O R I E NT AT I O N 2016 FALL The Definitive Guide to Playing Pokémon Go on the College p17-18
Finding Your Way Around Campus p10-11 – Picking the Right Major for Yourself p8
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ALCJ~AlGA~AMS~Anthropology Club~Architecture Club~ASCM~Astronomy Club~Chemistry Bonding Club. AEP~IVCF~Pride Alliance~ETC~CODEC~Future Physicians Club~GDC~History Club~Environmental Club~SFAD~CRU. SLC~MSA~Horticulture Club~HSN~LTA~Paralegal Club~Philosophy Club~EFG~PPAC~SEA~SNA~AASA~Asia Club. PTK~Casa de Amigos~Feminist Alliance~Chinese Student Club~CIAO~German Club~Historical Reenactment Club. Christians on Campus~Model UN~ISA~JCC~La Connexion Francaise~LEAA~Seoul of COD~Psi Beta~Sociology Clubs. Newman Catholic Association~Second City Campus Ministry~Autismerica~Chess Club~Veterans Association~ ABG~AMG~LEX~Omega Lambda Nu~PLR~Courier~COD Metal Art Guild~Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Gaming Club & Cosplay Group ABG
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August 22 to September 2 Ice cream Truck Starting at 11am by the Chappy Statue (until supplies last!)
Chris Carter Mentalist 12Pm-1pm in the Student Life Lounge
Live Band Karaoke
Shaved Ice Truck Starting at 10am by the Chappy Statue (until supplies last!)
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*For Evening Students* Monday, 8/22 - thursday, 8/25 from 5 pm - 7pm Free snacks & Drinks in the SSC Atrium (Main campus)
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11Am-1pm at the MAC Lakeside Pavilion
Scavenger Hunt 10am-1pm check-in at student life (Main campus)
Mucca Puzza Band 12PM-1:30PM at the MAC Pavilion
Student Life Fair
10am-1pm in the Student Services Atrium
Lip Sync Battle
12Pm-1pm in the Student Life Lounge
Cookie Decorating Starting at10AM in front of Student Life
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O R I E NT AT I O N FALL 2016
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College of DuPage
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lucas Koprowski GRAPHICS EDITOR Joseph Molino PHOTO EDITOR Bethany Berg
Student Resource Ctr • www.codbooks.com • 630.942.2361
WRITERS Courier Staff
Follett's College of DuPage Bookstore Helps Students Save Big with Rental and Price Match
NEWSROOM 630-942-2683 ADVISER Jim Fuller
Follett's College of DuPage Bookstore is helping to make college more affordable for students this fall with two cost-saving programs, text rental and price match.
fullerj@cod.edu
ADVERTISING Christina Payton
Text Rental
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Follett's text rental program is now the largest university textbook rental program. Last fall, Follett's text rental program saved students $100 million. Rental texts offer discounts of up to 80 percent compared to purchasing new. Follett's risk-free rental policies allow highlighting, note taking and converting the rental to purchase.
INDEX ABOUT COD
In Numbers, Campus Safety PAGE 5
STUDENT INFO
Student Life, Student Services PAGE 6
Student Employment Fair PAGE 10
Homecoming 2016 PAGE 19
Clubs and Organizations PAGE 21
New Students Guide PAGES 22-23
CAMPUS MAP
3-D Map of Main Campus CENTER SPREAD
GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL
Playing Pokémon Go on Campus PAGES 16-17
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BOOKSTORE
ON THE COVER Chapparal statue outside the Berg Instructional Center (BIC.), taken by Joseph Molino.
ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
Orientation Fall 2016 is a special publication produced by The Courier, College of DuPage’s student newspaper. Orientation prints at the start of each academic term, excluding the summer semester. Regular issues of The Courier print weekly starting August 24, 2016.
Catch an error we d i d n ’ t s e e ? Te l l u s about it. Send an email to editor@cod.edu.
Price Match Follett has expanded its Price Match program across its campus store network to include Follett's College of DuPage Bookstore. Price Match gives students confidence that Follett's College of DuPage Bookstore is providing access to all required course materials at the lowest price possible. If students find course material that they purchased at the campus store advertised at a lower price from a competing retailer, they are eligible to receive the difference from the campus store. Price Match allows students to apply price match funds to supplies or other needed materials available the campus store.
