Quick Hits 2/27
Did you know Wear Purple Day is coming up on Thursday? Or that a comedy hypnotist recently mesmerized campus? Read this edition of “Quick Hits” to learn about these events and everything you need to know about what has happened and what is to come on Illinois Central College campuses.
In addition to these brief items, make sure to read all of our in-depth coverage on our website.
NOTICE
Friday, Feb. 16-March 8: Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey:
Students were supposed to have been sent an email about an optional anonymous survey regarding their relationships, sexual experiences, experiences with dating violence, and perceptions about safety at ICC during the last 12 months. This will help state officials be more aware of the issues institutions need to address and will help craft the tools needed to address them.
If you did not receive an email or have questions, please contact our Title IX department at Title9@icc.edu or 309-694-8460.
Contests
Thursday, Jan. 18- March 6: Student Life Writing Contest
Want a chance at one of 10 cash prizes? Love writing? Students can submit their work to the ICC Student Life Writing Contest in the categories of documented research paper; creative writing/short story; or poetry/lyrics. You can even enter for the Paul Simon Student Essay Contest to possibly win $500. To learn more, visit the event page.
Thursday, Feb. 1- March 22: ICC Student Short Film Fest
The ICC Student Short Film Fest is back! All current and former ICC students, as well as prospective ICC students and community members, are encouraged and invited to submit a short film (10 minutes or less) of any genre (animation, stop-motion, documentary, music video, drama, comedy, etc.) to the 2024 ICC Student Short Film Fest. More information is available on the event page.
Thursday, Feb. 29- May 13: Student of the Year Awards
The transfer, applied science, and certificate students of the year will be held this spring. Nominations by current ICC faculty and staff are due Feb. 29 by 4:30 p.m. and student applications are due March 22 by 4:30 p.m. The winners will be announced at the Student Leadership Awards on April 26 and at Commencement on May 13. Complete guidelines and nomination forms can be found here.
30-Second Stories
Wednesday, Feb. 21: Comedy Hypnotist:
Comedy magician and hypnotist David Anthony recently mesmerized campus with a 45-minute show in the cafeteria.
“He did some magic tricks like guess what cards people had in a crowd. He took a lot of volunteers. And at the end, asked people to come up and sit in a chair. He then preceded to ✨HYPNOTIZE✨ us,” student Grace Parker said over a text interview.
Parker says Anthony made those who were hypnotized to “at times to make us feel things like on a roller coaster, or making animal noises, or making up forget the number six and our names!”
Student Charlie Ashenbramer got hypnotized into instantly falling asleep at the snap of Anthony’s fingers and experiencing partial amnesia. “Being hypnotized was really weird, yet a really relaxing experience. Sadly, I don’t remember anything,” says Ashenbramer.
Monday, Feb. 26: Kevin Hines Speech:
Kevin Hines will gave a presentation today on the ICC campus titled “#BeHereTomorrow: A Story of Hope, Healing, and Recovery”.
In 2000, Hines tried to end his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge – and lived. He is one of only 39 people who are known to have survived that fall. Today he is a storyteller, best-selling author, global public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker.
Hines sharing his story, as well as other survivors doing the same, helped inspire the construction of the recent “suicide deterrent nets” on the Golden Gate Bridge. They were completed last month after five years of construction.
Thursday, Feb. 29: The Color Purple Celebration and Presentation:
This Thursday is Wear Purple Day at ICC!
There will also be a presentation about the classic story The Color Purple discussing the impact the novels, films, and musicals have had on American culture hosted by Arnitria Shaw, the ICC Vice President of Workforce and Diversity, and Dr. Lonetta Oliver, the Dean of Humanities.
The Color Purple was originally a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. It tells the story of Celie, an African American woman living in the American South during the early 1900s.
It has since been adapted into musicals and two musical films. The 1982 film version is a classic and garnered 11 Academy Awards nominations.
