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ACROSS 1. Flora’s partner 6. Caf� alternative 9. Alpine lift 13. European blackbird 14. Owned 15. Reflecting light 16. ____ ____ estate deal 17. He was the greatest?

18. Main artery in the body 19. *”The War of the Worlds” invader 21. *Typical temporal setting 23. Shape with an ax 24. Combustible heap 25. Fleur-de-____ 28. *Scully’s first name in “The X Files” 30. Huey, Dewey or Louie to Donald Duck 35. Crematorium jars 37. Ponies at a party 39. #30 Across’ sister 40. ____ of arms 41. Mideast V.I.P. 43. Military no-show 44. *”Buffy the Vampire Slayer” spin-off 46. Hippocrates’ promise, e.g.

47. *David Bowie in “The Man Who ____ to Earth” 48. *The Dagobah ____ in “The Empire Strikes Back” 50. Lack of guile 52. Bad-mouth 53. Form of arthritis 55. National Institute of Health 57. *”Foundation” series author 60. *Stanislaw Lem’s famous novel 64. Single-cell protozoan 65. Famous Dolly, e.g.

67. Absurd 68. West African country 69. “Eureka!”

70. Neil Diamond’s “Beautiful _____” 71. They’re marching one by one 72. Auction set 73. Young sows

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DOWN 1. Memory ____ mattress 2. Certain something 3. ____-friendly 4. Poet’s “below” 5. Like U.S. and U.S.S.R. in WWII 6. Conjunction in comparatives 7. *Heuristically programmed algorithmic computer, for short 8. Enlighten 9. Biblical pronoun 10. Ethiopian currency 11. Initial stake, as in poker 12. Swedish shag rug 15. Shiny cotton 20. Not asleep 22. One of #35 Across 24. “Miss America” contest, e.g.

25. *”Star Wars” creator 26. Shoemaker without shoes, e.g.

27. Hose woes 29. *Captain of Nautilus 31. “La Vie en rose” singer 32. #23 Across, past tense 33. Cause for food recall 34. *One of the “fathers of science fiction” 36. Proofreader’s mark 38. “____ ____ good example” 42. It’s black or white and lives in Africa 45. Office errand boy 49. Barn sound 51. Bureaucratic task 54. Relating to uvea 56. Capital of Vietnam 57. So be it 58. Dispatched 59. Avian wader 60. Center of authority 61. Iron horse track 62. Research facil.

63. Visually perceives 64. Bar association 66. *”Doctor ____”

INDEX

ABOUT COD STUDENT INFO In Numbers, Campus Safety 4

Student Life, Services

5

6 How to Choose a Major — Applying For Scholarships 8 10

CAMPUS MAP

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15 Student Clubs and Organizations ­— Exploring COD’s Kurt Russel Prairie 16

Orientation Fall 2018 Editor-in-Chief Tessa Morton Staff Writer Reanna Comiso & Kimberly Wilson Head Photo Editor Alison Pfaff

Newsroom 630-942-26893 Adviser Jim Fuller fullerj103@cod.edu

ON THE COVER

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Located in the front of campus, the chapparal statue greets visitors and students.

By Alison Pfaff

ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION Orientation Fall 2018 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 29, 2018.

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WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF DUPAGE Chaplife Alison Pfaff· Head Photo Editor

ChapLife is a great resource for new and returning students to find out what is going on around campus. Conveniently located on one site, students can explore events and organizations, as well as Student Life news. There is also a feature to track your past events, service hours and memberships to clubs.

Chaplife can be very helpful when finding events to go to, that many may not know about. Some events also require signing up beforehand, so be sure to check those out as well.

Visit chaplife.cod.edu/ for

more information.

Infographic by Alison Pfaff

Sources: Office of Research and Analytics, www.cod.edu

FALL LIBRARY HOURS

Campus Safety

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.

COD’s police department ensures the safety and security of students, staff and visitors.

Visit cod.edu/library for a full schedule.

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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.

COURIER ARCHIVES

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

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, faithbased, political and advocacy and service-oriented. Visit www.chaplife.cod.edu for a full list, or turn to page 13.

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

FEEDS TO FOLLOW @CollegeDuPage Official COD Twitter account – @CODStudentlife Office of Student Life

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.

Located in SRC 2102, the commons services include assistance in specific subject areas, one-on-one tutoring, test preparation resources and assistance with Blackboard and MyAccess. Call the Learning Commons at (630) 942-3941.

Access and Accommodations

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.

Learning Commons Get help navigating coursework at the Glen Ellyn Learning Commons.

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.

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STUDENT RESOURCES Your guide to the best buys The quick and painless ways to find textbooks or history, you can easily swap out buying the newest edition for a previous edition and save a significant amount of money without cutting into your education.

Buy, rent or borrow?

COURIER ARCHIVES

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

Choosing a major Courier Staff The dreaded question.

