SSC 360 Episode Guide

• Episode 7 [aired 7/7/08] - We took a trip to U.S. Cellular field to talk with Ron Mahay, a relief pitcher with the Kansas City Royals. Despite his success in the majors, this humbled athlete has never forgotten his years at SSC in the early '90s. Next, visiting artist Cyndi Walker came to SSC to display and discuss her monoprint gallery, "Walls". Finally, SSC's literary art magazine - The Scriblerian - is a creative outlet for the college's students, faculty, and staff.

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• Episode 6 [aired 6/16/08] - Head Baseball Coach, Steve Ruzich, celebrated his 800th win this baseball season. This landmark in his coaching career was even more special as he was able to celebrate it with his son, Tim - a freshman pitcher on the team. Also, we highlight the milestone in over 600 SSC students' lives with the 2008 Graduation Commencement. Finally, South Suburban College's Cabling Class gives hands-on experience as students wire the newest home put up by the Building and Construction Technology Program in Phoenix, IL.

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• Episode 5 [aired 5/12/08] - Members of South Suburban College's Student Leadership Program traveled to Springfield for Student Lobby Day. Next, SSC's Art and Design Department continues to showcase raw, innovative artwork in the galleries around campus, like this collaborative exhibition by Janine Patten and Tom McDonald entitled 'War Toys and No Boys'. Finally, take a look at some of the events you may have missed around the college.

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• Episode 4 [aired 4/8/08] - SSC’s Continuing Education is adding some adrenaline to your class schedule with Chopper College, where students of all expertise learn how to build a motorcycle from the ground up. Next, twenty-five participating high schools came to SSC for the fifteenth annual Regional High School Art Festival. Finally, fifth degree black belt and founder of the Martial Arts Club at SSC, Fred Jordan presented “The Power of Focus”, applying spiritual, mental, and physical development through all aspects of life.

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• Episode 3 [aired 3/4/08] - SSC’s Art and Design Department recently held an exhibition of former photojournalist Charles Bennett, entitled “From There to Here”. We sat down with Charles as he talked about his fast-paced career that spanned over four decades covering news, sports, and a stint at the White House. Next, SSC added Burnham as its newest member in the on-going Historic Wall Dedications that commemorates the communities that make up District 510. Finally, we end the show with a music montage of SSC instructor and Chicago artist, David Trost’s ceramics gallery, “I Just Got Here”.

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• Episode 2 [aired 12/4/07] - Student-athlete and mother, Kalla Sinwelski, has a hectic schedule, but this assiduous student has found an effective tool to complete her schoolwork. Next, Joe Gillie wasn’t always the brawny SSC Fitness Center Coordinator he is today. Once his weight became a problem in his early fifties, Joe made a dramatic life-style change, and now, he’s dedicated to promoting health and fitness in the community. We move from the body to the ears with music student, Chris Murphy, who’s talent and training at SSC is taking him the next plateau when he transfers to Berklee College of Music in Boston this January.

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• Episode 1 [aired 10/31/07] - It’s a brand new season of SSC 360! On this episode, Art Instructor, Sergio Gomez explores the experience of moving to the United States when he was fifteen years old with his live performance drawing, Identity/Identidad. Next, Sergio joins us in-studio to talk about his background, his artwork, and the art program at SSC. Finally, SSC students, faculty members, and administrators can pursue educational opportunities to study in a foreign country through the college’s International Study Program.

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• Segment 1 - 33 Collective Gallery
• Segment 2 - Art and Design Department
• Segment 3 - International Study Program and
International Study Faculty and Administrator Exchange

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