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Triton College Board of Trustees approves tax abatement of $2.4 million

Triton College’s Board of Trustees has approved a tax abatement that will provide relief to households within the college’s district during these struggling economical times. During the March 19 board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a $2.4 million tax abatement from funds available from the college’s 2012 Tax Levy reserve. The abatement – which is rare for an educational institution, let alone a community college – will provide a refund of approximately $24 to property owners with homes valued at $300,000. It shall be reflected as a reduction on the taxpayers’ second installment

Triton College offers scholarship in memory of Maywood teen

Dominique Thomas had dreams of becoming an engineer even though it is a male-dominated field. The Maywood teen fueled her dream in the summer of 2011 by participating in a summer manufacturing camp at Triton College, called GADgET. The camp, which stands for Girls Adventuring in Design Engineering and Technology and is partly funded through a grant from Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs (NBT), the foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA), gave 16 local girls the opportunity to learn more about engineering as a career and gain hands-on experience in developing

Triton College and National Louis University announce an additional bachelor’s degree option available on Triton’s campus

Triton College students and anyone who holds an associate’s degree can now pursue a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from National Louis University, without leaving Triton College’s campus in River Grove. National Louis University recently added the bachelor’s degree option to Triton College’s University Center, which provides anyone with an associate’s degree the option of pursuing a select bachelor’s or master’s degree from several four-year universities through classes on Triton’s campus. University Center partners include National Louis University, Benedictine University,

Triton College and Dominican University partner on bachelor’s degree option for students

Triton College and Dominican University have partnered to bring Triton’s students and anyone in the community with an associate’s degree the option of pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Dominican, without leaving Triton’s campus. Triton College’s University Center provides students with the opportunity to pursue a select bachelor’s or master’s degree on Triton’s campus through partnerships with several public and private four-year universities. Dominican University joins University Center partners National Louis University, Benedictine University, Governors State University, Southern

Triton College awarded grant to create a pilot Green Business Certification program for Oak Park and River Forest businesses

Triton College has received a $15,000 grant from the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation to create a pilot Green Business Certification program. Triton will be partnering with the Illinois Green Business Association (IGBA) to guide businesses located in Oak Park and River Forest through the certification process. The grant is part of funds awarded to projects that will help the two communities implement the PlanItGreen Sustainability Plan that includes plans to help area businesses be more sustainable in an effort to cut back on energy costs. The Illinois Green Business

Triton College welcomes the newest U.S. Bank branch in the area to campus on Nov. 12

RIVER GROVE, Ill. (Nov. 2, 2012) – Triton College students, faculty and staff no longer have to leave campus to find a full-service bank. That’s because U.S. Bank will open a new branch in the student center at Triton College. This new partnership includes a full service On-Site branch able to provide financial services from checking accounts, savings, loans, mortgages, investments and more to all students, faculty and staff on campus.   The branch will officially open on November 12, 2012, and will be available to serve the banking needs of over 15,000 students and more than 1,300

Triton College Foundation Board of Directors’ President David King to be honored at President’s Reception on Nov. 14

Triton College Foundation Board of Directors’ President David King will be honored at the 20thAnnual President’s Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Student Center (B-Building). King, who has served as President of the Foundation Board since 2000, will be recognized for his commitment and contributions to the Foundation which serves students, alumni and area communities by raising funds to put toward developing new programs and services, scholarships and updating its campus operations and facilities to ensure students have the resources they need to be successful at Triton. King

Triton College workshop Snowbotics to encourage creativity, engineering technology among youth

It may be cold outside but the temperature will be heating up indoors at Triton College during a soldering workshop for youth on Saturdays, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. Snowbotics is an innovative, hands-on workshop open to youth ages 8 to 14 that allows them to learn about and experience the engineering technology field first-hand. Students will create their own soldering electronics project in Triton’s fabrication laboratory with guidance from instructors and students of Triton’s Engineering Technology program as well as students from Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy’s Monty Pythons

Give your company a green makeover with the Triton College Sustainability Center’s first-ever Green Business Forum

Learn how some Chicago-area businesses incorporate sustainability practices into their operations and thrive by attending the Triton College Sustainability Center’s first-ever Green Business Forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in B-204/210 of the Student Center on Triton’s River Grove campus. The event, part of Sustainability Center’s monthly workshops called Sustainable Thursdays, will include several business representatives who will make presentations on their commitment, including the challenges and rewards they’ve faced, in running a sustainable business, as well as the green

Children explore different career fields, enjoy the season at Triton College Fall Family Fun Fest on Oct. 6

Health Careers, Engineering Technology, Athletics and more career areas come together for fun learning at this family-friendly eventFamilies are in for a treat when Triton College’s annual Fall Family Fun Fest returns to the college’s Botanical Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 6. From games and activities to fall favorites, such as the ever-popular pumpkin patch and straw maze, families will enjoy a harvest of fun so much, they won’t want to “leaf.” The free community event will have face painting, jewelry making, cupcake decorating, a ball toss game, family portraits, pumpkin painting, and

Triton College Joins Illinois Community Colleges – A Million Reasons Why Campaign

Pride in our community college system anchors Illinois Community College Board initiativeTriton College has thrown the support of its entire campus community behind a new campaign launched by the Illinois Community College Board to celebrate the value of the state’s community colleges. Called “A Million Reasons Why”, the campaign seeks to inform residents about the strengths of Illinois’ community college system as well as the important role it will play in the future. As one of the largest community colleges in the state, Triton College is taking on the task of “re-skilling” the

