Free English as a Second Language Classes Coming Soon to South Suburban College’s South Holland and Oak Forest Campuses

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. English as a Second Language (ESL) allows non-native students to improve their English skills from beginning to advanced levels. Registration begins April 15, 2019. (Students must be prepared to stay …

Kryder Solo Exhibition Now on Display in Photo Four Gallery of South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest artist exhibition titled “Eclectically Yours, Tanya,” photographs by artist Tanya Kryder in the Photo Four Gallery through April 4, 2019. There will be a closing reception for the artist on Thursday, April 4th at 12:30 p.m. The …

Victoria Fuller’s Exhibition “Plants, Pollen, Sun and Sci-fi” Exhibiting South Suburban College Dulgar Gallery

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present an exhibition of sculptural works and guest lecture by artist Victoria Fuller. “Plants, Pollen, Sun and Sci-fi” is currently on display in the Dulgar Gallery culminating with a special Artist Lecture on April 30th at 10 a.m., followed by …

Summer Class Registration Opens March 18th at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Summer Registration opens at South Suburban College (SSC) on Monday, March 18, 2019. The 2019 Summer Semester begins on Monday, June 3rd for both credit and non-credit classes at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The summer session is an excellent opportunity for current students to take one or two …

Linda Hoffhines Exhibition Coming to SSC’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Linda Hoffhines entitled “Studio Stories.” The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery March 1st through April 17th with an artist reception on April 2nd from 1-2 p.m. Linda Hoffhines was educated at …

South Suburban College Foundation Seeks Support For Scholarship Fundraiser Gala

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Each year the South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) hosts a spring gala from which proceeds benefit critical scholarship opportunities. The SSCF is now seeking support from local residents, alumni and community partners for Showcase 2019: Blueprints for a Future Workforce on April 12, 2019, at Odyssey Country Club. This year’s event …

6th Annual Community Open House Coming to South Suburban College’s Main Campus April 9th

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College will host a Community Open House on Tuesday, April 9th from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland. The Open House is the perfect opportunity for current and prospective students to learn more about SSC’s programs and support services while making plans for the …

2019 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo – Leading the Way Through Vision & Action!

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College (SSC) announces its 2019 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 15, from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. This year’s theme “Leading the Way through Vision & Action” marks the 11th Annual event planned through the college’s Business and Career …

SSC Regional High School Art Student Exhibit & Festival

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is hosting its 23rd Annual SSC Regional High School Art Student Exhibit & Festival through February 22, 2019. The exhibition includes 22 regional high school districts from Illinois and Indiana. Approximately 300 pieces of student artwork will be on display in the galleries …

Seeking Employers for Community Job Fair Coming to South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering once again to offer a 2019 Community Job Fair on Tuesday, May 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public and will be held in the South Suburban College Fitness Center at 15800 South State Street, South …

South Suburban College March and April Musical Performances

This calendar is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. Unless otherwise stated, music events are held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) on SSC’s Main Campus and admission is FREE of charge (donations are appreciated to benefit the Music Scholarship Fund). March 5, 2019 – 7:00 p.m. Jazz Combo …

Volleyball Camp Coming to SSC February 10th

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Volleyball Program is hosting their winter Volleyball Camp on Sunday, February 10th from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. for girls in grades 3-8. Groups will be organized by skill level. The goal of the camp is to improve fundamentals and to have some fun along the way. …

Register Now For Non-Credit Classes at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– It’s not too late to get registered for classes at South Suburban College. SSC’s Office of Continuing Education offers a variety of non-credit courses throughout the Spring Semester, with Registration open right up to the start of class. With the wide-variety of start dates, class times, course lengths and offerings, students have …

It’s Not Too Late to Register for Spring – Late Start Classes Coming to South Suburban College February 11th

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Registration for the Spring Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of “Late Start” classes. Current and prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin the week of February 11th and later. Prospective students should get started with the Online Application …