The newest film version of it was released just last year!
Those interested in learning more can join Shaw and Oliver during their presentation!
When: Feb. 29 from 12 p.m.- 1 p.m.
Where: Room 212C at East Peoria Campus Academic Building
Coming Soon to ICC
- Monday, Feb. 26: Kevin Hines Speech
- When: Monday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m.
- Where: East Peoria Campus Performing Arts Center
- More Information
- Monday, Feb. 26: Bradley University Transfer Center Table Visit
- When: Monday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
- Where: East Peoria Academic Building Atrium
- More Information
- Tuesday, Feb. 27: Gentle Yoga
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 1:30-2:15 p.m.
- Where: Room 212C at the East Peoria Campus Academic Building
- More Information
- Wednesday, Feb. 28- April 5: John Boylan Art Exhibition
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 28- April 5
- Where: Gallery 336 B at the East Peoria Academic Building (Near the Starbucks cafe)
- More Information
- Wednesday, Feb. 28: Hidden Figures Movie Showing
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 2-4 p.m.
- Where: Room 212C at the East Peoria Academic Center
- More Information
- Thursday, Feb. 29: Wear Purple Day
- When: Thursday, Feb. 29 from 12 p.m.- 1 p.m.
- Where: Room 212C at East Peoria Campus Academic Building
- More Information
- Thursday, Feb. 29 and Friday, March 1: Ready to Work Expo
- When: Thursday, Feb. 29 from 4-7 p.m. and Friday, March 1 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Where: East Peoria Campus AIT Building Hallways
- More Information
- Saturday, March 2: Heartland Festival Orchestra Presents: Musical Fables
- When: Saturday, March 2 at 3 p.m.
- Where: East Peoria Campus Performing Arts Center
- More Information
- Monday, March 4: Methodist College Transfer Center Table Visit
- When: Monday, March 4 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- Where: Peoria Campus Student Center
- More Information
- Monday, March 4: Methodist College Transfer Center Table Visit
- When: Monday, March 4 from 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
- Where: East Peoria Campus Atrium
- More Information
- Tuesday, March 5 & 6: Relax in the Stacks
- When: Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6 from 1-3 p.m
- Where: East Peoria Campus Library
- More Information
- Wednesday, March 6: Gentle Yoga
- When: Wednesday, March 6 from 10:30-11:15 a.m.
- Where: International Room at Room 304A at the East Peoria Campus Academic Building
- More Information
- Wednesday, March 6: Health Careers/ Nursing Job Fair
- When: Wednesday, March 6 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
- Where: Peoria Campus Poplar Hall
- More Information
- Wednesday, March 6: Spring Into the Career Center
- When: Wednesday, March 6 from 1-3 p.m.
- Where: East Peoria Campus Academic Building Career Center (by the admissions offices)
- More Information
- Wednesday, March 6: Applying Personal Learning Styles Workshop
- When: Wednesday, March 6 from 2-3 p.m.
- Where: East Peoria Campus Academic Building Room L318
- More Information
- Thursday, March 7: The Alphabet, Acronyms, and Abbreviations ESL Workshop
- When: Thursday, March 7 at 12:30 p.m.
- Where: Peoria Campus Student Center Academic Support Center S220
- More Information
- Thursday, March 7: Concert Choir: Broadway Revue
- When: Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: East Peoria Campus Performing Arts Center
- More Information
- Saturday, March 9: Peoria Pops Orchestra
- When: Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m.
- Where: East Peoria Campus Performing Arts Center
- More Information
- Monday, March 11-15: SPRING BREAK
- When: March 9-15
- Where: Anywhere you like!
- More Information
In Case You Missed It
- New Play “Women Playing Hamlet” Featuring All-Female Cast Starts On Wednesday: Illinois Central College’s spring play is almost here! “Women Playing Hamlet” begins this Wednesday and goes through this Sunday at the East Peoria Performing Arts Center.
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