Discover L&C: Spring 2016

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Table of

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Letter From The President

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The Maine Rocks Hatheway

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CNET Program Offers High Tech Training

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Emerson Winner Elizabeth Grant

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We Bike MS!

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Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Opens in December

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Family Health Clinic receives HRSA Grant

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Fab Lab to Foster Innovation at N.O. Nelson Campus

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Garden of Eatin’

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NGRRECSM Hosts Two Summer Internships

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I am a Trailblazer

This semester has been all about opportunities and engagement at Lewis and Clark Community College. This September, for the first time, we had the opportunity to host the Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride, which raised a projected $1.9 million for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s fight against MS. It was a tremendous success, and very exciting to welcome 3,000-plus cyclists, staffers and volunteers to the Godfrey campus and surrounding area for the weekend. Not only was it a momentous occasion for Bike MS and Lewis and Clark, but also for the region, which experienced a significant economic impact from the event. Hotels and restaurants across the River Bend filled with visitors from across the river and elsewhere, and cyclists got great exposure to the towns and cities in our region throughout their 25-100 mile rides, which followed different routes over a two-day period. Back on campus, the positive atmosphere from the event was contagious. Since then, emails and letters complimenting the event and our campus have continued to pour in, and we very much look forward to next year. Also on the Godfrey campus this

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fall, along with WLCA 89.9-FM, we welcomed rock band The Maine to the Hatheway Cultural Center, along with Painter Victor Wang, the first of this semester’s Visiting Artist Lecture Series. Both were open to students, as well as the general public, and offered an opportunity for expanding viewers’ horizons through unique exposure to a range of art – from traditional to contemporary. Speaking of expanding, in Edwardsville, we look forward to the opening of the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities and are pleased to announce the opening of the St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab on our N.O. Nelson campus. Both will be tremendous assets for the community as well as Lewis and Clark, and together they cover the educational gamut – offering an array of opportunities from arts and the humanities to STEM programs based in science, technology, engineering and math. Read about these efforts and more in the pages that follow, and have a wonderful semester.

Cyclists pass in front of the McPike Math and Science Complex on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus. L&C played host to the National MS Society Gateway Chapter’s Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride for the first time September 11-13, 2015.


L&C By The Numbers

5,000

square-feet St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab features areas for advanced 3D printing, CNC, metalworking, wood/ plastic working, clean manufacturing, design, finishing and electronics (p. 12)

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Interns NGRRECSM hosted this year (p.14)

$51,000 Average starting salary of CNET graduate (p. 6)

600

People caught The Maine performing live in the Hatheway Cultural Center Sept. 4 (p. 4-5) This year’s Bike MS event brought

2,422 503 cyclists and

registered volunteers to the college’s Godfrey campus. (p. 8-9)

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THE MAINERocks

Popular alternative rock band The Maine drew a crowd of approximately 600 students and community members for its free show in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre Sept. 4. The show was one of 13 free performances the band worked into its American Candy tour. “We were kind of at a juncture where we felt like we needed to do something drastically different,” said John O’Callaghan, lead singer for The Maine. “We have teamed up with a bunch of really great places that have allowed us to rent their spots. It’s our way of giving back to the people that have given us the ability to create and play music.” Alternative rock band Beach Weather opened up for The Maine. Before the concert, the band treated College Radio’s Best listeners to a live acoustic performance on air. For more information about WLCA 89.9-FM, which co-sponsored the event with L&C Student Activities, visit www.lc.edu/WLCA_Radio.

(Top) Approximately 600 students and visitors came to Hatheway for The Maine’s free concert. (Middle)The Maine performs a free concert in Hatheway Sept. 4. (Bottom) Opening act Beach Weather performs in Hatheway before The Maine takes the stage.

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Hatheway


FALL FEST 2015

Full Of Fun And Surprises

(Top Left) Students show off the balloon creations they collected during Fall Fest. (Top Right) L&C faculty and staff members participate in a flash mob as they dance to “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons. (Left) Student Activity members serve food with a smile during Fall Fest. (Right) Students dance during Fall Fest.

