Unique Items Offered at Triton College Foundation President's Reception on Nov. 17

Two, one-week getaways in Cozumel, Mexico, top the list of auction items available at the 18th Annual Triton College Foundation President's Reception, Wednesday, Nov. 17. Guests can also bid on items including autographed memorabilia from the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, unique wine tasting events, theater tickets, gift certificates, a foursome for the 2011 Triton Foundation Golf Outing, artwork, photography and a wide range of other offerings donated by area businesses and Triton faculty and students.
Each year the President's Reception is held both to raise funds for the Triton College Foundation and to honor individuals from the district for their support of community and commitment to the pursuit of excellence in education. This year's honorees are Pat Shehorn, CEO of Westlake Hospital, and Jeffrey T. Sherwin, mayor of Northlake. The event will feature hors d'oeuvres and desserts prepared and served by Triton's Hospitality Industry Administration program students, food samplings donated and served by area restaurants, music, special presentations and more.
The 2010 President's Reception will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m., in the Student Center on the west side of Triton College's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. Tickets to the event are $50 each - guests may download ticket order forms in the Special Events section at www.triton.edu/foundation or call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3485, to purchase seats by phone.
Advertisements are still available for sponsorship in the commemorative program book by calling the Foundation Office at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3485, or sending an e-mail to rsluzas@triton.edu.

Triton College Hosts Grand Reopening of Nuevos Horizontes

Community members are invited to join Triton College president, Dr. Patricia Granados, and Vice President of Academic Affairs Angela Latham at the Nuevos Horizontes, Triton College Community Center grand reopening ceremony on Monday, Nov. 15, at noon.
In July, the Nuevos facility experienced damage due to the severe weather in the area and the center has reopened after months of renovation. All fall classes have resumed as scheduled with new courses starting soon.
The community center has served as an educational stepping stone for new immigrants and residents in the western suburbs since 1981. The mission of the center is to promote and facilitate access to higher education among Hispanic individuals and all community members.
The grand reopening celebration will take place at the Nuevos Horizontes site, located at 1708 Main Street, Melrose Park.
Refreshments will be served. Please join us!
For more information, please call (708) 649-2101.
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Register Early for the Best Selection of Classes this Spring at Triton College!

Registration for the Triton College spring semester is now open. Classes begin Jan. 20.
Always committed to meeting the needs of the community, Triton offers a large number of credit, continuing ed and adult education courses at off-campus sites, in addition to the River Grove campus, including Elmwood Park High School, East Leyden High School, Ridgewood High School, Oak Park and River Forest High School, Riverside|Brookfield High School, the Proviso Math and Science Academy, and Nuevos Horizontes.
Students can also take classes online from the comfort of their home! A variety of credit and noncredit courses are conveniently offered over the Internet providing the same content as traditional on-campus classes.
Triton's Weekend College offers classes on Friday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons - with accelerated courses that can be completed in six to eight weeks. There also is a selection of Saturday-only classes, and Express classes, which run throughout the week and enable you to complete a full-credit course in seven weeks.
In-person registration runs: Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; in the Student Center, located on the west side of Triton's main campus,, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
Online registration is also available at www.triton.edu.
For additional information, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3130.
Triton's mission is your success. Register early for the best selection of classes.

