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President/Board NewsRevision to Kathleen Plinske's Title September President's Report to the Board Professional Development2-Week E-mail of Upcoming Classes 2-Week E-Mail of Upcoming Classes 2-Week E-Mail of Upcoming Classes 2-Week Listing of Upcoming Classes 2-week Reminder of September Classes HR NewsProfessional & Classified Staff Meeting Campus EventsBanned Books Wk Events/Coffee with Colleagues Coffee With Colleagues - Student Life! Coffee with Colleagues and Banned Books Week Cultural Film Showing: Duck Season December 2009 Graduation Speaker December 2009 Graduation Speaker Needed Furniture for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Hispanic Heritage Month Programs Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchù Revisiting the Evidence from 9/11 UPCOMING HARMONY EVENTS & HALLOWEEN PARTY Women's History Month Committee Department/Division NewsCell Phone Recycling Funds Scholarship Center For Nonprofit Leadership Breakfast Clarification: Lunch with the President Disability/Sensitivity Training Do You Speak a Language in Addition to English? Fall 10th Day Enrollment Report is Ready From the Shah Center - Leadership Moment Looking for United Way Volunteers MCC Promise - A community's response New Graphics & Publications Specialist in OMPR New Project Request Forms for OMPR and OIR(P) Oct 5-9 Computer System Upgrades October is Disability Awareness Month On the Shah Center Bookshelf... Student Life now oversees Market Day Cafeteria MenuCHIP'S SUB DEPOT on Tuesday 9/15 TUESDAY 9/15 is CHIP's SUB DEPOT DAY NewslettersBagpipes News Deadline Sept. 25 I'm a Shuttle Bus User, Are You? I'm a Shuttle Bus User, Are You? Sept TechTalk - 2010 Software Request Shuttle Bus Drivers Accomodating Shuttle Bus Riders Appreciate Service Shuttle Bus Riders Give Thumbs Up AthleticsScots Volleyball Team Nationally Ranked! Health and WellnessBlue Cross/Blue Shield Fall Wellness Newsletter RetireesPersonalAdult and Child Rehab Center Tee to Tea Entertainment 2010 Books Now Available Giant Schnauzer & Westie Looking for New Home Girl Scout Fundraiser at Nick's Pizza and Pub Great Home for Sale w/2008 Honda Accord! Invitation for the Larkin Center Fine Art Gala |
President/Board NewsRevision to Kathleen Plinske's TitleSubmitted By ltyree@mchenry.edu 9/8/2009 4:12:09 PM Phone: 8726 Based upon my recommendation, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a change to Kathleen Plinske's title at last Thursday's meeting. Her revised title is Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness. There is no change in compensation or benefits associated with this title change. September Board HighlightsSubmitted By kplinske@mchenry.edu 9/27/2009 8:00:25 PM Phone: 8694 Our Trustees met on Thursday, September 24, for their Regular September Board meeting. The link below will take you to the monthly Board highlights memo on InsideMCC. Back to topSeptember President's Report to the BoardSubmitted By kplinske@mchenry.edu 9/27/2009 8:01:36 PM Phone: 8694 As part of the Regular Board Meeting on September 24, Dr. Tyree gave a President's Report to the Trustees. An expanded version of his report is available via the link below. Back to topProfessional Development2 Week E-Mail UpdateSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 9/15/2009 3:45:55 PM Phone: 479-7768 We have many opportunities for Faculty and Staff this month with Open Training Sessions, Editing Groups in Angel and a webinar geared to those who advise students. New employees can also find one of the required trainings they need this month. Faculty,remember to get in and Learn How to Teach Online. If you want training, we've GOT it. Please follow the link below to view upcoming classes.
2-Week E-mail of ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 9/1/2009 3:32:29 PM Phone: 479-7768 There are some great opportunities for Faculty who are into kicking off their new semester the right way. There is plenty of help to answer all your training questions, on Editing Groups in Angel, Vision Training, Budget Manager Training and a webinar on Admitting Undocumented Students. Check these out using the link below:
2-Week E-mail of ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 9/4/2009 12:58:21 PM Phone: 479-7768 We have many opportunities for Faculty and Staff this month with Open Training Sessions, Vision Training, Editing Groups in Angel and two webinars. New employees can find three of the required trainings they need this month also. If you want training, we've GOT it. Please follow the link below to view upcoming classes.
2-Week E-mail of Upcoming ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 9/8/2009 3:37:30 PM Phone: 479-7768 We have many opportunities for Faculty and Staff this month with Open Training Sessions, Vision Training, Editing Groups in Angel and two webinars. New employees can find three of the required trainings they need this month also. If you want training, we've GOT it. Please follow the link below to view upcoming classes.
2-Week E-Mail of Upcoming ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 9/11/2009 8:28:22 AM Phone: 479-7768 We have many opportunities for Faculty and Staff this month with Open Training Sessions, Vision Training, Editing Groups in Angel and a webinar geared to those who advise students. New employees can also find three of the required trainings they need this month. Faculty,remember to get in and Learn How to Teach Online. If you want training, we've GOT it. Please follow the link below to view upcoming classes.
2-Week E-Mail of Upcoming ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 9/22/2009 9:47:05 AM Phone: 479-7768 We have many opportunities for Faculty and Staff through the next two weeks. Faculty should be especially aware of the Disability/Sensitivity Training workshop and new employees can find Network Survival. H1N1, PowerPoint, Editing Groups in Angel, there are many training options available. Don't forget to hit the GREEN button.
2-Week Listing of Upcoming ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 9/29/2009 4:20:54 PM Phone: 479-7768 There is alot of ANGEL traing available this month for instructors who are new to ANGEL, including ANGEL Gradebook and Angel Content. A workshop about Accessibility in the classroom for Visually Impaired Students, Network Survival, Copyright Basics, PowerPoint. There is something for everyone. Please contact us via e-mail at profdev@mchenry.edu or call our hotline at 479-7768 to register for classes until our link on Inside MCC is working again. We would be happy to help register.
2-week Reminder of September ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 9/17/2009 3:12:28 PM Phone: 479-7768 We have many opportunities for Faculty and Staff through the end of this month with Open Training Sessions, Editing Groups in Angel, Disability/Sensitivity Training and new employees can also find Network Survival. Faculty,remember to get in and Learn How to Teach Online. If you want training, we've GOT it. Please follow the link below to view upcoming classes.
Fall Workshop Evaluation FormSubmitted By provdev@mchenry.edu 9/1/2009 10:54:45 AM Phone: 479-7768 We would like to give those of you who attended the Fall Faculty Workshop Day on August 20, 2009 another opportunity to submit your comments and feedback. Please print off this evaluation and return it via inter-office mail to Professional Development in room A210. Your feedback will help us better prepare for the next Workshop Day. Thank you.
