Volume 7, Issue 2 • September 2012

To the Triton College Community:The fall semester has arrived at Triton College, and I’m happy to see the campus bustling with studentspursuing their educational goals. We’re committed to student success and serving our community, and I know that when people come to Triton, they arebeing guided by our faculty and staff. A recent survey of our community shows that campus visitorshave a positive perception of Triton College. Whatelse did we learn from the survey? — Read on!

A Community Needs Survey was conducted this past spring to help us learn directly from you about what you need from Triton. We were glad to learn that you appreciatethe college’s emphasis on diversity and that Triton is your first-choice school for ahigher education (Triton had the greatest percentage of any school named). You told us that campus safety, course transferability, job preparation, affordability, state-of-the-art technology, and receiving individual attention are very important to you. We do a great job in these areas and hearing your opinion helps us focus our effortsand implement ways of doing even better. We’d like to specially thank the students and community members who took the time to participate in the survey.

We feel that education is a lifelong process, and we, at Triton College, want to continue to learn about your needs. We are going to conduct an Environmental Scanof our district and region to help us develop our strategic plan for the next five years.After hearing from students, community members, and the businesses in our district,we will adapt our plans to your responses in order to continue to meet your needs.

As always, I look forward to hearing from you about how Triton College can serveyou. Please feel free to contact me via the Triton College Office of the President at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3201 or email mstephens@triton.edu. Don’t forget that we’relooking for ideas for our year-long celebration of our 50th anniversary in 2014-2015.

Best regards,

Mark R. Stephens, Chairman, Triton College Board of Trustees

A Message from Our Chairman

This Issue

Speaking of Student Success 2

Letter From Our President 3

Did You Know? 3

Program Spotlight 4

Preparing Students for Jobs 5

Awarding Excellence 6

Dates to Remember 8

SummerLearning at TritonTriton College hosts two summer youth camps to build excitement aboutscience, technology, engineering and math.

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Speaking of Student Success…

Scholars Program at Triton College challenges minds, offersfull scholarships

ition, and also received a scholarship upongraduation from Elmhurst College to con-tinue her studies there.

“Without the Scholars Program, I wouldhave been financially strained,” she said. “I was able to put more energy into learn-ing than worrying about how to afford college expenses.”

The Scholars Program at Triton challengesin-district high school students to achieveacademically and rewards them with freetuition at Triton, provided they continue tomeet the program’s eligibility requirements.

Scholars Program Coordinator Dr. MichaelFlaherty notes the rigorous program requires students to take 16 credit hours a semester (four additional credits than required for full-time students) which includes two in-depth Scholars classes. A service learning component gives students the chance to give back to theircommunities. “It’s a unique program thatencourages and challenges students to do

their best and meet their educationalgoals,” Dr. Flaherty said.

To be considered for the program whichaccepts 60 students annually, students planning to pursue an A.A. or A.S. degreeat Triton must have an ACT score of at least25 or a GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale or equiva-lent), high school faculty and counselorrecommendations and additional indicatorsof academic potential.

Scholars Program students enjoy curriculumwhich emphasizes language, analytic andcritical thinking, according to Dr. Flaherty.He added the small classes encourage stu-dents to become a close-knit group. “Thisprogram creates a community of honorsstudents who work well together in meet-ing their goals,” Dr. Flaherty said. “It’s apositive program for ambitious studentslooking to succeed at Triton.”

For more information, contact Dr. Flahertyat mflaher3@triton.edu or visit www.tri-ton.edu/scholars-program.

Explore your educational possibilities at Triton College,discover success

Triton College student Kristina Kravchenkowanted to pursue psychology, and sheknew she would need at least a bachelor’sdegree to make herself marketable to em-ployers. But the high tuition costs at four-year schools threatened her dreams.Luckily, when she was selected for theScholars Program, she began her educationwith a scholarship that paid her entire tu-

Triton event will explore the college’s Business and Technology programs, fol-lowed by Health Careers programs on Nov. 7. All Discover Triton events begin at 6 p.m. in Room B-130A & B in the Student Center. Reservations are strongly recommended. To RSVP or for more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3130 or e-mailadmissions@triton.edu.

