Art and Bev’s Specials: 11/17/09-11/20/09

The following are Art and Bev’s Specials from November 17-20 (special note – Thanksgiving pies arrive November 24th and will be available on a first-come, first served basis):

Tuesday

• Baked Mac and Cheese
• Soups: Potage Legume/Chefs Choice

GRCC in the News: 11/13/09

New Harper president installed amid fanfare, family
By Kimberly Pohl | Daily Herald

Harper College President Kenneth Ender described his new professional home as a grand institution with resources unmatched by most other community colleges. But with resources, comes great responsibility, he added. Ender spoke of that responsibility to more than 500 people gathered Thursday on the Palatine campus to witness his installation as the fifth president in Harper’s 44-year history. […] “You have overcome every life obstacle with respect and dignity, and we are proud of you,” said a choked up Steven Ender, who is president of Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan. “You are a leader of distinction … Ken, you are the man we knew you would become and we love you very much.”  (More)

Psychology Class Experiments With PostSecret Process

This semester all five of Professor Judy Jankowski’s psychology classes have engaged in the PostSecret process. These students shared their anonymous secrets on a postcard and are displayed on the case across from the Collins Art Gallery. Spend a few moments an get a glimpse into our student population.

Fire System Testing in Student Center 11/13/09

Be advised the fire alarm system will be tested around 1:00 p.m. Friday, Nov.  13th in the Student Center.  The test is necessitated by the renovation of the Academic Testing Center and in addition final inspections of the renovation will occur with the state fire marshall, and local building, fire and electrical inspectors at the same time.  Employees and students should continue to treat every alarm as though it were a real event, however if the alarm is silenced normal activities may resume.

IT Update: Weekend Blackboard Issues

GRCC’s IT department has identified the Blackboard database issues that have been causing difficulties for users and  have found ways to detect and address problems early.   The system will be carefully monitored this weekend as a result.