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Where Are They Now? Radio Broadcasting
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Nursing Agreement with Webster Ensures Smooth Transition for Students
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Tour the Garden of Eatin’ This Summer
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Lewis and Clark Cares Wraps up Second Volunteer Week
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College Showcases One of the Largest Student Art Exhibits to Date
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Commencement Honors Record Number of Graduates
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A Look at NGRREC’s 2015 Internship Program
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Bike MS Coming to L&C This September
Letter From The President Each spring, Lewis and Clark Community College’s campuses become popular backdrops for local photographers as we welcome high school students from across our district for proms, prom photos and even aftergraduation celebrations. Many have already earned college credit through our nationally accredited High School Partnership program, and we hope to see even more of these students enrolling as college freshmen in the fall. (Enrollment for Fall 2015 has already begun, so register now to get the best classes!) While some are connecting with us for the first time, others have literally grown up with Lewis and Clark. Whether your first experience with us was as an infant learning to swim with College for Kids, or as a dancer performing on stage at the Hatheway Cultural Center, or as a high school student competing in the annual Trebuchet competition (see page 7), or as a guest at one of the many public and private events we host every year on campus, Lewis and Clark is proud to be engrained in the communities we serve and in our residents’ lives, from childhood to adulthood. We recognize that you help shape us as an institution. Far from your average community college, much of what makes Lewis and Clark so unique is its sense of place here in the Riverbend. Located near the confluence of the Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, and on historic campuses with a long tradition of quality higher education, Lewis and Clark embraces its locations in both space and time, past and present, to secure a better future for our constituents. We recently highlighted the renaming of the Scott Bibb Center in Alton, formerly known as St. Patrick’s, in honor of former resident Scott Bibb, who fought the segregation of Alton schools from 1897-1908. In April, we
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hosted the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission’s History on Trial series event highlighting the Alton School Cases in the Hatheway Cultural Center, which you will read about on the pages that follow. The event, which was open to the public, aimed to shed light on this little known local history and help us move forward as an empowered community. It was just one example of the cultural programming we offer throughout the year that draws more than 200,000 visitors to campus annually. Our annual themed garden show, Garden of Eatin’, is drawing visitors currently to see nearly a dozen pocket gardens across the Godfrey campus featuring edible and drinkable plants. The show serves as an opportunity to educate and connect members of our community with a locally grown food source. Inside this issue, you will find a map of the show for self-guided tours. Those who are interested in taking a guided tour of the Garden of Eatin’ can contact the Media Services department at (618) 468-3255 to schedule one today.
Edible and drinkable plants are the showcase of Garden of Eatin’, this year’s themed summer garden show. The show features several pocket gardens, including “Another Man’s Treasure,” which features pre-loved items turned into planters, and is located in Fountain Court. Learn more at www.lc.edu/gardenofeatin. Turn to pg. 8-9 for a map.
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History on Trial Event Sheds Light on Lewis and Clark Community College debuted the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission’s History on Trial series event highlighting the Alton School Cases on Monday, April 20, in the Hatheway Cultural Center. The well-attended program, portrayed through dramatic readings by students of the DePaul University Theatre School, focused on the little-known story of Scott Bibb, an African-American father of two school-age children and a courageous defender of integrated public schools in Alton. Bibb found himself at the center of seven circuit court trials that resulted in five appeals to the Illinois Supreme Court from 1897-1908, also known as the Alton School Cases. Even though Bibb won all five appeals at the Illinois Supreme Court, Alton schools remained segregated for nearly 50 years afterward. Following the presentation, a group of panelists spoke about the cases, and elaborated on themes including racial inequality and the local education system. L&C President Dale Chapman and the College Board of Trustees renamed the Community Learning Center in Alton the Scott Bibb Center. This announcement was greeted with cheers from the audience. “It was an honor for the college and the members of the Lewis and Clark planning committee to bring this historic event to the Alton community,” said L&C Vice President of Academic Affairs Linda Chapman. “The program reviews were excellent in Alton, Springfield and Chicago, making this a rewarding experience for all involved.”
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(Above) Actors from DePaul University perform a dramatic reading presentation of the history surrounding the Alton School Cases. (Top Right) Historic photos depict the Alton area around the time the Alton School Cases took place. (Left) Panelists discuss various topics during a question and answer session following the main presentation. (Right) Shirley Portwood, SIUE professor emeritus, current SIU Board of Trustees member and historian, socializes during a private reception prior to the event.
