Dinosaurs and Dragons.” He previously authored
the book “Coincide: The Orton System of Pest and Disease
Management.”
College Parking Lot 1A Closed Dec. 11
College of DuPage Parking Lot 1A, located east of the
Physical Education Center (PEC), will be closed on Tuesday,
Dec. 11, for Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA)
training exercises. Please click here for a campus map.
Spring Parking Passes
Spring premium parking permits are
now on sale at the Cashier’s Office. The
cost pass is $75, and each pass must be
registered to a specific person. For more information, call
the Cashier’s Office ext. 2206.
Begin @ COD Sessions Now through Nov. 30
COD will host Begin@COD sessions for newly admitted students
through Nov. 30. The sessions include a video, presentation and
question/answer session. Please click here for details.
‘Build a Schedule’ Lab Sessions Now Thru January
COD is offering a free “Build a Schedule” lab now through Jan. 17 to
help students navigate the College’s self-service website, including
MyAccess login, registering for classes, building a class schedule,
FAFSA completion and payment plan sign up. Read More
Usher in the Holidays
Enjoy a glass of wine from Waterleaf’s
200-plus selections at the restaurant’s
free “Wind-down with Wine” events
every Friday evening. All dinner guests
receive a complimentary tour of the
restaurant’s cellar with a free wine
tasting prior to their meal. In addition, celebrate New Year’s Eve in
style on Monday, Dec. 31, with reservations accepted for 6:30 p.m.
and 9 p.m. seatings (the 9 p.m. reservations also include live music
from the Rose Colella Quartet, dancing, a champagne toast and party
favors). Make your reservations now at (630) 942-6881!
Important IT Notice Regarding Phishing Emails
In the past few weeks, IT has emailed notices alerting employees
about current phishing emails. This remains a significant College
problem. It is against common security practice to request sensitive
login credentials via an email. IT will never send you an email of
this nature. The same applies for all banks, credit card companies,
etc. If any email (from any source) asks you for your login
credentials or sensitive data it is likely a scam. Read More
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.