Triton College Salutes Our Nation's Veterans and Prepares for Their Return

Triton College is proud to continue supporting our nation's veterans and their families. As they return home from their service abroad, Triton will work to give them support and recognition.
With members of the Vets 4 Vets Support Group and Triton counselor Mary Casey-Incardone, veterans will share their personal insights on Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the Triton College Center for Teaching Excellence, located in the E Building, Room E-210, located on the west side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
This exchange will allow Triton faculty and staff to better understand specific problems veteran students may face when attending Triton, and how to best serve and engage these students in the learning process. Viewers of the presentation will be given an opportunity to ask the Triton veterans questions pertaining to this fascinating topic.
On Monday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m., Triton will recognize our nation's veterans with a Free Movie Night at the Cernan Earth and Space Center (west side of campus). All veterans and their families are welcome to attend. The show will include the laser-light music show titled Patriot and the C-360 wraparound film Seasons on the dome screen. Veterans will be presented with ribbons and flowers by the Austin Town Hall Girl Scouts.
Triton is also hosting a veterans networking meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1-2 p.m., in the Triton College Student Center (B Building, Room B-130, west side of campus).
Community members who are veterans are invited to attend this bimonthly networking group gathering and visit with other veterans as they work towards their academic and career goals; share useful information, such as employment, G.I. Bill, benefits, etc.; and plan social events, such as parties, book discussions, coffees, etc.
This is a great opportunity for individuals to obtain valuable information pertinent to veterans and their families.
For more information, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3372.
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Triton College Men's Soccer Team Clinches Spot in National Tournament

The Triton College men's soccer team is New York bound. The Trojans secured their second National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III National Tournament appearance in three years with a 3-0 win over Anoka-Ramsey Community College (Minn.) Oct. 30 in Buffalo Grove to give Triton the NJCAA District C championship.
The undefeated Trojans (15-0-1) are currently ranked third in the nation and will play beginning Nov. 11 at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament in Herkimer, NY. Triton was national runners-up their last trip to nationals in 2008.
The Trojan offense came to life after a scoreless first half sparked by their top scorer Chris Anderson (Schurz). The freshman scored two minutes into the second half off an assist from Antonio Montesdeoca (Lane Tech). Then in the 60th minute, Anderson struck again after a cross from Zeki Ortac (Turkey) to give Triton a 2-0 lead.
Sophomore Martin Garciduenas (Mather) put the finishing touches on the victory with a penalty kick during the 86th minute.
Anderson and Garciduenas have been a prolific one-two-punch all season for the Trojans.
Anderson is now ranked seventh in the country in scoring with 52 points on 21 goals and 10 assists. Garciduenas has now moved up to 15th in the scoring race with 45 points on 17 goals and 11 assists.
Goalie Jorge Perez (East Aurora) recorded his third shutout of the season. The freshman stopped three Anoka-Ramsey shots fired at him, including a critical save in the first half to keep the contest scoreless.
For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.
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Triton College Men's Soccer Team Wins Third Straight Region IV Championship, Ranked Third in Nation

The Triton College men's soccer team are kings of the Region IV once again. The Trojans claimed their third consecutive Region IV Division III championship with a 4-1 triumph over Harper College Oct. 27 in Buffalo Grove.
Triton remains undefeated with a 14-0-1 record and will play Anoka-Ramsey Community College out of Coon Rapids, Minn., Saturday at noon, for the District C title and a bid to the NJCAA National Tournament in Herkimer, N.Y.
The game will be played at the Schwaben Athletic Club located in Buffalo Grove, on Weiland Road, just north of Lake Cook Road.
The contest is a rematch of last year's pre-district qualifier in which the Trojans earned a hard-fought 1-0 win. Anoka-Ramsey, the Region 13 champions are 10-3 and are 13th in the latest NJCAA Division III poll. However, Triton has now moved up to third in the poll, their highest ranking of the season.
"To win three Region IV titles in a row is a great accomplishment, but we still have some work to do to achieve our ultimate goal," said Trojan assistant coach Piotr Sliwa, who along with head coach Tom Cholewa accepted the Region IV Coach of the Year honors after the victory.
Triton fell behind 1-0 10 minutes into the match before scoring four unanswered goals. Javier Rebollar (Steinmetz) found Antonio Montesdeoca (Lane Tech) off a throw-in during the 25th minute to level the score.
Then the Trojans took the lead for good when Rafal Mosier (Prosser)scored from a corner kick in the 44th minute.
Leading scorer Chris Anderson (Schurz) picked up his 19th goal of the season in the 83rd minute to make it a 3-1 margin. Martin Garciduenas (Mather), the second leading scorer, tallied his 14th goal on a penalty kick with just under two minutes remaining to seal the championship.
Winning the region is not a big surprise for a Trojan squad who entered the season with high expectations, but being undefeated at this point of the season with just eight returners from last year's 17-3 team that reached the Elite Eight is.
"If you would have told me at the beginning of the season we would be undefeated after 15 games I would have not believed it," Sliwa said. "My hat's off to all the men in that locker room. Especially with all the new faces that had to fill the shoes of last year's team. It's a credit to them for getting this far and we're not done yet and know we have a tough game ahead with Anoka-Ramsey."
For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.
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Triton College to Host Region IV Division III Volleyball Tournament

