QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."
~John Wooden~
DID YOU KNOW...
Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 1
The idea of Daylight Saving Time was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin in 1784.
National Radiologic Technology Week November 8-14
X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on Nov. 8, 1895.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Snoopy has appeared as a giant balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade more times than any other character in history.
TRIVIA CHALLENGE
Win $10 to Breakers!
November Trivia Question:
Where is the "groundbreaking shovel" from the first construction phase of Lakeland Community College displayed on campus? (Include: Building, floor and short description of location)
The first student to email the Student Activities Dept. at studentactivities
@lakelandcc.edu with the correct answer from their Lakeland student email account will win a $10 Breakers gift certificate.
Congratulations to last month's winner, Andrea Luddy. The correct answer was "The Soul of Lakeland College".
FEATURED LINKS
Athletics
Career Services
Library
Student Activities
GET INVOLVED!
The Student Activities Dept. offers a variety of opportunities for students to "GET INVOLVED" in campus life, meet new people, and learn life skills. There are over 30 student organizations that represent academic, sport/recreational, religious, cultural, and personal interest groups. For more details, stop by Student Activities in S-237 or call 440-525-7271.
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WHAT'S HOT!
 Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince
Free movie at Lakeland!
Come watch the movie "Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince" in the CLI (room A-2101) on Tues., November 10th.
Showtimes: 10am, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
Free snacks and refreshments provided!
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board.
 Become a Student Leader!
If you're interested in running for an officer position in either Lakeland Student Government (LSG) or Campus Activities Board (CAB), application packets are available in Student Activities (S-237). Completed applications are due by Thurs., November 12.
Eligibility Requirements: To run for LSG or CAB, a student must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the semester prior to election and have a 2.3 cumulative grade point average. Additional requirements include securing valid student signatures on a petition and providing a biography and photo which will be displayed on myLakeland under Student Leader Elections.
For more information, contact the Director of Student Activities at 440-525-7328 or email mpetitti@lakelandcc.edu.
 Student Leader Elections
Vote online at my.lakelandcc.edu
Vote to elect your representatives to Lakeland Student Government (LSG) and Campus Activities Board (CAB). Student leader elections will be held November 17 & 18. To vote online, follow these easy steps:
- Log on to my.lakelandcc.edu
- Click on the Student tab
- Go to the Student Activities box located on the right-hand side of the screen
- Click on STUDENT ELECTIONS: CLICK HERE TO SEE ACTIVE CAMPAIGNS! link and follow the instructions
For more information, contact the Director of Student Activities at 440-525-7328 or email mpetitti@lakelandcc.edu.
RELATED LINKS:
myLakeland
Career Expo
Looking for a new job or career?
Lakeland Community College is hosting its fourth annual community Career Expo on Weds., November 11 from 10am-2pm in the Athletic & Fitness Center. Lakeland students and community members are invited to attend this free job fair.
At the Expo, you will be able to speak with employers about hundreds of available degreed and skilled job opportunities. You can also discuss your career goals with career experts. Click the link below for more information about the Career Expo, or call Career Services at 440-525-7222.
RELATED LINKS:
Career Expo
Business Program Information Night
The Academic Business Division is holding a Business Program Information Night on Thurs., November 19, 6pm-8pm in room T-129.
- Meet the Dean of Business, Business Professors, current students and graduates.
- Receive information about Lakeland's Business programs, financial aid, college admission and registration.
- Learn about Accounting, Business Management, Information Technology and Computer Science, Online classes, Paralegal Studies, Parks and Recreation Management, Weekend College.
To register, click on the link below or call 440-525-7422. Upon registration, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a free "BUSM 1300--Introduction to Business" textbook ($115 value).
RELATED LINKS:
Business Program Information Night Registration
 Writing Carnival Contest
Vote for your favorite writers!
On Oct. 20, the English Dept. hosted a Writing Carnival in the Student Center Atrium. As part of the carnival, students were given the opportunity to participate in the following writing contests:
1. Best 6 Word Story
2. Best Haiku
3. Best Cartoon Caption
Click on the link below to vote for your favorite in each of the three categories listed above. Winners will be announced in the next issue of the Campus Connection.