Professional Development DaySubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 9/29/2009 3:50:51 PM Phone: 479-7768 Professional Development Day is rapidly approaching on Tuesday, October 20, and the planning team would like to get your input and ideas. Do you have something here at MCC that you’d like to update all of your colleagues on during the morning’s “State of the College”? What about a great idea for a workshop? Maybe you are interested in presenting a 45-minute workshop to your fellow employees. Have you heard your friends or colleagues talking about what might be informative and fun? We are open to any suggestions you may have. Please submit your idea or suggestion no later than Wednesday, October 7th to the Professional Development Planning Team by calling the PD Hotline at x7768 or by emailing profdev@mchenry.edu Thank you and mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Professional Development DaySubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 9/3/2009 10:34:39 AM Phone: 479-7768 Before you know it October will be here and we will all be looking forward to Professional Development Day. Mark your calendars now for Tuesday, October 20, 2009. It will be a day filled with many fun and exciting workshops. More information will follow soon.... Quilting Group Meets ThursdaySubmitted By csobolak@mchenry.edu 9/28/2009 8:32:40 AM Phone: 7538 If you quilt or you think you MIGHT be interested in quilting, please join this group on Thursday, October 1 at 11:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. We usually "show and tell" and expert quilters are on hand to answer questions, provide assistance on half-done projects, or excite your passion for working with fabric. The group meets once a month on the first Thursday of the month. With winter coming, it is an excellent time to pull out fabric, needle, and sewing machine and start creating! See you there! PS I am not the expert quilter, but this group did start me on the road to quilting. HR NewsEAP NewsletterSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 9/1/2009 4:23:51 PM Phone: 815-455-8577 In an effort to save server space, the EAP Newsletters are now being posted on Inside MCC (rather than sending these large attachments to everyone). One is for everyone (in English), one is for everyone (in Spanish) and one is for supervisors (in English). Please follow the link provided.
Professional & Classified Staff MeetingSubmitted By jhain@mchenry.edu 9/22/2009 12:01:11 PM Phone: 8737 The monthly professional and classified staff meeting will be held on Friday, September 25, in Rm. A115 at 9:00 a.m. Campus EventsBanned Books Wk Events/Coffee with ColleaguesSubmitted By cletteri@mchenry.edu 9/28/2009 7:39:32 AM Phone: x 8762 It’s Banned Books Week again! Join us—stay a little, stay awhile, bring your lunch. The library is once again hosting Lunch & Learn events during the noon hour. COFFEE WITH COLLEAGUES is in the Library this Wednesday, 8:30-10:30. Come meet Dean Josephine Crawford. Instructors, we have attendance vouchers for your students at our three Lunch & Learn events (available to students upon request).
Coffee With Colleagues - Student Life!Submitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 9/1/2009 11:42:56 AM Phone: Bagel Day will be held in Student Life, A252, this morning! Students are also invited. We will try to be set-up around 8:30am. Please join us in welcoming our students back to campus! Coffee with Colleagues and Banned Books WeekSubmitted By cletteri@mchenry.edu 9/29/2009 2:11:45 PM Phone: x 8763 It’s Banned Books Week again! Join us—stay a little, stay awhile, bring your lunch. The library is once again hosting Lunch & Learn events during the noon hour today and Friday in the Employee Dining Room. COFFEE WITH COLLEAGUES is in the Library this Wednesday, 8:30-10:30. Come meet Josephine Crawford, Dean of Instructional Technology & Interdisciplinary Studies. Instructors, we have attendance vouchers for your students at our Lunch & Learn events (available to students upon request).
Cultural Film SeriesSubmitted By eniemi@mchenry.edu 9/15/2009 12:21:17 PM Phone: This Friday, September 18th. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Student Life presents Temporada de Patos (Duck Season), an award-winning film from director Fernado Eimbcke and presented by Alfonso Cuaron, director of Children of Men and Y tu Mamá También. It’s the story of two boys, the girl next door, and a pizza delivery man discovering what to do when the electricity goes out in their apartment and they can’t play video games any more. The Chicago Tribune describes the film as “a highly satisfying miniature”, and The New York Times says “inside this small canvas—almost the entire film unfolds in one apartment—Mr. Eimbcke turns each character into an epic. Back to topCultural Film Showing: Duck SeasonSubmitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 9/14/2009 9:26:59 AM Phone: 8772 Join us this Friday, September 18th in the Conference Center at 7pm to view the hit Mexican film Duck Season. This film has won numerous awards in Mexico! Faculty members, Eric Neimi and Lindsay Carson will facilitate a discussion after the film regarding Mexican stereotypes and the Commonalities between Mexican and American teenagers. Please see attached flyer for more details.
December 2009 GraduationSubmitted By msteinsd@mchenry.edu 9/22/2009 10:01:17 AM Phone: 815-479-7685 TO ALL FACULTY AND STAFF NOMINATE DECEMBER 2009 GRADUATION SPEAKER We invite you to nominate a student who is graduating this fall and is up to the task of reflecting their experience while attending MCC. The speech is approximately 5 minutes in length. Submit the name(s) to Mary Ann Steinsdoerfer by Novembe 6, 2009. The Graduation Committee will select the student from the pool of nominations that we receive. Please call me if you have any questions. December 2009 GraduationSubmitted By msteinsd@mchenry.edu 9/17/2009 11:56:08 AM Phone: 815-479-7685 TO ALL FACULTY AND STAFF NOMINATE DECEMBER 2009 GRADUATION SPEAKER We invite you to nominate a student who is graduating this fall and is up to the task of reflecting their experience while attending MCC. The speech is approximately 5 minutes in length. Submit the name(s) to Mary Ann Steinsdoerfer by Novembe 6, 2009. The Graduation Committee will select the student from the pool of nominations that we receive. Please call me if you have any questions. December 2009 Graduation SpeakerSubmitted By msteinsd@mchenry.edu 9/29/2009 9:04:57 AM Phone: 815-479-7685 TO ALL FACULTY AND STAFF: NOMINATE DECEMBER 2009 GRADUATION SPEAKER We invite you to nominate a student who is graduating this fall and is up to the task of reflecting their experience while attending MCC. The speech is approximately five minutes in length. Submit the name(s) to Mary Ann Steinsdoerfer by November 6, 2009. The Graduation Committee will select the studet from the pool of nominations that we receive. Please call me if you have any questions. December 2009 Graduation Speaker NeededSubmitted By msteinsd@mchenry.edu 9/24/2009 11:29:07 AM Phone: (815) 479-7685 TO ALL FACULTY AND STAFF: NOMINATE DECEMBER 2009 GRADUATION SPEAKER We invite you to nominate a student who is graduating this fall and is up to the task of reflecting their experience while attending MCC. The speech is approximately five minutes in length. Submit the name(s) to Mary Ann Steinsdoerfer by November 6, 2009. The Graduation Committee will select the studet from the pool of nominations that we receive. Please call me if you have any questions. Fit for Life 5k walk/runSubmitted By nlewis@mchenry.edu 9/8/2009 1:21:00 PM Phone: Every year the Fitness Center at McHenry County College puts on a race to help raise funds to purchase exercise equipment for special population to use. The race is held at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake, IL. The date of the event will be Sunday, October 4th, 2009 and the race begins at 8:30 am with check in beginning at 7:00am. Some of the special populations that use the MCC Fitness Center include NISRA (Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association) as well as SEDOM (Special Education District of McHenry County). Some of the people who come in to use the Fitness Center are wheel chair bound and need equipment that can accommodate their needs. We also help people who have had a stroke, TBI and Cerebral Palsy among many other disabilities. As a result of some of the disabilities the participants have, we have had to modify our techniques as well as equipment to benefit their needs. If you have any questions regarding the race or would like to volunteer to help put this on, feel free to contact Nikki Lewis at McHenry County College Fitness Center at 815-455-8551 or email nlewis@mchenry.edu.