Driving Access and Affordability With more than 1,200 campus stores and 1,600 virtual stores, Follett's programs are making a big impact on college affordability and access for students nationwide. Follett offers the largest inventory of used books in the industry and a huge rental library. The combination of Follett's Text Rental and Price Match programs help cut costs and ensure hassle-free access to needed course materials. In total, Follett's text rental program has saved students nationwide more than $1 billion
LEARN MORE To learn about cost-saving course material options, contact the store directly or visit www.efollett.com. For more information on Follett campus store services, go to www.follett.com/fms.
Welcome to the College of DuPage
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COD in Numbers
Number of buildings on main campus, all recently constructed or renovated
25
Percentage of district 502 high school graduates who attend COD at some point in their lives
235,000
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Number of LEED-certified buildings on main campus
Number of books inside COD’s library
273
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Size of COD’s main campus, in acres
53 v. 47
Percent of COD students with a baccalaureate degree or higher
Percentage of female students versus percentage of male students (fall 2015)
CAMPUS WEATHER From snow to thunderstorms, fall can bring wild weather conditions. Before you head out the door, visit the COD Meteorology Department’s campus weather website, weather.cod.edu/ campusweather. You’ll find the current weather conditions near Main Campus, including air temperatures and even a live rooftop shot from the BIC. The website also features local forecast information so you know what weather to expect in advance.
Sources: Office of Research and Analytics, www.cod.edu FALL LIBRARY HOURS
Campus Safety COD’s police department ensures the safety and security of students, staff and visitors. COD’s police headquarters is located in the Homeland Security Center at the corner of Fawell Blvd. and Lambert Rd. You can also reach police at the 24-hour dispatch center, located between the Learning Commons and Starbucks in the Student Resource Center.
To contact COD police, call 630-942-2000 or send a text message to 67283. Using a cellphone, type in the phrase “CODTIP” along with details of your situation. It’s highly recommended students sign up for emergency and weather closing alerts. Register your email address and cellphone number on www.gerrave.com/login/cod
Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visit cod.edu/library for a full schedule.
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Student Resources Student Life It’s not all studying and hard work at COD. The college’s Office of Student Life coordinates a variety of fun activities and engaging services for students. Located in SSC 1217, the office also oversees more than 80 student organizations and clubs on campus.
Student Life Services Student IDs: It’s highly recommended that all students have an ID. Your first ID is free. Replacement IDs are $5. IDs don’t expire for 3 years. Movie Ticket Discounts: You can purchase discounted movie tickets from the Student Life desk. There are no purchase limits and tickets never expire. Lounge: Need a place to relax and have fun? Try the Student Life Lounge located in SSC 1200. You can play billiards, ping pong and video games with your friends here.
Student Organizations A student organization is an established group with their own office space on campus. Student activity
fees help fund these organizations. Currently, there are six organizations. Student Leadership Council (SLC) represents the student body on campus. The award-winning Forensics Speech Team competes in oral communication events. COD’s local chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honors society for two-year colleges, provides opportunities for academic scholars. Prairie Light Review, COD’s literary magazine, curates student expressions of poetry and art. Alter Ego Productions coordinates entertainment events on campus. The Courier student newspaper, established in 1967, covers campus news and publishes weekly.
Student Clubs Student clubs cater to a variety of groups. They are catagorized into eight sanctions: cultural and ethnic, honors, social activities, academic and pre-professional, faith-based, political and advocacy and service-oriented. Visit www.chaplife.cod.edu for a full list, or turn to page 17.
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Departments & Services Counseling and Advising The Counseling and Advising Center will help construct a plan to accomplish any and all academic goals. Faculty counselors and program advisors will help with both career and degree related progress. Schedule a session at the Main Campus by calling (630) 9422259, going to cod.edu/ counseling or by visiting the counseling center in SSC 3200.
Career Services Get help writing a resume, develop interview techniques and learn a variety of skills to become more marketable and ensure career success. Career Services at the college will help with both short-term and longterm career goals. They also maintain an electronic job
board online with career information for students at collegecentral.com/dupage. Career Services is located in SSC 3258 and can be reached at (630) 942-2230.
board and MyAccess. Call the Learning Commons at (630) 942-3941.
Financial Aid
Students with disabilities can contact Access and Accommodations for support in their college career. The center is both voluntary and confidential. It is located in SSC 3249, or can be reached at (630) 942-2154.
The Office of Student Financial Assistance will help navigate the various ways to pay tuition at the college. They can help bridge the gap between the student’s need for, and the availability of, different methods of financial aid. Visit them in SSC 2220 or call (630) 942-2251 for more information.