Seeking Star Awards Nominations for The 2019 Chicago Women’s Conference

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College will be holding its 11th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Women’s Conference Committee is seeking nominations for its 4th Annual STAR Awards. The STAR Awards recognize the accomplishments of fabulous women and encourage other women to also be STARS. The application deadline is Tuesday, …

Bulldogs Basketball to Host Community Day

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Basketball Programs will host the Bulldogs’ Annual Community Day on Saturday, February 2nd vs. Kishwaukee College. The #20-ranked Lady Bulldogs will tip off at 1:00 p.m. followed by the #1-ranked Men’s Team at 3:00 p.m. All residents, businesses and employees of SSC District 510 and Lake County, Indiana, are …

Bulldogs Baseball Program to Host Adult-Child Baseball Camps

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Baseball Program and Head Coach Steve Ruzich will be conducting Adult-Child Baseball Camps February 15th through 17th for boys and girls ages 6 through 14. The Camps will feature sessions for pitching, catching, hitting and fielding while providing adults and children the opportunity to improve their knowledge of baseball …

South Suburban College Dean Anna Helwig Receives Recognition Award From District 228

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Anna Helwig, Ph.D., Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) was presented with a Board Recognition Award from Bremen High School District 228 at their Students in Leadership Board Meeting this week. According to the District, the award is intended to acknowledge individuals who have provided above and beyond …

ICCTA Presents Service Award to South Suburban College Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Mike Monaghan made a special trip Thursday evening to the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of South Suburban College to acknowledge and present the ICCTA Service Award to Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli. “The ICCTA would like to recognize Frank Zuccarelli …

SSC Echocardiography Garners Exclusive Accreditation, Graduates Earn 100% Pass Rate on National Licensing Exam

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College was recently notified that 100% of its 2018 Echocardiography Program graduates passed the critical certification exam of the CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) for Registered Cardiac Sonographer. The news comes on the heels of the program’s first year under the exclusive accreditation of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education …

SSC to Offer a Free, Short-Term Highway Construction Careers Training Program in February

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) this spring at their Oak Forest Center. Orientation and Assessment Testing will take place from January 22-25, 2019, with the program set to begin on February 25, 2019. The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been implemented to increase the …

“Robin Hood” Coming to South Suburban College Stage

SOUTH HOLLAND – The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College is producing the classic adventure tale The Adventures of Robin Hood, by Michele L. Vacca. The upcoming performances will take place on Saturdays, January 12th and 19th at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Additional performances are January 15th through 18th at 9:45 a.m. and …

It’s Not Too Late to Enroll in College this Spring–Classes begin January 14th at SSC

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– General Registration for the Spring 2019 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is currently in progress. Spring classes begin Monday, January 14, at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The Spring 2019 Schedule is available online from www.ssc.edu. The college is closed for Holiday Break from December 20, 2018, through …

SSC Lady Bulldogs Basketball Coach Darrell Scott Wins 500

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Darrell Scott earned his 500th victory as the leader of Lady Bulldogs. Scott recently reached the milestone with a 78-32 win on the road vs. Oakton Community College. The win catapulted Coach Scott’s career record at SSC to 500-395 since 1992. “Even though this …

Fermin Barbosa’s Exhibition “Un Paseo Por el Mercado” Exhibiting at South Suburban College’s Dulgar Gallery

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present an exhibition of art works by Fermin Barbosa. “Un Paseo Por el Mercado” will be on display in the Dulgar Gallery from December 12th through the Artist Reception on January 23, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. Born in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, …

South Suburban College Nursing Graduates Receive 100% Pass Rate on National Exam

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– As the South Suburban College (SSC) Nursing Class of 2020 began their journey in August full of excitement and anticipation, the most recent graduates proudly achieved a 100% pass rate on the daunting NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) for registered nurses. NCLEX is a standardized exam that each state board of nursing …

SSC Bulldog’s Baseball Program Hosting Catching Camp December 26th and 27th

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will be directing a two-day Catching Camp on Wednesday, December 26th and Thursday, December 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coach Ruzich has directed youth camps for the past 33 years and has taught baseball skills at many other baseball camps throughout the …

