The other day a visitor to campus said “This place just looks like so much more than a community college.” This statement had me perplexed. Of course the visitor didn’t mean anything offensive. In fact, I believe he was complimenting the historic buildings and the manicured gardens that we’ve worked very hard to maintain. I think what struck me the most about the statement is the implication that there is something greater to be than a community college. I have always commented that community colleges have a very noble mission - providing open-access education to anyone with a desire to learn. What is greater than that? Community colleges are inclusive institutions that welcome anyone, regardless of wealth, heritage or even their previous academic experience. More than half of all students enrolled in higher education in the U.S. today are attending a community college. Community colleges are economic engines that transform the communities they serve by providing open access education to students at an affordable price. Graduates go on to enjoy higher income and provide more stability and tax support for their local communities. And then there’s the cost savings to attend. Community colleges cost a fraction of private and other four-year institutions. When you couple the low cost of education at Lewis and Clark with the fact that many of our district students come to us with nearly a year of college already completed thanks to our free dual credit offerings, Lewis and Clark is drastically saving families in this region. In fact, to date, Lewis and Clark has saved district families more than $20 million in college tuition and fees thanks to dual credit. Community colleges are diverse institutions that attract students of all ages, from all backgrounds and provide them with opportunities to

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Page 11Emerson WinnerAlumni Spotlight

Pages 9Sustainability

Pages 4-5Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities

Page 6-7Trailblazers

Page 8Greetings From

Camp L&C

Page 10TAACCCT Grant

Page 12Gov. Pat Quinn

Visits L&C

Page 13Bee-Dazzled

Letter From The President

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Page 14-15Student Life and

Activities

better understand different cultures. And students’ goals are as varied as the students themselves. Community colleges offer an opportunity to earn a degree, prepare to transfer to a four-year institution, retrain for a new career, or simply pursue a hobby. For all these reasons, community colleges can be all things to all people. And, community colleges are proactive to community needs. For example, just this year Lewis and Clark launched new programs in Medical Assisting, Truck Driver Training and Logistics, because these are programs that our local leaders and employers identified as in demand to sustain the regional economy. All these things make Lewis and Clark and many other community colleges “more than just a college,” which I think is a much better phrase to use. I hope you will discover what makes Lewis and Clark “more than just a college” in the pages that follow.

On the Cover: Pictured (from left) Daniel Nosce, L&C Student Activities president and Student Government Association executive committee member, Kennedy Netters, volleyball team member, Eldin Salmond, basketball team member, Athena Whitty, editor of The Bridge student newspaper and Student Government Association executive committee member, and Makena Carmean, WLCA radio disc jockey.

L&C By The Numbers

Number of Logan/Walters family members who have played tennis at L&C. (p. 6-7)

6

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$2 million raised to date for the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities. (p. 4-5)

Number of Student Clubs. (p. 4-5)

Number of years College for Kids has offered programming. (p. 8)

25

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Number of plastic water bottles the filtered water fountains have eliminated.(p. 9)

4,823

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Paves Way for Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities

A large crowd gathered at the old Lincoln School in Edwardsville Oct. 16 as Lewis and Clark Community College officially began the transformation of the historic school into the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities with a groundbreaking ceremony. The entire project is expected to take approximately 12 months. Mannie Jackson, an Edwardsville native who went on to become an entrepreneur and influential African American business leader, announced the creation of the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities and initially pledged $200,000 toward a program endowment in April 2012 during

a book signing event for his memoir, “Boxcar to Boardrooms.” Since his announcement, and with his leadership, the college is approaching nearly $2 million raised to date for the Center’s endowment.

For more information visit www.lc.edu/manniejackson.

“I have faced many societal challenges during my life. The formation of the endowment and center will result in programs that give people a better understanding of societal differences and how we should embrace those differences.” -Mannie Jackson

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities included (from left): Dale Stewart, Southwestern Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council, Dr. Dale Chapman, L&C president, Robert Watson, L&C Board of Trustees chairman, Dr. Ed Hightower, Edwardsville School District superintendent and L&C board member, Barb Stamer, City of Edwardsville First Ward Alderwoman, Illinois State Senator William “Bill” Haine and Mannie Jackson.

