e-Outlook


	July 11-24, 2011

	Check out the summer operating hours for the Plaza Bistro, Café/Bookstore and the Fitness Center: Plaza Bistro: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday Café: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday (Grab-N-Go only) Bookstore: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (June 13-July 23) Fitness Center: 7:30-11 a.m., noon-2 p.m., 3-8 p.m. Monday/Wednesday; 7:30-9 a.m., 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., 2-8 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday; 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 8-9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday The Plaza Bistro is offering "Sweet Treats" every Friday throughout the summer from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The "Sweet Treat Corner" will feature ice cream cups, cones and sundaes. In order to prepare for the HLC/NCA Self-Study visit this fall, every e-Outlook will include a fact, word game or puzzle to help you learn more about NCA accreditation. Check out this week's word puzzle and see if you can fill in all the answers! The first person to solve the cryptoquip and answer the riddle will receive a prize! Email your answers to mac@stchas.edu. NCA Cryptoquip T C Y S T B O L C Y X B O L L K H Y O E E T B O Y U B X F B L Y N D M L C Y S E B B S N C X E ? Hint: L = T Tell us your story! Do you know someone, whether it's a student, faculty or staff member at SCC, who deserves to be recognized? Or maybe you have a unique story about yourself or your experiences at SCC that you'd like to share with us! Now you can, online — it's easy! Just go to www.stchas.edu/mystory and click on the blue "I (heart) SCC" icon at the top right of the page and fill out the form, either for yourself or about someone you know whose story deserves to be heard! If you have any questions, contact the office of Marketing and Communications Department.

	The SCC Continuing Education Department will host Art Extravaganza, an exhibit featuring artwork from their students and instructors July 25-Aug. 6 in the FAB gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Fridays, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays. An artist reception with snacks and entertainment will be from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, in the FAB gallery. Center Stage Theatre will present "The Drowsy Chaperone," a musical-within-a-musical, at 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, July 26-30, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, in the FAB theater. All SCC employees and students are entitled to two free tickets. Tickets are $7 general admission and $5 for seniors/students. Contact Jeanine Spence at x8050 for tickets. President John McGuire’s Farewell Tribute is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, in the College Center. Tickets are $75 and include heavy hors d'oeuvres, drinks and a Roast-and-Toast from party hosts. To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.stchas.edu/mcguirefarewell. Proceeds from ticket sales and donations will help establish an endowment fund. There will also be a campus celebration planned for early fall.
	St. Charles Community College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Email accessibilityservice@stchas.edu with your accommodations request. It is recommended that you contact the college 10 business days prior to the event. See Accessibility for Campus Guests.

	The last day to drop and receive a "W" for 11/SU3 summer late-start classes is Tuesday, July 12. All 11/FA01 (COL 101) tuition and fees are due Thursday, July 28.

	Want to know what's going on at SCC? Check out our latest news releases: GED Recipients and English as a Second Language Students Honored at SCC's Adult Education and Literacy Recognition Ceremony (July 1) Award-Winning Pianist to Perform Music Recital at SCC July 8 (June 30) SCC Board of Trustees Announces Restart of Presidential Search Process (June 29) Partnership Presents Excellence in Education Awards to Area Teachers (June 27) SCC In the News: Back to square one for SCC presidential search, Suburban Journals (June 29) SCC scholarships help meet students' needs, Suburban Journals (June 27) SCC relies more on tuition revenue, Suburban Journals (June 24) Check out the latest posts from our SCC bloggers: Welcome to newest SCC blogger Ryan Oder, who is studying multimedia and Web design at SCC and is a BMX bike racer. Find out what's on his summer wish list, what his goals in life are, how he spends a typical Friday night, and what he did to celebrate Independence Day. "OMG I Sailed the Potomac," by Mary Jo Grimm, student outreach coordinator (July 7): The Potomac River in Virginia is one of the last places Mary Jo would pick to vacation, but she did, and she had a great time. "Tree of the Month," by Dan Porter, grounds supervisor (July 6): Dan shares his Tree of the Month, a Missouri native that can tolerate the hot, summer days of July. "Sushi, Seafood and Sandwiches in San Francisco" by Kanna Taylor, marketing specialist (July 1): Kanna shares stories and photos about everything she did on her short trip to San Francisco.

	On July 1, SCC delivered 31 boxes, consisting of 2,362 food items to the Morning Star Church of St. Charles County. The church will travel to Joplin, Mo., this week and deliver the items to people in need. The SCC Bookstore would like to extend appreciation to all who contributed food items and time in order to make the donation a success. Plans are underway for another donation event for back-to-school supplies. Additional information will be provided at a later date. Bob Ronkoski, SCC director of public safety, was elected to the position of second vice president of the Missouri Peace Officers Association for 2011-2012 at the Missouri Combined Law Enforcement Conference last week. This position automatically elevates to the position of first vice president for 2012-2013 and to the organization's president for 2013-2014. Congrats to SCC student Katherine Hough who won a $50 gas card for completing a short survey through the Student Development Department. The survey solicits information about the kind of student service that was received, its helpfulness, and ideas for improvement of services.
	Employee birthdays for the current issue may be found on the Intranet. Missed a previous issue of e-Outlook? Visit Marketing and Communications on the Web; you’ll find past e-Outlook issues there. e-Outlook: The e-Outlook is a bi-weekly calendar of events and campus update for employees of St. Charles Community College. Contact: Kanna Taylor, marketing specialist, at x8275. Deadline to submit items for the July 25 issue is Wednesday, July 20.