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THE SCOTT BIBB CENTER
Scott Bibb Center to Open Spring 2016 FEBRUARY 10, 2015
This community technology center, formerly known as St. Patrick’s School Building, is also the home of L&C’s Adult Education programming, including YouthBuild, Highway Construction, Family Education, English as a Second Language and GED. The center will reopen in Spring 2016, and stands as the first memorial to local integrated education champion Scott Bibb.
History on Trial Event Sponsored By Gori Julian & Associates, P.C. Greensfelder Attorneys At Law Illinois Humanities Council Jerome Mirza Foundation Leonard F. Berg, Attorney at Law Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation
Madison County Bar Association Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Michael Moehn and Lisa Nielsen Phillips66 Wood River Refinery Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC
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Envisionary Educator Award Educators have the power to inspire and change students’ lives, and Radio Broadcasting Coordinator/ WLCA Station Manager Mike Lemons is being recognized for doing just that. Lemons is one of five recipients of the 2015 Envisionary Award, thanks to a student nomination by 2015 grad Virgil Lockett. In his submission, Lockett wrote: “Mike Lemons is a great motivator and he has a pure passion for teaching and instructing… He has a style that gets us as students to compete against each other, as well as assist each other at the same time. He has had opportunities to get promotions, but he loves the program and he loves molding individuals into potential radio talent or production talent and just better people as a whole.” The award, given by Envision, a leading experiential education organization, comes with a $1,000 classroom donation through AdoptAClassroom.org. Lemons, himself an alumnus of L&C’s radio program, is finishing up his 20th year at the college, during which time he has taught mass communications courses ranging from announcing to advertising sales, managed an award winning radio station and pioneered dual credit radio courses within four local high schools. He currently serves as the president for the Lewis and Clark Community College Faculty Association, and was a 2011
Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. “I really enjoy meeting new students each year and watching them grow,” Lemons said. “Helping students realize their potential is one of the most rewarding parts of being a teacher. Managing and having fun with a college radio station is a bonus.”
Where Are They Now? 89.9 WLCA Radio Broadcasting Alum on the Air
Jon Kleemann (2011)
“The Morning X with JaX” – KTRX 92.7, Southern Oklahoma “At WLCA, I had access to the most hands-on program I could ask for. I came into stations looking like a veteran because of the hands-on experience I had at WLCA.” 6- “Discover”
Makena Carmean
(2015) “Ricky the Intern” on “The Rizzuto Show” - 105.7 “The Point,” St. Louis, MO “WLCA has prepared me for my upcoming career by providing me with the latest and greatest tools in the radio station. We are always updating the systems we use and that helps me feel confident that I will be prepared for my career.”
Jenna Herren
(2015) Promotions Assistant for CBS – Seattle, WA “You come into the WLCA program nervous and a little frightened, but soon make the great transition into an aspiring radio student. This program has made me a brave achieving individual and I will take that with me wherever I go.”
Nursing Agreement With Webster
ENSURES A SMOOTH TRANSITION FOR BSN STUDENTS This past spring, Lewis and Clark Community College and Webster University entered into a new dual admissions and transfer agreement, which will assist L&C nursing graduates who wish to continue working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at Webster by making the transition as smooth as possible. L&C hosted dignitaries from Webster on its Godfrey campus April 15 to formally mark the agreement with a signing ceremony. To learn more, visit www.lc.edu and search keywords “Webster agreement.”
On April 15, 2015, L&C President Dale Chapman and Webster University President Beth J. Stroble sign a dual admissions agreement between their institutions.
‘Jersey Boys’ Conquer Eighth Annual Trebuchet Competition The Jersey Boys, a team from Jersey Community High School, placed first in the 2015 Trebuchet competition at L&C, defeating the Two Timin’ Tony Two Tones with a last second buzzer beater made by Grant Walker. More than 170 students from 11 area high schools competed in the eighth annual event, Friday, March 27 in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena. Teams designed and built medieval trebuchet machines to hurl projectiles into a bucket and compete for distance, accuracy and presentation. “The competition is a fun way for students to learn more about science and technology through exploration and teamwork,” said Kevin Bodden, coordinator of engineering science at L&C. “The event fosters development of skills in measurement, report writing, critical thinking and time management – all vital for those pursuing careers in engineering and engineering technology.” Learn more at www.lc.edu/trebuchet.
High school students compete with their medieval trebuchets March 27. The event is a fun way for the students to learn about science and technology through hands on exploration and teamwork.