In addition to a personal gift of $200,000, Jackson also donated the former Lincoln School to the college to serve as the programming center for this endeavor. The historic Lincoln School will be repurposed to be the headquarters of these humanities outreach initiatives that will bring together diverse audiences and programming through lectures, readings, dialogues, public service opportunities and humanities programs. The Center will aim to create a global nation of neighbors by supporting cultural differences, encouraging exchanges and fostering a better understanding of the modern world. “I have faced many societal challenges during my life. The formation of the endowment and center will result in programs that give people a better understanding of societal differences and how we should embrace those differences. Without that understanding, people throughout the world will continue to have conflicts with other cultures,” Jackson said. Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman pointed to current local and world conflicts as a reason for the growing need for such a place. “Our world is becoming increasingly pluralistic and polarized. We must learn to listen to our neighbors, from around the world, and develop a better understanding and appreciation for their struggles and concerns, to inform our way forward to solutions and progress.”

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The large crowd responds to Mannie Jackson as he talks about the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities.

Barb Stamer, City of Edwardsville 1st Ward Alderwoman, recounts her memories of attending the historic Lincoln school.

Meadowlark Lemon, long-time Harlem Globetrotter and and friend of Mannie Jackson, speaks with Kay Long, Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick, and Sharon Roberts, L&C Foundation Board member.

About Mannie Jackson: Jackson was born in a railroad boxcar in Illmo, Missouri before moving to Edwardsville and finding statewide high school success on the basketball court. He was recruited to play college basketball at the University of Illinois, where he became the first of the school’s African-American student athletes. He then went on to a playing career for the Harlem Globetrotters before rising through the ranks at Honeywell to become one of the company’s senior corporate officers and one of the most influential African American corporate executives in the country. Jackson later bought the Harlem Globetrotters and became the nation’s first African American owner of a global sports and entertainment brand.

Mannie Jackson prepares to break ground at the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities.

Rendering of the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities

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Chris Logan Named Trailblazers Men’s Tennis Coach Godfrey resident and former Lewis and Clark Community College tennis player Chris Logan is returning to the college as head men’s tennis coach. Logan, who played three varsity seasons of tennis for Marquette Catholic High School, qualified in doubles for the IHSA State Tournament in 2007. After graduating from Marquette, he attended Lewis and Clark on a tennis scholarship and played tennis for the Trailblazers during the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. Logan’s coaching experience began

in 2007 when he started giving private lessons. Upon completing his associate degree at L&C, Logan transferred to the University of Missouri earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in recreation management. At Mizzou he competed in the Tiger Club Tennis program. Logan has long been respected in the Riverbend tennis community, as has his family. His mother, Theresa, and both of his brothers, Patrick and Robert, played tennis for Lewis and Clark, as did his aunts and uncles. “I guess you could say we are a Lewis and Clark tennis family,” said Logan. “It is great to be back at the college and coaching a group of talented players.” Logan already has been working with the team preparing for fall scrimmages. “It is great to have Chris back at Lewis and Clark as head men’s coach.

He undoubtedly will help carry on the rich Trailblazers tennis tradition,” said Doug Stotler, L&C Athletic director. “He has coached and played tennis for several years and will be an asset to the team.” For more information about L&C Athletics, visit www.lc.edu/athletics.

“It is great to have Chris back at Lewis and Clark as head men’s coach. He undoubtedly will help carry on the rich Trailblazers tennis tradition.” -Doug Stotler, L&C Athletic director

Lewis and Clark Community College men’s tennis coach Chris Logan.

Lewis and Clark Tennis Family The Walters and Logan family has been and continues to be a big part of the Lewis and Clark tennis family.

• Chris’ mother, Theresa (Walters) Logan played in 1978

• Chris’ uncle David Walters played 1990-91

• Robert Logan, Chris’ brother, played 2006-07

• Kayla Logan, Robert’s wife, played 2008 – 2009

• Chris Logan played 2008 – 2009

• Patrick Logan, Chris’ brother played in 2013

Chris’ grandfather Bob Walters and grandmother, the late Jeanne L. Walters, also were avid tennis players and coaches in the Alton area. Walters-Logan family members pose at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex at Lewis and Clark

Community College. From left: Robert Logan, Theresa Logan, Bob Walters, Chris Logan, Carolyn McCluskey, and David Logan.

