Blood Drive
Thursday, February 2
9:30am – 1:30pm
Lower West Lounge
If you would like to make an appointment to donate, please contact the Student Activities Office no later than Tuesday, January 24.
For more information contact the Student Activities Office at activities@jalc.edu or Ext. 8287.

Student Trustee Election
Monday, January 30: Petitions available in President’s Office
Wednesday, February 15: Petitions and candidacy forms due
Wednesday, March 7: Election Day
The Student Trustee is elected annually and serves as the student voice on the College’s Board of Trustees. He/she may make motions and cast advisory votes on major campus issues. He/she serves on the Student Senate and may serve on Board committees. The Student Trustee receives free tuition while in office.
For more information about Student Trustee eligibility, duties, and tuition contact Donna Glodjo at donnaglodjo@jalc.edu or 618-985-2828 Ext. 8428.
For more information about the election contact Adrienne Barkley Giffin at adriennebarkley@jalc.edu or 618-985-2828 Ext. 8287.

Paul Simon Student Essay Contest
Deadline: Thursday, March 15 at 4pm in Student Activities Office
The Illinois Community College Trustees Association provides a $500 scholarship to the Illinois community college student who best describes “How My Community College Has Changed My Life.” Essays should be brief (less than 500 words) and will be judged on the basis of writing style, clarity of expression, and relevancy to the topic, with special emphasis on correct grammar and punctuation.
For more information contact the Student Activities Office at activities@jalc.edu or Ext. 8287.

See’s Candy Sale
Logan Singers
Through February 1
You can help the choir fund their trip to Los Angeles and enjoy delicious candy simultaneously. Prepare your Valentine’s gifts, upcoming birthday gifts and get a treat for yourself too!
For more information contact Nathan Arnett at nathanarnett@jalc.edu or Ext. 8269.

AUDITIONS: Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber
Directed by Nathan Arnett
January 25 & 26, 6:00pm (Call back auditions: January 27 at 6:00pm)
O’Neil Auditorium
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.Prepare 16 bars of a song with accompaniment; accompanist will be provided. Cold readings will be assigned; monologues are not required.
Performances: May 3 at 10am / May 4 & 5 at 7pm / May 6 at 2pm
For more information contact Nathan Arnett at nathanarnett@jalc.edu.

WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering) Academic Challenge
Friday, February 3
9am – 1:30pm
Students from JALC district high schools will compete in the areas of biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, mathematics, and physics through a series of tests. Awards will be given to top scoring individuals and schools.
For more information contact event co-coordinators Kathirave Giritharan at kathiravegiritharan@jalc.edu or Ext. 8458 or Adrienne Barkley Giffin at adriennebarkley@jalc.edu or Ext. 8287.

Southern Illinois Women’s Teen Conference
Saturday, February 25
8:30am – 2pm
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 20
This is a great opportunity for any girl in your life who is in 7th through 12th grade. This year’s conference features two keynote speakers: FBI Officer Dustin Lingle will share information on safe social networking and WSIL-TV anchor Emily Eddington will inspire attendees to develop confidence, positivity and passion. The registration fee of only $20 will also cover breakout sessions, lunch and door prizes.
For more information visit http://www.w4hw.com/teenconf.html or contact the Women for Health and Wellness Office at Ext. 8604 or sharicowan@jalc.edu.