RELATED LINKS:
Writing Carnival Voting Page
CLUBS IN ACTION
CETSA Entertainment Book Fundraiser!
Support the Civil Engineering Technology Student Association (CETSA) and purchase a 2009-2010 Entertainment Book on Mon., November 2 from 10am-2pm in the Student Center Atrium.
Thousand Shoes Skat Bake Sale!
Support the Thousand Shoes Skat Dance Team and visit their bake sale on Tues. & Weds., November 3 & 4 from 9am-2pm in the Student Center Atrium.
 LSG Sponsors "Adopt-a-Pet"
Lakeland Student Government (LSG) is sponsoring an Adopt-a-Pet day on Weds., November 4 from 10am-3pm in the Student Center Atrium. Cats and dogs will be available for adoption through the Lake Humane Society & Adoption Center.
Gamers Guild Family Game Night
Join the Lakeland Gamers Guild for Family Game Night on Weds., November 4 from 5pm-8pm on the 2nd floor of Breakers Dining Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Assorted table top, board and card games for all ages will be available to play. This event is free and open to the public.
 International Student Club
The International Student Club will meet on Thurs., November 5 at 1pm (room TBA). All students are welcome to attend!
Signers Monthly Meeting
The Lakeland Signers will hold their monthly membership meeting on Thurs., November 5 from 7pm-10pm in room A-2100. Sign and socialize with students and Deaf community members. Skill-building activities, games and prizes. Free and open to the public.
 Passport to Fashion Meeting
The Passport to Fashion student club is holding a meeting on Fri., November 6 at 1pm in room S-217. All students are invited to attend.
Radiology Technology Bake Sale!
Support the Radiology Technologists student club and visit their bake sale on Tues. & Weds., November 10 & 11 from 7:30am-1pm in the Student Center Atrium.
Gay/Straight Alliance
The Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) will hold its first meeting of the semester on Mon., November 16 at 12:30pm in room S-217. The meeting is open to all students!
 PTK Induction Ceremony
Alpha Psi Rho, Lakeland's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), will hold their Fall 2009 new member induction ceremony on Tues., November 17 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center.
Gamers Guild
The Gamers Guild student club holds role-playing game sessions every Wednesday from 5pm-9pm in room S-217.
 Model UN/NATO
If you're interested in politics, stop by the Model UN/NATO meeting held every Wednesday at 12:30pm in room S-217.
AROUND CAMPUS
 Blood Drive @ LCC
Lakeland's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Lakeland on Tues. & Weds., November 3 & 4 from 11am-5pm in the lobby of the Athletic & Fitness Center. Donors will receive a FREE Milkshake coupon from Chick-fil-A.
To schedule an appointment, log on to www.givelife.org and enter sponsor code "Lakelandcc".
RELATED LINKS:
GiveLife.org
 Great American Smokeout
The Great American Smokeout will be held on Thurs., November 19 from 10am-3pm in the Student Center Atrium. Stop by for free informational materials and popcorn!
Lakeland Civic Orchestra
Sunday, November 15 at 4pm in the P.A.C.
Director Eric R. Gratz
Presents its fall semester concert performing Aaron Copland's "An Outdoor Overture" and many more!
Call 440-525-7526 for more information.
Lakeland Jazz Impact & Civic Jazz Orchestra
Sunday, November 22 at 4pm in the P.A.C.
Directors Ed Michaels and Dave Sterner
Present "Basie Meets Ellington!"
Featuring the music of Count Basie and Duke Ellington
Call 440-525-7526 for more information.
 Lakeland Fine Arts Gallery
Lakeland Community College Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition
November 10 - December 10
Artist Reception: Thurs., November 18, 7pm-9pm
This event is free and open to the public.
Call 440-525-7029 for more information.
Lakeland Adopt-a-Student Program
If you're a Lakeland student in need of a helping hand this holiday season, you can apply for the Lakeland Adopt-a-Student program.