Learning Commons
Chap Life
Get help navigating coursework at the Glen Ellyn Learning Commons. Located in SRC 2102, the commons services include assistance in specific subject areas, one-on-one tutoring, test preparation resources and assistance with Black-
Find campus events and connect with student organizations and clubs with Chap Life, a one-stop station for COD Student Life.
Access and Accommodations
Log on to www.chaplife.cod.edu.
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KNOW YOURSELF. KNOW YOUR WORLD.
REACH YOUR POTENTIAL
YOU BELONG HERE Elmhurst College welcomes more than 300 transfer students every year. We know what transfer students want and need—and we’re committed to your success. We’ll help you identify your goals, discover your world and reach your potential. A TOP 10 COLLEGE Elmhurst is one of the top 10 colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report. We’re a great value, too. Money and Forbes magazines rank Elmhurst among top colleges for your money. Plus all transfer students receive scholarship support. AN EASY COMMUTE Our campus is close to several major highways, and a few blocks away from the Elmhurst Metra station. A SMOOTH TRANSITION We’ll offer you credit for work you’ve already done. We can even evaluate your credits before you apply. FAST-TRACK OPTIONS Finish your degree on the fast track! Accelerated programs in business administration, information technology and psychology help you reach your goals in less time. LEARN MORE Get started on your future by contacting us today! Office of Admission 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
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(630) 617-3400 admit@elmhurst.edu www.elmhurst.edu/cod
Chicago is our classroom.
You don’t have to choose between going to a Christian college and studying in a world-class city. You can choose North Park University. Located in Chicago (yes, really in the city), we’ll help you find your future within an intercultural campus community. www.northpark.edu Fall 2016 Orientation Guide // codcourier.org // 9
FALL Explore on-campus jobs at the Student Employment Fair Bridget Kingston · Staff Writer
When attending a commuter school such as College of DuPage, many students seek on-campus jobs as a hassle-free alternative to make money and still attend classes. The Student Employment Fair on Sept. 15 will provide students with the information and opportunities they need to get involved. The Financial Aid and Career Services offices will be hosting this first time event in effort to further students’ awareness of on-campus employment options. Two of the roughly 300 students who have taken advantage of working on campus are Yvonne Speck and Ugne Narbutaite. When they aren’t in class, they can be found working the reception desks of the Student
BRIDGET KINGSTON/COURIER
Life office. “You don’t have to try and fit your class schedule around your work schedule. Instead, you’re actually working around your class schedule, which is really great,”
Choosing a major The dreaded question. It makes itself known everywhere from first grade classrooms to family dinner tables; the question that has been planted in the back of your mind since childhood: “what do you want to be when you grow up?” A question that means and entails everything, it is as unavoidable as your decisions are interchangeable. “The future” isn’t a term that is ever used lightly, always entailing some kind of doom-gloom of something unforeseen. Just because you don’t know what’s coming next doesn’t mean it has to be scary. Here are five tips that might make the process a little easier on you. 10 // Fall 2016 Orientation Guide // codcourier.org
Narbutaite explains. Both Speck and Narbutaite have been working at Student Life since the 2015 Fall semester and don’t work outside of COD. Currently 12 depart-
You can change your mind.
When you first pick a major, it’s likely not going to be your last time going through the process. You’re going to change, and your interests and dreams are going to change with you. Keep your mind open to new opportunities and old hobbies that could spark into a new career. Don’t let other opinions of the choose-one-and-persevere tactic get to you. You can change your mind as many times as you want. The decision of what you want to be is exactly that: your choice.
Examine who you are and what you want.
Where do you see yourself in five years? What kind of lifestyle do you want? Where do you want to go? Where do you want to live? Ask
ments are scheduled to have tables at the fair. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the open positions and interview with managers. The MyAccess Lab will
also be available throughout the event so students can formally apply online through Hiretouch. The Health and Science Center, Physical Education, Admissions, Library,
yourself all of these questions and more. Get to know yourself in terms of the future. Write it out like it was another person. Where would you want them to go?
Dabble.
A fun word and a fun action. Don’t just focus in one major your freshman and sophomore years. Try one or two or three! Expand what you know and what you want to know. This leans back onto the first tip: the choice of where you want to go is yours, go test out as many paths as you want!
Research, research, research.