Furniture for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"Submitted By jgeller@mchenry.edu 9/21/2009 9:52:01 AM Phone: 815-455-8746 We are looking for a chaise lounge and an older model cabinet which could house a small television and radio in the cabinet. If you have anything like this and would like to lend it to the theatre for the production, please call Jay Geller. Not only could you get your name in the program, but free tickets to the play. Thank you as always. Hispanic Heritage Month ProgramsSubmitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 9/21/2009 4:21:41 PM Phone: 8772 The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee is please to promote the 2009 HHM Calendar of Events. Please see attached. This Thursday, join us as Calle Sur, a Latin American Music Duo, hosts a workshop at 10am and a concert at 11am in the Conference Center. This event is open to students, staff, faculty and community. Please join us!
Last Call for Book Donations!Submitted By apontarelli@mchenry.edu 9/11/2009 12:12:10 PM Phone: 8710 The MCCSC Annual Book Sale is October 5, 6, and 7. Please donate your books to Ann Pontarelli or John Gundelach. Proceeds help fund two student scholarships! Thank you! Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta MenchùSubmitted By sreising@mchenry.edu 9/17/2009 11:04:06 AM Phone: 815-455-8550 On Tuesday, September 22, Club Concordia has scheduled an outing to Northern Illinois University to see Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchù, an activist for indigenous Guatemalans whose personal story of triumph brought their plight to the world’s attention. The Nobel Laureate will deliver an hour long talk on her life experiences and later field questions from the audience. Following the presentation, Rigoberta Menchù will also be available for a book signing. The event is sponsored by Multicultural Programs to allow for 50 participants. The bus will leave MCC at 4:30pm. If you are interested in attending, please sign up in Student Life, A252. Space is Limited.
Revisiting the Evidence from 9/11Submitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 9/14/2009 9:22:30 AM Phone: x8772 911: Revisiting Evidence on the Towers Speakers: James Campbell, B.A. of Divinity, University of Chicago and Alex Sistko, MCC Student of Mathematics Moderator: Dr. Steve Young, Philosophy Instructor The destruction of the towers on 911 caused tragic pain and suffering. Everyone agrees it changed our world and resulted in even greater losses in blood and treasure. There is a growing number who believe the official investigation failed to properly examine the evidence. Some New York City residents and victims demand an independent commission with subpoena power to conduct a fact-driven investigation. James Campbell and Alex Sistko will discuss whether a new investigation is warranted or whether we should accept the official version and move on to other issues. McHenry County College - Room B166/167 Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 7:00 pm
UPCOMING HARMONY EVENTS & HALLOWEEN PARTYSubmitted By jcase@mchenry.edu 9/30/2009 3:57:32 PM Phone: 8901 The Harmony Committee has a full year of great events planned for MCC employees/staff. Please check out the Harmony Events Calendar link shown below. And, for now....be sure to reserve Tuesday, October 27th for the Ghastly Ghostly Halloween Pot Luck Luncheon, Room B166-67, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. We'll have lots of food, fun, and frightening moments to share, as well as contests and awards for your Halloween creativity. So, mark your calendars and look for more details coming your way in the next few weeks.
Women's History Month CommitteeSubmitted By kpfister@mchenry.edu 9/9/2009 9:15:13 AM Phone: 7529 Greetings, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to another year of planning for March's Women's History Month events! As we head into our fourth year of official reinstatement of WHM committee activity, we can say with a lot of enthusiasm that we keep meeting with more success! We have received so much positive feedback and so many exciting responses from colleagues and students that we enter this year's planning with even more passion and fervor than in past years. Because of the activities of this committee last year, we were able to add more films to the Women's Film Collection housed in our library, give away a scholarship to a deserving student, and initiate a successful Women's Care Faire which engaged other outside groups to hold sessions, screenings, and provide information to our students and staff. Did we tell you we have a blast working with everyone to put all of the program's together? Consider joining this dynamic and creative committee! The more folks we have involved, the stronger our programs become and the ideas keep getting better and better. The Women's History Month committee is co-chaired by Katherine Midday and Kathrine Pfister with a fabulous committee made up of MCC employees and representatives from women's groups across the county. First meeting of the committee early October - if interested in joining us - email kpfister@mchenry.edu Department/Division NewsCATERING MENU REVISIONSSubmitted By sjohnsto@mchenry.edu 9/25/2009 11:53:22 AM Phone: ext. 8793 New Catering Revisions are now in effect. Revised menu is posted on the mchenry.edu web site. The menu also now posted on Inside MCC under the drop-down menu!!! This is our basic standard menu, and does not include everything, so if you don't find the selection you desire, we will work with you to meet your needs. Be sure to note that some of the prices have changed. As always, if you have questions please give me a call. CATERING POLICIES & REMINDERSSubmitted By sjohnsto@mchenry.edu 9/2/2009 9:20:24 AM Phone: ext. 8793 As you all are aware, we are all very busy with the new customer volumes. We also need to be aware of the policies and procedures for catering provided by the Food Services Department. WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING CATERING SERVICES?? Because of the need to order food, linens and supplies, and to arrange staffing to meet your catering needs, we need as much advance notice as possible (preferrably 10 days) to assure that we have everything that you need. Last minute requests may not be possible. HOW DO I ORDER CATERING??? There is a form to request catering services on INSIDE MCC under the drop down menu in the FORMS section under Food Services. Complete the form and e-mail it to BOTH Sandra Johnston and Jackie Covelli. Be sure to include date, time, location, number attending, menu and account number to be charged. We do all the billing at the end of the month and must have this information. WHERE DO I FIND THE CATERING MENU??? The menu is located on the main MCC website under the tab at the top for BUSINESS, then click on CONFERENCE CENTER, then half way down the page is a tab to DOWNLOAD CATERING MENU. Be aware that some of the prices on the menu have changed and are in the process of getting changed on the menu, so check with us in advance for any price variations. Also, there are specific policies for events on campus with food that are not provided by Food Services- so you MUST check with us for those events to be sure that you are in compliance with all health department requirements. As always, we want to meet your need and will help you in any way that we can to assure that your events are the best that they can be. Don't hesitate to call with questions or assistance in planning your events. CATERING POLICIES & REMINDERSSubmitted By mkeehn@mchenry.edu 9/9/2009 9:13:08 AM Phone: x7528 Recently Sandra Johnston submitted an article regarding Catering Policies & Reminders for the College. I have added the "Catering Policy" to InsideMCC in two locations for easy reference. It is located under Quick Links and under Policies & Procedures.
Cell Phone Recycling Funds ScholarshipSubmitted By balbrigh@mchenry.edu 9/4/2009 11:51:56 AM Phone: 8676 Greetings All! If you have unused cell phones collecting dust at home, the Special Needs Department continues to offer a place to recycle them. We use the proceeds from a recycling service to help fund the Nancy Mattison Memorial Scholarship for students with disabilites. Just drop off your phone(s) in Room A-257 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. any Monday through Friday. Thank you!!! Center For Nonprofit Leadership BreakfastSubmitted By cjones@mchenry.edu 9/9/2009 7:23:26 AM Phone: x7752 CNPL, now part of the Shah Center's programs and services presents "Developing Annual Sponsorship Program For Your Agency" on Thursday, September 17th at 7:30 a.m. Please encourage attendance at this important event by any of the non-profit agencies you currently work with. More infomation can be found at the link below or by contacting Bev Thomas at x7792 or bthomas@mchenry.edu.