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It’s all Relative for Golfing Family Sobol Dave Sobol’s typical autumn day begins preparing for another golf adventure. It usually ends the same way. The East Alton-Wood River High industrial arts teacher coaches boys’ golf for the Oilers and men’s golf at Lewis and Clark Community College. He treats both of them equally, just like he would his children. That’s fitting. Marc, 19, is playing for the L&C team, while Drew, 16, is golfing for the Oilers. Thus, the bulk of Dave So-bol’s time is coaching two sons on two teams at two schools. “It’s a privilege to do that and it’s a labor of love,” the 56-year-old Sobol said of the family affair. “Who wouldn’t want to have the opportunity to coach both of your sons.” He pointed out, “I’m not their coach, first. I’m their dad. We’re a pretty close-knit family.” Daughter Samantha, 28, youngest son Matthew, 13, along with Kimberly, 55, his wife of 32 years, would heartily agree. The Sobol family of Kane in Jersey County keeps things in perspective, even if golf is a frequent suppertime conversation on their family farm. Mostly, it’s like father, like sons. “Golf keeps everyone up to date and I appreciate dad’s hard work,” said Marc, a sophomore at L&C. “It has been like that the past six years – having my dad coach me. “I look up to him.” EA-WR sophomore Drew does, too. “It’s neat to have dad coaching me,” he said. “He talks a lot to me about golf and is an inspiration. Marc helps me with my swing.” Whatever the advice, it’s working. Drew is averaging 38.3 strokes per nine holes for the Oilers and Marc is averaging 75 per 18 holes at L&C. “I do mentor Drew,” Marc said of his big brother approach. “He has the potential to be something special.” Dad watches their progress and is encouraged by their grasp of the game. But he wishes for something that won’t happen. “The one regret I have is that they weren’t able to play together on the same team for one year,” Dave Sobol said. By the time Drew graduates from high school, Marc will be out of college. Still, the family ties run deep. Matthew intends to be playing high school golf soon. Drew continues to wrestle for his dad, also the EA-WR mat coach. Marc did the same when he was an Oiler. Nevertheless, golf is their first love and nobody embraces it more than coach Sobol. His workload explains it. “There was never any doubt that I could do it,” he said of coaching a prep team and a college one. “The biggest thing is that the administration at East Alton-Wood River and Lewis and Clark gave me an opportunity to do it.” That’s all he sought, the chance to coach both of his sons. It didn’t matter how much time and toil he needed to make it work. “I’m no different than any other parent,” Dave Sobol said. “I live and die with each shot – like any other parent. And on the inside, I’m churning. But it’s probably harder on them than it is on me because they are tough on themselves.” Roxana High boys’ golf coach Jeff Pare, also an assistant at L&C, said Dave Sobol’s passion for coaching golf is

genuine. “He’s one of the most dedicated guys I’ve ever known,” Pare said. “He’s more devoted to young people at the high school and college level than anybody I’ve been around. His motor is always running and he’s go-go-go — with integrity.” Marc Sobol seconded that emotion. “What I’ve learned from dad is to work hard and be honest in what you do,” he said. That’s why it’s all in the family.

Story by Steve Porter and photo by Bill Roseberry, originally published by the Advantage News on Sept. 28, 2014

L&C Golf Coach Dave Sobol (center) poses with sons Marc (left) and Drew.

Now Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations

Lewis and Clark Community College is accepting nominations for coaches and athletes to be inducted into

its Trailblazer Athletics Hall of Fame through Dec. 1, 2014.

For more information regarding the nomination process and criteria, contact Lewis and Clark

Athletics Director Doug Stotler at (618) 468-6200.

1993 Baseball Team - 2013 inductees

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College for Kids Program Celebrates 25 Years of Fun Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division celebrated the 25th anniversary of its College for Kids program in 2014. The program provides educational day camps for children during the summer, and has been running since 1989.