November 11/4 11/4 11/10 11/16 11/16 11/18 11/18

Don’t Miss These Events Bingo, Reid Café, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Brown Bag: “You Can’t Beat Experience” Jazz band, Ringhausen Music Building, Noon Bill Iseminger: Discussion on Cahokia Mounds in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Hatheway Cultural Center, 10:50 a.m. Live music by Graham Pagano, Reid Café, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Film viewing – “Planet Ocean”, SC 115, 8:45 a.m. – 10 a.m. Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Painter Ken Worley, Hatheway Cultural Center, Noon Student basketball tournament, River Bend Arena, 2 p.m.

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December 12/2 12/4 12/6

Limited Edition Holiday Concert, Evangelical United Church of Christ, 1212 W. Homer Adams Pkwy, 3 p.m. Jazz on a Fall Evening, TR 141, 7:30 p.m.

Brown Bag – Limited Edition Concert, Ringhausen Music Building, Noon Brown Bag: L&C Concert Choir, Ringhausen Music Building, Noon Switchback, featuring Brian Fitzgerald and Martin McCormick, Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel, 2 p.m.

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CNET Program Offers High Tech Training in Competitive Field As technology grows, so does a business’ reliance on computers, servers and other technology. The Computer Network Security & Administration (CNET) program at Lewis and Clark gives students the tools they need to go to work in the field. The CNET program offers an Associate in Applied Science, as well as several different certificate options. In addition, there are now several new academic partnerships with companies like CompTIA, Cisco Systems and Guidance Software. “These partnerships give our students access to cutting-edge technologies, discounted certifications, and greater flexibility to tune their studies to their individual needs,” CNET Program Coordinator Doyle McClellan said. Students in the CNET program learn network infrastructure, operating systems, security, and PC hardware and software. The average starting salary for a recent graduate in this field is $51,000 according to payscale.com. “After hours of research on the job market and current needs, I realized that information technology is a great place to be in this world. Technology is always moving forward,” CNET alumna Janice Richardson said. “The CNET program was the education path that seemed to fit perfectly with all the things that intrigued me about this field.” For more information on the CNET program, visit www.lc.edu/program/CNET.

“These partnerships give our students access to cutting-edge technologies, discounted certifications, and greater flexibility to tune their studies to their individual needs.” - CNET Program Coordinator Doyle McClellan

Where Are They Now?

CNET Alum Working in the Field

Athena Whitty

(2015) Multi-Function Information Systems Analyst Associate at Lockheed Martin “I had worked numerous retail jobs and just wasn’t getting anywhere. I’ve always loved technology and after researching the degrees offered at L&C, CNET just made sense for me.”

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Janice Richardson (2014) Network Monitoring Analyst at Lockheed Martin

“The CNET program lets you work hands on with things you encounter in the ‘real world.’ We didn’t just read about these things – the labs are there and functioning to mimic real world scenarios. Reading and doing are two different approaches and the doing part of it is what helps me in my job today.”

Michael Schenberger (2013) Computer Support Specialist at Lewis and Clark Communtiy College

“It gave me the technical training and confidence needed to do the job that I do. The technical courses definitely gave me a leg up. I was able to get my diploma and go right to work with the skills that I developed during my time as a student.”


Excellent Educator

Elizabeth Grant Receives 2015 Emerson Award Speech Professor Elizabeth Grant is Lewis and Clark’s Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award winner for 2015. “I always knew I wanted to teach from an early age. When I got into my speech classes in college, I knew I had found my path,” Grant said. “Working at Lewis and Clark is a dream come true because I wanted a place where I could teach, serve, and be a more integral part of the campus community.” Grant, of Edwardsville, has been a faculty member at L&C since 2008, and teaches Public Speaking, Public and Private Communication, Interpersonal communication and Small Group Communication at Lewis and Clark. She is also co-chair of the college’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the creator and host of the college’s “You Have a Voice! Humanities Speech Contest,” among other contributions. “Elizabeth is an energetic and compassionate speech teacher,” said Jill Lane, L&C dean of Transfer Programs. “She models the behaviors she expects her students to strive to achieve in a supportive and creative atmosphere. She stays current in her field and continually investigates effective teaching practices.”