Even just once it sounds exhausting, but seeing the market for potential careers, in two to four years, isn’t a bad idea. Finding out what univer-
Career Services and Human Resources departments will be present among others. The Student Employment Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., concluding a series of events known as Financial Aid Awareness week that will take place in the two days prior. “Life Happens” will take place on Sept. 13, which will consist of a real life scenario game where students will be given random incomes, mortgages, expenses and incidentals that they will then have to try and work through financially. The Scholarship Fair will take way after that on Sept. 14, where students will be presented with scholarship opportunities for the 2017 Spring semester. All events will take place in the SSC Atrium.
sities specialize in your chosen area of expertise will only benefit you. Make sure you know what you’re going into before you transfer.
Don’t panic.
College is scary. The future is scary. Chances are, you aren’t going to wake up one day and just know exactly what you want to do. It’s going to be something that you come into - something that could be just a hobby right now, or something you’ve set on the side. The day that you know, it might not feel like the worldly-connection, this-is-exactlywhere-I’m-meant to be feeling. It might just be you, doing something, and enjoying what you do. And that - that’s something to be happy about too.
BETHANY BERG/COURIER
CAMPUS MAP g College of DuPage Locations MAIN CAMPUS 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
CAROL STREAM CENTER 500 N. Kuhn Rd. Carol Stream, IL, 60188
WESTMONT CENTER 650 Pasquinelli Drive Westmont, IL, 60559
ADDISON CENTER 301 S. Swift Road Addison, IL, 60101
NAPERVILLE CENTER 1223 Rickert Drive Naperville, IL, 60540
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M AIN CA M P U S
PE Cent
Sports fields
Get physical at the PE Cent Chaparral Fitness, physical e
From tennis to track and field, COD provides great sports fields for anyone interested in joining a team. Do you play a sport? Get involved!
MAC
The McAninch Arts Center was first built in 1986 but has dramatically changed ever since. You can watch a variety of performances, from student concerts to famous acts, in the Belushi Performance Hall. You'll also find art and music classes in this building.
Map courtesy of College of DuPage
CHC Campus Shuttle This service provides free transportation between east and west campus Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, and makes stops at lot 6. For more info: www.cod.edu/shuttle 12 // Fall 2016 Orientation Guide // codcourier.org
The Culinary and Hospitality Center, located next to the MAC, offers culinary classes as well as hospitality courses like hotel management training. The building also houses the student-run Wheat CafÊ, a boutique hotel, Inn at Water’s Edge, and a full restaurant kitchen lab space.
BIC
The Berg Instructional Center was completed in 1974 and renovated in 2011. The center houses labs, workshops, faculty and departmental offices, conference areas and classrooms. It is named after the first president of College of DuPage.
SCC
ter
ter! This recently renovated building hosts education classes and a swimming pool.
The Seaton Computing Center serves students with technologically advanced classrooms. Study space in the SCC is fully loaded with charging stations in every open seating area. Look on the wall near the building’s main entrance and you will find a little inspiration from Steve Jobs.
HSC
The Health and Science Center provides a combination of laboratory, classroom, office and instructional space. Highlights include the nursing wing, a full dental lab and a fully functioning “Sim Hospital,” which allows students pursuing a medical degree to apply what they have learned.
HTC
The Homeland Security Training Center, located behind the Homeland Security Education Center, is the newly built phase II of College of DuPage’s Homeland Security Training Institute. The building includes a firing range for live action simulations, an electronic scenario simulator and a call center training room.
TEC
Completed in 2009, the Technical Education Center is home to many programs including architecture, horticulture, automotive technology, manufacturing technology and more.
SSC + SRC The Student Services Center and Student Resource Center are two interconnected buildings that act as the campus “living room.” In the SSC, you’ll find student departments, student life activities and, of course, Starbucks. The SRC houses the library, learning commons, cafeteria and the Turner Conference Center.
HEC
The Homeland Security Education Center serves as a state-of-the-art facility for students of the criminal justice program and the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy. The COD police headquarters are also housed here.
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TRANSFER TO
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
We Offer: • Planning with a knowledgeable North Central transfer counselor • Smooth transfer of credit • Generous transfer academic scholarships and financial aid
Learn More! Visit North Central College Transfer Information Sessions (group setting) Upcoming dates: August 19, September 20, October 15, November 22, December 2
S.T.O.P. In
(Student Transfer Organizational Plan)
• Individual setting • Daytime, evening and Saturday options
Customized Visits • Individual setting • Weekdays For more information and to request a visit, go to northcentralcollege.edu/transfer-visit or call 630-637-5800.