WLCA 89.9-FM Hosts Local High School Students during Annual Radio Camp Local high school students received some on-air training during WLCA 89.9-FM’s annual Radio Camp. WLCA hosted students from Alton, Marquette Catholic and Civic Memorial high schools July 28 and 29 for its annual Radio Camp. Students were divided into two groups, one group in the classroom with WLCA Station Manager Mike Lemons and the other group in the studio learning the equipment from Radio Broadcasting students.

Children experience the inner workings of the kitchen during the College for Kids offering Kids Café.

Students design landscapes and characters during Minecraft Designers.Discovering Science: College for Kids

instructor Brandy Kollmar shows

students a pinecone under a microscope. One student proudly displays thecake she made during Connect-a-Cake.

Alton High School student J.T. Ammonette speaks on-air during WLCA’s annual Radio Camp.

Students from Civic Memorial High School participate in WLCA’s Radio Camp. Alton High School student Logan

Phillips prepares to go on-air.

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L&C Makes Progress Toward Campus Carbon Neutrality

L&C installed electric vehicle charging stations on the Godfrey campus and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station. The charge stations help the college meet the goals laid out in the Climate Action Plan to reduce emissions that come from commuting to campus. Electric vehicles don’t emit greenhouse gases, and since Lewis and Clark purchases 100 percent green energy, all the emissions associated with electricity usage are offset.

Lewis and Clark installed cutting edge solar panels in July, 2014, to offset some of the electricity usage on campus. These “trackable” solar panels move with the sun to capture the most light possible throughout the day. The new solar technologies provide 30 percent of the Trimpe building’s daily power.

A new water bottle filling station was recently installed near Reid Café. In 2012 and 2013 the college installed filtered water bottle fillers in The Commons and in the Nursing Lounge. The stations allow people to get fresh filtered water on campus for free, helping them avoid not just the cost of buying a bottle of water, but also the hazardous environmental impacts associated with the petroleum intensive process that makes plastic bottles.

Director of Sustainability Nate Keener, left, oversees the installation of thin-film solar panels on the roof of Trimpe. The Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) awarded L&C a grant for the solar panels. IGEN covers 60 percent of the cost and L&C is picking up the remaining 40 percent.

IGEN EV Road Trip Advances EV Deployment in Illinois

The Illinois Green Economy Network, a consortium of Illinois community colleges, which includes Lewis and Clark Community College, alongside the Office of Governor Pat Quinn recently completed a more than 500-mile journey to advocate electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and raise range awareness. The IGEN EV Road Trip kicked off at John A. Logan College in southern Illinois June 23 and ended at College of Lake County at the northern extent of the state in Grayslake June 25. Along the way, the rally-style event utilized 38 electric vehicles and involved approximately 500 people at 11 Illinois community colleges and the Executive Mansion in Springfield. Representatives of each participating college took turns driving electric vehicles from one community college electric charger to another, showing the public that electric vehicles have advanced rapidly in recent years and Illinois community colleges are leading the way. Event organizer Nate Keener, Director of Sustainability at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, said the group was raising range awareness. “I often hear people say that EVs aren’t ready yet, but we wanted to show that electric vehicles are great for local and workplace charging as well as potential long journeys,” Keener said.

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Department of Labor Awards L&C $1.5 Million Grant to Enhance Process Operations Technology Program L&C is one of five higher education institutions awarded a nearly $10 million grant by the U.S. Department of Labor to advance Illinois’ bioeconomy. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg and Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg have formed the Building Illinois’ Bioeconomy (BIB) consortium, which was awarded $9,956,011 as part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) initiative. Lewis and Clark will receive approximately $1.5 million in funds from the grant to enhance and expand its Process Operations Technology Program (PTEC). This funding will allow PTEC students to begin utilizing and running a micro-refinery at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), which will be the best simulation of process controls any student will access before entering the workforce. “There are great employment demands for PTEC students both regionally and nationally,” Program Coordinator Alan Foster said. “Our students are highly recruited, and the

