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GreenTown Holds Climate & Equity Conference

400 People from Across the Midwest Gathered at Triton

GreenTown Climate & Equity held a conference tackling climate change, equity and sustainability on Thursday, June 22, at Triton College. The conference brought in 400 people from across the Midwest, including 125 youth, with topics including transportation, waste management, water conservation and equitable solutions to the climate crisis.

The focal point of the event was the Cross Community Climate Collaborative (C4), an initiative formed through a Memorandum of Understanding. The C4 was signed by 15 mayors around Cook County, including the villages of River Grove, Broadview, Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest and Maywood, among others, with a mission to drive sustainability into those communities.

For more information, visit greentownconference.com.

– PED 106 001 or PED C37 201 – Monday, Wednesday, 7-7:50am, Beginning Aug. 21

PED 106 002 or PED C37 202 – Monday, Wednesday, 8-8:50am, Beginning Aug. 21

– PED 106 004 or PED C37 204 – Tuesday, Thursday, 8-8:50am, Beginning Aug. 22

PED 106 005 or PED C37 205 – Tuesday, Thursday, 9-9:50am, Beginning Aug. 22

– PED 106 006 or PED C37 206 – Tuesday, Thursday, 12:30-1:20pm, Beginning Sept. 5

PED 106 009 or PED C37 207 – Monday, Wednesday, 5-5:55pm, Beginning Sept. 6

– PED 106 010 or PED C37 208 – Monday, Wednesday, 1-2pm, Beginning Sept. 6

To register, visit triton.edu/fall. For more information, please email juliannemurphy@triton.edu or call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3130.

Lifeguarding Classes Offered this Fall

Triton College will be offering an entry-level lifeguarding course for individuals ages 15 and up. The course will teach participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. Students will learn to provide support or aid for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness, until an EMS responder arrives.

To register, visit triton.edu/fall. For more information, contact juliannemurphy@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3130.

Adjunct Faculty Catherine Sanders Awarded Outstanding Citizen Award by Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police

on Tuesday, June 20. Sanders, who has been teaching criminal justice administration at Triton for the past 16 years, was nominated for the award by retired Willowbrook Police Chief Ed Konstanty.

Marc Maton, the vice president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the Lemont Police Chief, presented the award to Sanders at the board meeting, and noted that the “Outstanding Citizen Award” is a statewide recognition program under the leadership and policy of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. This award is for citizens and police personnel for their significant contributions to the cause of law enforcement in the state of Illinois.

Maton was personally proud to present the award to Sanders since he is her “police chief” and she resides in Lemont.

“Catherine received this award for her lifetime of professional commitment to public safety as a prosecutor and trainer of policing recruits,” said Maton.

Throughout her years teaching at Triton, Sanders has taught Report Writing, Criminal Law I, Criminal Law II, Laws of Evidence and Administration of Justice. Besides teaching at Triton, she’s also a site supervisor for NEMRT (North East Multi-Regional Training).

Sanders started her career as a high school English teacher at Bremen High School District 228 in Bremen Township for eight years. After making a career change, she held the position of Cook County assistant state’s attorney for 27 years. During that time, Sanders’ friend, who taught at Triton, suggested that she teach an Administration of Justice class two days a week. The class was for high school students allowing them to earn college credit.

“Since I was a certified high school teacher and had extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system, I was hired,” she explained.

Sanders feels that this award is a “great honor.” She’s proud to have worked with the assistant state’s attorney, as an adjunct faculty instructor and as a supervisor for NEMRT.

“I look forward to working with the law enforcement community for many years to come,” she said.

Student Wins Third Place in the National Design Competition

Competition is sponsored by the Coalition of Community College Architecture Program (CCCAP)

Triton College student Bea

Lizette Narvasa of Schiller Park won third place in the National Design Competition sponsored by the Coalition of Community College Architecture Program (CCCAP). Narvasa was awarded a monetary gift of $600.

The theme for the 2023 CCCAP Student Design Competition was dialogue, conversation and intellectual exchange of ideas.

Narvasa had to design a university setting where people could conduct campus-related dialogues, formal presentations, structured conversations, political discussions, casual instructed events, casual conversations and art exhibits.

The design also had to include an outdoor contemplative meditation garden/plaza and gathering spaces. Narvasa had to encompass forms, spaces and arrangements for furnishings that would encourage people to conduct dialogue.

“My design drew inspiration from the shape of a circle, fostering spaces that promote civil discourse and democracy,” said Narvasa. “It aimed to maximize comfort and accommodate diverse learning styles, whether individuals prefer studying alone, in small groups or participating in large gatherings.”

Total Fitness Class Offered this Fall

RIVER GROVE - Ready to get fit while staying safe and having fun? Triton College will be offering Total Fitness for credit (PED 106) or noncredit (PED C37) continuing education. The class will be held in Triton’s Fitness Center in the R Building, which is part of the George T. Jorndt Athletic Complex. Tuition is affordable and the class is one college credit hour.