Job Fair 2015
LARGEST TO DATE
Representatives from 64 companies connected with 350 prospective employees during Lewis and Clark Community College’s Job Fair 2015 held in The Commons on Wednesday, April 8. “The 2015 Job Fair was huge success! A good job fair needs lots of employers and lots of attendees, and that’s what we had,” said Terry Lane, associate director of Career and Veteran Services at Lewis and Clark. “We are already looking forward to 2016.” www.lc.edu - 7
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1. Some Like it Hot - Explore the Scoville Chart and spicy edibles if you Pond 2 dare! 2. Killer Cool Kales & Cabbages - These sisters are some of the most Nursing showy vegetables. 3. Citrus Delight - Tangy herbs and blossoms decorate the ground beneath ripening lemons, limes and oranges in the miniature citrus grove in the Bosque. 4. Pizza Garden - One large pie with tomatoes, peppers, onions and olives. 5. Another Man’s Treasure - Discover a collection of beautifully-planted salvaged containers brimming with surprising edible plants. 6. Wood Fire Oven - The smell of baking pizza crust wafts through Fountain Court, inviting us to enjoy the full field-to-fork harvest of the Garden of Eatin’. 7. Flavor Infusion - Rub the leaves, take a whiff and try to guess the flavor! Each planter is labeled with a scent category clue. 8. Sunflower Parade - From top chefs, to baseball players, to our animal friends - it will not be difficult to find someone to enjoy the seeds from this cheerful ribbon of sunflowers. 9. Spirits & Suds - Meet the essential living ingredients of most of our favorite happy hour beverages. 10. Let’s Get Pickled - Explore a tunnel draped with unusual veggies and the herbs that pickle and preserve them through the winter. 11. The Great Pumpkin Patch - From their delicious blossoms to their colossal fruit, the bounty of these mammoth pumpkins span many seasons!
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As a tribute to National Volunteer Week 2015, 87 Lewis and Clark students spent the week volunteering at 14 organizations across the River Bend April 13-17. Last year, 70 students participated in the inaugural event, which is expected to run annually. “L&C Cares is designed to help students connect with community organizations and encourages personal growth and empowerment through community service,” said Student Activities Coordinator Jared Hennings. Volunteer locations this year included Riverbend Head Start, Alton Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity and Senior Services Plus, among others.
“L&C Cares is designed to help students connect with community organizations and encourages personal growth and empowerment through community service.” - Jared Hennings, Student Activities Coordinator
(Top) L&C student volunteer Tiana James works with a child at Alton Acres of the Alton Housing Authority. (Bottom) Radio Broadcasting students Ellen Lindsay and Brenden Heaton volunteered at the Alton Area 5A’s during L&C Cares week April 13-17. 10- “Discover”
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The 11th Annual Student Art Exhibit was one of the largest to date and included hand-selected physical and digital works by the best fine arts, computer graphics and web design students on campus. “The annual student exhibit is a great event, which represents the culmination of much hard work by our students over the course of an academic year,” said L&C Art Coordinator Chris Brennan. Steve Campbell, coordinator of the Web Design and Computer Graphics departments, said it is always exciting to see the melding of students from the diverse programs and their outstanding pieces on exhibition. “It is a real credit to the students and faculty we have here at Lewis and Clark,” Campbell said.
(Top) Overview of the Student Art Exhibit on opening night. (Middle) Carole Hillman poses for a photo next to her artwork. (Bottom) Students honored with awards at this year’s Student Art Exhibition (L to R): Alexis Heacox, Qynce Chumley, Eleanor Wright, Nicole Leith, Julia Johnson, Jeanne Meyer, Jill Gaines and Carole Hillman.
Springfest 2015 included free barbecue, games, inflatables and more to entertain students. Clubs and organizations set up recruitment tables to entice new students to get involved on campus.
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Lewis and Clark’s 44th annual Commencement celebrated the achievements of a record-high 1,000 graduates May 20 in the Hatheway Cultural Center. Nearly 250 of those graduates and their families attended the event. Ed Hightower, who retired from the college’s Board of Trustees May 12, was this year’s speaker. “After tonight, each of you will begin writing a new chapter in your personal and professional book called ‘My Life Experiences,” Hightower said to the class of 2015. “Without question, each of you possesses the potential to author your own world class best seller, learning what it takes to be successful both personally and professionally.”
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(Top Left) Several 2015 graduates celebrate their accomplishments with #finished_it photo ops at this year’s Commencement. Share your L&C grad photos with us using #finished_it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @lewisandclarkcc. (Above) Computer Graphics/Web Design Coordinator Steve Campbell poses with a group of his students before the Commencement ceremony. (Bottom Left) Recently retired L&C Board of Trustees member and Edwardsville School District Superintendent Ed Hightower spoke at the 44th annual Commencement. (Bottom Right) CNET graduate Athena Whitty represents her “Doctor Who” fandom and hopes for the future during the ceremony.