average graduate can expect to earn an income ranging from $50,000-$80,000 annually immediately upon completing this two-year degree program.” NCERC, located at SIUE, is a nationally recognized research center dedicated to the development and commercialization of biofuels, specialty chemicals and other renewable compounds. Industry veterans with more than 100 years of collective experience in fermentation and biofuels production staff the NCERC facilities. The grant will also provide funding to enhance curriculum and training opportunities at SIUE’s Environmental Resources Training Center for Lewis and Clark students in Storm Water Management and Waste Water Treatment Technology programs. The college will also expand its Restoration Ecology program to create a Green Roof Certificate. This is the second TAACCCT grant received by Lewis and Clark. In 2013

the Department of Labor awarded a nine-member community college consortium, led by Lewis and Clark, a $23.8 million grant to advance economic development in the Mississippi River region, from the headwaters to the Gulf, through the placement of dislocated and other workers in high-wage, high-skill occupations in the vital transportation, distribution and logistics (TDL) and related industry sectors.

CNET Students Become Google Glass Explorers

L&C students are off on another expedition, because Lewis and Clark has been selected to become part of the Google Glass Explorer Community.

Google Glass is new, wearable eyeglass technology paired with a full functioning computer. Glass is not yet available to the public, and Glass Explorers must go through an application process to become part of the program. These Explorers test the glasses in everyday life situations. The Glass has many features. For example, it can take pictures and videos, make calls, search the web, play music and run a variety of different apps. Scott Hudson, assistant professor at L&C, is glad that this new technology has made its way to campus. CNET students are also benefiting from 23 computer towers donated to the program by the Bethalto Public

Assistant Professor Scott Hudson holds up a pair of Google Glasses.

Library. Students in CNET 154, PC Servicing, will be taking these computers apart and rebuilding and repairing them. The towers will also be used in numerous laboratory exercises in the classroom. “Students have already installed new hard drives, RAM, CMOS batteries and an operating system,” said Hudson. “These computers came to us in various states of repair and configuration. Students had to assess the computer needs and make the necessary repairs.” For more information about the Computer Network Security and Administration program at L&C go to www.lc.edu/program/CNET.

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Alumni Spotlight Adam Snyder has been through a lot of schooling on his way to becoming a pediatric dentist, but it all started at L&C, from which Snyder graduated in the Spring of 2000 with his associate in science degree. Snyder also attended Saint Louis University, Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, and University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where he earned his Master of Science in Dentistry and his certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Snyder is now the owner of Riverbend Pediatric Dentistry in Bethalto, Illinois. His passion for working with children led him to seek advanced training in pediatric dentistry. “It’s such a joy to work with children,” he said. “There’s never a dull moment, and it helps me feel like a kid at heart!” Snyder credits L&C with playing a large role in getting him to where he is today. “The intimate setting of Lewis and Clark was what I enjoyed the most. Small class sizes allowed for better relationships with professors,” Snyder said. Snyder is also an assistant professor at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. “My education at Lewis and Clark was an important stepping-stone to where I am today,” he said. “I have had many different experiences throughout my education and

training that have helped to develop me into the person and dentist that I am today.” He also plans on continuing his academic appointments to help give back to the next generation of dental professionals.

Anthony Phillips Receives 2014 Emerson Excellence Award

Anthony Phillips, associate professor of Biology at L&C, recently received the 2014 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award. Phillips, a resident of Alton, began his educational journey as a student at Lewis and Clark. That journey led him

to St. Louis University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology and his doctorate in molecular biology with an emphasis in molecular genetics. “Since I was a student here, it was great when I came back to teach biology in 2006,” Phillips said. “There were teachers here who were a positive influence on my life and I hope I can do the same for my students. I enjoy teaching very much and am so honored to receive the Emerson Award.” Phillips teaches a course he designed in cellular and molecular biology as well as courses in human biology, fundamentals of biological science, biology of nutrition, genetics, microbiology, human sexuality, ecology, medical terminology and contemporary biology. “Tony is very committed to his students, colleagues, the college and community,” said Denise Plunk, assistant professor of Biology at Lewis and Clark. “He is a passionate and

creative teacher, a generous and talented colleague, and I can think of no one more deserving of the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.” Each year, the Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Awards recognizes more than 100 educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – who are examples of excellence in their field. This annual event is a significant recognition of the dedicated professionals who have chosen to pursue careers in teaching. This year marks the 21st year Lewis and Clark has participated in this regional recognition program.