South Suburban College December 2018 Music Performances

Please note: This calendar is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. All events are held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) on South Suburban College’s Main Campus and admission is FREE for these events (donations are appreciated to benefit the Music Scholarship Fund). For more information or to confirm …

South Suburban College Cuts Ribbon on SSC Circle

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College hosted a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for a new state-of the-art facility called SSC Circle on November 8, 2018. SSC Circle is a student assistance center that will serve as a “one-stop-shop” for students with questions about the registration, financial aid and payment processes, and will be a new “front …

Court Reporting Program Open House Coming to Oak Forest December 6th

OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, December 6th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Oak Forest Center—Room 5190. The Open House will showcase this unique profession and wide-open job market, along with SSC’s program and curriculum. SSC is fully accredited by the Higher Learning …

Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference Coming to Oak Forest

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is presenting a Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference designed for Public Works directors, supervisors and operators on November 14th and 15th. These workshops are also valuable for snow plowing company owners/managers and operators. The conference will be offered in three sessions at SSC’s Oak Forest Center and feature award …

South Suburban College Students Gain Valuable Insights from Exclusive DLS Conference in Chicago

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) recently sent 10 students to the 2nd Annual DLS Conference at the Swiss Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, from October 19-20, 2018. Created BET media mogul Louis Carr, the exclusive dirty little secrets conference geared towards young African American men promotes leadership, community involvement, and strategies to succeed in work …

Veterans Appreciation Day at South Suburban College Nov. 8th

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Day in the MB Financial Bank Business Suite on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is open to the community. SSC Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli will provide the introductions. Mr. Zuccarelli is a Veteran of the Air Force. …

South Suburban College to Host Free Family Reading Night

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting its annual Family Reading Night event on Tuesday, November 13th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center Lobby. The public is encouraged to join SSC for this free event to find out about community literacy while enjoying stories and …

Former South Suburban Basketball Star Drafted into NBA G-League

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Former Hillcrest High School and South Suburban College (SSC) men’s basketball star player – Jovan Mooring – was drafted in the first round by the Grand Rapids Drive of the National Basketball Association (NBA) G-League during their annual draft on October 13, 2018. Mooring, a 6’2” Guard, was the 13th pick overall. “Jo …

Registration is in Progress for Spring 2018 Classes at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Open Registration for the Spring 2018 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Spring classes begin Monday, January 14th at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The deadline to submit an application for financial aid for the Spring Semester is January 4, 2019. SSC offers over 100 educational pathways …

Laurie LeBreton’s “Evidence of Things Unseen” Exhibiting at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present an exhibition of art works by Laurie LeBreton “Evidence of Things Unseen,” from October 29th through the Artist Reception in the Lee Dulgar Gallery on November 27th at 10:30 a.m. “I create my own evidence through sculpture, with handmade …

Nina Weiss Art Exhibition Coming to South Suburban College’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery through November 20th

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled “A Passion for Landscape: Nina Weiss.” The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery October 22 – November 20, 2018. An Artist Lecture and Reception will take place on October 25th in Room …

Ellen Campbell’s “La Louche” Exhibition at South Suburban College with Artist Reception Thursday

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present an exhibition of art works by Ellen Campbell titled “La Louche,” through an October 18th Artist Reception in the Lee Dulgar Gallery from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The animate world—the non-technical—what is generally called nature, is receding from …

SSC Foundation Seeks Scholarship Donations for Local College Students

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) is seeking year-end gifts from those who wish to help make a difference in the lives of local college students in need of financial assistance. The SSCF Annual Scholarship Donor Drive will continue through the end of the year, providing both a charitable gift opportunity and …

“The Mask Behind The Mask” Photographs by David Hauptschein at South Suburban’s Photo Four Gallery

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest artist exhibition titled The Mask Behind the Mask, Photographs by David Hauptschein, in the Photo Four Gallery from now through its closing reception on October 24th at 12:30 p.m. The Photo Four Gallery is located in …

