Triton College Spring Sports Athletes Earn Postseason Honors

The Triton College Athletic Department is proud to announce that several student-athletes who participated in baseball and softball during the spring semester were recognized for their on the field achievements by the Region IV and the North Central Community College Conference (N4C).
These accomplishments were no coincidence as the baseball team finished the season with a 34-19 record, earning a share of the N4C championship, while the softball team ended the 2010 campaign 32-28, which was the first 30-plus win season for the program since 1987.
The Athletic Department congratulates the following student-athletes for being selected for the honors listed below:
Baseball
• All-Region IV: Mike Bolling (Guerin Prep), Chris Hoffman (Conant), Carlos Luciano (Clemente), and Josh Serrano (East Leyden)
• N4C Conference Most Valuable Player: Mike Gaffigan (Carl Sandburg)
• All-N4C Conference: Mike Bolling, Josh Serrano, and Jack Valadka (Guerin Prep)
Softball
• All-Region IV: Christina Christopher (Taft) and Michelle Rago (Argo)
• All-Region IV Tournament: Gina Palumbo (Immaculate Conception) and Michelle Rago
• Region IV All-Star Team: Cristina Fernandez (Von Steuben), Samantha Hinman (Ridgewood), Gina Palumbo, Samantha Pozzie (Riverside-Brookfield), Michelle Rago, and Caitlin Sullivan (Maine South)
• All-N4C Conference: Jazzy Camacho (Lane Tech), Christina Christopher and Genevieve Crespo (Von Steuben)
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 Students Can Save Big Through Rent-A-Text Program

Rent-A-Text will be available to Triton College students for the fall term. This new textbook rental program, made possible by the Triton Bookstore and Follett Higher Education Group, will deliver a new option to students on campus – featuring the greatest up-front savings, more than 50 percent savings compared to the purchase of a new textbook.
In addition to tremendous savings for Triton students, Rent-A-Text brings additional value by being anchored in the on-campus bookstore. Rent-A-Text will launch as a flexible option to students, accept all forms of payment, including financial aid and Pell Grant funds.
Unlike other rental programs, Rent-A-Text will be available both in-store and online, and will allow conversion of a rental book into a standard sale – in the event a student elects to keep the course material as part of their personal library.
Rent-a-Text allows highlighting, taking notes, and the normal wear and tear associated with course work – and also presents a sustainable choice, extending the textbook life cycle.
Follett Higher Education Group introduced Rent-A-Text as a pilot program at seven bookstores nationwide in the fall semester of 2009. The results of the pilot indicated that Follett's Textbook Rental Program saved students over $2 million on their course materials and increased student satisfaction with the participating bookstores.
For more information on the Triton Bookstore's Rent-A-Text, visit www.rent-a-text.com.
Facebook user? Join more than 30,000 Rent-A-Text fans (www.facebook/rentatext). The Triton Bookstore is located on the west side of Triton’s main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
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13th Annual Triton Foundation Golf Outing a Huge Success

On June 24, the Triton College Foundation hosted the 13th Annual Open Golf Outing at White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville.
A beautiful day of sunshine and perfect temperatures allowed golfers to enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner and prizes. The Foundation had one of the biggest turnouts in the history of the outing and raised more than $44,000, making this the best year in the event's history!
A foursome from UPS had the best score on the East course. With 7 under par David Kim, Stefond Harris, David Morgeson and Mike Kish were the winners of the best ball tournament. On the West course, with a score of 11 under par, a foursome from Dental Practice Development Group was victorious. The group, from Naperville, consisted of Len Vihnanek, Jeff Vihnanek, Ron Whitney and Mike Nardella.
Prizes were also guaranteed from Rizza Ford for hole-in-ones. Though no one at the golf outing was able to sink a hole-in-one on the designated holes, had they made one, they would have received a two year lease on a Ford Mustang.
All proceeds from the 13th Annual Triton Foundation Open Golf Outing benefited the Triton Foundation Scholarship Fund.
For more information about how to become a member, or to participate in future events, please contact the Triton College Foundation at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3758.
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Gaze at the Sky and Travel the Cosmos at the Triton College Cernan Center's Monthly Skywatch - July 17

The Cernan Earth and Space Center of Triton College next Monthly Skywatch will be conducted on Saturday evening, July 17, 2010, beginning at 8 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 8 p.m. (a half hour later than normal) 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 July 17 Monthly Skywatch, these telescopes will be trained on the planets Venus, Mars, and Saturn, as well as the First Quarter Moon. 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.
The Monthly Skywatch program is one of three programs that will comprise the July 17 "Super Saturday" schedule.
On July 17, a pair of children's presentations (Rusty Rocket's Last Blast and the Patriot mini laser show) will be presented at 7 p.m., followed by the Monthly Skywatch at 8 p.m. and the Pink Floyd laser concert titled A Momentary Lapse of Summer at 9:30 p.m.
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.

Triton College Hosts Veterans Networking Group Meetings

The Triton College Veterans Networking Group recently announced their meeting dates for July and August.
Community members, if you are a veteran, please attend our Networking Group gatherings 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.; 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.
Meetings are scheduled on the following Wednesdays - July 14 and Aug. 11, 1-2 p.m., in the Triton College Student Center (B Building, Club 2000, Room B-150A), located on the west side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
For additional information or to be added to the Triton College Veterans Networking Group mailing list, please contact Deborah Hauck Ford, director, Center for Access and Accommodative Services, at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3854, or send an e-mail to dford@triton.edu.
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Agwuncha Winner of Triton College Library Essay Contest

Triton College recently announced the winner if its 2010 Library Essay Contest.
Westchester resident, Chinelo Agwuncha, a high school student from the Proviso Math and Science Academy, is the winner of the 2010 TCL Essay Contest. Chinelo was awarded a $300 cash prize and a tuition waiver for a three-credit hour class at Triton College.
The annual TCL Essay Contest was open to all high-school students enrolled in their public or private high-school senior year in 2009-2010 in the 25 communities which Triton College serves. Participants in the Triton College GED Program were also invited to enter the contest.
The topic for the 2010 contest focused on the way technology is rapidly changing our everyday lives. Students were asked to submit an essay that reflected on the changes in communication and social interaction. Given the example of popular social networking Web sites, students were asked how these major changes affected their goals and lifestyles in general.
For additional information, call Dr. Dubravka Juraga, Triton College librarian, at (708) 456-0300, 3770.
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Triton College Hosts Blood Drive - June 17

Become a hero by participating in Triton College's Health Services Blood Drive, hosted by LifeSource Blood Center 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, June 17, in the Student Center Cafeteria located on the west side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
You should know that by donating your blood and time you will help to save the lives of cancer patients, critically ill newborns, severely burned patients, organ transplant patients, accident victims and many more who have illnesses requiring blood products. Your single blood donation can save the lives of up to three people. Walk-ins are welcome.
You will need one of the following items with your name and photo as a form of identification: student ID, work ID, state ID, driver's license or passport. Prior to donating blood, it's important to eat a good meal and drink plenty of water. Please share this information with your colleagues, friends and family, and encourage them to donate blood.
To schedule an appointment, contact Vicki Roge (847) 961-0056 or vroge@itxm.org or schedule your own online appointments at www.lsbrighten.org.
For additional information, please call the Triton College Health Services Department at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3359.
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