“There were teachers here who were a positive influence on my life and I hope I can do the same for my students.” -Anthony Phillips

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Governor Quinn Announces $3.8 Million Investment in L&C

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn recently announced capital investments of $3.8 million in Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey campus. The funds will help construct a Montessori Childcare/School building, maintenance building and control storm water runoff. The announcement is part of Gov. Quinn’s agenda to improve educational opportunities in Illinois, create jobs and drive the state’s economy forward. “Lewis and Clark has a rich history of innovation and service to the Metro East area, training students for in-demand careers,” Gov. Quinn said. “These investments will improve the campus, make life easier for students and staff, and set a sustainable water management example for the Midwest.” “We are so pleased to receive these funds, which will allow us to replace two of our aging, temporary buildings on campus, as well as allow us to further our sustainability

initiatives in storm water management on our Godfrey campus,” said L&C President Dale Chapman. A new 16,000-square-foot educational and day care center build-ing will be constructed to serve the children of Lewis and Clark students, faculty and staff. The existing 9,000-square-foot building will be upgraded and moved from the west to the north side of the Godfrey campus to improve access for parents dropping children off and picking them up. A new, 12,800-square-foot maintenance building will be constructed at Lewis and Clark to house the college’s maintenance, security and grounds crews and equipment. The construction will be funded with $1,536,600 from Illinois Jobs Now! and $512,200 from the college. Gov. Quinn also announced a $640,000 grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to

“These investments will improve the campus, make life easier for students and staff, and set a sustainable water management example for the Midwest.”-Illinois Govenor Pat Quinn

A large crowd listens as Gov. Pat Quinn announces a $3.8 million capital investment in L&C to help construct a maintenance building and control storm water runoff.

reduce and control storm water runoff on campus. The Lewis and Clark Community College Storm Water Runoff Reduction Project will improve campus hydrology by installing porous/permeable pavers and native trees in the Haskell Hall parking lot on the Godfrey campus, and then directing the subsequent storm water outflow through Radiating Waves, an innovatively designed structure that serves as a functional and educational demonstration bioswale. Radiating Waves will further filter storm water before it reaches the impaired Piasa Creek. This green infrastructure improve-ment will help to absorb and infiltrate much of the untreated surface water runoff from the Haskell Hall parking lot and reduce the ground flow of sediment and contaminants reaching Piasa Creek via a tributary (unofficially named China Creek) that runs through campus. Faculty, students and others in the community are working together to monitor, restore and ensure the long-term health and sustainability of “China Creek” and its termini, Piasa Creek and the Mississippi River, the source of drinking water for several nearby Illinois communities. “This IEPA supported project will improve the water quality in an impaired watershed and will educate and inform students and the community about storm water management best practices for years to come,” Chapman said. “Situated at the top of the watershed, Lewis and Clark Community College has the responsibility to be a good steward of the environment, and this grant will certainly help achieve that mandate.”

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“Bee-Dazzled” Brings Beauty, Pollinators and Visitors to L&C L&C’s 2014 summer Monticello Sculpture Gardens show, Bee-Dazzled, attracted docile, but hard-working, native pollinators along with visitors who enjoyed the beautiful plantings featured in the garden. The outdoor flower display showcased colorful blossoms, which provided food for bees. Bees are essential to food production, human health and the planet. One out of three bites of food in the United States is directly related to pollination by bees. Bee-Dazzled produced stunning results, including ten-foot tall flowering vine columns, which supported Dutchman’s pipe, passion vine, morning glory and flame honeysuckle. Vertical plantings, in the form of vine-laden tunnels including gourd blossoms, and eventually gourds, were also featured in the garden show along with a sunflower labyrinth. Guests were invited to celebrate the show in late July during a Bee-Dazzled event, which featured food made possible through pollination. A special thanks goes out to Whole Foods for providing local honey at L&C’s Bee-Dazzled event.