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2016-2017 SEASON
Special Offer to COD Students: 30 tickets for every show at the MAC available at 50% NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE Broadcast live, from the London stage to the MAC’s big screen!
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ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS • THE AUDIENCE VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE • FRANKENSTEIN HAMLET (ENCORE) • WAR HORSE
The Piano Men:
Stephen Schwartz and Friends SATURDAY, OCT. 1, 6p
A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel FRIDAY, OCT. 14, 7:30p
FRIDAY, OCT. 7, 8p
630.942.4000 McAninch Arts Center 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn
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A Christmas Carol NOV. 25 - 27
Second City
Dysfunctional Holiday Revue Mike Super 2.OH! FRIDAY, DEC. 10, 6 & 9p SATURDAY, MAR. 4, 7:30P
Black Violin
SATURDAY, MAR.11, 7:30p
*Limited availability. 30 student tickets reserved for each show. One ticket per student. Must present valid student I.D. First come, first served.
CONTINUE YOUR SUCCESS AT THE
#1 DESTINATION FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS IN ILLINOIS!
TOP 10% GRADUATION RATE IN THE NATION
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Becoming a Pokémon Master at the College of DuPage Bethany Berg · Staff Writer
Being a top student and Pokémon master is hard work. But if you’ve got spare time in-between classes, why not spend that time on battling College of DuPage’s gyms, collecting cool items, or capturing some Pokémon? There are over 20 pokéstops scattered around campus grounds, and three different gyms to battle. If you’re new to COD, a great way to make friends is putting out a lure onto one of the many pokéstops around campus!
Leveling Up Catching Pokémon After throwing 30 plus Pokeballs at a Pidgey or Ratatta, it might seem easier to just give up. Turn off the AR and instead of using your camera, the game will portray/use its own background. This way, your battery and the people around you are better off without the camera usage, and the ball-to-Pokémon distance is easier to see and throw Pokeballs at accordingly. Razz Berries can be acquired by leveling up or visiting Pokestops, so make sure to use them with capturing stronger Pokémon to make them easier targets to catch! Your “Nearby” guide, or the tab you pull up on the bottom right hand corner of the screen, may be hard to read. With or without footprints, the closest Pokémon to you where you currently stand is always at the top left corner, leading right and down each row. Pokestops refresh every 5 to 10 minutes, and different Pokemon show up at different points of the day with lures! Randomize your time playing if you’re bored with the same common types.
As you may know by now, lucky eggs are some of the best items in the game, because they double the XP you receive from doing specific actions, like hatching eggs or evolving Pokémon. There are a few strategies to leveling up quickly, but the one I’ve seen most used and work efficiently, is the “Stock Up” strategy. Keep a few of the common, redundant Pokémon (I’m looking at you, Rattata, Pidgey, and Weedle) around, but transfer the rest back to Professor Willow and get candies in return! When you have enough candies to make several evolutions for low-level Pokémon, add a lucky egg into the mix, and watch your level XP soar! Pokémon Go accepts any speed under 15mph as walking, so you can walk, bike, or skateboard your way into hatching your eggs! 5 kilometers is about 3.1 miles, and each egg hatches into unique Pokémon and candies. The higher level you are, the more chances you’ll have of running into rarer and stronger Pokémon, wherever you are! Make sure to take precautions, because they flee much more often.
Becoming a Gym Leader Battle Smart. Pay attention to type! Super effectiveness between types of Pokémon not only matter in the video games, but in the app version as well. Keep an eye out for natural opponent types, water and fire, earth and water, and so forth. Dodging is also a thing you can do! Swipe right or left on your screen in battle to dodge your opponent’s attacks. Although this does take away the time spent furiously tapping to save up for your Pokémon’s special move, it may save the few health points you need to win the battle!
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Training As fun as it may be taking over other team’s gyms, make sure you take time to strengthen your own! Training includes battling the Pokémon that are stored at a gym by your teammates, and thereby strengthening the gym’s Prestige Points. The more Prestige Points, the more Pokémon you can hold at a gym, making it harder for other teams to take over. Training also boosts your XP no matter the outcome of the battle!
Team Dynamics Valor and Mystic may be rival teams, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t travel with a group of diverse team members! You gain more XP by taking back gyms and competing against each other! By working together, you can all level up quick by seeing who can keep their version gym the longest! Whatever team you’re on, whatever you’re playing the game for - be it battling or collecting Pokemon just for fun - make sure to be kind to others, aware of your surroundings, and revel in the nostalgia!