Open Auditions for Robin Hood at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College announces auditions for its annual play for young audiences. This year’s offering will be Michele L. Vacca’s “The Adventures of Robin Hood.” Auditions are open to all students and community members aged 18 and up. Readings will be held on October 4th and …

South Suburban College Music Events – October 2018

Please note: This calendar is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. All events are held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) on SSC’s Main Campus and admission is FREE (donations are appreciated to benefit the Music Scholarship Fund). October 10, 2018 – 7 pm – PAC Jazz Orchestra Concert …

The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College Presents Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Spies, murder, love, suspense and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life at South Suburban College’s Kindig Performing Arts Center. Performances will take place on September 21 and 28, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., and September 22, 29 and 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Through the magic of live sound effects …

BREAKFAST WITH BCI PRESENTS: “Understanding Workers’ Compensation”

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Understanding Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know to Minimize Risk on Thursday, October 4, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be held …

Golf Outing to Support South Suburban College Bulldogs Baseball Program Coming to Lincolnshire September 21st

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The 2019 South Suburban College Baseball Team is hosting its 13th Annual Bulldog Baseball Golf Outing to raise funds for athletic equipment and travel costs for nationwide tournaments. The Bulldog Golf Outing will take place on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Lincolnshire Country Club— 390 E. Richton Road in Crete, IL. Registration begins …

Marybeth Beno Named Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Marybeth Beno, of Flossmoor, was recently presented with the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award at South Suburban College. The recognition represents a culmination of emotions rooted in 35 years of distinguished, loyal service to students of all ages and backgrounds. For Beno, who will be retiring at the end of …

Art Exhibition Coming to South Suburban College’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery in September

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled Day By Day, Artworks by Daniela Kovačić. The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery August 27 – October 11. On September 26, Ms. Kovačić will deliver …

Free High School Equivalency & English as a Second Language Registration Days Coming Soon at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade. ABE students improve their skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Many adults …

South Suburban College Fall Registration Still in Progress

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Open Registration for the Fall 2018 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. The Admissions/Registration areas are open Mondays through Thursdays 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For your convenience, Registration Services will also be open Saturday, August 18 from 9:00 a.m. to …

Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., Named Incoming South Suburban College President

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., the incoming President of South Suburban College. Dr. Stokes will be the first woman President in SSC’s history. Stokes, currently serving as Vice President of Academic Services at SSC, will officially assume leadership of the …

South Suburban College to Host Paralegal Open House at Oak Forest Campus

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an exciting career that is expected to grow 18% through 2020 according to the US …

Upcoming Court Reporting Open House at SSC’s Oak Forest Center

OAK FOREST, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, July 26, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., in Oak Forest Center Room 5190. The Open House will showcase this profession which offers a wide-open job market and excellent income potential. Court reporting is an interesting, challenging career which …

Fall Registration is in Progress at South Suburban College

College-Wide Open House coming to South Holland August 2nd and a Free Class also is now available to first time credit students.   SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Open Registration for the Fall 2018 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Fall classes begin Monday, August 20th at the college’s Main Campus and Oak …

One Million Degrees Student Supports and Volunteer Opportunities Open at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – One Million Degrees (OMD) Chicago, a nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is expanding to South Suburban College (SSC). The organization is currently recruiting Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) residents who will be enrolled full-time at South Suburban …

Brent Fogt’s “Re Pose” Exhibition at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present a new exhibition located in the Dulgar Gallery on SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland. An exhibition of art works by Brent Fogt titled “Re Pose” is on display through August 30, 2018. Reception date for Fogt …

The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of the Links Awards “Full-Ride” Scholarships to Three SSC Students

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of the Links presented $15,000 in scholarship funds to South Suburban College students Jasmine Carter (Country Club Hills), Cherise Miskell (Dolton), and Adeline Hodge (South Holland) at the SSC Foundation’s Academic Achievement Reception May 8th. All three women are excellent students with GPAs ranging from 3.2-4.0, …