When it comes to your education, you havechoices to make. And Triton College hopesto make these decisions about career prepa-ration and college transfer a lot easier. Discover Triton: Explore Your Opportunitieswill highlight a different Triton area ofstudy each month. Students will hear fromfaculty and tour the program’s classroomsand labs, as well as receive informationabout the admission process and financialaid. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the Discover

Kristina Kravchenko recognized for participating on theAll-USA Community College Academic Team by (left toright) Dr. Michael Flaherty, Dr. Patricia Granados, President,Donna Peluso, Vice Chairwoman, Board of Trustees and Dr. Douglas Olson, V.P., Academic and Student Affairs.

Be sure to mark your calendar for Fall College Visit Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.on Saturday, Oct. 13 in the Student Center Cafeteria.

Students can learn about the college experience from students and faculty,tour Triton’s campus, attend information sessions on a variety of topics andtalk with financial aid and admission representatives about how to finance

their education and successfully enroll in college.

Bring your family and friends and enter a raffle to win a free three-credit hour course. Refreshments will be served.

Registration is required by calling (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3130or visitingwww.triton.edu/visitday/fall.

Fall COLLEGEVISIT DAY

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Dear Community Members:Welcome to the start of a new academic year at Triton College. As I write this letter,the campus is buzzing with excitementand activity as students, both new and re-turning, start the new semester. Our staff,counselors, and volunteers are greetingcampus visitors and guiding them to theirdesired destination. Whether you’re hereto take classes, visit our library, or findsomething fun to do, you can count on usto navigate the way.

The beginning of a new year is always full of promise as students walk through ourdoors hoping to achieve their goals of a better job, a better life, a better future. Student success is important to us at TritonCollege, and we are committed to servingeach person we see in every way we can.

As your community college, we offer manyprograms and services to students. In addi-tion, we have multiple resources that community members are invited to take advantage of. If you’re looking for a job,Career Services is available to provide assistance. Plus, our Performing Arts area offers a variety of cultural opportunities to expand your horizon and celebrate di-versity. And for family fun, I’ll see you atour annual Fall Family Fun Fest on Oct. 6!

Whether you’re 18 or 80, at whateverpoint in your life or situation you findyourself in, our staff is here to help you. I invite you to visit Triton College soon!

Sincerely,Dr. Patricia Granados,President, Triton College

Letter fromOur President

With college costs rising at most four-yearschools, many parents welcome the oppor-tunity to pay less money for their children’scollege education. Triton College’s DualCredit program makes it possible for stu-dents to earn college and high schoolcredit in specific courses while still in highschool. The Triton Campus Program offers60 different courses for high school juniorsand seniors who plan to ultimately enrollat Triton. The High School Campus Pro-gram enables academically talented highschool students who are enrolled in Ad-vanced Placement courses at their high

Did You Know?

High school students can earn collegecredits now!

For two weeks last July, Triton College’sEngineering Technology program pro-vided youth with the opportunity toshowcase and work on projects related toscience, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM).

WaterBotics and GADgET camps exciteyouth about career possibilities in thesefields by collaborating with working pro-fessionals and Triton students currentlypursuing their education in a STEM sub-ject.

Sixth, seventh and eighth graders doveinto WaterBotics Camp on July 16-19,where they used logic to construct robotsout of Legos® and programmed them toswim under water and accomplish tasks.

All of the camp participants agreed thatprogramming the robots was difficult.“It was definitely a challenge,” said 14-year-old Malek Sarhan of Oak Park.“Something seemed to always go wrong,but as a team, we corrected it.”

Triton College Engineering Technology instructor Antigone Sharris believes thatby introducing youth to STEM careersearly on, they are likely to develop agreater interest in their education as the means toward reaching their goals.