GED graduate Kassandra Glenn shakes hands with Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees Secretary Marlene Barach after walking across the stage and receiving her diploma at GED Graduation June 11. Glenn was one of 61 students who completed L&C’s program in 2014 and 2015.
College Honors the Life of an
Outstanding DENTAL STUDENT Lauren Michelle Kelly, of Brighton, would have received her degree in Dental Hygiene May 20, but died on March 26, 2015, at the age of 23, after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis. Her mother, Debbie Kelly, was in attendance at this year’s ceremony and came on stage to receive a degree in her honor. Kelly was president of her class and, in 2014, was the first student in the history of L&C’s dental programs to be selected as a district student delegate to attend the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) Annual Session in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kelly had already passed both her clinical and written board exams. “Lauren was an inspirational student who showed great strengths as a leader, a student mentor, and an advocate for the dental hygiene profession,” said Chris Hallstead, coordinator of L&C’s dental programs. “It was my honor to have Lauren as a dental assisting and dental hygiene student, and she is surely missed by faculty and staff.” (Left) Lauren Michelle Kelly (Right) Debbie Kelly embraces L&C President Dale Chapman after accepting a degree in honor of her daughter, Lauren Kelly, a dental hygiene student who passed away this spring. www.lc.edu - 13
A Look At the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s
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interns from colleges and universities, representing states are participating this year.
Orientation week began May 26. Interns are now out in the field working on research projects with their mentors, and will return Aug. 3-4 to present their findings during the Intern Symposium.
“This competitive program provides students with an opportunity to develop their research skills and gain valuable experience in effectively communicating scientific information; experiences that are critical as they advance further in their science education and careers.” - Natalie Marioni, NGRREC SM Environmental Education Manager Learn more at www.ngrrec.org/internship. (Top) RiverWatch Biologist Matt Young helps interns identify macroinvertebrates found during stream sampling at The Nature Institute. (Bottom) Interns visit a wetland restoration project during orientation week.
NGRRECSMSM Collects Data through GREONSM for GLTG Virtual Observatory Looking to expand beyond traditional monitoring activities, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC ) has launched the Great Rivers Ecological Observation Network (GREON ). The GREON program seeks to establish a network of real-time water quality monitoring platforms on great rivers around the world. NGRREC partnered with YSI Inc. to design and launch monitoring buoys capable of real-time, continuous collection of water quality and phytoplankton data. The first YSI PISCES (Pontoon for In-situ Characterization of Environmental Systems) buoy launched in May 2013 on the Upper Mississippi River System. Since then, additional buoys have been launched from Missouri to Wisconsin. Eventually, the program aims to expand the deployment platforms across the globe on other international great river systems. Data collected by GREON , is transmitted and housed in the companion initiative, the Great Lakes to Gulf (GLTG ) Virtual Observatory. SM
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After completing its 30th anniversary ride in the fall of 2014 in Columbia, Missouri, the Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride now has a new home, Lewis and Clark Community College. The event is for cyclists who seek both a personal challenge and a world free of multiple sclerosis. The two-day ride, which will take place Sept. 12-13, 2015, will start and finish both days at L&C’s Godfrey campus, which will also provide a home to the charity event’s festival area and camping accommodations. “This is an amazing cause and it so well supported. I am just so pleased that the River Bend Area is getting the chance to showcase itself to these riders from all over the country,” said Lewis and Clark Community College President Dale Chapman. “I know this region will feel the positive impacts of this event, but most importantly, it’s great to know that this region stands to impact the MS Society in its fight for a world free of MS.” Bike MS held a preview event for major donors and team captains at Lewis and Clark Community College Saturday, May 16. The big event will take place on the Godfrey campus Sept. 12-13.
For more information about Bike MS, visit www.gatewayMSbikeride.org or call 1-800-344-4867.
Golfer Sets
College Record
Trailblazers Golfer Colin Ahlvers finished the NJCAA D-II National Tournament tied for No. 5 and set a college record for the best national finish by a L&C golfer. Ahlvers, 23, of Collinsville, Illinois, scored 70, 70, 72, 70, during the four-day tourney and finished in the No. 5 spot with four other players, each with a 6-under 282. He was named to the All Tournament Team and First Team All American during the May 19-22 national tourney at Goose Pond Colony Golf Course in Scottsboro, Alabama. Ahlvers also made Trailblazers history by becoming the college’s first regional golf champion this spring. Ahlvers is the son of Teri and Mark Ahlvers, of Collinsville. Golfer Colin Ahlvers poses with Coach Dave Sobol at the National Tournament. www.lc.edu - 15
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