Triton College will be hosting the National Junior College Athletic Association's (NJCAA) Region IV Division III Volleyball Tournament, Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Robert M. Collins Center gymnasium located on the east side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.

The winner of the tournament will advance to the national tournament Nov. 11-13 in Rochester, Minn.

Triton will host the semifinals and championship match as the opening round contests will be played at the site of the higher seed Wednesday, Oct. 27.

The tournament schedule is as follows:

Semifinals
Game 1: #1 Rock Valley vs. #4 Joliet/#5 College of DuPage winner, 10 a.m.
Game 2: #2 Madison College/#7 Milwaukee Tech vs. #3 Harper/#6 Triton winner, noon

Championship
Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 2 p.m.

For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.

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Triton College's Dean Martin Runs the Chicago Marathon for Students

Triton College thanks and congratulates Quincy Martin III, dean of Student Services, for his dedication in serving underprivileged students. Dean Martin raised funds for Training for Trojans, a charitable effort to raise scholarship dollars for Triton students, by running in the Chicago Marathon.
Training for Trojans raised $1300 to date, with more contributions anticipated in the near future. Donations will also come from the Chicago Marathon, as 40 volunteers provided support for Martin at the event. The phenomenal group of volunteers, led and organized by Vice President of Student Affairs Doug Olson, consisted of Triton students, alumni, faculty, staff and administration.
Martin, who has 10 years of experience running in marathons, said, "This was the most rewarding marathon I have experienced. This was especially meaningful for me because of the opportunity to run for a reason, and the purpose will directly benefit Triton students."
Martin trained for four months to prepare for the Chicago Marathon and finished in the middle of the more than 36,000 participants. He will continue his Training for Trojans effort with more creative ways of retaining funds, while keeping a health and wellness theme.
More information on Training for Trojans can be found by contacting Dean of Student Services Quincy Martin III at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3868, by e-mail qmartin@triton.edu or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Training-for-Trojans/135991789775734.
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Triton College Men's Soccer Team Wins Third Straight Region IV Championship, Ranked Third in Nation

