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.
Saint Xavier University Representative Visit
Saint Xavier University Representative Visit
A representative from the Saint Xavier University will be available in 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 students. Email feking@sxu.edu with questions.
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. …
Game Night
Game Night
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in a relaxing night of gaming fun on the first and third Monday of the month from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Multicultural Wellness Center (Room 2348) on the Main Campus. Multiplayer card games, board games, jenga and more will be offered.
Black Men’s Study Group
Black Men’s Study Group
Do you identify as a black male student at SSC? At this study group, you can study with other black men, learn study skills and test taking strategies, study for upcoming exams, and get help with your homework from a tutor. Email William Radtke for more information.
Criminal Justice Program Car Show
Criminal Justice Program Car Show
Join the SSC Criminal Justice Program for a morning interacting with exciting and unexpected police vehicles. Students will have the opportunity to experience and learn about different types of police vehicles and interact with local community police leaders on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the western end of the …
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, during, and after the test. In addition, we will present resources available to SSC students experiencing persistent anxiety. This seminar will be conducted over …
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 …
Canceled CANCELED – Leadership Institute: Chess not Checkers
Canceled CANCELED – Leadership Institute: Chess not Checkers
What does it take to be a leader? How can you improve your leadership abilities? Are you built to be a leader? A break down of core elements of leadership and how to improve leadership skills will be covered at this event on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the MB …
Illinois Tollway Representative Visit
Illinois Tollway Representative Visit
Stop by the second floor mall area in front of the College & Career Success Center on the Main Campus between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 to speak with a representative from the Illinois Tollway about their internship opportunities.
SSC Book Club: Book Report
SSC Book Club: Book Report
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the SSC Book Club to share their thoughts through discussion and build connections. This session will feature a "Book Report" theme, where attendees will choose a book to read and share their experience with the group.
Pace Pre-Hiring Event
Pace Pre-Hiring Event
SSC will host a pre-hiring event for job seekers to meet with Pace staff. The event, taking place in the MB Financial Bank Business Suite on the first floor of SSC’s Main Campus, involves a screening process, including application completion, an assessment questionnaire, a background check, and vouchers provided for drug screens. For more information, …
Black Men’s Study Group
Black Men’s Study Group
Do you identify as a black male student at SSC? At this study group, you can study with other black men, learn study skills and test taking strategies, study for upcoming exams, and get help with your homework from a tutor. Email William Radtke for more information.
Student Success Seminar – Basic Computer Operations
Student Success Seminar – Basic Computer Operations
Technology has become so much a part of our society that it has taken almost every aspect of our lives. The disadvantaged can be categorized as those who have limited or no knowledge of computers as it relates to their operations, functions and features. Join Roger DeSouza, Student Specialist, in this session as he shares …