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      Oct. 10-23, 2011      
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Every faculty and staff member should have received a maroon rubber bracelet in their "goody bags" on All College Day that says "Engage. Excel. Lead." These bands were created by the HLC/NCA Communications Subcommittee to remind everyone of SCC's mission, vision and values. Everyone is encouraged to wear these bands on Monday, Nov. 7, during the HLC/NCA team visit at SCC. If you do, there might a prize in store for you.       

Phi Theta Kappa’s Alpha Xi Chi Chapter will be collecting treats, dry and canned food, grooming supplies and other items for cats and dogs in need at the local St. Charles County Division of Humane Services. Donations can be dropped off in designated collection boxes found in ADM, SSB and the College Center from now until Dec. 9. Email scc.axc.ptk@gmail.com for more information.

The fall fitness center and open gym hours for Aug. 19-Oct. 18 are as follows:

Fitness Center

  • Monday/Wednesday: 7:30-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-7 p.m., 8-9 p.m.
  • Tuesday/Thursday: 7:30-10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-6 p.m., 7-9 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8-9 a.m., 10:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Open Gym

  • Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 6-9 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In honor of SCC’s 25th anniversary, Papa John’s is offering 25% off your entire order when you order online and use the promo code: SCC25. Plus, 10% of your order will go back to the SCC Foundation to support scholarships and academic enhancements.This special will go on throughout the rest of the year.

In order to prepare for the HLC/NCA Self-Study visit this fall, every e-Outlook will include a fact, word game or puzzle to help you learn more about NCA accreditation. Check out this week's word puzzle and see if you can fill in all the answers! The first person to solve the cryptoquip and answer the riddle will receive a prize! Email your answers to mac@stchas.edu.

NCA Cryptoquip

 

B R P C     Z B C     Z L     X G C     L W M C     E J W X C J W R     X G R X    

 

S W Q Q     N C     I T C H     N A     X G C     B E R     R B H     G Q E     X Z    

 

C M R Q I R X C     T E E.

Hint: J = R

Tell us your story! Do you know someone, whether it's a student, faculty or staff member at SCC, who deserves to be recognized? Or maybe you have a unique story about yourself or your experiences at SCC that you'd like to share with us! Now you can, online — it's easy! Just go to www.stchas.edu/mystory and click on the blue "I (heart) SCC" icon at the top right of the page and fill out the form, either for yourself or about someone you know whose story deserves to be heard! If you have any questions, contact the Marketing and Communications Department.

  
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SCC will host a Master of Fine Arts Invitational from Oct. 3-Nov. 4, in the FAB gallery. The exhibit will feature artwork by graduate students from Fontbonne University, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Washington University. There will be an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the FAB gallery. Contact Christine Holtz for more information.

Center Stage Theatre is holding open auditions for its production of "The 39 Steps," at 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 10-11, in FAB 108. For more information about auditions or the play, call x8255 or email Lynne Snyder.

Nate Phelps, the estranged son of Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church, will host a lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the SSB Auditorium. Phelps will tell his story of enduring physical, emotional and psychological abuse as a child raised in the hate-filled theology of his father’s church. Contact Kelley Pfeiffer at x8544 for more information.  

SCC will host a Trivia Night in honor of its 25th anniversary at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in the CC Gym. The cost is $25 per individual or $200 for a table of eight and includes complimentary beer, soda, water and popcorn. VIP tables are also available for $250, which will include table service, wine and more. To reserve a table or for more information, visit www.stchas.edu/25th, or contact Laura Powell at x8473.

Cheer on the SCC women's soccer team as they face Southwestern Illinois College at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, on the SCC soccer field.

Charlene Strong, LGBT activist and subject of the award-winning documentary, "For My Wife," will host a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in the SSB Auditorium. Contact Kelley Pfeiffer at x8544 for more information.

The Young People's Theatre will present "Coney Island of Dr. Moreau" at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 21-22, and at 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 22-23, in the FAB theater. Tickets are $8 and are available online at www.stchastickets.com. For more information call x8233, or visit www.stchas.edu/ypt.

  
  St. Charles Community College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Email accessibilityservice@stchas.edu with your accommodations request. It is recommended that you contact the college 10 business days prior to the event. See Accessibility for Campus Guests.  

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The EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is sponsoring, "Customer Service: Dealing With Difficult Situations," from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 21, at the Progress Park Banquet Center in Wentzville. In this workshop you will learn how to identify your role in a difficult situation, clearly define the opportunity and the best solution, and communicate effectively with others to gain cooperation. Supervisor approval is required before registering for any EAP-sponsored training course. Contact Jessica Trimborn at x8398 to RSVP.

  
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11/FA2 tuition and fees are due by 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13.

The last day to receive a 100 percent refund for FA2 2011 classes is Friday, Oct. 21.

Spring 2012 registration for current and returning SCC students will begin Monday, Oct. 24. Registration will open up to new students Monday, Oct. 31.

The last day to receive an 80 percent refund for FA2 2011 classes is Tuesday, Oct. 25.

The following college representatives will be visiting SCC to discuss transfer requirements (all representatives will have tables set up in the Atrium of the Administration Building):

  
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In the news:

Check out the latest posts from our SCC bloggers:

The latest issue of Chaz, SCC's quarterly newsletter, has a new look and you can find it online now. Check it out for updates and photos from Democracy Days, Fall Fun Blitz, renaming of a campus building and the new SCC president.

  
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Michael Detmering, SCC student, was featured in "The Real Winning Edge" on KNLC in St. Louis. The episode is now available online. The new TV series profiles young achievers who are peer role models and includes nationally known elite athletes. A television crew filmed Detmering on SCC's campus in May.

Karen Jones, SCC professor of English, has been named one of StreetScape Magazine’s 2011 Top 50 Beyond the Best Business Leaders. The awards ceremony is on Oct. 20 in St. Charles.

The SCC Marketing and Communications Department took home nine awards at the District 5 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Conference on Sept. 25 in Omaha, Neb. The awards include: Bronze – Feature Writing (John Driscoll story), Foundation Annual Report (Snapshot), Logo Design (A Piece of My Heart), Sports Brochure (Baseball 2011); Silver – Social Marketing (Facebook Contests); Gold – Original Photography (Mandala Ceremony); and SCC won all three awards in the category for Posters with Bronze (A Piece of My Heart), Silver (25th Anniversary) and Gold (Dog Sees God).


  
  Employee birthdays for the current issue may be found on the Intranet.

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e-Outlook: The e-Outlook is a bi-weekly calendar of events and campus update for employees of St. Charles Community College. Contact: Kanna Taylor, marketing specialist, at x8275.

Deadline to submit items for the Oct. 24 issue is Wednesday, Oct. 19.