L&C’s Krieb is

Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year

Lewis and Clark’s Director of Institutional Research and Library Services Dennis Krieb is the Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year. “This is a big deal,” L&C Chief Information Officer Mark Tuck said. “He was chosen from among 137 academic libraries in the state.” Krieb also serves on the Executive Board of the Illinois Library Association, on the Board of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), and has maintained memberships on the Southern Illinois Learning Resources Cooperative, the Lewis & Clark Library System, The American Society for Information Science, the American Library Association, and the Missouri Library Association. “I really can’t put into words how honored I am to receive this award,” Krieb said. “We have so many talented librarians in Illinois, I definitely stand on the shoulders of a lot of great people.”

Talented Truckers

Lewis and Clark Program Receives Industry Award Lewis and Clark’s Truck Driver Training program recently received the Illinois Trucking Association’s 2015 Industry Dedication Award. “It’s an honor,” L&C President Dale Chapman said. “Lewis and Clark views its role in truck driver training as graduating extremely well trained technical drivers who are safety oriented. Our entire faculty and staff do a great job in this respect, and it’s wonderful to be recognized for doing so.” The Illinois Trucking Association is a non-profit, full-service trade association led by trucking companies to promote and protect the interests of the trucking industry in Illinois. “When companies look to hire, they want the most qualified and well-trained drivers. Our courses are extremely thorough and unmatched by any other driving school out there,” said Davie Metzger, L&C Truck Driver Trainer. Learn more about the program at www.lc.edu/program/truckdrivertraining.

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We Bike MS!

Lewis and Clark Hosts Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride 2015 This September, thousands of cyclists and volunteers converged on the Godfrey Campus of Lewis and Clark for the Bike MS: 2015 Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride. The event, which benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society annually, took place over two days, Sept. 12-13, during which teams of cyclists and individuals rode between 25-100 miles per day to raise donations for the cause. Some participants camped on campus, while others filled local hotel rooms. Each morning, the campus buzzed with activity, quieted as cyclists tackled their routes, then filled with celebration as they returned. “Not only was the atmosphere on campus terrific, but the event itself had an enormous economic impact on our region,” said L&C President Dale Chapman. “Our first year hosting the event went tremendously well, and we look forward to our ongoing relationship with the National MS Society’s Gateway Chapter.” Mike Phillips, a National MS Society board member and

captain of Team Maritz, said this year’s relocation to L&C has been the biggest improvement to the event since he started riding 15 years ago. “Our team members remarked at how beautiful the campus is and how the hospitality and cooperation of your security people and volunteers made us feel very welcome,” he said.

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This Year:

Funds raised: $1.9 million Cyclists: 2,422 Registered Volunteers: 503

Top Teams: 12345-

Team Hogan ($167,687.30) Cannonball Express ($84,456) Kaldi’s Coffee ($76,966) Express Scripts ($47,571.29) Slow Spokes ($36,186)

Last Year:

Funds raised: $1.7 million Cyclists: 2,183

Top Participants: 12345-

Steven Lipstein ($51,970) Katie Heidenreich ($30,000.53) Eloise Schlafly ($27,485.79) Michael Haskell ($11,496) Joe McKee ($10,685)

Numbers accurate at time of publication Figures from nationalmssociety.org and National MS Society Gateway Chapter

Trailblazers Raise $5,400 for Bike MS

(Top Left) The top fundraising teams line up at the start line on Saturday morning (Above 1, Top to Bottom) Participants grab a team photo in front of the Commons Saturday morning before the big ride. (Above 2) MS survivors participate in a ceremonial crossing of the finish line Saturday afternoon. (Above 3) Spectators high-five a rider as she crosses the finish line. (Above 4) Cyclists hang out after Day 1.