Vote ‘yes’ to attend Triton College’s voter registration rally on Sept. 17

Triton rally to educate students on electoral process, register voters for the November 2012 Presidential ElectionTriton College’s student government, staff and faculty will recognize the significance of the right to vote by holding a voter registration rally on Monday, Sept. 17, which is also the national observance of Constitution Day. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., Triton College United to Vote will bring students, faculty, staff and community members together to encourage those eligible to register in preparation for the November 2012 U.S. Presidential Election, while also

Triton College Sustainability Center takes education back to nature

River Grove, Ill. – A new setting for Triton College students to experience outdoor learning will soon be introduced to the college campus and its surrounding communities. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Triton College Sustainability Center will reveal its newest green space – a vast wooded area adjacent to the campus that the center adopted from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. The section of woods will be maintained by the campus community, while also allowing for students and faculty of Triton’s programs to explore and utilize the space for educational purposes. “This area

Triton College’s university partners host open house on Sept. 10

The University Center at Triton College , which provides students with the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree on Triton’s campus, will host an open house at its new on-campus home from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10. Now located on the first floor of the Student Center (Room B-111), across from the Welcome Desk, the University Center provides anyone with at least an associate’s degree or equivalent credits the opportunity to continue one’s education close to home and in familiar surroundings – in fact, without leaving

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s the Super Saturday registration event at Triton College!

With Triton College classes for fall 2012 set to start on Aug. 27, students will need super-human speed to successfully register in time. But, luckily, a new registration event is flying in to their rescue on Saturday, Aug. 25 by providing access to everything needed to sign-up for classes in one day. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Triton College will hold Super Saturday in the Student Center (B-Building), where current and prospective students can take placement exams, complete the orientation process, meet with academic counselors and register for classes. Students will have an opportunity to

Women inspiring girls with tools at engineering camp at Triton College

WHAT:                                 GADgET Camp at Triton College Triton College has kicked off its GADgET Camp – Girls Adventuring in Design Engineering and Technology – to empower and create an interest in engineering technology among girls between the ages of 12 and 16. Now in its second year, the camp will teach girls from Illinois, Indiana and North Carolina about product design and how to utilize various tools to create their very own “gadgets” in a field that is currently male-dominated. The girls will get their very own tool set and learn to work with heavy-duty equipment,

Popular WaterBotics and GADgET summer youth camps draw in budding scientists to Triton College’s campus

Mother and daughter to travel 700 miles to participate in Triton’s unique summer camp in IllinoisIt’s more than a 700-mile journey between Triton College in River Grove, Ill. and Greensboro, N.C. But to Valeria Elliott of Greensboro, it is a trip worth traveling to give her daughter the opportunity to learn about a field she’s passionate about at Triton’s one-of-a-kind summer camp.  GADgET Camp – Girls Adventuring in Design Engineering and Technology – is designed to empower and create an interest in engineering technology among girls between the ages of 12 and 16. Now in its second year,

Unique Triton College course helps law enforcement students manage career-related stress, prepare for P.O.W.E.R. testing

Illinois law enforcement candidates must pass their Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report, better known as the P.O.W.E.R. Test, to gain entry into a police academy. However, many fall short of success because they are not physically prepared to meet the challenging test requirements. Triton College, recognized for having the largest criminal justice program in the state, is offering a new, affordable course in fall 2012 that will provide the necessary physical agility training to pass the P.O.W.E.R. Test, as well as help students identify and cope with the unique stresses associated

Triton College recognized statewide and nationally as leader in sustainability programs

Gov. Pat Quinn commends Triton College for its “commitment to sustainability”Triton College is making strides in providing its students with educational courses with a sustainability focus that hasn’t gone unnoticed. Recently, Triton was honored for its efforts with a national certification and a nod by Gov. Pat Quinn. In May, Triton was certified as a Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACU) institution by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and out of 71 identified institutions, is one of only two certified HSACUs in Illinois. The certification recognizes Triton

Tee off summer with the 15th Annual Triton College Foundation Golf Outing on June 20

Usher in the first day of summer by networking on the links and supporting student success at the 15thAnnual Triton College Foundation Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 20. Open to amateur and skilled golfers alike, the annual event organized by the Triton College Foundation raises funds for scholarships, programs and other initiatives. At last year’s golf outing, the Foundation raised more than $43,000. Tee off begins at 8 a.m. at the White Pines Golf Club, 500 W. Jefferson St., in Bensenville. The cost for this year’s event is $135 per golfer and includes a dinner awards reception

MEDIA ALERT!: Professional actors provide workshop, critique for Triton College theater students

WHAT:                  Professional actors provide workshop, critique for Triton College theater students Triton College theater students will have the opportunity to learn and receive critique from professional local actors and directors during their finals this week. Students of the Acting II class will perform four scenes from productions by playwright Tennessee Williams for the actors, each of whom have worked extensively with theater companies in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. This week, students worked with Adrianne Cury of Oak Park who showed them different acting techniques

Professional actors provide workshop, critique for Triton College theater students

MEDIA ALERT! WHAT:    Professional actors provide workshop, critique for Triton College theater students Triton College theater students will have the opportunity to learn and receive critique from professional local actors and directors during their finals this week. Students of the Acting II class will perform four scenes from productions by playwright Tennessee Williams for the actors, each of whom have worked extensively with theater companies in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. This week, students worked with Adrianne Cury of Oak Park who showed them different acting

Name Triton College’s Hospitality Dining Room in contest to win unique dining experience

After 38 years of providing the campus and surrounding communities with a one-of-a-kind dining experience, Triton College’s Hospitality Industry Administration (HIA) Dining Room needs an exciting name, and the college is looking to the community for suggestions! Triton College in River Grove is conducting a contest to find a name that complements the atmosphere created by the unending pool of talented students who have honed or are beginning to develop their abilities in the Dining Room. The grand prize winner will receive a complimentary dinner and beverage for four people in the

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