“The camps inspire them to want to learnmore, which ultimately leads them to avariety of opportunities, both in schooland beyond,” Sharris said.

During the following week, GADgET

Summer youth camps build interest, confidence in learning about STEM careers

school to earn credit for these courses atTriton at the same time. Learn more atwww.triton.edu/dualcredit.

Camp – Girls Adventuring in Design Engineering and Technology – empow-ered girls, ages 12 to 16, with screw-drivers, hammers and measuring tape to learn about engineering technology,which is currently a male-dominatedfield. The all-girls camp featured femalerole models in the industry and an op-portunity for girls to design and buildtheir own “gadget” in the college’s Engineering Tech lab.

The girls used metal, cardboard, plasticand wood for materials, and receivedhelp in using heavy-duty machinery, likethe drill press, to complete their projectswhich included a snack sorter, jewelryhanger and glasses that lit up.

Akeelah Taylor, 13, of Maywood, re-turned after participating in last year’scamp. “I like math and science and I likebuilding, so I think I’d enjoy a career inengineering,” she said.

“Akeelah has always worked with toolsand her hands,” said her mom NicoleTaylor. “I appreciate how this camp al-lowed her to focus on a project.”

Program Spotlight

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Daphne Farmer of Bellwood and PatriciaMiller of Chicago are both graduates of Triton’s Early Childhood Education program and work together as preschool teachers atBright Horizons Family Solutions in OakBrook – a job they love.

“I enjoy working with children because I love being able to make a difference intheir lives,” Farmer said.

Farmer’s passion for teaching was fueled asa student in Triton College’s Education De-partment. Valuable pre-service training isprovided from day one for students inter-ested in becoming teachers and/or support-ing teachers and children in the classroom.

“Many of our students transfer to four-yearuniversities, and others find teaching posi-tions following graduation,” Chair MaryRinchiuso said. “Excellent teachers are stillin demand.”

Preparing tomorrow’s educators: Triton’s Education DepartmentInfant/Toddler Care, Teacher Aide, andChild Development Associate Preparationare also available.

For more information, visitwww.triton.edu/Education or contactMary Rinchiuso at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3022 ormrinchiu@triton.edu.

The quality of Triton’s faculty and the op-portunity to learn in the practicum settingof Triton’s Child Development Center (CDC)Lab School are just two reasons Farmer andMiller chose Triton. “Triton instructors werewarm and open to answering my questions.And with flexible classes, I could still work,”Miller said.

Farmer added, “Triton prepared me for mycareer by helping me choose the classes Ineeded for my certificate and leading me tomy current position.”

Students studying education at Triton canchoose from several areas of concentrationfor an associate’s in arts or science degree:Early Childhood Education, High School(Secondary) Education (including Mathe-matics and Science), Special Education, andParaprofessional Educator Associate. Certifi-cates in Early Childhood Education,

Generating the drive to succeed: Automotive Technology Program “It’s a challenging trade,” O’Connell said,“so it’s important for students to have ac-cess to modern courses to meet the latestchanges in the auto industry.”Barnes, who is sponsored by Sunrise Chevro-let in Glendale Heights, said, “I like that theprogram is GM-oriented and that I’m ableto apply what I’ve learned in class to my jobat the dealership.” Valus, sponsored by Heritage Cadillac inLombard, added, “With my job at the deal-ership, Triton has already put me in a prom-ising position for advancement.”Other associate’s degrees offered throughTriton’s Automotive Technology depart-ment include Automotive Service Depart-ment Management and AutomotiveTechnology, with certificates available inAutomotive Technology, Brake and Suspen-sion, Engine Performance, Engine Repairand Transmission. For more information, call (708) 456-0300,Ext. 3453 or visit www.triton.edu/Automo-tive-Technology-Description.