South Suburban College Class Holds 90th Commencement Ceremony

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College hosted its 90th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in the SSC Fitness Center/Fieldhouse on the Main Campus located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. This year’s Commencement Speaker was Marcus C. Evans, Jr., State Representative for the 33rd District, serving in his 3rd term. …

SSC High School Equivalency Students Honored at Graduation Ceremony

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College honored its 91, 2018 HSE (High School Equivalency) graduates at a ceremony on Friday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. SSC Board of Trustees Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli presented the graduates with their HSE Certificates. Chairman Zuccarelli spoke at the event followed by …

Voice Actors Needed for Next SSC Play

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will hold open auditions for Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play. The auditions will take place on July 11 and 12, 2018, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Readings will be held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the main campus at 15800 …

Volleyball Summer Camp Coming to SSC in June

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Volleyball Program is now accepting registration for their summer camp June 25-29, 2018. The goal of this camp is to improve each camper’s fundamentals and to have some fun along the way. Beginner’s Boys and Girls Ages 3-8th Grade Camp: Dates: Monday, June 25, 2018 Tuesday, June …

South Suburban College Student Selected to Visit NASA in July

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Julia Dixon of South Suburban College in South Holland, IL has been selected to travel to NASA’s Stennis Space Center this summer to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) onsite experience. Dixon has been selected as one of 280 community college students from across the U.S. to be …

Breakfast with BCI Workshop Presents – HR Essentials for Supervisors & Managers

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled HR Essentials for Supervisors & Managers, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be held in the South …

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this summer at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be June 12-14 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on July 9, 2018. The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been …

South Suburban College Graduates Associate Degree Nurses

SOUTH HOLLAND – South Suburban College recently honored the 2018 graduates of the College’s Associated Degree Nursing Program. The graduates received their nursing pins from faculty members Oluwakemi Adeyemi and LaDonn Dickens. Graduate Carl Engfer introduced the guest speaker, SSC alumna Michelle Warszalek, MS, RN. Michelle obtained her ADN from Thornton Community College in 1981, …

South Suburban College, Calvary Baptist Church and Prairie State Partner to Host Career and Job Resource Fair

The Calvary Baptist Church of Glenwood is partnering with South Suburban College (South Holland) and Prairie State College (Chicago Heights) and to hold a special event designed to provide south suburban residents with important information on resources and education opportunities available to help launch a new career. The program will be held on Saturday, June …

SSC Foundation Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Local College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) once again awarded over $100,000 in scholarship funds for Academic Year 2019 to local students at the college’s annual Academic Achievement Reception on May 8, 2018. In doing so, the SSC Foundation surpassed the $2 million milestone in total scholarships since it began awarding them in …

Student Artwork Purchased By South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – For over thirty years the Board of Trustees of SSC has recognized outstanding art students by purchasing artworks of excellence. The artwork becomes part of the permanent art collection of South Suburban College for use for in our college halls, offices, and galleries. To date there are over 200 student works …

South Suburban College Presents Faculty Awards, Recognizes Retirees

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College recently hosted their annual Spring Tea Awards to recognize employees’ years of service, retirements, and announce the Faculty Appreciation Awards. The SSC Faculty Appreciation Awards have now become an annual tradition under direction of college president Don Manning and vice president of academic services, Lynnette Stokes. “We have …

SSC Bulldogs Basketball Camp coming to South Holland this Summer

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Basketball Program is currently accepting registrations for their summer camp in June. The SSC Bulldogs will host a Bulldog Championship Basketball Camp June 18-21 from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and a Championship Shooting Camp June 25-28 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the SSC Fitness Center/Fieldhouse. The camps are …

South Suburban College Receives Award From State Historical Society

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Illinois State Historical Society recently presented their annual awards to groups or organization that have furthered the collection, preservation, and/or interpretation of an aspect of Illinois history. Judging was done by an Awards Committee appointed by the President of the Society and presentation of awards took place at the Illinois …