Total Fitness teaches students the safe and effective way to use strength and cardio exercise equipment. The goal of the class is to improve body composition, physiological strength and flexibility. The course can be repeated for a maximum of four accrued credits.

Those registered for PED 106 will have access to the Fitness Center during class time as well as during regular operating hours. The pool is also available during class for those registered.

Triton College adjunct instructor Catherine Sanders has been awarded the Outstanding Citizen Award by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, which was presented to her at the Triton College Board of trustees meeting

Stanley T. Kusper, Jr. Retires from Service to Triton College

Triton College Board Chairman Mark Stephens (right) honored attorney and former Cook County clerk, Stanley T. Kusper, Jr., with a recognition award for his 41 years of service as Triton’s college counsel.

Attorney and former Cook County clerk, Stanley T. Kusper, Jr., is retiring from his active practice of law and as such, his role as Triton’s college counsel. Kusper has held the position of college counsel since July 1982. Kusper was honored at the Triton College board meeting on Tuesday, July 18 for his over 41 years of service.

The main spaces within the center of the design are housed in three separate buildings interconnected by exterior corridors, emphasizing continuity, Narvasa explained. The landscape design also reflects this principle, maintaining a sense of unity. Narvasa noted that she entered the competition based on a semester-long project that was assigned to her in her Design III class.

“The final project in my Design III class involved participating in the CCCAP student competition,” she said. “The design process took an entire semester.”

Narvasa graduated from Triton College in May 2023. In the fall, she hopes to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and plans on majoring in architecture.

Scam Alert: Cybercriminals Are Using Obfuscated Links

A new technique that cybercriminals have developed is to steal your information using something called "obfuscated links" to show IP addresses instead of websites. Obfuscated links are URLs (Uniform Resource Locator, which is the web address) that have been modified to hide the real location of a website. Cybercriminals send an urgent email that appears to be from a legitimate source and prompts you to click on a link. The link seems legitimate, but hovering over it shows an IP address instead of a URL. Without a URL, it’s nearly impossible to verify if the link is legitimate. If you open the link in your browser, cybercriminals can download malware onto your device or redirect you to a malicious website.

Follow these tips to stay safe from similar scams:

When you receive an email, stop and look for red flags, especially when the sender is unknown. Also, watch out for emails with different reply-to and sender addresses.

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Before you click on a link, hover your cursor over it. If it shows a numeric IP address, it could be a link to a fraudulent site.

– Be cautious of urgent requests. Cybercriminals try to catch you off guard and get you to act impulsively.

The best course of action is to take no action at all.

If you are concerned about an email, bring it to the attention of a trusted family member, or friend.

Avoid Public Phonecharging Stations

A warning from scam expert Steven J.J. Weisman, Esq. The FBI recently warned of “juice jacking” –hackers load malware onto phone charging stations at airports, hotels and other public places. When a phone or other digital device is connected to one of these charging stations’ USB ports, the hacker can access personal info from the device…and/or malware might be uploaded onto it. Self-defense: Travel with a portable charger that plugs directly into an electrical outlet.

STEVEN J.J. WEISMAN, ESQ., IS FOUNDER OF SCAMICIDE.COM, AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS.

HOT IN HERE! ILLINOIS HEAT SAFETY TIPS!

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) has some easy tips to keep you cool.

“Illinois has many days of sweltering high heat including several 100-degree days,” explained IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “Know the differences and prevent heat cramps, heat illness, and heat stroke.”

Extreme heat is defined as two to three days of heat and humidity with successive 90+ degree days. In July 1995, a heat wave contributed to more than 700 deaths in the Chicago area. Illinois State Climatologist believe that typically over 300 people die from heat every year. Heat is responsible for the highest number of deaths every year from weatherrelated hazards in Illinois.

EXTREME HEAT SAFETY

AWARENESS TIPS INCLUDE:

– About 40 percent of unwanted heat buildup in homes is through windows – Use awnings or curtains to deflect the sun

– Fans will move air around, but does not lower your temperature

– Use air conditioning inside your home or visit a store or local mall

– Urban homes are more at risk of extreme heat, so know your local cooling centers

– Wear lightcolored, loosefitting, and lightweight clothing

– Avoid strenuous activity during mid-day

– Hydrate with water, not caffeinated or alcoholic beverages –

Never leave children or pets in a vehicle

– Get trained in first aid to help when someone is suffering from heat illness

These habits will keep you stay safe and help others too. Check on neighbors, friends, family, and elderly who are more vulnerable to extreme heat. And learn the differences between a heat watch vs heat warning (NWS).

More tips on extreme heat safety can be found from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) at tinyurl.com/2frk7d8r.

So says Qi Sun, MD, ScD. Recent finding: Adults diagnosed with diabetes who drank four cups of coffee per day had 26% lower risk for death over an 18-year study. Other beverages also lowered risk – water (23%), tea (21%) and low-fat milk (12%). But: Sugarsweetened beverages raised risk of dying over the same period –by 20% for those who drank more than one drink per day. Source: Qi Sun, MD, ScD, is associate professor in the departments of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health in Boston and lead author of a study of 15,500 adults published in BMJ.