Following high school graduation, BrandonValus of Plano and David Barnes of HanoverPark wanted to find the best automotiveprogram in Chicago for earning an associ-ate’s degree. “I knew price would be a fac-tor,” Valus said, “but I also wanted a schoolthat would give me hands-on experience.” Both students found this and more at TritonCollege. After meeting the faculty and tour-ing where classes are taught, they immedi-ately applied for Triton’s General MotorsAutomotive Service Educational Program(ASEP), which allowed them to earn an as-sociate’s degree while also gaining valuableexperience working at dealerships and serv-ice centers. According to automotive faculty member Bill O’Connell, while many colleges offer automotive programs, Triton’s program isone of only two in the state sponsored byGeneral Motors Corp. (GM) and AC Delco.“GM and AC Delco chose Triton because of our reputation in auto tech training,” he said. The cooperative agreement enablesstudents to receive college training and prac-tical experience as an employee at GM deal-erships or AC Delco Professional ServiceCenters, so students can “earn while theylearn.”Students also receive discounts on tools forclass and train on donated GM vehicles, in-cluding a new Chevrolet Volt electric car.

Attend an Automotive Technology Open House:Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013Thursday, March 14, 2013

Each event begins at 7 p.m. in the T-Building, Room T-154. No RSVP is necessary.

Register NOW! Second seven-week classes start Oct. 22.

To register, visit www.triton.edu/registernowor call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3130.

ers who have a certificate and/or degree to teach children and inspire creativity.#5 Computer Support SpecialistsTechnology is one of the fastest growingindustries, so individuals knowledgeableabout computers are in high demand.From an associate’s degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) to a certificate in Computer Applications, Triton offers avariety of programs, including ContinuingEducation courses. “We keep our certifica-tion program up to date and offer classesimportant to our students, such as our so-cial networking series that shows studentshow to get a job via social media sites,”said CIS Coordinator Mike McGuire. #6 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics InstructorsFitness centers are popping up all over because more people are taking an activeinterest in their health. A personal trainercertificate can be earned at Triton that fo-cuses future fitness trainers and aerobicsinstructors on nutrition, weight trainingand putting their clients on track to ahealthier lifestyle.

Carol Lynch, Registered Nurse atLoyola Medical Center in MaywoodA.S., 1977; Associate Degree of Nursing, 1983

“When I decided to go back to school andbecome a nurse, Triton had evening coursesfor their Nursing program that accommo-dated my busy schedule.”

Aaron Reaves, Auditor Analyst for theDepartment of VeteransAffairs Office in HinesCertificate in ComputerInformation Systems,2012

“My education at Triton gave me confidencein the Information Technology field, withsupportive faculty and courses that broad-ened my knowledge.”

Planting the seeds of preparation for growing jobs

Dave Olson, Automotive ServiceTechnician at BusseAutomotive inMount ProspectA.S. in General Motors ASEP, 2012

“Triton’s Automotive Technology programgave me practical experience in the field toprepare me for my career.”

David Garrity, Personal Trainer atCourts Plus inElmhurstA.S., 2007; PersonalTrainer certificate

“Helping educate and excite people abouthealth, fitness and outdoor recreation is themost enjoyable portion of my job.”

Base Year Year Employment Change Average Annual Job Openings Employment Employment 2008-2018 due to

# Occupation 2008 2018 Number Percent Growth Replacements Total

1 Registered nurses 110,739 133,772 23,033 20.8 2,303 1,935 4,238 2 Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses 24,693 29,696 5,003 20.3 500 773 1,273 3 Automotive service technicians and mechanics 34,214 38,572 4,358 12.7 436 653 1,089 4 Preschool teachers, except special education 14,656 20,202 5,546 37.8 555 294 8495 Computer support specialists 20,865 22,239 1,374 6.6 137 578 7156 Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors 13,608 17,748 4,140 30.4 414 245 659

Alesha Young, former LPN at Hines VAHospital, now StaffNurse at University ofChicago Medical CenterA.A.S. in Hotel/MotelManagement, 1995;LPN certificate

“Graduating from Triton, I knew more as anew graduate on my nursing unit than my co-workers who attended four-year programs.Triton prepares you for your field of study.”

