Richland Community College November 2012 IMAIL

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Communications, Education, Humanities, and Fine Arts

Dr. Lily Siu, lsiu @richland.edu

Evyonne Hawkins Attends MSS Meeting

Evyonne Hawkins (RCC/UIS Project MidState Student for Teachers (MSS) Partner Liaison) attended the JP Morgan Chase Foundation & MSS Grant Initiative Informational Breakfast on October 25, 2012, at the University of Illinois at Springfield. JP Morgan Chase formally announced their financial support for Project MSS and its support of growing your own teachers for Springfield and Decatur public school districts. Richland’s Midstate Partner Liaison recruits, advises, and mentors Decatur students accepted into the program, as well as conducts workshops for both Decatur and Springfield participants. MSS provides support for Decatur students seeking a Bachelor degree with Teacher Certification at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Touched by Fire: Raku Workshop

Shirley Kramer’s ART 121, 122, and 131 ceramics classes will host Touched by Fire a ceramics firing and workshop on November 13, 2012, at the Andreas patio. Raku is an Asian ceramic technique where pots are fired in an outdoor kiln and quickly smothered in a bed of straw, leaves, or newspaper in a covered container to deoxygenate the glaze on the pot. It is next dunked in water to cool, reducing the pot’s temperature from 1900 degrees to touchable in 30 minutes.

The glazes and effects are unique, from glistening oil slick multi-copper shades to silvery streaks. Come and see how it is done!

Raku pottery will be shown in Erlanson after the workshop, incorporating pieces from the firing. Photography students will be documenting the process in a photo exhibit about raku as well to augment the exhibit. The Touch by Fire: a Raku Workshop exhibit will run from November 14 through December 4. A few pieces of pottery will be available for visitors to paint and fire for varying prices, depending on the pot. These purchases will help to defray the cost of the firing materials.

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Office of Campus Security

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Richland community college

Sustainability FAIR +AMERICA RECYCLES DAY

NOVEMBER 15 10:00am-1:00pm

Mueller Student Center

SUSTAINABILITY Demos Photography Video Displays Prize give-aways

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Michelangelo in Oreana Jeanne Helm and Diana Shipley received an Arts in Community and Education Grant awarded by the Decatur Area Arts Council for an art workshop for children to study the sculpture and painting of Michelangelo at the Oreana library this month. Jeanne was the artist in residence and Diana, the instructor.

Check out the Decatur Herald article here: Students ...Learn About Michelangelo.

Richland Theatre

Richland Theatre presents its fall play, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, by Tom Stoppard. Performance dates are November 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:30 pm, and Nov 11 and 18 at 3:30 pm. Tickets are available at 217-875-7211, Ext. 6888 at the Shilling Auditorium.

For more information: Visit www.richland.edu/theatre and facebook.com/richlandtheatre.

Erlanson Art Gallery’s Veterans’ Day Exhibit Erlanson will exhibit a collection of photographs of the original artwork, including portraits and scenes depicting the work of the United States armed forces in war and peace. The artist Dave Wilson compiled this collection by American artists from across the country, including: Tom Lea’s Marines Called It That 2000 Yard Stare, Gene Klebe’s Cleanup, and Louis Joseph Kaep’s In Front of the Bull Ring, Barcelona. Please join us at a reception in honor of all our Veterans after the ceremony.

Education in China Alice Huebner, early childhood education adjunct, joined the American Association of University Women’s Educational Delegation to China this October. The delegation spoke at universities in Beijing, Xi’an, and Kunming.

At China Women’s University, the delegation met faculty and women students and visited their kindergarten, which is quite different from ours. The delegation also visited the Shaanxi Province Women and Family Research Council, a non-profit nongovernmental organization to discuss topics that are important to women, which are very similar to ours. At the Yunnan University of Nationalities, a comprehensive institution of higher learning for all Chinese ethnic nationalities, a particular emphasis is on math and science education of young women. Alice reports that the students spoke English pretty well and aspired to studying in the United States and becoming independent young women.

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Developmental English Students Explore Amish Culture Adjunct English Professors Kris Ruebling and Jackie Roberts took 20 students to the Amish Interpretive Center in Arcola, Illinois on a lessons enhancing field trip into the world and culture of the Amish. We toured an Amish home and were greeted warmly by the woman of the house who delayed doing her laundry in order to show us around and tell us about the Amish lifestyle. “I did not realize they were so much like us,� said one student in post field trip discussion.

They have problems with drugs and alcohol, but they also have a very plain way of life.

Children complete school with the eighth grade, and boys help with the family business while girls get jobs in the community.

