Parkland College to Celebrate Black History Month 2022 General Parkland College to Celebrate Black History Month 2022 Celebrate Black History Month 2022! Thursday, January 20, 2022 Landa | 0 Parkland College will observe Black History Month in February with month-long virtual and in-person events. With the theme "Black Health and Wellness," the college will look at historical health issues and healthcare disparities facing African Americans as well as noteworthy African American accomplishments in health, medicine, and technology. Parkland invites all community members to participate in the following events; most events will have attendance restrictions, and some may have virtual options. Session links will be available at parkland.edu/BHM. Music That Soothes the Soul Feb. 2 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Union Building stage Time Management and Study Skills Workshop Feb. 2 1 p.m.–2 p.m. Learning Commons Facilitator: Angela Jancola, Counseling Services Diversity Committee Book Study Feb. 4, 11, 18, 26 (through April 8) 9–10 a.m. Enjoy a discussion of “The Sum of Us” by Heather McGhee On Microsoft Teams Contact mburke@parkland.edu for registration. AIDS/HIV Awareness Informational Table Feb. 7 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Union Building first floor Free Lunch Feb. 8 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (or until food runs out) Union Building first floor Black History Trivia Event Feb. 9 1–2 p.m. Room U140 Facilitator: Dr. Willie Fowler, Social Sciences and Human Services Protecting Your Career and Educational Well-Being during the Pandemic Feb. 10 1–2 p.m. Zoom Facilitators: Dr. Marietta Turner, Dean of Students, and Brennon Hightower, Counseling Services Mental Health and the Black Community Feb. 11 Noon–1 p.m. Room U140 Facilitator: Donna Tanner-Harold, Counseling Services Black History Month Karaoke Feb. 14 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Union Building stage Suicide Prevention Feb. 16 1–2 p.m. Learning Commons Facilitator: Dr. Marya Burke, Counseling Services RACE Talks Feb. 17 Noon–1 p.m. Room U140 Facilitators: Donna Tanner-Harold, Counseling Services, and Dr. Marsh Jones, Social Sciences and Human Services Domestic Violence as it Affects the Black Community Feb. 18 Noon.–1 p.m. Room U140 Facilitator: Osajuli Cravens, Courage Connection director of engagement and development Game On! (Gaming) Feb. 22 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Flag Lounge Self-Care Presentation Feb. 22 Noon–1 p.m. Room U140 Facilitator: Joe Omo-Osagie Kofi Bazzell-Smith Speaks Feb. 23 1–2 p.m. Room U140 Parkland alumnus shares his academic success journey Classroom Talks: Black Pioneer Contributions in Technology Faculty-led discussions in campus classrooms throughout February Facilitator: Dr. Marsh Jones, Social Sciences and Human Services NOTE: The Black History Month Committee at Parkland College also recommends the following wellness resources to community members: African American Wellness Project: aawellnessproject.org African American/National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org Black Women's Health Imperative: www.bwhi.org African American Health/Vital Signs CDC BlackHealthMatters.com BlackMen’sHealthProject.org
Parkland Board Hears Public Safety Update Administration, Board of Trustees Parkland Board Hears Public Safety Update Board of Trustees General Meeting, January 19 Thursday, January 20, 2022 Landa | 0 Parkland College's Board of Trustees heard an update from administration and approved purchases at their regular meeting Wednesday. Following an update from President Ramage, the board heard from Joshua Birky, president of the Parkland College Association. Afterward, Matthew Kopmann, chief of police and director of Public Safety, provided a presentation to the board regarding the college's police department. In other business, trustees approved: the purchase of: a used 2004 40' Timpte ag hopper trailer, $30,000 furniture from Krueger International, $21,925 the filing of the following grant applications: Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA): FY22 Summer Youth Employment in The Arts Grant the acceptance of funds from external sources: Illinois Community College Board (ICCB): Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN): Renewable Energy Resources Trust Fund (IEPA funding)—General Membership Award personnel appointments: Anthony Silkwood, Interim Baseball Head Coach, Fitness Center and Athletic Facilities Director, Athletics Jennifer Durst, Nursing Faculty, Health Professions Chinyin Chou, Nursing Faculty, Health Professions Peter Nelson, Flight Instructor, Aviation
Parkland College Student-Led LIFE Clinic to Help Area Residents General, Health Professions Parkland College Student-Led LIFE Clinic to Help Area Residents LIFE Clinic Services to Help with Pain, Mobility, Quality of Life Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Landa | 0 Residents who live with daily pain or who have difficulty completing simple to more complex day-to-day activities can get in-person or virtual help from a free clinic at Parkland College. The Learning Information for Everyday (LIFE) Clinic, offered by the Parkland College Occupational Therapy Assistant program, provides individual consultation, modifications and assistive devices, and recommendations for simple strategies to conserve energy, perform daily tasks, and navigate activities better. The student-led clinics consist of classes, activities, and engagement for greater C-U area clients to promote independence, socialization, and higher quality of life through individual and/or group activities, and in-person or virtual sessions with OTA students, supervised by Parkland OTA faculty. Parkland will offer LIFE Clinic services Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, at Parkland College's Health Professions department at 1309 N. Mattis during the spring 2022 semester. Residents can visit parkland.edu/lifeclinic for more information. To schedule an appointment through the clinic, please use the link above or contact Kendra Schroder at 217/353-2760 or kschroder@parkland.edu.
Parkland Theatre to Hold Auditions for "The SpongeBob Musical" General, Parkland Presents Parkland Theatre to Hold Auditions for "The SpongeBob Musical" Auditions for "The SpongeBob Musical" start Saturday, January 22 Thursday, January 13, 2022 Landa | 0 Parkland College Theatre will hold auditions for its spring production of "The SpongeBob Musical" on Saturday, January 22 at the Parkland theatre. Director Chelsea Collier is casting 20-25 performers who can sing and/or dance in a contemporary pop style. Audition sign-ups are available at this link. Auditions will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; check-in will take place in the lobby. Complete and detailed instructions for the auditioning process are available at parkland.edu/auditions. Call-backs will be held Sunday, January 23, time TBD. Those who are called back will receive a phone call on Saturday afternoon, after auditions. Performances for "The SpongeBob Musical" will run in Parkland's Harold and Jean Miner Theatre from April 14 to May 1. All members of the community as well as Parkland and University of Illinois students are invited to audition; Parkland Theatre encourages diversity. Additional questions should be addressed to operations assistant HeatherAnn Layman at hlayman@parkland.edu. For more information about the Parkland Theatre, visit parkland.edu/theatre.
Registration for Parkland Late-Start Classes Underway Admissions, General, Student Life Registration for Parkland Late-Start Classes Underway Sign up for 13-Week, Full-Credit Classes Monday, January 10, 2022 Landa | 0 Although Parkland College's full-semester classes are now in session, another range of classes is available to students who still wish to enroll. Registration is now open for Parkland's Late-Start Class session, which begins the week of January 31. Residents can earn full-semester college credit in just 13 weeks, in classes taught at a slightly more accelerated pace than full-semester classes. Students can select from transferable, virtual, and in-person courses in math, biology, education, English, foreign languages, astronomy, and many other subjects, plus career-specialty classes in aviation, agriculture, health professions, computer science, and more. Registration for the 13-week session ends January 30. To get started at Parkland College, visit parkland.edu/getStarted or contact Admissions and Records at 217/351-2482 or admissions@parkland.edu.