Elena Dicosola, Preschool Teacher inTriton College’s ChildDevelopment CenterLab SchoolA.S. in Early ChildhoodEducation, 1983

“I had wonderful mentors when I started inTriton’s Early Childhood Education program.And I love that I’m a mentor now to futureteachers studying at Triton.”

1Sources: CareerOneStop, http://www.careerinfonet.org; IDES Occupational Employment Statistics Wage Information, http://lmi.ides. state. il. us/ wagedata/wage.htm

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Offering educational programs for the changing economy is one of Triton College’s highest priorities. The college offers programs for jobs with high pro-jected growth through 2018. (See chartbelow.)

#1 Registered Nurses Registered nurse positions are expected to increase by 20.8 percent by 2018. Thistranslates to an average of 4,238 annualjob openings. Triton’s Nursing programsees more students entering the programeach year. “We have one of the most well-respected programs with high integritythat provides our students with practical experience.” said Nursing and Allied HealthCareers Dean Susan Collins. (See page 7 forInformation Session dates and times.)#2 Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses Just like RNs, LPNs and LVNs are in high demand and students can be certified forthese positions through Triton’s AlliedHealth program. With more people receiv-ing access to affordable health care, a

20.3 percent increase – and 1,273 averageannual openings – is predicted for theseoccupations.#3 Automotive Service Technicians andMechanicsThe automotive industry is constantlychanging, so it’s a priority in Triton’s Auto-motive Technology program that studentsare well prepared. “Our students may havean electric car drive into their shop needingmaintenance, and it’s important for themto understand the car’s components to fixit,” said Automotive Tech Faculty Bill O’Connell. Triton’s Automotive Techprogram is sponsored by General Motors Corporation (GM) which donates modernvehicles for hands-on learning. #4 Preschool TeachersJob openings for preschool teachers are expected to rise 37.8 percent – the highestpercentage increase on the list of top 30occupations. Triton’s Education Depart-ment offers a program that meets theneed for Early Childhood Education teach-

Occupations with the most openings in Illinois, 2008-2018, requiring some post�secondary training or an Associate's Degree

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With the temptation of french fries and hotdogs on your school or work cafeteriamenu, eating healthy is probably easier saidthan done. But Triton College’s Dr. JulianneMurphy, chair of the Health, Sport and Exer-cise Science Department, shares a few tipson packing a healthy lunch that will still sat-isfy appetites and keep unhealthy cravingsat bay. Eat natural foods when possible. Limit yourintake of processed and refined products,especially fast food, and shop for whole, nutrient dense, natural foods that providecomplex carbohydrates, healthy fat (such aspolyunsaturated fats), protein and vitaminsand minerals. Eat from the five food groups daily. By sim-ply eating a variety of foods from each of

My Journey of Learning … about Concord,Mass. by Dr. Allen Salzman, History Department

the five food groups (grains, vegetables,fruit, dairy and meat/beans) each day, you’llget enough of the right nutrients you need.Choose healthy snacks. You can get the en-ergy and nutrients you need by choosingsnacks that don’t provide empty calories.Whole-grain crackers, fruit and vegetablesor nuts and seeds are all healthy options.Be sure to drink healthy too. It is suggestedthat a person consume about ten 8-ounceglasses of fluid per day to help flush outtoxins, carry nutrients to cells and keepnose, ear and throat tissues hydrated.Healthy drinking options are milk, waterand 100-percent fruit juices, plus you shouldlimit your intake of soda. Whether you’re interested in nutrition orbecoming a fitness instructor, learn more

Going to school on healthy eating habits

Awarding Excellenceat Triton

In our August issue, we explored Dr. ElizabethCollins’ experience as she traveled toBrooklyn’s industrial waterfront as a mem-ber of the National Endowment for theHumanities (NEH) Summer Scholars pro-gram. In this issue, Dr. Allen Salzman, alsoof Triton’s History department, shares thehighlights of his trip to Concord, Mass. asan NEH Summer Scholar.

