Week of Events
Governors State University Representative Visit
Governors State University Representative Visit
A representative from the Governors State University Dual Degree Program will be available in the second floor mall area in front of the College & Career Success Center on the Main Campus between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to speak students.
SSC Healthy Corner
SSC Healthy Corner
SSC Healthy Corner is an on-campus food pantry for students to receive healthy food options. It is open on Mondays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Room 1157 on the Main Campus. Students must present a valid SSC ID for access. Items are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and supported by ECMC.
Meditation Monday
Meditation Monday
Are you looking for ways to reduce stress and anxiety? Did you know practices such as mindfulness, meditation breath work, and yoga can reduce stress, increase mood, and support your mental and physical health? Would you like to try out mediation and meditate with others? Join Dr. Eric Myers of SSC’s Sustainability Committee and Dr. …
Student Success Seminar – How to Manage Test Anxiety
Student Success Seminar – How to Manage Test Anxiety
Even the best students can become anxious while taking a test. Join us for our “How to Manage Test Anxiety” seminar where we will discuss strategies for relieving test anxiety before and during the test. In addition, we will present resources available to SSC students experiencing persistent anxiety. This seminar will be conducted over Zoom. …
Bystander Intervention Training
Bystander Intervention Training
The Office of Violence Against Women invites all faculty, staff and students to attend Bystander Intervention Training. This free training positions attendees to actively intervene in incidents of domestic/dating violence, stalking and sexual assault (DVSAS). The following will be discussed: definitions of key terms, warning signs of DVSAS, review and application of violence-reduction strategies, barriers …
Understanding Stalking Workshop
Understanding Stalking Workshop
January is Stalking Awareness Month. All faculty, staff and students are invited to an "Understanding Stalking Workshop" hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 1 - 2:15 p.m. virtually via Microsoft Teams. This workshop will be presented by Sara Ondera, State of Illinois Assistant …
Student Success Seminar – Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Student Success Seminar – Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Learning how to set goals for yourself is crucial to moving forward in college and in life, but a poorly thought out goal can lead to failure and frustration. Please join us for AAC Manager William Radtke’s seminar, “Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals” where we will discuss the S.M.A.R.T. goal setting method and how you can create …
Chicago State University Representative Visit
Chicago State University Representative Visit
Stop by the second floor mall area in front of the College & Career Success Center on the Main Campus between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to speak with a representative from Chicago State University.
Student Success Seminar – How to Use your Calculator
Student Success Seminar – How to Use your Calculator
Are you unfamiliar with everything your calculator can do for you? Do you have a new, more advanced calculator and need help learning how to use it? This seminar is designed to help students learn how to use their calculator more effectively. This seminar will be held in-person in Room 2264 on February 1st from …
Multicultural Wellness Center Open House
Multicultural Wellness Center Open House
Students, faculty & staff are invited to the Multicultural Wellness Center Open House in Room 2348 on the second floor of the Main Campus on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by and meet with Center staff, hear about the services offered, and enjoy some refreshments! Members from the SSC …
SSC Book Club
SSC Book Club
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the SSC Book Club to share their thoughts through discussion and build connections. Questions can be directed to Jennifer Medlen at jmedlen@ssc.edu. December 2024 Discussion: "Underground Railroad," by Colson Whitehead. A limited number of copies are available in the SSC Library on the first floor of the …
Bystander Intervention Training
Bystander Intervention Training
The Office of Violence Against Women invites all faculty, staff and students to attend Bystander Intervention Training. This free training positions attendees to actively intervene in incidents of domestic/dating violence, stalking and sexual assault (DVSAS). The following will be discussed: definitions of key terms, warning signs of DVSAS, review and application of violence-reduction strategies, barriers …