Clarification: Lunch with the PresidentSubmitted By chook@mchenry.edu 9/15/2009 1:50:40 PM Phone: 8726 Hello, it appears as though clarification is needed about the email that went out regarding Lunch with the President. Please note that every month an announcement will be put into the e-newsletter prior to sending out an email invitation. An email will be sent to all MCC Employees that will serve as BOTH an announcement and the invitation to the luncheon. The first ten respondents to that email will be selected to participate. Please note that starting in October, the luncheon will also be open to part time employees. Luncheon hours and menus will vary monthly to accommodate scheduling conflicts and those with dietary restrictions. We request that Supervisors and Managers relay the message to their staff members who may not have an email address and then respond with the appropriate name(s) of person(s) interested in attending the luncheon. All responses are in for the first luncheon that will be held this Thursday, September 17,2009 at 12:00 p.m. Thank you for your feedback and please let me know if you have any further questions. CRAFT CLEARANCE SALE!Submitted By KBENNETT@MCHENRY.EDU 9/21/2009 4:31:57 PM Phone: 815-479-7587 ATTENTION CRAFTERS! 25% OFF THE LOWEST PRICE ON ALL CRAFT ITEMS. COME DOWN SOON BEFORE THE ITEMS YOU WANTED ARE GONE FOREVER...... Disability/Sensitivity TrainingSubmitted By balbrigh@mchenry.edu 9/18/2009 3:35:33 PM Phone: 815-455-8676 Do you have questions about disability accommodations? Are you wondering if you're doing enough for your students with disabilities, or maybe doing too much? The Special Needs Department is offering a disability services workshop through Professional Development on Thursday, September 24th, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. If you are new to MCC, this workshop is a must. Even if you have been at MCC for awhile, you are bound to learn something new. You can sign up by going to the Professional Development link below. Back to topDo You Speak a Language in Addition to English?Submitted By swenzel@mchenry.edu 9/9/2009 4:23:15 PM Phone: ext 7654 Do you speak a language in addition to English? Please take a look at the current list posted at: http://www.insidemcc.mchenry.edu/a2e/InAdditiontoEnglish.pdf Please e-mail me to let me know that your information is correct (language(s), extension, department/title, and room number). If you're not listed, and would like to be available as a resource, please e-mail me with your information. Please respond by September 21, 2009. (My last day at MCC is September 25 and I'd like to get this list updated before I leave.) Fall 10th Day Enrollment Report is ReadySubmitted By jbaumann@mchenry.edu 9/14/2009 2:42:55 PM Phone: 8915 The Fall 10th Day Enrollment Report has been posted to the Office of Institutional Research site. It comes as no surprise that our enrollment is up this fall--read the report and see by how much!
Flowers AvailableSubmitted By bspangen@mchenry.edu 9/22/2009 8:19:59 PM Phone: 7522 We have a limited supply of some fresh floral arrangements done by a floral design student intern this week in the Building D glass door display cooler. There is also a good deal on silk roses on the shelf unit to the left of the cooler. As usual, place your money in the black box on the wall outside D-158. From the Shah Center - Leadership MomentSubmitted By cjones@mchenry.edu 9/12/2009 5:32:54 PM Phone: 7752 Art Petty, author of “Practical Lessons in Leadership” asks organizations if they can pass what he calls the “walk in the door test”. He asks if every single employee, as they walk in the door, is able to articulate the mission of the organization and how their day to day work contributes to the fulfillment of that mission. Art is an adjunct faculty member at MCC, a leadership and strategy consultant for Shah Center programs, and author of the Management Excellence blog. A link to Art’s blog appears below.
GROUPS THROUGH THE CAFETERIASubmitted By SJOHNSTO@MCHENRY.EDU 9/25/2009 8:51:36 AM Phone: EXT. 8793 If you are hosting a group of any size that plans to come to the cafeteria for meal service, please give us a call. We want to be prepared for your group, and need to assure the appropriate quantities of foods and staff are available at the times they are needed. Even if the group is small, please let us know!! ICCB Recognition VisitSubmitted By nsalleh@mchenry.edu 9/16/2009 2:21:18 PM Phone: X8613 Attention MCC Employees – The ICCB will be on campus September 22-23 for a Recognition Visit. Every five years, the ICCB is required by statute to “recognize” each community college. MCC’s last Recognition Visit was in 2004. Please welcome Elaine Johnson, Brian Durham, Ed Smith, Jennifer Timmons, Rod Lane, and Amanda Harmon when you see them on our campus. They will be working out of A218 conference room while they are here. All employees who have been involved in submitting reports in preparation for this visit must be available on campus September 22-23 should ICCB representatives need clarification. If you cannot be available please let Normah Salleh-Barone know as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation. Looking for United Way VolunteersSubmitted By kplinske@mchenry.edu 9/18/2009 6:37:32 PM Phone: 8694 Each year as we head into Autumn, the College launches its annual United Way campaign to raise funds for the United Way of McHenry County. We're looking for employees who would be willing to serve on the Campaign Committee or (co-)chair the Committee this year. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with others from across campus to give back to our community. Please call or email me with any questions about MCC's United Way Campaign, or to express your interest in participating in this year's efforts! It is sure to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Lunch with the PresidentSubmitted By chook@mchenry.edu 9/11/2009 4:16:25 PM Phone: 8726 Dr. Tyree will be hosting monthly luncheons in the President's Conference Room. An invitation and details will be sent out via email this afternoon. MCC Promise - A community's responseSubmitted By kpfister@mchenry.edu 9/29/2009 4:23:18 PM Phone: 479-7529 With the recent MCC internal announcement from Dr. Tyree and the larger community response generated by the Northwest Herald on the MCC Promise program, it would have seemed that the MCC Promise program had lived its day in the spot-light only to fade-away. Not so. The Foundation is pleased to announce that both the internal and external communities are getting behind this program... in generous and creative ways. Now you can jump in and show your support as well!! Businesses in the community are putting together promotions and services that will GIVE BACK to the community by supporting the MCC Promise program. And they are doing so in a true grass-roots, community-minded style! You too can support the MCC Promise by going to these businesses and by spreading the word about these opportunities. Two very exciting opportunities are going on right now. "Portraits for Promise" and "Pizza for Promise" are two events in which a portion of the sales will be donated directly to the MCC Promise program. The attached flyers have more specific information. Please pass them on to family, friends and business associates. With the holidays coming up... who doesn't want to have a great portrait of the family for the season. And if you eat pizza - why not do it on a Monday night? And if you have a suggestion on an event for Promise... let us know!!