The Triton College men's soccer team are kings of the Region IV once again. The Trojans claimed their third consecutive Region IV Division III championship with a 4-1 triumph over Harper College Oct. 27 in Buffalo Grove.
Triton remains undefeated with a 14-0-1 record and will play Anoka-Ramsey Community College out of Coon Rapids, Minn., Saturday at noon, for the District C title and a bid to the NJCAA National Tournament in Herkimer, N.Y.
The game will be played at the Schwaben Athletic Club located in Buffalo Grove, on Weiland Road, just north of Lake Cook Road.
The contest is a rematch of last year's pre-district qualifier in which the Trojans earned a hard-fought 1-0 win. Anoka-Ramsey, the Region 13 champions are 10-3 and are 13th in the latest NJCAA Division III poll. However, Triton has now moved up to third in the poll, their highest ranking of the season.
"To win three Region IV titles in a row is a great accomplishment, but we still have some work to do to achieve our ultimate goal," said Trojan assistant coach Piotr Sliwa, who along with head coach Tom Cholewa accepted the Region IV Coach of the Year honors after the victory.
Triton fell behind 1-0 10 minutes into the match before scoring four unanswered goals. Javier Rebollar (Steinmetz) found Antonio Montesdeoca (Lane Tech) off a throw-in during the 25th minute to level the score.
Then the Trojans took the lead for good when Rafal Mosier (Prosser)scored from a corner kick in the 44th minute.
Leading scorer Chris Anderson (Schurz) picked up his 19th goal of the season in the 83rd minute to make it a 3-1 margin. Martin Garciduenas (Mather), the second leading scorer, tallied his 14th goal on a penalty kick with just under two minutes remaining to seal the championship.
Winning the region is not a big surprise for a Trojan squad who entered the season with high expectations, but being undefeated at this point of the season with just eight returners from last year's 17-3 team that reached the Elite Eight is.
"If you would have told me at the beginning of the season we would be undefeated after 15 games I would have not believed it," Sliwa said. "My hat's off to all the men in that locker room. Especially with all the new faces that had to fill the shoes of last year's team. It's a credit to them for getting this far and we're not done yet and know we have a tough game ahead with Anoka-Ramsey."
For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.
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Gaze at the Sky and Travel the Cosmos at the Triton College Cernan Center's Monthly Skywatch - Nov. 13

The Cernan Earth and Space Center of Triton College next Monthly Skywatch will be conducted on Saturday evening, Nov. 13, 2010, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Monthly Skywatch consists of two parts - an indoor planetarium program and an outdoor telescope observing session. The telescope observing portion is only held if weather permits.
The indoor portion of the Monthly Skywatch, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Cernan Center's dome theater, introduces audiences to a wide range of Earth- and space-related subjects. These include a tour of the current nighttime sky, a presentation on the latest astronomical discoveries and highlights and plans for NASA space flights. Each month, the Cernan Center's Monthly Skywatch staff also presents a segment that features a timely subject or focuses on a particular celestial object that is well placed for viewing that month.
Weather permitting, the Monthly Skywatch will then re-convene on the lawn in front of the Cernan Center to observe the wonders of the sky through telescopes. Members of the Chicago Astronomical Society assist Cernan Center staff members in offering their telescopes and expertise to those in attendance. At the Nov. 13 Monthly Skywatch, these telescopes will be trained on the planet Jupiter, the first quarter moon, and perhaps an assortment of star clusters and double stars. There is no charge for the telescope observing that follows the Monthly Skywatch.
Monthly Skywatch programs are a full 60 minutes in length to allow this series to cover more subjects in greater depth than ever before. Admission to the indoor planetarium portion of the Monthly Skywatch is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under or senior citizens 55 and over. Because the planetarium component of the Monthly Skywatch presents scientific information at a more advanced level than our regular shows, we recommend it primarily for persons 13 years and older.
For more information about the Monthly Skywatch series, call the Cernan Center at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3372, or e-mail the Cernan Center at cernan@triton.edu. For information about other shows and ticket prices, please call the Cernan Center's Program Line at (708) 583-3100 or visit the Cernan Earth and Space Center Online at www.triton.edu/cernan for complete information about the Cernan Center, as well as a current sky map, moon and planet information, online shopping at the Cernan Center's Star Store and links to many other Earth- and space-related resources online.
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Triton College Men's Soccer Team Moves Up To Fifth in the Nation

The Triton College men's soccer team is undefeated after the first nine games of the season. The two-time defending Region IV Division III champions are 7-0-2 and ranked fifth in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) poll released Sept. 22.

In addition to being nationally ranked, the Trojans are in prime position to win the North Central Community College Conference (N4C) title after picking up a pair of home wins recently over conference rivals Madison College and the College of DuPage.

In Triton's 8-0 win against Madison Sept. 24, Christopher Anderson (Schurz) recorded a hat-trick with three goals including a quick strike 30 seconds into the match to get the Trojans rolling.

