OCC Goes Online in Automotive Program at OCC Olney
Olney Central College replaces textbooks with Electude E-Learning in the Automotive Service Technology Program. The system features 500+ interactive lessons to boost hands on skills, critical thinking, and problem solving, with estimated 90 percent bookstore savings. Classes begin August 16, with certificates and an associate degree available. For details call 618-395-7777 or visit iecc.edu occ.
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Tyler Boyles
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SIU Carbondale kicks off new year with volunteer drives
Southern Illinois University Carbondale welcomes campus and community volunteers as students return for the year. Saluki Startup August 16 18 and Weeks of Welcome August 19 through Saluki Family Weekend drive diverse events, with new MySIU App schedules and ongoing online details. To answer questions email orientation sin.edu or call 618 453 1000.
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College fund grows for gay teen who clashed with parents
Seth Owen an 18 year old Jacksonville graduate who faced rejection from his Southern Baptist family moved out after being sent to conversion therapy. A GoFundMe raised over 122000 to cover his Georgetown University tuition but Georgetown declined to adjust his aid leaving Owen with limited options.
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Florida
Seth Owen
Owen
Georgetown University
First Coast High
Georgetown
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Randy Owen
Jane Martin
GoFundMe
Martin
GoFund- Me
Boston
Illinois backs safety push for Illinois schools and campuses
State agencies urge schools to adopt the Illinois Terrorism Task Force 13 recommendations presented in 2018. Resources include the Illinois School and Campus Safety Resource Center and STIC Information Sharing Program offering training, alerts, and ready-made plans for K-12 and higher education. Parents urged to plan evacuations, keep emergency contacts current, and teach children to Text First. Colleges offer alert systems for students and parents. ensure dorm or apartment emergency plans are known. visit ready.illinois.gov for guidance and training at low or no cost.
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Illinois Emergency Management Agency
IEMA
Illinois Terrorism Task Force
Illinois
Bruce Rauner
Mike Chamness
Illinois Terrorism Taskforce
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Terrorism & Intelligence Center
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