Although there are no electric outlets in the home, there are electric appliances run by extension cords connected to generators which are outside the house. They have three kitchens in their homes and process their own meats in one of them. The students overall expressed that they were glad for the experience and would like to have more experiences like this.

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Seeing Eye Contest The Seeing Eye Photography Contest solicited some 120 entries from students, staff, and the community. Our appreciation is extended to everyone who helped with the exhibit. Contest winners are:

Featured Image •West Meets East by Xin Zhao•Diversity Category, Purchase Award

Best of Show: Sally McGuire “A Moment in Time” Purchase Awards General: Michael Huff “Hope” Diversity: Xin Zhao (Water) “West Meets East” Sustainability: Sally McGuire “One Small Step” RCC Employee: Pixie Fennessey “Water Source” General Awards 1st place: Dianne Spaniol “A Bird’s Eye View of Ecola Beach” 2nd place: Kelly Humecke “Unconditional Love” 3rd place: Milton Scott “Alaska Floral” Sustainability 1st place: Sally McGuire “One Small Step” 2nd place: Tom Luedke “Salvage Savior” 3rd place: Xin Zhao (Water) “Green Transportation” Diversity 1st place: Xin Zhao (Water) “West Meets East” 2nd place: Sally McGuire “Reflection in Diversity” 3rd place: Linda Schutte “Mother and Son” RCC Employees 1st place: Karen Vercellino “Looking Up The Twin Towers Towards Heaven” 2nd place: Tom Morrow “Cosmo #1” 3rd place: Pixie Fennessey “Siblings”

VP of Student and Academic Serviceserlanson Diversity Purchaseart Prize winner “East meets West” by Richland david gallery student Xin Zhao.

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human resources Rick Gschwend, rgschwen@richland.edu

Happy? Holidays The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are upon us, and for some, this can be the most stress-filled time of the year.

But, they don’t have to be! If you are already feeling overwhelmed or wondering “what am I going to do” and “where will I find the time to meet everyone’s expectations”, your Employee Assistance Program is here to help!

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a TOTALLY CONFIDENTIAL and FREE service to Richland employees and their immediate family. You can call the EAP at 1-800433-7916.

When you make the call: 1. A phone counselor will make an appointment for you or refer you to the local EAP office near you.

2. An EAP counselor will see you to assess your problem and provide short-term counseling if appropriate.

3. The EAP counselor may refer you to ongoing care to an appropriate resource if your problem cannot be adequately managed within the EAP. The holidays are meant to be enjoyed. Don’t let stress and other worries rob you of a wonderful time with family and friends.

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WRITTEN BY DAVID SEDARIS AND ADAPTED BY JOE MANTELLO FEATURING JERRY JOHNSON

DECEMBER 13, 14, 15, 16

(THU/FRI/SAT AT 7:30PM AND SUN AT 3PM) SHILLING AUDITORIUM FOR TICKET INFORMATION

CALL 875.7211, EXT. 6888 OR EMAIL THEATRE@RICHLAND.EDU PROCEEDS FROM THIS PRODUCTION GO TO FUND THE EMERGING THEATRE PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Reprinted with permission from Frontline Employee Newsletter provided by Chestnut Global Partners, our Employee Assistance Program.

SANTALAND DIARIES IS PRESENTED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH

DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC., NEW YORK

Welcome to

richland Christine Nein Child Care Teacher

Jamie Rutherford Art Gallery Facilitator

Barry Schwalbe

Training Coordinator, CPED

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career services Michael Diggs, mdiggs@richland.edu

Health Professions and Education Fair The Fair, held on Tuesday, October 30, was a great success with 20 vendors (businesses and schools) participating. The students were there from the time they began setting up their tables until 2:20 pm when the last vendor packed up. It was great watching our students talk with the vendors the whole time; when you thought the students were ready to go back to classes a whole other group would come in and start the cycle all over again. The vendors were quite impressed and very appreciative of the inquiring students, so much so, many of them suggested a longer time to have the fair, four hours instead of three. We had 45 students fill out the sheets for door prizes, but there were well over that number talking to vendors, if I had to estimate I’d say at least 100 and probably more. Thanks for encouraging your students to attend the fair, the vendors were very pleased with the high caliber of students inquiring about jobs and furthering their education. GREAT JOB RICHLAND! And a special thanks to Diana, Kathy and Brandi, for covering for an ill employee during the fair.

MATHEMATICS AND Science division Dr. John Cordulack, jcordula@richland.edu

Janilyn Kocher Janilyn gave a presentation entitled Women in American History to the “Plus 55’s” group at Our Lady of Lourdes church on October 17.