Anderson is ninth in the nation in scoring with 28 points (12 goals and 4 assists).

"Christopher has pure speed and works hard," assistant coach Piotr Sliwa said. "He has really good knowledge of the game and is doing an excellent job of reading the defenders and finishing. He's getting better with every game he plays."

Sophomore Antanasio Estrada (Notre Dame) scored two goals along with three assists versus Madison. Rafal Mosior (Prosser), Donald Paz (Amundsen) and Oscar Ayala (Noble Street) each found the back of the net as Triton swept the season series from the Wolfpack, outscoring Madison 13-1.

The quickness of Anderson was prevalent again in the Trojans 3-2 victory over the College of DuPage Sept. 22. Anderson broke free off the opening draw and Jose Aguero (Lane Tech) connected a perfect pass to Anderson who buried the shot from 15 yards out 10 seconds into the contest to give Triton the early lead.

However, the Trojans had to withstand a late Chaparral rally with the other two tallies coming from Mosior and Martyn Garciduenas (Mather). For Garciduenas, the goal was his sixth of the season. The sophomore has been a strong complement to Anderson up top, ranked 24th in the nation in scoring with 19 points.

"We were ready to play against DuPage," Sliwa said. "The team chemistry is starting to show and we have to remain focused and play good soccer as we prepare for regionals."

For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.

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Triton College Hosts Chamber Orchestra Concert Oct. 7

Triton College Director of Bands Paul Bhasin and the Triton College Music Department will present a Chamber Orchestra Concert on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Triton College Performing Arts Center, located in the Robert M. Collins Center on the east side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.

Bhasin will lead a Chamber Orchestra program including Aaron Copland's Pulitzer Prize-winning Appalachian Spring (the Original 1944 version for 13 instruments) as well as selected movements from Franz Schubert's Octet (1824).

Tickets are $7 for the general public and $5 for students and senior citizens, and can be purchased in advance or at the door on the day of the performance.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3597.

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Triton College Presents The Glass Menagerie

The Triton College Theatre Department will stage The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams, at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 8-9 and 14-16, and Oct. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m., in the Cox Auditorium, located in the J Building (Room J-108) on the west side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.

A drama of great tenderness, charm and beauty, The Glass Menagerie is one of the most famous plays of the modern theatre.

The Glass Menagerie is directed by Linda Kravitz and presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Tickets are $10 for students, faculty, staff and senior citizens, and $12 for the general public.

For more information or to reserve tickets, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 6932.

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Triton's Cernan Center Announces October Show Schedule

Children and adults alike can add enjoyment to their leisure time by attending a program at Triton College's Cernan Earth and Space Center. The October schedule, which runs Oct. 1-31, 2010, is as follows:

Xtra Terrestrial Files and Skywatcher's Guide - 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays
(The 7:30 Saturday evening program will be replaced by the Monthly Skywatch on Oct. 16.)
Fright Light and Pop Rock 1 Mini Laser Show - 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays
Children's Show: Dinosaurs in Space and Mini Fright Mini Laser Show - 2 p.m., Sundays
Family Show: Dinosaur!, Skywatcher's Guide and Mini Fright Mini Laser Show. - 3 p.m., Sundays

Show Descriptions
The Xtra Terrestrial Files
This multimedia program explores one of our greatest modern mysteries - the possibility that extraterrestrial beings traveling in alien spacecraft have visited Earth

The Skywatcher's Guide NEW!
New each month, this mini-show keeps you up-to-date on what's happening in the current sky.

Fright Light
This laser show, suitable for all ages, features music and images related to Halloween.

Pop Rock 1 Mini Laser Show
This sampling of songs from the Cernan Center's collection of laser light shows features "Talk to the Animals," "Little Deuce Coupe" and "Lovely Rita."

Dinosaurs in Space
Hosted by an entertaining dinosaur duo, this popular show features a unique and informative look at these fascinating creatures, plus a journey into space that is out of this world.