Know your Easter Eggs! There are specific things in the game that are throwbacks to the original Pokémon anime, Indigo League, including short-cutting the random results you get when evolving an Eevee. If you name your Eevee after a specific Eevee brother from the television series, you can pick which one you’d like! Name your Eevee Sparky for Jolteon, Rainer for Vaporeon, and Pyro for Flareon. Choose carefully, though, this is rumored to only work once! There’s also a trick of getting a Pikachu for your starter Pokémon, but assuming you’ve already gotten past that point, there have been a few spottings on campus! Try out a lure and see what happens. If you’ve heard the tip that you can pick up Pokeballs after you’ve thrown them, you’ve been misinformed! This doesn’t work.
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BE CAREER READY Your job search begins the moment you arrive on campus. Career Services is here to help. • • • •
Resume and cover letter writing Mock interviews Career preparation workshops Internship and job search assistance
Don’t wait … #BeCareerReady
@CODCareerCenter
Career Services Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3258 (630) 942-2230 | csc@cod.edu | cod.edu/careerservices
Main Campus FREE assistance available: Math Writing Reading
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Homecoming 2016 Quinten Hayley · Staff Writer
Students may find this surprising, but the College of DuPage has a celebratory “Homecoming” week. Having been an on-again-off-again student here for longer than I care to admit, I found it quite amusing, considering that it really doesn’t coincide with the fact that most everyone here would prefer to call some other university home, or plans to do so in the near future. Regardless, if you’re one of those people pushing that “no one bothers to communicate with one another here” trope, homecoming week might be a good event to relieve some of that deprecating loneliness that has been tormenting you so. Here are a list of dates, times, and locations of the festivities: Monday, September 26th
Homecoming Kickoff Free Band and Free Food SSC 1200 (Student Lounge) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, September 27th
Homecoming Day of Service SSC Atrium 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, September 28th Homecoming Carnival Day
Grassy Area in front of SSC 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Free Carnival games with prizes and free food Thursday, September 29th
Pep Rally Day SSC Atrium 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Rally at noon) Free make and takes, free food Saturday, October 1st
Bubble Soccer Tournament Starts 9:00 am at the Stadium
into one another. Students can sign up their teams at the Student life office.)
Tailgate Party 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Stadium Parking Lot Music, games, giveaways and free food Game Time 1:00 pm Chaparral’s Stadium COD Chaparrals vs Ellsworth Community College Panthers
Second City Free Speech (Bubble soccer is essential- 6:00 pm $10 at the door at the ly wearing a giant plastic apparatus and bumping MAC
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FUEL Pantry ramping up for success Caroline Broderick · Staff Writer
Last year, College of DuPage’s honors society, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), worked together for their biggest project yet: bringing a food pantry to campus. The desire for the pantry, named FUEL Pantry, was found after numerous students stepped forward with their personal accounts of homelessness and hunger. Surveys administered by PTK found various shocking statistics, such as 57 percent of student athletes knew someone who has access to one meal or less a day. College Wide Coordinator, now alumna Hope Drager, worked
endlessly throughout the year to push the dream of the pantry forward no matter what stood in her way. Drager, Student Life Coordinator Chuck Steele, over 50 students and members of PTK poured everything they had into this solution that would combat student hunger on campus. PTK also teamed up with multiple service learning classes to heavily research, come up with data, advertise, manage and much more. Together they managed to stick through a resisting team of board members, a change in President and con-
tinually grew strong support from faculty and students. “I’m excited about it, and I’m mostly excited about it because it’s so student-driven,” said Steele. “Every bit of work has come from the students. All we’ve done is connected it to the college process. Fifty students putting in a lot of man hours to get this done in a very thorough and detailed manner.” Drager and PTK hoped a food pantry would not only solve hunger but add to the community aspect of COD altogether, allowing for students to help one another as
well as give back. Students and any member of the COD community are able to access the pantry for food, utilities, supplies and more through their Brown Bag structure. These bags will be packed with all the necessities a college student needs to focus and succeed in their work. The pantry’s opening is expected to be a success due to the partnership with the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry, the Northern Illinois Food Bank and COD’s Sunset 5k. Proceeds from the 5k and food truck rally will go towards FUEL, the sponsor-
ship is at an estimated $4,000 and will occur on Saturday, Sept. 17. Though Drager continues to work closely with FUEL, Lizet Alvarado and Stephanie Owens take the reins this upcoming semester as food pantry officers, a special title created this past year. Drager, Steele and the rest of PTK have proven through their work how impactful the pantry is expected to be in their debut year.