I’ve changed my major at least six times over these past two and a half years of attendance at the College of DuPage. From computer science to communications to biology to journalism to political science and back to journalism, I’m a smorgasbord of too many interests; as are a lot of people here at COD. This institution is in place for people to find out which path is the one they truly want to pursuit.

Although many guides online as to how to pick a major are somewhat helpful, most lack the community college perspective. With that in mind, here are some ideas to keep in mind while attending COD.

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

Take your time and explore There should be little to no urgency for you to pick a major while starting out at COD. The tuition is extremely cheap for the caliber of education that’s provided here, with more actual professors than in many four-year institutions. Take your time and explore the different subjects the college provides.

Explore the honors catalog as well, which has many classes that aren’t available for any student who has below a 3.2 GPA. They make your transcript look a lot more appetizing to four-year institutions across the country.

I’ve taken the entire first year of introductory biology classes, a python class and even Japanese while growing out of high school anime phase in my first semester. Every class I’ve taken here has shaped

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copies on the market.

With renting, you 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 semester, 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

me into the person I am today.

From my snarky biology professor showing us a statistical correlation between how much homework former students completed and their success in his class to my coding professor’s relentless ambition to not only teach but understand the needs of his students, COD is a place for growth and exploration of ambitions.

Get an associate’s degree or transfer out?

This is a decision to make sooner rather than later. Many of the students I’ve talked to have an urgency to escape COD as if it’s a prison and want to start life at the four year college of their dreams.

Others believe the two-year degree will boost their resume a little further and make their candidacy more appetizing to employers.

Most people don’t know of the third option quietly rolling out

to use the book for two tests, you can 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.

from the college’s new administration. The college now holds more advanced transfer agreements with four-year institutions across Illinois since the Ann Rondeau became COD’s President in July of last year.

One kind of transfer agreement is a reverse transfer agreement, which allows you to earn a COD associates degree while attending a four-year institution. Once you earn all the necessary credits for an associate’s degree at a select university, the institution will transfer your credits back to COD to reward you with the two-year degree.

Although this may seem counterintuitive to many people due to how you’re paying more money for the same degree, this gives students who’ve completed at least a semester at COD the opportunity to earn more certification rather than only a bachelor’s degree even if they feel the need to sprint from community college life.­

STUDENT RESOURCES

COD NEWSROOM

Making the transition from high school to college Entering college can be a complete culture shock for many. All of the structure provided throughout the education system seems to disappear in an instant when walking through those college doors for the first time.

At this point, teenagers and young adults are expected to be responsible, independent and autonomous learners.

Transitioning from high school to college does not have to be a nightmare. But for those who are unprepared for what to expect from college life, the first few weeks of college can come as a wake-up call.

In several ways, college and high school are two different atmospheres that serve the same purpose. New students must keep in mind the differences between the two.

High school was a place for students to learn structure, organization and responsibil-

ity. College is the time for students to apply their newfound skills to the real world.

One of the best things about college is the complete ownership of one’s time. College is voluntary, unlike high school, where the state required students to be enrolled in school until they turn 17, in most cases.

Gone are the days of being at school from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day. College students have a newfound opportunity to decide when they want to attend class. Some students prefer an 8 a.m. lecture. Another student attends night classes so she can work and attend school at the same time.

Some students want to attend classes five days a week.

Others prefer to schedule their classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Choosing times that work best to schedule classes is the choice of the student It is important for students to understand and also take advantage

of the fact that they have all the choice in their schedule now.

One aspect of college that is drastically different from high school, though, is the fact that academic success is fully in the hands of the student.

While professors never like to see their students fail, there is nothing that they can do to help out a student who does not come to class or do his homework. If a student is enrolled in college voluntarily, it is expected the student will do the work that is needed to succeed.

Most professors have strict policies on late work and missed exams - and for good reason. In all cases, professors are required to inform students of their late work and absentee policies during the first week of class. From there, students must adhere to those policies.

There will be professors who are more or less lenient, but that is completely up to the discretion of the teacher. If a professor

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decides make-up exams are not allowed unless in cases of emergencies, then the responsibility is now on the student to show up to class well prepared. It is all about learning responsibility and accountability - something crucial to carry out into the working world.

The most obvious difference between high school and college, though? The cost.

Attending a public high school has several fees, but it is ultimately funded by U.S. tax dollars. College, on the other hand, can cost thousands of dollars out of your own pocket, for both public and private institutions.

Attending the College of DuPage (COD) is a smart enough decision when it comes to finances. Tuition, books and other fees still add up quickly. It is important to be smart about finances in and out of the classroom.

Students must be well

aware of the financial situation they are about to enter when attending college. They must understand all they can about financial aid, payment plans and loans, which will make handling the cost of college much easier.

It is also important to keep in mind this is an investment in personal growth, but students can only grow if they put in the effort and maintain a sense of motivation to learn and apply themselves. College is a choice, not a binding obligation.

Take some time to enroll in classes you enjoy or classes that spark your interest. Now more than ever, students have the opportunity to explore their passions. This will not only make college more fun, but it may lead you down a path you never expected to take.