Mini Fright Mini Laser Show
This laser show features a sampling of songs from the "Fright Light" Halloween laser show.

Dinosaur!
This multimedia program describes the different types of dinosaurs and the different theories about what caused the dinosaurs to become extinct 65 million years ago.

Admission and Additional Information
Earth and Sky Shows, Children's Shows and Monthly Skywatch
These shows feature topics in astronomy, space science and Earth science. The shows are designed to inform and entertain adults and children. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for senior citizens 55 and older and children ages 2 to 12. Students with a current Triton ID and children ages 2 and under will be admitted for free, courtesy of the Triton College Student Association (TCSA).
Laser Light Shows
These shows blend multicolored laser beams and exciting visual effects to the beat of rock music for an entertaining adventure in sight and sound. The Cernan Center's laser light shows now feature a state-of-the-art laser projection system offering brighter, more dazzling laser images and many visual capabilities. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens 55 and older and children ages 2 to 12. Students with a current Triton ID and children ages 2 and under will be admitted for free, courtesy of TCSA.
For more information on Cernan Center programs, field trips or events, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3372. For program information, call (708) 583-3100, or visit the Cernan Center's Web site at www.triton.edu/cernan.
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All shows, dates, times and costs are subject to change.
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Gaze at the Sky and Travel the Cosmos at the Triton College Cernan Center's Monthly Skywatch - Oct. 16

The Cernan Earth and Space Center of Triton College next Monthly Skywatch will be conducted on Saturday evening, Oct. 16, 2010, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Monthly Skywatch consists of two parts - an indoor planetarium program and an outdoor telescope observing session. The telescope observing portion is only held if weather permits.
The indoor portion of the Monthly Skywatch, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Cernan Center's dome theater, introduces audiences to a wide range of Earth- and space-related subjects. These include a tour of the current nighttime sky, a presentation on the latest astronomical discoveries and highlights and plans for NASA space flights. Each month, the Cernan Center's Monthly Skywatch staff also presents a segment that features a timely subject or focuses on a particular celestial object that is well placed for viewing that month.
Weather permitting, the Monthly Skywatch will then re-convene on the lawn in front of the Cernan Center to observe the wonders of the sky through telescopes. Members of the Chicago Astronomical Society assist Cernan Center staff members in offering their telescopes and expertise to those in attendance. At the Oct. 16 Monthly Skywatch, these telescopes will be trained on the planet Jupiter, which will be just a few weeks past its closest point to Earth, the waxing gibbous Moon, and perhaps one or more star clusters and double stars. There is no charge for the telescope observing that follows the Monthly Skywatch.
Monthly Skywatch programs are a full 60 minutes in length to allow this series to cover more subjects in greater depth than ever before. Admission to the indoor planetarium portion of the Monthly Skywatch is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under or senior citizens 55 and over. Because the planetarium component of the Monthly Skywatch presents scientific information at a more advanced level than our regular shows, we recommend it primarily for persons 13 years and older.
For more information about the Monthly Skywatch series, call the Cernan Center at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3372, or e-mail the Cernan Center at cernan@triton.edu. For information about other shows and ticket prices, please call the Cernan Center's Program Line at (708) 583-3100 or visit the Cernan Earth and Space Center Online at www.triton.edu/cernan for complete information about the Cernan Center, as well as a current sky map, moon and planet information, online shopping at the Cernan Center's Star Store and links to many other Earth- and space-related resources online.
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Join Triton College for the Fall Family Fun Fest - Oct. 2

Triton College will be hosting its annual Fall Family Fun Fest on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the beautiful Triton College Botanical Gardens on the east side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
Activities to engage the entire family while highlighting the college's outstanding faculty, programs, and facilities will be available. Children and parents alike will enjoy a full day of fall activities including a corn maze, a straw maze, a pumpkin patch, horticulture activities, pastry decorating, face painting, Maggie the mechanical cow and more!
For additional information on the Fall Family Fun Fest, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3220.
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Triton College Hosts Elmwood Park Honor Day Sept. 16 Please Join Us - We're Part of Your Community!