The workshop I attended, “Concord, Massa-chusetts: Feminists, Utopians, and Social Re-form in the Age of Emerson and Thoreau,”illustrated how the “extraordinary conflu-ence of literary and social forces in the smallvillage of Concord” forever changed theAmerican literary and cultural landscape.Most of the workshop attendees hung out alot at the historic Concord Public Library, dis-cussing the many questions each of us hadconceived in anticipation of the workshop.The ghosts of some of the greatest writers in American literature kept us company.

about Triton’s Health, Sport and Exercise Science Department by visiting www.triton.edu/Health-Sport-Exercise-Science-Department or e-mail Dr. Murphyat jmurphy1@triton.edu.

Four Triton College faculty and staffmembers are recipients of the 2012 National Institute for Staff and Organiza-tional Development (NISOD) ExcellenceAwards: Center for Accommodative andAccess Services Director Deborah Ford,Dean of Academic Success DeborahBaness-King, Architecture Faculty andCoordinator JoBeth Halpin and Engineer-ing Technology Faculty Antigone Sharris.The NISOD Award recognizes each per-son’s commitment and contributions tohigher education.

The wonderful thing was that we formed akind of critical mass of teacher thinkers whohad all read the same books and ponderedthe same questions. One amazing state-ment that Professor Sterling “Rick” Delanomade channeled what many of us werethinking: “Aren’t you amazed to find thatthere are other people like you out there?That you are not alone?” What he meantwas that for a community college teacher, it is often a solitary life, because even if an-other teacher is intellectually or scientificallycurious, they may not care about what youcare about. But here, 35 people were mostlyon the same page. Sometimes we evenknew what the other person was thinking.The workshop focused us mostly on 19thcentury matters, such as Concord’s role inabolitionism, feminism and “big ideas” peo-ple like Thoreau, but there was a lot moreto learn, such as Concord’s role in the Revo-lutionary War and the colonial Puritan era. I would say that the Concord workshop ma-tured us as both teachers and scholars. Thehoped-for outcome of the workshop was aproject, such as a paper, or an item thatcould serve a useful purpose in the class-room. As the week went along and I dis-cussed my questions with the giftedscholars, guest experts, authors, and fellowprofessionals in the workshop, my thoughtsmoved into some slightly different direc-tions and my project, a scholarly paper, hasmorphed a few times into new forms. Myplan is to finish it and submit it for publica-tion to a scholarly journal this fall.

Deborah Ford Deborah Baness-King

JoBeth Halpin Antigone Sharris

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Learn what you’ll need to get started in any one of Triton’s Allied Health programs!Information sessions, which include detailson program prerequisites and sample courseplanning, are available for the following:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree (DMS) • October 23, 4 p.m., G-118• January 30, 2013, 3:30 p.m., G-118• May 10, 2013, 10 a.m., G-118Coordinator Debra Krukowski, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3979,dkrukows@triton.edu

Nuclear Medicine Degree (NUM) • Dec. 5, 4 p.m., F-107• January 8, 2013, 3 p.m., F-107• April 23, 2013, 4 p.m., F-107Coordinator Susan Campos, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3655,scampos2@triton.edu

Ophthalmic Technology Degree (OPH)• Oct. 2, 4 p.m., G-209 • Nov. 7, 5 p.m., G-209• Feb. 6, 2013, 4 p.m., G-209• March 5, 2013, 5 p.m., G-209• April 16, 2013, 5 p.m., G-209Coordinator Debra Baker, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3442, dbaker1@triton.edu

Radiologic Technology Degree (RAS)• Oct. 10, 3 p.m., F-110• Jan. 17, 2013, 1 p.m., F-110• March 5, 2013, 3 p.m., F-110• May 7, 2013, 3 p.m., F-110Coordinator Pamela Harmon, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3980,pharmon@triton.edu