Lakeland students can register for the Adopt-a-Student program online or by calling The Lakeland Foundation office at 440-525-7556. To register online, click theToys for Tots link below andfollow the directions in the box titled "How do I register to get toys?" To participate in the Adopt-a-Student program, be sure to fill in the information in the box titled LAKELAND STUDENTS. Call 440-525-7556 for more information.
RELATED LINKS:
Toys for Tots
 Foundation Phonathon 2010
Get paid to make phone calls!
The Lakeland Foundation is seeking motivated, enthusiastic and reliable student workers to contact our alumni, to ask for their financial support of Lakeland Community College.
Interested students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and who plan to enroll in at least six credit hours for spring semester 2010 should apply in C-2088 as soon as possible. Opportunities are limited.
For more information, contact Lesie Mohr at 440-525-7525 or lmohr@lakelandcc.edu.
Library Display
"Dress to Impress"
If you plan to attend the Career Expo on November 11, stop by the Library beforehand for some helpful hints on how to "Dress to Impress." The display is sponsored by Lakeland's Career Services Center.
Book Discussion Group
Read the book and join library staff in a discussion of "The Ghost Map" by Steven Johnson on Weds., December 9 at 12pm in the Library (C-2058). Call 440-525-7424 for more information.
 Project Roscoe
Lakeland's Perioperative Education Dept. is sponsoring "Project Roscoe" throughout the month of November. "Project Roscoe" collection boxes will be placed around campus in the A and H Buildings and other key locations to collect for the Lake County Humane Society and other local shelters. Pet supplies needed include dry food for dogs and cats, clay-style kitty litter, kitty & puppy milk replacement, towels, blankets, trash bags, washable toys, dish soap, and paper towels.
Laketran How to Ride Video
Lakeland students and alumni are featured in an informative "How to Ride" video for Laketran. Click the link below to view the video.
RELATED LINKS:
Laketran-How to Ride Video
CSU/LCC Partnership Spring Registration
Attention Partnership Students!
If you are registering for Spring 2010 courses at BOTH CSU and LCC and are receiving financial aid through CSU, you must fill out and sign a CSU Partnership Consortium Agreement Form. The Spring 2010 Financial Aid Consortium Agreement Form is due NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009!
Click the link below to print out a copy of the CSU Partnership Consortium Agreement Form. Fill out Sections I & II. You must attach a copy of your Spring 2010 semester schedules from both LCC and CSU. Take the completed form to Lakeland's Financial Aid office and they will fill out Section III.
For more information, contact Sheila Samuels, CSU/LCC Partnership Office, room B-1046, call 440-525-7471, or email LCC@csuohio.edu.
RELATED LINKS:
CSU Partnership Consortium Agreement
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
 Beatrice A. Hammett-Parker
Bea is currently president of a student dance club called Thousand Shoes Skat. The club is currently working on a Christmas play called "A True Christmas Story Told Through Dance," scheduled to be performed on Tues., December 1st at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center.
In addition to being president of Thousand Shoes Skat, Bea is also a substitute dance teacher, a caterer for Breakers Dining Hall and Mooreland Mansion, and teaches a non-credit hip-hop class at Lakeland.
During her spare time, you will find Bea serving as Artistic Director of her non-profit organization, Southern Enterprise School of Arts, where she teaches both children and adults about the arts. She then takes them around the Cleveland area to perform and display their talents on stage.
Finally, Bea is a straight A student at Lakeland!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
November 1, 2009
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Turn your clocks back one hour!
November 3, 2009
Election Day
Remember to Vote!
November 11, 2009
Veterans Day Ceremony
11am
at TBA
November 11, 2009
Career Expo
10am-2pm
at Athletic & Fitness Center
November 17 - 18, 2009
Student Leader Elections
Vote online at my.lakelandcc.edu
November 19, 2009
Great American Smokeout
10am-3pm
at Student Center Atrium
November 26 - 29, 2009
Thanksgiving Break
College Closed
November 30, 2009
Registration Begins for Spring Semester 2010
November 20, 2009
Last Day to Withdraw from Second 8-week Class
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