New Graphics & Publications Specialist in OMPRSubmitted By chaggerty@mchenry.edu 9/30/2009 12:43:44 PM Phone: 8727 Please help me welcome a new member to the OMPR team - Audra Schlaupitz. She is our new Graphics and Publications Specialist, bringing the graphic design team count to two! Audra will be working on various projects, such as: course schedules; newsletters; special direct mail efforts; and more... We're pleased to have Audra as part of the team and know you will enjoy working with her as well! -Christina New Project Request Forms for OMPR and OIR(P)Submitted By chaggerty@mchenry.edu 9/29/2009 5:13:42 PM Phone: ext. 8727 Some exciting news! To serve you better, the Office of Marketing and Public Relations (OMPR) has updated its Project Request Form, which can be found on InsideMCC at: http://www.mchenry.edu/insideApp/projectrequest/projectreqform.aspx You'll notice a new format, look & feel and an opportunity to provide multiple attachments. Please let us know how it works for you! And that's not all... We have also developed a brand new Project Request Form for the Office of Institutional Research & Planning -now known as the Office of Institutional Research (OIR). You can also find that form on InsideMCC at: http://www.mchenry.edu/insideApp/OIRPprojectrequest/oirpprojectrequestform.aspx When requesting support from either department, please make sure to initiate your request through the specific department's form, which provides each team project detail and timeline(s). Please contact OMPR with any questions. Back to topNews from the Shah CenterSubmitted By cjones@mchenry.edu 9/29/2009 2:31:54 PM Phone: 7752 The MCC Center for Corporate Training has recently joined a network of 49 community colleges across the state of Illinois to create “weTRaIN”, a training resource and information network. Collectively, the weTRaIN member colleges provide workforce training for over 5,000 companies each year, involving more than 120,000 participants. As an organization, weTRaIN is working to give local companies a better understanding of what their local community college can do for them and the power of the statewide network. The weTRaIN website serves as a resource for training information and a gateway to the participating colleges. An interactive map makes it easy to identify the closest weTRaIN service provider. A link to the website appears below.
News From The Shah CenterSubmitted By cjones@mchenry.edu 9/25/2009 5:24:40 PM Phone: 7752 The National Safety Council has named the McHenry County College Traffic Safety School a Best Practice Award Winner for 2009. The program has received the honor as a result of their 2008 Defensive Driving Course training, the award is presented to those training centers that lead the field in training safer motorists in their service area. Congratulations to the Traffic Safety School team – Judi Garrelts, Jackie Sinkovitz and instructors; Robert Gagnon, John Small, Anna Enriquez, Terrence Barrett and Harry Shill. Traffic Safety School is now located at the MCC Shah Center in McHenry. Oct 5-9 Computer System UpgradesSubmitted By AskIT@mchenry.edu 9/29/2009 5:05:40 PM Phone: ext. 8457 The week of Oct 5th-9th, IT will be upgrading systems collegewide. This requires automatically scheduled jobs to be sent to all computers each night. Please save your data to your H drive and shut down the computer you use when you are done for the day. This will help keep any data you are working on safe. In the future, to keep college computers secure and compliant, IT will need all computers shut down every night. Thank you for your cooperation in making upgrades and updates to campus computers run smoothly. October is Disability Awareness MonthSubmitted By balbrigh@mchenry.edu 9/30/2009 5:38:58 PM Phone: 8676 The Special Needs Department is offering two great workshops this month through Professional Development. The first is titled "Classroom Accessibility for Students with Visual Impairments". It is scheduled for Thursday, October 8th, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. You will get to meet "Jim", our favorite guide dog! The second workshop will be available during Professional Development Day on Tuesday, October 20th. We will highlight sign language interpreting, real time transcription, and show off our new video telephone. Remember, if you ever have any questions regarding disability services, please stop by A-257 or call extension 8676. On the Shah Center Bookshelf...Submitted By cjones@mchenry.edu 9/3/2009 11:33:19 AM Phone: 7752 Here's a look at what's on the Shah Center's reading list this month - Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior, Ori and Rom Brafman Drawing from work in social psychology, behavioral economics, and organizational behavior, the Braufmans examine the hidden psychological influences that derail rational decision making. "As frighting as it is fascinating, Sway will have a lasting impact on all your future decisions." - Rory Freedman Recycling in ClassroomsSubmitted By acarzoli@mchenry.edu 9/29/2009 11:40:22 AM Phone: This is a reminder that classroom recycling is managed by students from SEDOM who are here throughout the semester. They are responsible for emptying and cleaning the recycling bins in the classrooms around campus, but do so during the day, when many classrooms are in use. If the recycling bins in your classroom need emptied or cleaned, please put them in the hallway by your door and they will be taken care of as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation! Shah Center CatalystSubmitted By cjones@mchenry.edu 9/18/2009 5:07:58 PM Phone: 7752 Just released – the October-December 2009 Catalyst. Check out the latest news and training offerings from the Shah Center. This issue encourages businesses and organizations to get back to basics – sharpening their internal focus rather than placing the blame for declining results on external factors. You’ll find copies of the Catalyst located throughout the campus and at the link below.
Student Life now oversees Market DaySubmitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 9/14/2009 9:30:57 AM Phone: 8772 Student Life now oversees Market Day. Please support this month's featured student organization, Latinos Unidos, and buy from Market Day. Ten percent of the proceeds will benefit this student organization. To order, go to www.marketday.com - in the bottom right corner, enter our account # 25817 and you will have access to the MCC Market Day order form. Thanks for supporting student organizations! Textbooks on Library ReserveSubmitted By cscherma@mchenry.edu 9/22/2009 1:14:32 PM Phone: 8781 The bookstore would like to introduce you to a new service currently being offered to students. Most textbooks are now available for library use only. Hopefully this will assist students in need of textbooks. Thanks to the library staff for their effort and time in making this possible for the students. Cafeteria MenuCHIP'S SUB DEPOT on Tuesday 9/15Submitted By sjohnsto@mchenry.edu 9/8/2009 2:09:53 PM Phone: ext. 8793 Come on over to the cafeteria on Tuesday 9/15 for Chip's Sub Depot Meal Deal!! While supplies last!! NEW BREADS & BUNS!!!!Submitted By sjohnsto@mchenry.edu 9/30/2009 3:22:50 PM Phone: ext. 8793 Beginning this week you will notice our new breads and buns/sandwich rolls will be coming from TURANO BAKING COMPANY. We know you will find the quality of these products to be an enhancement. Let us know what you think!! NEW HOT GRAB & GO STATION!!!Submitted By sjohnsto@mchenry.edu 9/25/2009 8:46:40 AM Phone: ext. 8793 We just received a wonderful new piece of equipment that will allow us to offer hot food items at the grill faster!! It is a grab & go unit that will hold fresh cooked items at proper temperatures, allowing the traffic flow at the grill area to move much more quickly. It will also allow us to offer hot items for up to an hour after the grill closes in the evening!!We will be testing it out this week- so let us know what you think! TUESDAY 9/15 is CHIP's SUB DEPOT DAYSubmitted By sjohnsto@mchenry.edu 9/11/2009 8:29:00 AM Phone: 8793 Just a reminder that Tuesday 9/15 is the sub sandwich meal deal from CHIP's SUB DEPOT starting at 11:00 am!! Hurry while supplies last! NewslettersBagpipes News Deadline Sept. 25Submitted By dbieschk@mchenry,edu 9/15/2009 1:46:30 PM Phone: x8728 For those of you who are new to MCC and are unfamiliar with Bagpipes, the quarterly employee newsletter, we have an opportunity for you to share news about your accomplishments, both on campus and off campus through our regular feature called Newsmakers. Send in news briefs about accomplishments, presentations, awards or a unique project of yours or someone in your department. We are also accepting news of personal accomplishments, such as completing a marathon, building a house with Habitat for Humanity or getting published. Do you know of someone at MCC who deserves some praise for a job well done or has made a positive contribution toward making MCC a great place to work? Take a moment to thank/recognize a colleague by filling out a S.T.A.R. recognition form, available in Human Resources or by using the link below. S.T.A.R. recipients’ are then announced in Bagpipes. You may also send in a restaurant review for our column called “You Gotta Try This Place.” It’s a restaurant review for and by employees. Suggest a restaurant, near or far, and mention your favorite menu items—along with your own critique about the service, ambience and price. The deadline to submit items for the fall issue is Sept. 25. Questions? Call Donna at Ext. 8728.