have multiple options. You can rent for the entire semester at the College of DuPage’s Follett Bookstore, but you also have a multitude of options if you like shopping online. There are websites, such as studentrate. com, where you can compare websites such as Amazon, Chegg and Barnes and Noble for pricing and availability on new and used purchases and rentals. This also checks for ebook rentals and purchases if you like reading on your tech device and/ or not lugging around a 20lbs textbook. If the book will only be used maybe three weeks of the entire se-
mester, you do not have to rent the book for the full 16 weeks. One alternative is the COD library, where you can borrow the in-library copy and use the textbook free of charge inside the library. All you need is a library card, which you can activate with your COD ID card. However, you must get there early because there are only a few copies of each text. If you aren’t the library type, you can also rent the ebook edition to use on your computer, phone or tablet for $5 a day with packbackbooks.com. That way, if you only need to use the book for two tests, you can
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Get a list of what books you need ASAP and email your professors Once you acquire the list of textbooks you need for your classes from MyAccess, you should email your teachers about which books you will use and how often you will use them. Most professors
will give you an honest estimation of what you will actually use and how often. You should also ask your professor if you can buy an older edition without any loss of information in the text. For many general education classes, like english or history, you can easily swap out buying the newest
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Most of the time it’s not necessary to buy the book. Unless you love writing in the margins and highlighting the text in rainbow colors, you should never buy the book. The only other time you should ever buy the book is when you are forced, due to the previous edition not being acceptable and a lack of rental copies on the market. With renting, you
rent the book one day for each test, write down what you need to study and only pay $10 for the two days of rentals instead of $50 or more for the entire semester. Especially if you are taking a class with static information that doesn’t change often, like intro science, math or english courses, you do not have to acquire the required text. Boundless.com is a website with free, open source textbooks that provide the same information that is in that textbook you have to find for $50+. With 26 different subjects, it is definitely worth a visit.
COD Student Clubs and Organizations Student Life at College of DuPage offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations. No matter what your interests may be, rest assured that you can find something to amuse you during free time on campus. For more information on clubs and organizations at COD, visit www.chaplife.cod.edu. Academic / Pre-Professional Academy of Law and Criminal Justice The Advertising, Design and Illustration Club (AIGA) American Meteorological Association (AMS) Anatomy and Physiology Club Anthropology Club Architecture Club Association of Students in Construction Management Astronomy Club Biotech Club Chemistry Bonding Club COD Jewelry & Metals Guild Engineering Club Entrepreneurship Club Future Pharmacists Club Future Physicians Club Game Development Club German Club Historical Reenactment Club History Club Horticulture Club Human Services Network Library Technical Assistant Marketing Club National Kitchen and Bath Design (NKAB) Paralegal Club Philosophy Club Photo Ex Physics Club Pre-Physician Assistants Club (P-PAC) Pre-Dental Club Respiratory Therapy Club Society of Women Engineers Sociology Club Student Education Association Student Farmworker Alliance Student Nurses Association
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African American Student Alliance (AASA) Asia Club Casa de Amigos Chinese Student Club CIAO Italian Club Indian Student Association Japanese Culture Club La Connexion Francaise Latino Ethnic Awareness (LEAA) Seoul of Korea
Alpha Beta Gamma Alpha Delta Nu Alpha Mu Gamma Lambda Epsilon Chi Omega Lambda NU Phi Theta Kappa Psi Beta Tau Upsilon Alpha
Extracurricular CosPlay Page Turners Sci-Fi/Fantasy & Gaming Club
Faith-Based Campus Crusade for Christ Christians on Campus DuPage Christian Fellowship Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Muslim Student Association Newman Catholic Association Second City Campus Ministry Secular Student Alliance Third Watch
Organizations Alter Ego Productions Courier Student Newspaper Forensics Prairie Light Review Student Leadership Council
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Political/Advocacy Campus Libertarians COD Students for Life ENGAGE Feminist Alliance Mental Health Awareness Team (MHAT) Model United Nations Pride Alliance Student for a Democratic Society Students for Animal Welfare Students for Democratic Foreign Policy
Service-Oriented Autismerica Endowment for Future Generations Environmental Club Event Planners Club Love Your Melons Veteran’s Association
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Pay attention to student life events on campus. You can find events almost every week, some with complete crafts, games, music and even free food. Check out the student life lounge or the atrium– it will be obvious when events are going on.