South Suburban College Alumna Finds Success in Legal Field

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – LaTanya Allen, who in 2010 earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree from the Court Reporting/Verbatim Technology Program at South Suburban College (SSC), was recently sworn in as President of the Mississippi Court Reporters Association, making her the third African-American to hold that position in their 53-year history. She is also …

South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. SSC is encouraging residents …

STEM for Kids Summer Programs coming to South Suburban College in June

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education and STEM Department are partnering to offer courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will inspire and challenge kids and young adults. Explore various areas of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) utilizing tools available in the SouthWorks Maker Lab. Topics …

SSC’s 10th Anniversary Women’s Conference a Huge Success

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Women’s History Month may have come and gone, the event chairpersons (Alexandra Glumac and Rebecca Garcia-Westburg) of South Suburban College’s 10th Anniversary Women’s Conference now know what others have suspected all along—this year’s Women’s Conference was a huge success! From the thought-provoking line-up of guest speakers to the exciting display of …

Community Job Fair May 22 at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering to offer a 2018 Community Job Fair on Tuesday, May 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public and will be held in the South Suburban College Fitness Center at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. …

SSC Dean of Student Services Welcomes “BRUNO” the Bulldog Mascot

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – “Bruno,” SSC’s Bulldog Mascot, stopped by the Office of Student Life and Leadership on Monday, April 23, 2018 and was welcomed to campus by Patrice Burton, Dean of Student Services. “Bruno” was excited to visit and wanted to thank the hundreds of students who submitted names on his behalf with the …

South Suburban College Students Recognized at Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team Banquet

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Two South Suburban College (SSC) students were recognized at the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Illinois Academic Team Banquet in Springfield, Illinois on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Students Jada Muldrow and Ifeoma Onwumelu were accompanied by Joan Rosen, faculty advisor for Phi Theta Kappa at SSC, and Dr. Lynette Stokes, Vice President …

South Suburban College to Host Live First District Court Oral Arguments at 5th Annual Law Day on May 1st

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Legal Studies Department will host their fifth annual Law Day on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. This year’s event will feature a special live court case. Oral arguments for a real criminal First District Appellate Court case will be heard in the Performing Arts Center. This is a …

SSC’s Coach John Pigatti Named Region IV-B Coach of the Year for 2018

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Coach John Pigatti just completed his 12th year as head coach of the SSC Bulldogs and has accumulated a tremendous career coaching record of 353-71. He has won nine Region IV Championships, his teams have been to nine NJCAA Division II National Championships in 12 years and have also been ranked …

South Suburban College Guard Named All American

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Men’s Basketball player sophomore guard Jordan Matthews was rewarded for his efforts this season by being named to the NJCAA Division II All-American 2nd Team. Matthews averaged 21.7 points, 3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals. He is the 11th All-American that Coach John Pigatti has had in …

“100 Years of American History” Coming to South Suburban College March 24 and 27

SOUTH HOLLAND — A three-hour seminar touring through Illinois community colleges that recounts the past 100 years of American history in news photos and Hollywood film clips will be presented by the Continuing Education department of South Suburban College at its Oak Forest campus March 24, and at the main campus in South Holland March …

SSC Men’s Basketball Wins the NJCAA Region IV-District 4 Championship Game!

Several Bulldogs receive post-season awards. SOUTH HOLLAND — The SSC Men’s Basketball Team defeated Morton College 76-67 on Saturday to win the NJCAA Region IV-District 4 Championship Game. They will play in the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament in Danville, IL. The tournament runs from March 20-24, 2018. The Bulldogs are currently 28-5 on …

South Suburban College Celebrates Student Appreciation Week

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Lots of exciting things took place at South Suburban College for Student Appreciation Week, including a contest to name our school mascot, the bulldog. Free t-shirt were given out, and Legacy Barber College provided free haircuts while TRENZ Beauty School offered free manicures. “We wanted to show our incredible student body that …