December 2009 GraduationSubmitted By msteinsd@mchenry.edu 9/9/2009 9:20:11 AM Phone: 815-479-7685 TO ALL FACULTY AND STAFF NOMINATE DECEMBER 2009 GRADUATION SPEAKER We invite you to nominate a student who is graduating this fall and is up to the task of reflecting their experience while attending MCC. The speech is approximately 5 minutes in length. Submit the name(s) to Mary Ann Steinsdoerfer by Novembe 6, 2009. The Graduation Committee will select the student from the pool of nominations that we receive. Please call me if you have any questions. December 2009 GraduationSubmitted By msteinsd@mchenry.edu 9/3/2009 9:19:52 AM Phone: 815-479-7685 TO ALL FACULTY AND STAFF NOMINATE DECEMBER 2009 GRADUATION SPEAKER We invite you to nominate a student who is graduating this fall and is up to the task of reflecting their experience while attending MCC. The speech is approximately 5 minutes in length. Submit the name(s) to Mary Ann Steinsdoerfer by Novembe 6, 2009. The Graduation Committee will select the student from the pool of nominations that we receive. Please call me if you have any questions. December 2009 GraduationSubmitted By msteinsd@mchenry.edu 9/15/2009 1:21:31 PM Phone: 815-479-7685 TO ALL FACULTY AND STAFF NOMINATE DECEMBER 2009 GRADUATION SPEAKER We invite you to nominate a student who is graduating this fall and is up to the task of reflecting their experience while attending MCC. The speech is approximately 5 minutes in length. Submit the name(s) to Mary Ann Steinsdoerfer by Novembe 6, 2009. The Graduation Committee will select the student from the pool of nominations that we receive. Please call me if you have any questions. FitNotesSubmitted By jchapman@mchenry.edu 9/3/2009 4:38:27 PM Phone: Below is the link to the latest edition of FitNotes. Back to topI'm a Shuttle Bus User, Are You?Submitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 9/4/2009 4:42:47 PM Phone: x8728 Attention all shuttle bus riders: What do you think of the shuttle bus rides? Have they been helpful? Share your testimonials or humorous anecdotes about your riding experiences with the Employee Shuttle Program and help encourage fellow employees to join the MCC Shuttle bugs (a term I refer to bus passengers). Send your messages to me at the email above and we'll print as many comments as possible, as space permits, in the fall issue of Bagpipes. For me, I am a part-time** Shuttle bug and have enjoyed the rides and talking to people who I don't see on campus on a regular basis. It was fun chatting (someone asked me if I'm THAT chatty every morning!) and playing games, including bus trivia by driver Kathy Hayhurst and driver-turned-passenger Tony Capalbo. I heard that Kathy even brings fresh-baked cookies on her bus! Wait for me, Kathy!) She doesn't charge for carry-on bags! Plus, the $1 shuttle bucks have been handy at lunch time in the cafeteria. **I mix up my transportation options by carpooling with my son, an MCC student, and sometimes I take the bus after work and walk 25-minutes to my home from Lippold Park. What great exercise! I'm a Shuttle Bus User, Are You?Submitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 9/8/2009 4:49:46 PM Phone: x8728 Attention all shuttle bus riders: What do you think of the shuttle bus rides? Have they been helpful? Share your testimonials or humorous anecdotes about your riding experiences with the Employee Shuttle Program and help encourage fellow employees to join the MCC Shuttle bugs (a term I refer to bus passengers). Send your messages to me at the email above and we'll print as many comments as possible, as space permits, in the fall issue of Bagpipes. For me, I am a part-time** Shuttle bug and have enjoyed the rides and talking to people who I don't see on campus on a regular basis. It was fun chatting (someone asked me if I'm THAT chatty every morning!) and playing games, including bus trivia by driver Kathy Hayhurst and driver-turned-passenger Tony Capalbo. I heard that Kathy even brings fresh-baked cookies on her bus! Wait for me, Kathy!) She doesn't charge for carry-on bags! Plus, the $1 shuttle bucks have been handy at lunch time in the cafeteria. **I mix up my transportation options by carpooling with my son, an MCC student, and sometimes I take the bus after work and walk 25-minutes to my home from Lippold Park. What great exercise! Sept TechTalk - 2010 Software RequestSubmitted By AskIT@mchenry.edu 9/18/2009 1:36:44 PM Phone: ext. 8457 TechTalk is MCC IT's monthly newsletter - it's always just one page. Read it to find out what's happening with technology on campus. Learn about software requests for 2010, Special Needs technology, and upcoming events in this issue. TECH QUIZ! What was the first computer to defeat a world champion chess player? For bonus points, name the sci-fi TV series that showed a mom fighting to destroy a chess computer, that she feared would someday take over the world. Email your answers to AskIT@mchenry.edu! Back to topShuttle Bus Drivers AccomodatingSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 9/23/2009 9:11:23 AM Phone: x8728 Guess who else appreciates the shuttle bus service? See below: "I think the shuttle bus drivers are great and really go out of their way to be accommodating. It is great to spend a few minutes at the beginning and end of each day talking with folks you normally don’t get to see." (Diann Jabusch, assistant vice president of Information Technology) If you haven't tried the shuttle bus yet, it's not too late to start. Park your car at Lippold Park on Rte. 176 and join other colleagues for a fun and relaxing ride to work. Shuttles run Mon-Thurs. between 7-8:30 a.m. (first shuttle leaves Lippold Park at 7:15 a.m.; last shuttle leaves the park at 8:30 a.m. After work, the bus runs between 4-5:15 p.m. (first shuttle leaves MCC at 4 p.m.; last shuttle leaves MCC at 5:15 p.m.) Shuttle Bus Riders Appreciate ServiceSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 9/15/2009 1:57:57 PM Phone: x8728 Thanks to those who continue to take the shuttle bus, available Monday through Thursday from 7:15-8:30 a.m. and 4-5:15 p.m. Here are two riders' testimonials: "Kathy Hayhurst brightened a rainy day when she met us at our car door with an umbrella and a smile and escorted us to the shuttle bus. Now that is great service!" (Claudia Terrones, coordinator of Personal Development Programs) “If it's the last shuttle bus to leave, make sure we have Laura McGee!” (Marianne Devenny,director of Enrollment Services) Shuttle Bus Riders Give Thumbs UpSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 9/11/2009 5:37:13 PM Phone: x8728 Some shuttle bus riders hopped on the bus when the Employee Shuttle Program started on the first day of school Aug. 24; others cautiously veered from their daily routine of parking on campus and jumped aboard a week later. No matter how they got going, all have enjoyed the ride. Here's what some MCC employees are saying: "I found that riding the shuttle is a good way to meet people in different departments of the school." (Caryn Hook, temp. administrative assistant to the president). "Taking the shuttle has been a pleasurable way to start and end the day and the Shuttle Buck helps defray the cost of lunch. I talk with and meet new people, and often the bus rocks with laughter." (Caroline Sobolak, resource development specialist). "It's been fun riding the bus and chatting with people I don't normally come in contact with during my workday. However, Pete keeps forgetting to stop at McDonald's on the way to MCC." (Margaret Keehn, office