Garden of Eatin’ Coming to Campus During Summer 2015 Lewis and Clark’s third Annual Themed Garden Show, titled “Garden of Eatin’,” will showcase edible (and drinkable!) plants aimed at connecting garden visitors and Lewis and Clark students with their food source. Both beautiful and productive, Garden of Eatin’ will inspire visitors to plant their own gardens and share the bounty of their harvests with friends and neighbors. Plantings will change throughout the summer season from May – September, with the peak time

of show and harvest expected in late July and early August. The Monticello Sculpture Gardens were dedicated in the Spring of 2012 and represent Lewis and Clark’s efforts to preserve the beauty of its historic campus, which once served as a school for women from 1838-1970 known as Monticello College. The Monticello Sculpture Gardens are a Signature Garden site of the Missouri Botanical Garden. In addition to seasonal and permanent plantings,

the Monticello Sculpture Gardens also feature 14 large-scale, mostly bronze, sculptures.

For more information visit www.lc.edu/gardenofeatin

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Students Begin Fall Semester With a Crash and a Splash Lewis and Clark Community College students returned to campus for the 2014 fall semester Monday, Aug. 25. That same week, Y98 joined L&C in welcoming students back during College Crashers, which featured food, music and Kevin Berghoff of Y98’s morning show, Phillips & Co. Berghoff is a graduate of L&C’s Radio Broadcasting program.

To view a more photos visit www.flickr.com/lewisandclarkcc.

Dr. Dale Chapman, president Lewis and Clark Community College, feels the chill as he takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge before a large crowd of students, faculty and staff during College Crashers.

Students returned to L&C for the first day of the fall semester August 25, 2014.

Students who attended College Crashers score pizza and Y98 swag during the event.

Students walk through a vine-laden tunnel of gourds on the first day of the 2014 fall semester.

Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene Vicki Snell teaches during the first day of the 2014 fall semester.

On the first day of the 2014 fall semester, students pose outside the newly opened Trailblazers Commons housing which was built over the summer and opened this fall.

Y98 joined L&C in welcoming students back during College Crashers

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Student Clubs & Organizations At Lewis and Clark, there are many ways to get involved on campus, outside of the classroom. “Student Activities is full of hard working individuals dedicated to providing opportunities for students to interact with each other. We believe that the college experience should not just be spent with our heads in books, but also making memories with friends,” said Daniel Nosce, President of Student Activities. For more information about student clubs and organizations at L&C visit www.lc.edu/Activities_Clubs.

Student Organizations• A Cross Between Campus Ministry• Architecture Club (AIAS)• Association of InformationTechnology Professionals• Biology Club• Black Student Association• The Bridge• DEMO(Drafting, Engineering & Mechanical)• Dental Assisting Club• Fellowship of Christian Athletes• Fighting Lions• Gamers Roundtable• LC Pride• International Student Association• Nursing Club• Occupational Therapy Assistants• Phi Theta Kappa• Radio Broadcasting• STEM• Student Activities• Student Dental Hygienists• Student Government Association• Sustainability Association• Veteran’s Club

Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick cuts the ribbon during The Trailblazer Commons ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014 hosted by River Bend Growth Association.

L&C students gathered near the Crossroads sculptures during Fall Fest.

Extracurricular activities are an important part of a well-rounded college experience. At L&C, there are many ways to get involved on campus, outside of the classroom. “Being a non-traditional student and also not growing up in the area, I didn’t know anyone here when I became a student at Lewis and Clark,” Bridge Editor Athena Whitty said. “I started out just attending classes and really only socializing with people who were in the same classes, which were mostly classes for my specific major.”

“Participating in student organizations and clubs changed that dramatically,” Whitty said. “I now have a way to connect with other students and faculty I otherwise would not of had the opportunity to meet. I’ve also had the benefit to learn more about community events through interactions within these groups.” There is something for everyone at Lewis and Clark. For more information about student clubs and organizations, visit www.lc.edu/Activities_Clubs.

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