South Suburban College Kicks Off Women’s History Month with Free One Woman Stage Act (Harriet Tubman)

SOUTH HOLLAND – South Suburban College kicked off Women’s History Month with a free one-woman stage act about Harriet Tubman on Thursday, March 1, 2018 in the Kindig Performing Arts Center at 11:00 a.m. Veteran actress, vocalist, director, and playwright Cynthia Maddox wowed the crowd that included students from elementary, high school, and college as …

2018 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo Coming to SSC on March 16

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces Felicia Houston as the Keynote Speaker for the 2018 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 16, located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. Ms. Houston is the current President of the Professional Women’s Network and is passionate about inspiring and empowering women …

Playwright Wesley Perkins Returns to South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The SSC Playhouse announces the return of alumnus Wesley Perkins in a very different role. “Happy Birthday, Henry Snikrep” is Perkins’ first full-length comedy and is also the first play written by a former student to be performed at the college under the direction of South Suburban College’s Theatre Program Coordinator …

Breakfast with BCI Workshop Presents – Crucial Conversations: The Crisis of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Crucial Conversations: The Crisis of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be …

Seeking Star Awards Nominations for the Chicago Women’s Conference at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is seeking nominations for The Star Awards, which will be presented at the 10th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference being held at South Suburban College on Friday, March 16. The two awards recognize women for their outstanding leadership in business, community activities and/or education and their encouragement of others …

Photo Exhibit: Chicago Freedom Movement of 1965-66

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – In Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, South Suburban College’s Office of Student Life, along with the South Suburban Housing Center, will be presenting an exhibit of photographs by Bernard J. Kleina entitled “The Chicago Freedom Movement 1965-1966” from January 15-24 in the college’s first …

Open Auditions Called for Comedy “Happy Birthday, Henry Snikrep!” at SSC

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The SSC Playhouse announces open auditions for its 2018 world-premiere of the hilarious down-home comedy, “Happy Birthday, Henry Snikrep!” written by Markham native, Wesley Perkins, on Thursday, February 1st from 4 – 8 pm and Saturday, February 3rd from 12 – 3 pm in the Kindig Performing Arts Center of South …

Rapunzel and the Frog Prince at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College presents Rapunzel and the Frog Prince, a uniquely comical mashup that cleverly blends the two Grimm tales into one story. Playwright Michele L. Vacca and director Ellie Shunko team up once again to turn fairy tales upside down for a spirited adventure for …

Registration in Progress for Spring 2018 Classes at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – General Registration for the Spring 2018 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is currently in progress. Spring classes begin Tuesday, January 16, at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. For your convenience the college will be open for registration on Saturday, January 13 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. …

Bulldogs Baseball Program to Host Adult-Child Baseball Camps

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Baseball Program and Head Coach Steve Ruzich will be conducting Adult-Child Baseball Camps February 9, 10, 16, 17 and 18 for boys and girls ages 6 thru 14. The camps will feature sessions for pitching, catching, hitting and fielding while providing adults and children the opportunity to …

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this spring at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be January 30-February 1, 2018 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on February 26, 2018. The Highway Construction Careers Training Program …

Paralegal Program Open House Coming to Oak Forest

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., at the college’s Oak Forest Center in Room 5190. Information will be provided about SSC’s Paralegal/Legal Assistant curriculum, including the Associate Degree and certificate programs. In addition, …

SSC Bulldog’s Baseball Program Hosting Catching Camp December 26 and 27

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will be directing a two-day Catching Camp on Tuesday, December 26th and Wednesday, December 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coach Ruzich has directed youth camps for the past 32 years and has taught baseball skills at many other baseball camps throughout …

South Suburban College Dedicates 90-Year Anniversary Display

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College hosted a dedication ceremony for the new College History Wall and Display on Thursday, November 9, 2017 in the atrium of the College’s Main Campus. The display features photos and memorabilia from the college’s 90-year history. Many students, faculty, staff and administrators joined us in honoring the institution that …