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Tips and tricks for a successful semester With a new school comes a thousand new things to learn. Whether you’re fresh from high school or returning to college for the second time, new students at College of DuPage usually have to figure things out for themselves. Lucky for you, we have created a tip list. From getting an ID to finding a parking spot, this guide gives important tips and tricks that will help you fit in at COD in no time.
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How to Find a Parking Spot How to Get a Student ID
The parking lots are usually jam-packed by 10:00 a.m.
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It’s highly recommended that students get an ID card.
To avoid all of the traffic from people trying to find a spot, just head straight over to the soccer field lot or lot 6. However, parking in these areas requires a long walk to class. There is a shuttle from lot 6 that runs a few times an hour.
If you head to the Office of Student Life in SSC 1217, the PE Center or the Library you can fill out an application for an ID. It’s free and will act as your fitness pass, library card and general identification for other student activities. The best part about having one is getting discounts from area restaurants and cultural venues. The card is valid for three years.
> Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before you have to be here. Chances are, you will find a parking spot. > Consider biking, walking or using public transportation. > As the weeks go on during the semester, keep in mind that students drop classes, freeing up more parking spaces.
How to Join the Chaparral Fitness Center
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The library and its extensive online databases are an invaluable resource. Getting a card is simple. Head down to the Circulation Services Desk just inside the main entrance to the library and they’ll set you up. You’ll need a photo ID, proof of present address and proof of current enrollment. If you got your Student ID, bring it along and they will simply activate it for you. Don’t have an ID? You can get one in the library too.
Making the most of Starbucks > During peak hours the line at Starbucks can extend out into the hallway. The best times to line up are early morning, mid-afternoon and evening. > If you have to line up, know your order ahead of time and have your form of payment ready. If everyone pitches in this way the line will move quickly. > Starbucks tends to run out of dark roast by 3 p.m. Look into getting your coffee in the cafeteria or at Einstein Bagels in the MAC. 22 // Fall 2016 Orientation Guide // codcourier.org
The fitness center is excellent, there’s absolutely no denying it. There’s a pool, an indoor track, a state of the art workout floor and other amenities. The best part is that it’s free for full-time students. Simply bring your class schedule and student ID into the Physical Education Center and they’ll sign you up for a semester-long membership. Part-time students can also join for $50 a semester / $12 a month.
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The best way to make the most of your COD experience is by fully immersing yourself in all that the college has to offer. The people who choose to spend time here are the ones who appreciate the experience and the friendships they form. Get involved by joining a club on campus or getting an on-campus job. You’re bound to meet other people with similar interests and form your own COD community. Check out www.chaplife.cod.edu or pg. 17 to find the perfect opportunity for you.
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Never was anything great achieved without danger.
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– Machiavelli
How to Access Blackboard:
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. – Benjamin Franklin
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Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. – Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Blackboard is the course management resource used at the college. You may not love it, but you will depend on it. Instructors usually post assignments, readings, test dates and grades here.
> Navigate to www.bb.cod.edu. > Type in your MyAccess ID and Password. Voilà. You’re in. You’ll see a clickable list of courses you’ve registered for in the home page. On the top right of the screen, you’ll see your name, and next to it will appear a Facebook-esque notification when items require your attention.
How to Access Your Student E-mail: Most of your instructors will prefer to communicate by your student e-mail. A common gripe around campus is that students don’t check their e-mail regularly. Solution: Check your e-mail, stay on your teacher’s good side.
> Navigate to outlook.com/dupage.edu. > Type in your MyAccess ID and Password.
Live your dream!
– Bethany Berg
How to Log-in to MyAccess: MyAccess is the place where you will register for and drop classes, manage financial aid, order transcripts and handle most of the boring meta-college stuff.
There will come a time you do not want to sit anymore. That’s when you have to sit. Because then you do not sit for yourself any longer. – Some guy from Reddit
> Navigate to myaccess.cod.edu. > Click “Log-in” on the top right of the screen. > Type in your MyAccess ID and Password. > Click “MyAccess for Students.” Remember, your MyAccess ID is extremely important, so once you get it you should write it down somewhere safe. It is typically your last name followed by the first letter of your first name. Under the “Registration” heading, you will find “Register & Drop Classes,” under which you will find options to organize your course load.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Changing Lives
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50th Anniversary Community Kickoff Friday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. Brass Transit, the dynamic, crowd-pleasing Chicago tribute band plays all of the hits from Chicago’s golden age followed by a spectacular fireworks show celebrating COD’s 50th anniversary.