Surgical Technology Certificate (SRT) • Oct. 18, 1 p.m, G-205• Nov. 13, 1 p.m., G-205• Dec. 11, 1 p.m., G-205• Feb. 26, 2013, 1 p.m., G-205• March 12, 2013, 1 p.m., G-205• April 30, 2013, 1 p.m., G-205• May 30, 2013, 1 p.m., G-205Coordinator Natasha Morris, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3563,nmorris2@triton.edu

Nursing Degree (NUR)• Nov. 6, 2 p.m., G-118• Feb. 5, 2013, 2 p.m., G-118• April 4, 2013, 9 a.m., G-118Contact (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3652.

Save these Dates forTriton’s Allied HealthInformation Sessions

University Center settles into new homeon campus

The University Center at Triton College is now more visible and accessible to students considering a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Enjoying its new location on the firstfloor of the Student Center across fromthe Welcome Desk, the University Centerprovides anyone with at least an associ-ate’s degree or equivalent credits the opportunity to continue one’s education,without leaving Triton’s River Grove campus.

Triton’s Director of Special Initiatives and Community Relations Lindsey West-ley expects this new on-campus locationwill persuade students to continue theirhigher education once they graduatefrom Triton and was encouraged by thestrong turnout at a recent Open Houseevent for the University Center.

“The new location will help students realize that the journey doesn’t have tostop at an associate’s degree,” she said.“They can earn their bachelor’s or mas-ter’s degree without leaving Triton. It’spartnerships like these that allow us tofurther contribute to our students’ educational goals.”

Goodbye summer, hello Fall Family Fun FestFamilies are in for a treat when Triton College’s annual Fall Family Fun Fest returns to the college’s Botanical Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 6. From new games and activities to fall favorites, such as the ever-popular pumpkin patch and straw maze, families will enjoy a harvest of fun so much, they won’t want to “leaf.”

Fall Family Fun Fest takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free to the public. For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3220 or visit www.triton.edu.

An electronics recycling event will also take place on the same day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Triton’s North Parking Lot. !

Degree Programs at the University Centerat Triton College:

Bachelor of Arts Programs: • Early Childhood Education • Applied Behavioral Sciences • Elementary Education Bachelor of Science Programs: • Management • Management Information Systems (BSM)Triton campus line: (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3175

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)• Masters of Public Health• Masters of Management and OrganizationalBehavior

Triton campus line: (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3479

• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice• Bachelor of Science in Social Work• Bachelor of Health Administration• Master in Business Administration• Master in Public AdministrationTriton campus line: (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3177

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management

Triton campus line: (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3176

• Bachelor of Arts in General StudiesTriton campus line: (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3848

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Dates to Remember ...Sept. 27 Sustainable Thursdays: Deborah Popely of Green Events Source, 7 to 9 p.m., Room B-204/210 in Triton’s

Student Center (B-Building)

Sept. 28 Movie on the Mounds, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Outside on the mounds on Triton’s campusOct. 3 Discover Triton: Career Program Exploration, Health Careers session, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Student Center,

Room B-130A & B; See article on page 2 for details.

Oct. 6 Fall Family Fun Fest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Botanical Gardens; See article on page 7 for details.Oct. 8 Triton Veterans Networking Group: Movie Night, 6:45 p.m., Cernan Earth and Space Center,

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Oct. 13 Fall College Visit Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Center Cafeteria; See article on page 2 for details.

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LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS!

One of Chicago's newest 5K races will begin at the corner of Ninth and North Avenues (Winston Plaza), wind through the historic village neighborhoods and end at “Serpico Field.” The 5K race will raise funds to provide educational and eco-nomic resources to economically impoverished individuals,military veterans and aspiring entrepreneurs.If you would like to volunteer or participate, contact the Office of Student Life at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3383 or e-mailstulife@triton.edu.* Mention Triton College and receive a $5 discount on your entry fee.

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