The Lewis and Clark Community College Bike MS Trailblazers team raised more than $5,400 to help battle Multiple sclerosis. Bruno Dosso, Scott Dosso, Matt Eschbach, Valorie Harris, Jared Hennings, Susan Kidder, Ted Kratschmer, Ralph Kusche, Doug Stotler and Jeff Watson rode more than 550 miles to raise money for MS research. Doug Stotler, L&C’s athletic director and men’s basketball coach, rode 200 miles over the course of the weekend. “I rode for a high school classmate who has MS and is now in a skilled nursing care facility,” Stotler said. “I was very proud to represent L&C and I am planning to ride next year.” Jared Hennings, L&C’s Student Activities director, also participated in the ride. “I don’t know anyone with MS, but it’s a good feeling to know I’m a small cog in helping others,” he said. Athletic Director Doug Stotler rode 200 miles Jared went on to say his favorite in the 2015 event. part in the ride was the camaraderie and the challenge of completing the ride. To see more Bike MS photos, visit www.flickr.com/lewisandclarkcc. www.lc.edu - 9


Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities to Open in December L&C’s Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities will open its doors at the Historic Lincoln School in Edwardsville for an Open House event Dec. 7. The event will run from 1-6 p.m. and members of the public are encouraged to attend and learn more about the Center, its mission and upcoming programming. The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities is a division of Lewis and Clark Community College and is supported by the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation (MJCHF). It was created to bring together diverse audiences and humanities programming through lectures, readings, dialogues, public engagement opportunities and educational activities. “The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities will serve as a ground for discussions and dialogue about respect, dignity, understanding and forgiveness with a goal of improving and changing relationships,” said MJCHF Executive Director Ed Hightower. The MJCHF launched its public website, www.mjchf.org, and social media efforts in September. Follow news, updates, photos and more on Facebook, Instagram and Flickr (@mjchfoundation) and on Twitter (@mjch_foundation).

“The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities will serve as a ground for discussions and dialogue about respect, dignity and understanding, with a goal of improving and changing relationships.” - MJCHF Executive Director Ed Hightower

Board Highlights L&C Leaders Earn Special Recognition

L&C Board of Trustees Secretary Marlene Barach was featured this fall as a Woman of Distinction in Women of Distinction Magazine. Barach began teaching in 1960, and joined L&C’s then-secretarial department in 1973. She stayed with the college until her retirement in May 1997 as a full professor and chair of her department. Barach joined the BOT in 2008 and now serves as Board Secretary. Read her full story in the online magazine at bit.ly/WOD15-MarleneBarach. 10- “Discover”

L&C Board of Trustees Vice Chair Brenda Walker McCain was named CEO of the Year during the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’ Salute to Women in Leadership Gala this summer. McCain joined the BOT in 1999 and was the first African American female elected as a trustee. She is the CEO of the Madison County Urban League and has been employed there for 40 years. She also gives back to the community by serving on a number of non-profit boards throughout the community. Learn more about McCain at www.lc.edu/BOT.


Supported College Transition Program

Partners with Challenge Unlimited

Lewis and Clark’s Supported College Transition program has been successful in preparing and assisting developmental education students with their transition into college credit “Through the resources of Challenge courses. Unlimited, Supported College Transition Now, thanks to a partnership with Challenge Unlimited, students can receive support during Inc., based in Alton, that support can continue as they leave internships and cooperative work college and enter the job market. “Through the resources of Challenge Unlimited, experiences.” Supported College Transition students can receive support during internships and cooperative work experiences,” said -Kathy Haberer, director of L&C Student Kathy Haberer, director of L&C Student Development and Development and Counseling Counseling. “This support can continue as our students transition to competitive, community-based employment.” Other resources available to L&C students include job club classes, job coaching, job seeking skills, application assistance, of employment services at Challenge Unlimited. resume writing, on-the-job training and social support. Learn more about Supported College Transition at “We’re hoping that, as a pilot, this is going to be an awesome www.lc.edu/disability. Visit www.cuinc.org to find more info on experience for the college as well as us,” said Dale Sheets, director Challenge Unlimited.