Triton College will be honoring the village of Elmwood Park from 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, in the Triton College Botanical Gardens (east side of campus), 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
A variety of activities are planned for individuals of all ages. Bring your family and friends for an exciting evening filled with musical entertainment, refreshments and plenty of fun!
A special plaque will be presented to Village President Peter N. Silvestri.
Come enjoy an evening celebration at Triton College. Admission is free and T-shirts will be given to the first 100 visitors.
For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3220.
In the event of inclement weather, the Elmwood Park Honor Day celebration will be held in the Student Center Cafeteria (west side of campus).
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The Triton College Center for Health Professionals Announces New Gerontology Programming this Fall

The Triton College School of Continuing Education's Center for Health Professionals is offering three new courses for family and friends interested in learning more about caring for aging family members: the Family Caregiver Workshop, Alzheimer's and Other Dementias, and End-of-Life Care.
Family Caregiver Workshop is a course for people caring for someone needing supervision and minimal assistance with activities of daily life in a home setting. Participants will learn non-medical physical and emotional care, and learn to understand the signs and symptoms of dementia and when to seek care.
Alzheimer's and Other Dementias is a two-part course that examines dementia - what it is, its diagnosis and characteristic behaviors - and stages of Alzheimer's disease along with end of life issues. The course also includes a holistic overview of successful techniques in providing optimal physical, behavioral, and emotional care for the person with dementia as well as support for the caregiver. Dealing with problematic behaviors is also discussed and an overview of resources is provided.
End-of-Life Care is a course for a person with an interest in learning how to plan and prepare for end-of-life issues. The course offers practical information and compassionate guidance to assist in opening conversations with loved ones and in planning for excellent end-of-life care.
For more information about these programs, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3773, or send an e-mail to mharp@triton.edu.
Triton College is located at 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove, Ill.
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Triton College Holds Open Auditions for The Glass Menagerie

The Triton College Theatre Department will hold open auditions for The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams. Linda Kravitz will direct.
Roles are available for men and women of various ages.
Auditions are by appointment Aug. 26-27, 7-9 p.m., in the Triton College Cox Auditorium, located in the J Building, on the west side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
For more information or to schedule an audition, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 6932.
Please prepare two contrasting monologues and be prepared to read from the script.
Rehearsals start Aug. 30. Performance dates are Oct. 8-9 and Oct. 14-16 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m.
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ARRA Stimulus Funds at Work at Triton College

Triton College has a long-standing commitment to local economic development, and this includes networking with state and local agencies and institutions to secure and provide educational resources for district companies both large and small.
This year, in support of that commitment, the college's School of Continuing Education is working with two of our district's largest employers to provide training and development activities for their employees.
As part of a $1.6 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant received in 2009, the college received funding to work with Navistar Engine Group at their facility in Melrose Park. The project involves training welders, carpenters, sheet metal workers, and millwrights to a foundational standard through an educational program designed in conjunction with the company's employee union. The program consists of pre-apprenticeship assessment and 480 hours of customized training to be completed by the spring of 2011.
Continuing Education also partnered with Alberto Culver, Inc., in Melrose Park, in applying for an ARRA sector-based grant for manufacturing under the section for improving competitiveness and preventing dislocation of incumbent workers. The company was awarded $348,000 to provide training in critical developmental areas for the 800 employees at their Melrose Park facility, and the funding is being used to implement lean manufacturing processes, provide project management training, and upgrade selected technology. This project is also slated for completion in the spring of 2011.
For more information about economic development and corporate training activities, contact the Triton College School of Continuing Education's Center for Business and Professional Development at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3489, or send an e-mail to CBPD@triton.edu.
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