assistant, president's office). Tell us about your shuttle bus experience. Send your comments to Donna at dbieschk@mchenry.edu. AthleticsScots Volleyball Team Nationally Ranked!Submitted By wreynold@mchenry.edu 9/16/2009 11:41:22 PM Phone: 8547 The MCC Lady Scots volleyball team is nationally ranked at #16 in the most recent NJCAA D II poll. The Scots have started the season with a 9 - 2 record and last weekend they won the College of Lake County Tournament defeating #12 ranked Lincoln Land in the championship match. Upcoming home games are Sept. 22 and 24. Health and WellnessBlue Cross/Blue Shield Fall Wellness NewsletterSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 9/16/2009 2:09:07 PM Phone: 815-455-8577 Open this link to view the fall wellness newsletter from Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Flu ShotsSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 9/2/2009 4:35:41 PM Phone: 815-455-8577 Woodstock IL – McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is now offering seasonal flu shot appointments for adults and children aged 9 and over using an online scheduling system at www.mcdh.info. Appointments may also be made by phone at 815-334-4510 between 8am-4:30pm. The cost is $25. Medicare Part B accepted. Flu clinic location dates/times follow. 9/22 2pm-6pm MCDH Woodstock 9/23 2pm-6pm MCDH Crystal Lake 9/28 2pm-6pm McHenry Township Office Johnsburg 9/30 9am-1pm MCDH Crystal Lake 10/1 9am-1pm Algonquin Township Office Crystal Lake 10/2 9am-1pm McHenry Township Office Johnsburg 10/5 2:30pm-6:30pm Algonquin Township Office Crystal Lake 10/7 2pm-6pm MCDH Woodstock Vaccination is recommended for anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu. The seasonal flu shot does NOT protect against the H1N1 influenza virus. Flu is a serious and contagious illness. MCDH urges residents to take the following steps to protect themselves from the flu – get your flu shot and take preventive measures (cover your cough, wash your hands, and stay home if you’re sick). Schedule your appointment now as it takes 2 weeks for antibodies to develop to provide protection against the flu. More information about the flu can be found at www.mcdh.info. Back to topRetireesThank you!Submitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 9/18/2009 9:45:26 AM Phone: 815-455-8577 Thank you from Gabriele Ertmann: Thanks to all who put together our first retiree social event. Not only was the location, food and drink great but it was great to see everyone. It was good to get together with new and old (and I don't mean age) retirees. What was the best part of the night was that everyone was so happy. Thanks to SUAA for hosting it. I can't wait to go to another get together. Gabriele PersonalAdult and Child Rehab Center Tee to TeaSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 9/15/2009 3:20:41 PM Phone: x8728 The Adult and Child Rehab Center is hosting a Women's Golf Outing called Tee to Tea on Monday, Sept. 21. They are looking for a few more women golfers. Cost is $85 per golfer. Registration is at 9 a.m. The Adult and Child Rehab Center is the only one of its kind in McHenry County. For more information, call (815) 338-1707 or email Barb Boughton at bboughton@sbcglobal.net. More information is available at the Adult and Child Rehab web site at www.adultchildrehabcenter.org. Entertainment 2010 Books Now AvailableSubmitted By mmatthei@mchenry.edu 9/15/2009 9:03:48 AM Phone: 8572 My daughter's school is selling Entertainment 2010 books to raise money for the 7th and 8th grade class trips. Madison's 7th grade class will be travelling to Washington, D.C., in April. The cost of each book is $20 and coupons/offers may be used in the Northwest Chicago area. These books make great gifts (think Christmas.) By redeeming just a few of the coupons, you've quickly gotten back your initial investment of $20. Other cities around the country are available for purchase and can be shipped directly to the recipient. (I buy one for my daughter who lives in Des Moines, IA). I will have one at my desk if you wish to come over to E212 and browse through it. Orders will be taken and the book will be delivered directly to your desk (maybe accompanied by a sweet treat!) Thank you. Mary Matthei (Mom of 7th grader Madison) EVOLVE Art Show & Sale!Submitted By ssieber@mchenry.edu 9/18/2009 1:10:17 PM Phone: (815) 444-9905 Come to the Old Town Hall (54 Brink Street, across from Starbucks Coffee) during the Crystal Lake Johnny Appleseed Festival to meet all of the artists from Evolve! We will also be featuring tarot readings, henna tattoos, chakra balancing, chair massage, intuitive paintings and more. Featured artists include: * Triskele Moon Studios Jewelry * Shuban Designs Jewelry * Sacred Artwear Jewelry * Uzushio Silk Painting with Susan Sieber * Artistic Insights with Spirit by Kathleen Beening * Inspired Art by Kris Blum * Forest of Asher Woodcarvings * Art by Laura Caldicott * Noelle's House of Hemp * Nagatog Clothing * Art by Tanner * Gita Designs with Jurgita Mekyte
Giant Schnauzer & Westie Looking for New HomeSubmitted By jcase@mchenry.edu 9/24/2009 4:36:49 PM Phone: 8901 I have a female Giant Schnauzer, spayed, 75 lbs., all black, with excellent temperment that I need to find a loving home for. She is great with people and kids (only because of her size....she might not be good for small toddlers). HOWEVER, she is a former show dog and is not good with other dogs...particularly other females. She has a companion Westie, a male, that she is fine with, so male dogs would probably not be a problem. Her name is Koko...she is 5 years old (in Dec) and in good health. Giant Schnauzers are the largest of the Schnauzer breed, which consists of the Miniature, the Standard, and the Giant. Koko has both her American and Intl. Championships and is a beautiful example of the breed. I'm looking to give her to a loving owner & home, where she can enjoy plenty of love, exercise and attention....she loves attention, but then she's a "show" dog, right! My second dog is a West Highland White terrier, Max, age 8, who weighs about 20 lbs., is neutered and a sharp, loving little dog. He loves to chase toys, play tug of war and is good with people, kids...anyone who will give him a treat. He is a lap dog and likes to cuddle or have his belly rubbed. His favorite thing is he will sit and watch television with you! Yes, he actually does watch and follow the action! He particularly likes to watch dogs, cats and horses! Again, he is in good health and needs a loving home that can appreciate his individuality and intelligence. He just underwent surgery to remove a cystic growth on his side, so his hair is just growing back. Again, if you know of anyone who is interested in a smaller terrier breed, please have them contact me. Incidentally, both of these dogs are "hypoallergenic" in that they have hair...not fur/dander. They don't shed like dogs with fur. Their hair does fall out...and if you allow their hair to grow longer, it will create more hair "balls". But for people or children with allergies to dog fur dander, these two are among the better breeds to consider, especially if you keep them clipped short. Both breeds need occasional grooming...about every 3 months and benefit from weekly brushings to keep them in good shape. They're not fussy eaters and enjoy their food immensely! If you know of anyone who is interested in a large breed or a small terrier, both with plenty of energy and love to give, please have them contact me here at MCC at my extension...or phone: 847-987-0393.