Family Health Clinic Recieves

1.4 Million Grant to Expand Services

Thanks to a recent $1.4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Lewis and Clark Family Health Clinic is about to take interprofessional healthcare to a whole new level. “Through teamwork, rather than individual healthcare silos, we hope to see better patient outcomes,” said former L&C Dean of Health Sciences and FHC director Donna Meyer. L&C and SIU School of Dental Medicine will collaborate to offer more extensive oral health assessments in the Family Health Clinic so that proper referrals can be made to L&C’s and SIU’s dental clinics. Consulting services from L&C’s Occupational Therapy and Exercise Science programs will round out the expansion of services offered at the clinic, which is still the only one of its kind operated by a community college in the U.S. “Nursing students will have a unique opportunity to identify interdisciplinary needs for a patient in a community setting,” said Sheri Banovic, L&C director of nursing education. “They can take an active role in integrating the various disciplines in patient care.” Dr. Poonam Jain, director of SIU School of Dental Medicine’s Community and Preventive Dentistry program, said nursing and dental students alike will benefit from the collaboration. “It is critical that nurses and nurse practitioners, who see patients much more often than dentists, be trained not only in performing oral exams, but also in assessing the oral disease risk of patients, providing guidance related to oral health and necessary It’s the beginning of flu season. Don’t take the risk - get a flu shot! referrals to dentists,” she said. Free for most insurances* Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed Learn more at www.lc.edu/fhc or by calling (618) 468-6800.

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Fab Lab to Foster Innovation

on L&C’s N.O. Nelson Campus

This fall, Lewis and Clark unveiled a new facility aimed at fostering innovation on its N.O. Nelson campus in Edwardsville. The 5,000-square-foot St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab will be used in classroom instruction, and by members of the public, who will be allowed to purchase monthly memberships for use of the space and equipment. The lab will feature areas for CNC, metalworking, wood/plastic working, clean manufacturing, design, finishing and electronics. “The lab is an extension of our architecture, drafting, industrial technology and welding programs,” said Sue Czerwinski, L&C dean of career. “Students will use that space for classwork, but the lab will also serve a community need. We can be a place where inventors who have ideas can come in and create a prototype, and hobbyists can come in and use tools they wouldn’t normally have access to.” The Fab Lab is the latest of Lewis and Clark’s efforts toward broadening its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) offerings. “Lewis and Clark is empowering the students of the college and the members of the community to make their dreams a reality through the use of advanced manufacturing tools,” said Luke Jumper, St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab director. The latest in a trend toward digital fabrication labs inspired by the MIT Fab Lab model, the St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab is unique to the St. Louis area See more photos of the Fab Lab’s construction at http://bit.ly/FabLab2015. 12- “Discover”

Fab Lab floor plans

LAB CAPABILITIES • • • • • • • • • • •

Computer lab with all the necessary design software Digital fabrication tools including 3D printers, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, EDM, and many CNC machines Complete woodshop including a planer, lathe, shaper, wide-belt sander and scroll saw Metalworking tools including mills, lathes, ironworker, sheet metal machines and more Welding capabilities Casting and injection molding Full electronics areas with necessary equipment Finishing room with walk in booth, sandblaster, polishing wheels and buffers Assembly area with benches and vises for individual or group projects Nearby lounge with vending machines, television, computers and comfortable chairs Late hours to accommodate diverse schedules


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housands of people enjoyed the beauty and bounty of Lewis and Clark’s third annual themed garden show, “Garden of Eatin’,” which featured edible (and drinkable) plants. More than a dozen themed pocket gardens were scattered throughout the college’s Monticello Sculpture Gardens, including a Pizza Garden, Let’s Get Pickled, and Some Like It Hot. L&C Horticulture Manager Kara Mayfield said the idea was to connect people with their food source and show them how flowers and plants are used to enhance our favorite dishes. Fresh produce from the gardens was used throughout the growing season in meals served by the college’s dining services. Learn more about the gardens at www.lc.edu/gardens. View more photos at http://bit.ly/gardenofeatinpics.

(Top) The Pizza Garden offered a bounty of tomatoes, oregano, basil, peppers and more. (Left) Students walk through a large pickle jar created by the welding department for the Let’s Get Pickled garden. (Below) Mild peppers from the Some Like it Hot garden show through a sign made by L&C welding students. (Below, Right) Children made pizzas with, fresh garden ingredients as part of the Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau’s “Kidcation” event.