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Leanne Brooks John Cordulack

Leanne and John appeared on the WSOY radio program “Pharmacy, Facts, and Friends” hosted by Dale Colee. Dale was out of town so Doug Brauer and Dale’s daughter Lauren were guest hosts. We talked about the Mathematics Enrichment Center.

Thanksgiving!

This month we asked, what is your favorite (or weirdest) Thanksgiving tradition?

“If my dad and uncles have been successful in their deer hunting, my mom will make venison tamales along with the traditional Thanksgiving feast.” - Jessica Pickel

“My tradition is connected to food (of course)—Every Thanksgiving morning, I get my exercise by running back and forth from the kitchen where I am cooking to the living room with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade so that I can try to catch all the large balloon characters. I don’t care about the musical performances or anything else with that parade. I just want to see the balloon characters.” - Teena Zindel McWilliams

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office of campus security Aarron Cook, acook@richland.edu

How To Be Safe This Winter

Winter and cold weather are just around the corner. Winter can mean building snowmen, ice skating, Christmas decorations, and other fun activities. But, to be safe, you need to take precaution to protect yourself from a couple of cold-related emergencies --- frostbite and hypothermia. Here are some “signs and steps” from the American Heart Association’s First Aid Manual.

Frostbite (generally one or two body parts) typically occurs outside in the cold weather, but, it can also occur inside when someone without gloves handles cold materials, such as gases under pressure.

Signs of frostbite can include: The skin over the frostbitten area is white, waxy, or grayish-yellow. The frostbitten area is cold and numb. The frostbitten area is hard, and the skin doesn’t move when you push it.

Steps to follow for frostbite: Move the victim to a warm place. Remove tight clothing, rings, or bracelets from the affected part. Do not try to thaw the frozen part if you are close to a medical facility or if you think there may be a chance of refreezing.

Hypothermia (whole body) occurs when the body temperature falls. Hypothermia is a serious condition that can cause death. A victim can develop hypothermia even when the temperature is above freezing.

Signs of hypothermia: The victim’s skin is cool to the touch. The victim may become confused, have a change in personality, or be very sleepy or may be unconcerned about his or her condition. Muscles become stiff and rigid and the skin gets ice cold and blue.

Steps 1. Get the victim out of the cold.

2. Remove any wet clothing and pat the victim dry.

3. Help put dry clothes on the victim if available and cover with a blanket. Put blankets or towels under and around the victim, and cover the victim’s head but NOT the face.

4. If the victim stops responding, start the steps of CPR, IF you know how.

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Remember, shoveling snow is hard work and can easily cause medical emergencies, from strained muscles to a heart attack, so take some precautions before tackling this task.

Do some stretching before you begin, especially if it’s first thing in the morning and you’ve just gotten out of bed. Your back and other muscles will thank you. Make sure you wear proper footwear to help prevent slipping on the snow and ice. Dressing in lighter layers is better

than a single, larger, bulkier clothing; you’ll have more freedom of movement, you can easily take a layer off as you get warm from working, plus, you should stay warmer if your sweat can “wick” through your inner layers of clothing. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks --- this is hard work, especially if it’s a “wet snow”. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. Large amounts of body heat can be lost from these areas, thus, making your system work that much harder trying to keep you warm. You don’t want to place extra stress on your system. Don’t overdo it!!!

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Have you ever wondered how your colleagues spend Thanksgiving?

“My Dad likes for my husband Steve and I to come to Pana on Thanksgiving. The three of us go to the Round Table Restaurant in Taylorville for our Thanksgiving meal. We have followed this tradition for quite a few years, and it’s nice not having to cook a big meal for the holiday!

After dinner we always head over to my aunt and uncle’s house for a big family gathering and dessert. I like to try out new dessert recipes and bring one over for all of them to try.” - Liz Jackson

“I like spending Thanksgiving Day alone. I usually fix a small meal and stay home. On Thanksgiving Eve, I decorate the inside of my home for Christmas. On Thanksgiving Day I light the tree, and other decorations with lights, play Christmas music, wrap presents, and just enjoy. After Thanksgiving, I don’t light the tree, decorations, or play music again until the second week of December.” - Ethel Bond

celebrate

17 YEARS

Holiday Tradition of our

“I have two older brothers. During Thanksgiving, my brothers and I have a “feats of strength” competition. We pick a family member, and we see which one of us can lift (mostly bench press style) that family member the most. If we can’t convince another member of the family to be the “weight”, we will just use each other as the guinea pigs.

With me being the youngest one, I typically get cheated out of the win. Needless to say, grandma is always worried one of us will get hurt.” - Alex Berry

december 7, 8, 9, 2012 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2:30 p.m.

For reserved seating call

217.875.7211, Ext. 6170

$10 Admission

richland dance presents

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