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STUDENT RESOURCES COD is more affordable when you apply for scholarships

How to apply for scholarships at COD How do I qualify for merit-based scholarships?

Vandy Manyeh · Courier Staff After high school, Jessica Halder wanted to go to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to study engineering, but she just couldn’t afford the tuition.

With a $136 per credit hour tuition rate, many high school graduates like Halder enroll at College of DuPage (COD) to explore interests in various disciplines and save money.

“I came here to pursue a degree in science, engineering and technology, but didn’t know which route to take,” said Halder. “I came to COD and learned about biological engineering, and that’s what I’m majoring in.”

Her time at COD wasn’t just a journey to decide a college major. She got involved with several activities on campus. She did well in her classes and became the president of the Bio-Tech Club.

Fortunately for her, she received the Naperville Rotary and Charities Scholarship, Ruth Walbeck Memorial Scholarship, the Carol Stream Community College Scholarship, the Ellen Ward Textbook Scholarship and the Lillian Neale Campbell Scholarship - all through the COD Foundation.

“Every little bit helps you out,” said Halder. “I didn’t receive the presidential scholarship, which takes care of the lump sum amount, but the scholarships I

received took care of my tuition.”

This fall, Halder is headed to Urbana-Champaign and credits COD for making this possible.

“Right now, I’m able to pay for UIUC because most of my tuition at COD was covered,” added Halder. “I’m able to plan for my future more responsibly.”

Scholarship opportunities at COD only require a simple application, an unofficial transcript and an essay. These are all made available through the efforts of generous donors, which include individuals, business partners in the community and corporations.

The COD Foundation has been the custodian of all scholarships available to students from the college over the years.

The criteria for each scholarship varies.

They range from need-based and merit-based to a preferred major.

The COD Foundation on average awards over $450,000 in academic scholarships to more than 800 students each year.

Students finding it difficult to complete an application can find help at the financial assistance window right around the Student Services Center (SSC) atrium, or email scholarship@cod.edu.

Like Halder, students can apply for and receive multiple scholarships.

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All scholarships have a unique set of criteria. The merit requirements vary. We encourage students to complete the scholarship application, including answering a set of qualifying questions, to discover the scholarships for which s/he is eligible, based on his/her academic performance.

How do I qualify for need-based scholarships?

All scholarships have a unique set of criteria. Student need varies with each student. Need-based scholarships require students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The college defaults to the federal government’s determination of need, based on the FAFSA. If a student elects not to complete the FAFSA, s/he may limit the number of scholarships for which s/he is qualified. We strongly encourage students to complete the FAFSA to increase their chances for eligibility.

What are the deadlines for scholarships?

Applications for Fall semester are accepted, generally, mid-January through mid-March. Applications for Spring semester are accepted, generally, early-September through November 1st.

What are tips for finding scholarships at COD?

Students may read more about scholarship opportunities at College of DuPage by going to the scholarships’ webpage: http://www.cod.edu/scholarships.

Where do I start?

Students may start at the http://www.cod.edu/ scholarships webpage, then follow the prompt to “Apply for Scholarships.”

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Email Editor@Cod.edu for information.

ALISON PFAFF

MAIN CAMPUS 425 Fawell Blvd.

Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137 ADDISON CENTER 301 S. Swift Road Addison, IL, 60101

College of DuPage Locations CAROL STREAM CENTER 500 N. Kuhn Rd. Carol Stream, IL, 60188

WESTMONT CENTER 650 Pasquinelli Drive Westmont, IL, 60559

NAPERVILLE CENTER 1223 Rickert Drive Naperville, IL, 60540

LISLE CENTER 2525 Cabot Drive Suite 201 Lisle, IL, 60532

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MAIN CAMPUS SCC

PE Center

Sports fields

Get physical at the PE Center! This recently renovated building hosts Chaparral Fitness, physical education classes and a swimming pool.

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!

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.

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.

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

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Completed in 2009, the Technical Education Center is home to many programs including architecture, horticulture, automotive technology, manufacturing technology and more.

Map courtesy of College of DuPage

CHC Campus Shuttle

TEC

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 Café, 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.

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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– COLLEGE OF DUPAGE

ONLINE GUIDE –

How to Access Blackboard: 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.

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.

> 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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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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Cultural/Ethnic

Honor Societies

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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COURIER ARCHIVES

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

Pro Tip!

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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FALL Leaves dropping and vibrant colors of red leaves are basic cues that indicate fall is around. But for students familiar with the natural areas here on campus, they are enthralled by one sign: The yellow flowers of goldenrods along with the blue, violet, and white flowers of asters in the tall prairie grass. Are you just hearing about COD's unique fall signal? Make it a bullet point on your "to-do" list this fall to visit the three natural areas during your class break, lunch break and study session. Visit http://bit. ly/2uVwReC to see the next available date and time for a tour of the college’s prairie.

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