Girl Scout Fundraiser at Nick's Pizza and PubSubmitted By mkeehn@mchenry.edu 9/18/2009 9:41:18 AM Phone: x7528 Girl Scouts - Sybaquay Council is having a fund raiser at Nick's Pizza and Pub in Crystal Lake on Wednesday, September 23. If you are looking for a reason to have pizza in the middle of the week, this is it. Bring the attached flier and present it with your dine-in or carry out order and Girl Scouts will received 15% of the sales.
Great Home for Sale w/2008 Honda Accord!Submitted By jsmall@mchenry.edu 9/18/2009 11:57:05 AM Phone: 815-404-8992 We have a GREAT home for sale in McHenry -- and are very motivated! Granite countertops, oak floors, cherry cabinets, finished basement with fireplace, wired for surround sound, patio, etc. 3.5 bedrooms, 2 baths. 10 years old. Price is mid 200s, and negotiable. This is a beautiful home that will serve you well for many years and appreciate in value. We are even willing to attach a 2008 Honda Accord to the house if you are thinking about a new car. Send e-mail for photos. Hot Off The Press!Submitted By plauer@mchenry.edu 9/1/2009 1:44:44 PM Phone: 8582 For those who've asked, new copies of The Pseudo Gourmet (a cookbook for those who have no intention of purchasing a garlic press) are in! For those who have not yet ordered one, you can acquire your very own copy of The Pseudo Gourmet (written by yours truly) and end your culinary desolation today. You'll enjoy 200-plus recipes, many of which include suggestions for cutting fat and calories, plus handy tips, shortcuts, and conversion charts. The Pseudo Gourmet makes a great gift for holidays, weddings, birthdays and housewarmings, but don't forget to get one for yourself. Read more about it and view sample recipes here: ($10/copy -- you can mail order with a credit card off the web page, or shoot me an email and save on postage.)
Invitation for the Larkin Center Fine Art GalaSubmitted By jchristensen@mchenry.edu 9/24/2009 9:28:29 PM Phone: We have a special evening planned for you...an evening of fine spirits, gourmet appetizers, beautiful works of art, accompanied by lovely piano music. Our Fine Art Gala this year will take place at the Elgin Country Club, a private Club where you will experience personalized service, elegant ambiance and breathtaking views. A perfect combination for a memorable evening. The evening will include a silent auction, offering an opportunity to bid on works of art, an assortment of gift baskets, and a grand-prize raffle for a weekend stay in our lovely city of Chicago. Your trip includes a two night stay at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, a dinner certificate to Frankie’s Scaloppine, two theatre tickets to a show performance handled by Broadway in Chicago and a Plus Membership to The Art Institute. Proceeds from this gala event directly benefit The Larkin Center. Raffle tickets are $25.00 each or five tickets for $100. www.larkincenter.org Jim Christensen, adjunct instructor of photography, will be exhibiting and offering his latest abstract works for sale to help benefit the efforts of the Larkin Center. Note: the invitation requests that you RSVP by the 18th, oops. Call any way, they would like to know about how many appetizers to order. Thanks.
Keep Those Orders Coming...Submitted By plauer@mchenry.edu 9/10/2009 11:32:03 AM Phone: 8582 For those who've asked, new copies of The Pseudo Gourmet (a cookbook for those who have no intention of purchasing a garlic press) are in! Order your signed copy today! For those who have not yet ordered one, you can acquire your very own copy of The Pseudo Gourmet (written by yours truly) and end your culinary desolation. You'll enjoy 200-plus recipes, many of which include suggestions for cutting fat and calories, plus handy tips, shortcuts, and conversion charts. The Pseudo Gourmet makes a great gift for holidays, weddings, birthdays and housewarmings, but don't forget to get one for yourself. Read more about it and view sample recipes at the link below. Books are $10/copy -- you can mail order with a credit card off the web page, or shoot me an email and save on postage.
Lexmark Printer For SaleSubmitted By akoenig@mchenry.edu 9/25/2009 11:10:59 AM Phone: I'm trying to sell my Lexmark Z22 basic color printer. I have both the installation cd and instruction booklet for it. There are separate stalls for both black and color ink cartridges. There isn't anything wrong with it besides it needs an ink cartridge. I sold my computer and don't need the printer anymore. I'm asking for $5 or best offer since it needs a cartridge. If there are any questions, feel free to drop me an email. Looking to buy a car?Submitted By jrao@mchenry.edu 9/9/2009 9:30:07 AM Phone: 224-595-5686 If you have been searching for a used vehicle I can help! My close friend works at Northside Toyota in Chicago (right off Lake Shore Drive) and he has some great deals on used Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Ford, Lexus, Mazda, BMW, and Infinity vehicles. Let me know if you are interested and I'll find out if they have something that fits your needs. I can be reached through e-mail (jrao@mchenry.edu) or phone (work: x7621, cell: 224-595-5686.) Feel free contact me anytime, thanks! ~Jyoti in Advising A-262
McHenry County Challenges Residents!Submitted By pdieckho@mchenry.edu 9/1/2009 1:29:27 PM Phone: P: 815.334.0309 McHenry County challenges residents, employees to “change the world” and “drive smarter” McHenry County is challenging its residents and employees to “change the world” and “drive smarter” as part of the National Association of Counties (NACo) annual Green County Competitions: the Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR Campaign and the Drive $marter Challenge. The Change the World campaign is an energy efficiency campaign in which counties collect pledges from county employees and residents to not only change a light in their home to an energy efficient one, but to also take other actions to save energy. Energy-saving actions could include power managing computers, choosing ENERGY STAR appliances, and properly programming home thermostats. www.greencounties.org/changetheworld The Drive $marter Challenge is a fuel-efficiency campaign launched in 2008. The campaign offers effective money- and gas-saving tips in English and Spanish and extensive additional resources – all aimed at keeping more money in drivers’ pockets and reducing the number of costly trips to the pump. Pledge collections will be taken July 1 through Nov. 30 at www.drivesmarterchallenge.org. McHenry County has accepted both of NACo’s challenges. Three winning counties from this year’s Change the World competition will receive a $5,000 grant. Three winning counties from this year’s Drive $marter Challenge will receive a $3,500 grant. Pledge collections for both competitions will be taken July 1 through Nov. 30. Adam Lehmann Public Information Officer McHenry County, IL 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 P: 815.334.0309 F: 815.338.3991 Still Hot! (Off the Press)Submitted By plauer@mchenry.edu 9/2/2009 4:01:25 PM Phone: 8582 For those who've asked, new copies of The Pseudo Gourmet (a cookbook for those who have no intention of purchasing a garlic press) are in! For those who have not yet ordered one, you can acquire your very own copy of The Pseudo Gourmet (written by yours truly) and end your culinary desolation today. You'll enjoy 200-plus recipes for easy yet fabulous fare, plus suggestions for cutting fat and calories, handy tips, shortcuts, and conversion charts. The Pseudo Gourmet makes a great gift for holidays, weddings, birthdays and housewarmings, but don't forget to get one for yourself. Read more about it and view sample recipes via the link below: ($10/copy -- you can mail order with a credit card off the web page, or shoot me an email and save on postage.)
Thank YouSubmitted By jnordhol@mchenry.edu 9/8/2009 2:48:19 PM Phone: 7511 I want to express my sincere thanks to everyone who expressed their condolences upon the death of my father. Your kind words, cards, plants and donations were appreciated at this difficult time. I am very grateful that I work with so many caring people. Although this is a sad time for me it is comforting to know that I have so much support here at MCC. |