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Students Dive into Environmental Sciences at Water Fest

Fifth Grade Teacher Melissa Peel from Estelle Kampmeyer School in O’Fallon, Illinois, plays the game Water, Water, Everywhere! with her students during this year’s 13th annual Water Festival, Sept. 18.

NGRRECSM Field Station

Certified Gold LEED® by US Green Building Council

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center is officially the gold standard in sustainable building. Its Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station was recently awarded LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. “This particular research facility is a very complex structure,” said Dale Chapman, NGRRECSM board chair and president of Lewis and Clark Community College. “To receive Gold level LEED Certification for such a complex building added challenges. It is great to have this national organization affirm that we have achieved construction, operation and sustainability goals at the highest levels.” LEED is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices, according to usbgc.org. To receive LEED certification, building projects satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification. LEED is generally recognized as the preeminent organization for green building certification. To learn more about NGRREC’s green features, visit www.ngrrec.org.

NGRRECSM hosts two summer internships

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECSM) hosted two internships in the summer of 2015: the 13th annual NGRREC Internship and the first ever National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) internship. The NSF-REU internship provided students with interdisciplinary research experiences in archeological and ecological sciences. Lewis and Clark graduate and NSF-REU intern Stephanie “Stevie” Goesmann, who is now at Blackburn College studying biology and chemistry, said she feels the internship will help her advance in her field. “I learned so much from the internship that it would be hard 14 - “Discover”

to write it all down,” Goesmann said. “I feel the internship gave me an in-depth understanding of the fields, in which I want to work, as well as a working knowledge of associated fields.” NGRREC interns spent the summer conducting a variety of research, gaining invaluable experiences in data/specimen collection and using standard protocols, and learning how to analyze, synthesize and interpret data, which will be translated into reports. Both internships concluded with symposiums, during which interns presented their findings and fielded questions. For more information about NGRREC visit www.ngrrec.org. View photos at www.flickr.com/photos/ngrrec.


I am a

TRAILBLAZER Bailey McGuire

In 2013, Bailey McGuire, of East Alton, was an honors student and Roxana High School’s Small School Volleyball Player of the Year – today, she is a Trailblazer. In November 2013, McGuire suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident and spent more than a month in the hospital. “At first I couldn’t just go back and play,” she said. “I couldn’t jump or anything. I had to meet with my trainer every day and we worked on stuff to build my muscles back up. I wanted to jump so badly, but I couldn’t.” Eventually, due to her fighting spirit, she got back on her feet and back on the court. Today, McGuire plays volleyball for Lewis and Clark and participates in the college’s 2+2 program with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, which ensures a smooth transition for transfer students. She has her sights set on a career in mechanical engineering. “One of the reasons I decided to attend L&C was because they have really good services and have what I need,” she said. “There is so much help here for me and since the classes are so small, I can communicate with my teachers more easily”

Basketball Standout is Newest

Hall of Fame Inductee

Former women’s basketball player Gladys Wanyama is the newest member of the L&C Trailblazers Hall of Fame. Originally from Mombasa, Kenya, Wanyama played basketball for Mombasa High School before coming to Lewis and Clark in 2007. During her time as a Trailblazer, from 20072009, Wanyama was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) First Team All-American twice, Midwest Athletic Conference First Team twice, and NJCAA D-II Basketball Region 24 First Team twice. In 2009, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and State Farm recognized Wanyama as State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team Honorable Mention. Wanyama, 31, of Nashville, Tennessee, graduated with her Associate in Arts degree from Lewis and Clark in 2009. She is currently married and has one daughter. She works for Ceva Logistics and plans to return to school to complete her education in nursing. “I was so happy to be part of Lewis and Clark Community College both as an athlete and student,” Wanyama said. “I thank (former) coach Peg Mitchell for selecting me to her team and for pushing me and encouraging me.”

Gladys Wanyama recently was inducted into 2015 Trailblazers Hall of Fame.

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