Podcasts about Illinois Central College

Delaney Engler was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and court. The thing she loves most about high school sports is the team aspect and the positive culture that it provides. Living in a small community has allowed her to play multiple sports with several of her classmates. This core group of girls has not only served as talented teammates but also lifelong friends. She is extremely grateful for the incredible opportunities that she has been introduced to throughout high school sports. Competing at such a high level alongside her best friends is an experience that she will truly never forget. Throughout her high school career, Delaney has had successful varsity careers in volleyball, softball, and basketball. Additionally, she currently serves as her school's FFA chapter president and the Southeast District FFA treasurer. She is also involved in the National Honor Society, and Student Council, and serves as her 4-H Club secretary. Through living in a small community, Delaney has had multiple opportunities to lend a helping hand to charitable organizations. Specifically, she spends the majority of her summer volunteering with youth sports league organizations and providing sports lessons. It is exciting for her to be able to help grow the athletic skills of young athletes in her community. Additionally, she volunteers at the local ballpark concession stand and Easter Egg Hunts when needed. She has also had the opportunity to volunteer with Café on Vine through her 4-H club and serve meals to the less fortunate. To Delaney, agriculture serves as the traditional backbone of America. Without the agriculture industry, consumers would not be able to eat food, wear clothes, drive their cars, and so much more. The practice of providing products for the American people will never become insignificant. The work ethic that farmers showcase to provide for consumers is truly admirable. Being raised on a diversified livestock and crop operation has taught her firsthand the work that goes into the agriculture industry day in and day out. After graduating high school, Delaney plans to attend Illinois Central College to obtain a transfer degree in animal science and compete on the livestock judging team. Then, she will attend Iowa State University to complete her bachelor's degree and continue her livestock judging career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A native of Peoria, Illinois, Guyton was named the Big Ten Player of the Year as a senior in 2000 at Indiana University where he culminated a standout career with an even 2,100 points to go with 429 rebounds, 403 assists and 129 steals. He finished his tenure in Bloomington, and remains, fourth in school history in points; Guyton is currently eighth at Indiana in all-time assists. He averaged 13.6 points per game in his first season with the Hoosiers, picking up Big Ten Freshman of the Year and All-Big Ten Second Team honors in 1996-97. Guyton then shot 43.9 percent from 3-point range – he remains the school's all-time leader in 3-pointers made (283) – and averaged 16.8 points as a First Team All-Big Ten performer as a sophomore. Following that season, he was a member of Team USA and won a gold medal at the 1998 Goodwill Games. Guyton then posted 16.0 points per game as a junior before tallying a career-high 19.7 during his senior season in which he was the conference's Player of the Year, a First Team All-Big Ten selection. He was a unanimous All-America First Team selection of The Associated Press, USBWA, NABC and Sporting News. Playing for Head Coach Bobby Knight, Guyton helped guide Indiana to four-straight NCAA Tournaments and at least 20 wins in each of his seasons with the Hoosiers.Following his graduation from Indiana in 2000, Guyton was a second-round draft pick of the NBA's Chicago Bulls. He played two seasons in the Windy City where he averaged 6.0 points and 1.9 assists as a rookie in 2000-01 and 5.4 points the following season. After two years with the Bulls, Guyton was a member of the Golden State Warriors in 2002-03. Guyton then embarked on a seven-year European career where he played in Italy, Israel, Croatia, Greece, Sweden and Qatar before retiring as a player in 2010. He returned stateside and entered the coaching ranks at Illinois Central College in his native Peoria where he also worked in the school's guidance and retention offices while assisting the diversity department to increase minority enrollment and retention while providing early academic intervention. Guyton assisted with his alma mater's team at Peoria High School from 2012-14 and was the head coach of the Central Illinois Drive (now the Bloomington Flex) of the Premier Basketball League (PBL) for three seasons (2012-15). There, he led the professional team to three PBL championships while being named the association's Coach of the Year in both 2012 and 2013. After winning his third PBL title as a coach, Guyton joined the NBA G League's Windy City Bulls as an assistant coach for the 2016-17 campaign To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/ux0UBqR7aC0 #philfriedrich #podcast #whoknewinthemoment #AJGuyton #chicagobulls #indianauniversity #bobknight

Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Chuck Swaim join The Greg and Dan Show for a discussion on ICC's new eight week initiative. Dr. Quirk-Bailey and Dr. Swaim note ICC's new programs, the reasoning behind the eight week initiative, and the school's continuous impact on the community and various workforces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top Ten from 2023 #8 School Series: Benefits of Private High School with Luke Baker   Proverbs 9:9 (NIV) "Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning."   Questions and Topics We Cover: In your private school setting, what is something unique you get to teach? What sets apart private high school from other schooling options? For parents deciding which school option is best for their family situation, what are a few of your favorite reasons to recommend they choose private high school?   Luke Baker is an Adjunct Professor at Bradley, Illinois Central College, and former Social Studies Teacher at Peoria Christian School in Central Illinois. He is a veteran teacher, world traveler, active club sponsor, and passionate scholar of history.   Thank You to Our Sponsor: The Sue Neihouser Team   Connect with The Savvy Sauce through Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”  

Greg and Dan speak with Don Shafer of Illinois Central College about the collaborative grant received by ICC, Bradley University and Eureka College to develop the IT Workforce Accelerator program. Shafer breaks down how the Workforce program works, what each school offers within the program, and the heavy impact after one year of the Accelerator.  ICC hosts a Job Fair on April 2nd from 3:30 - 5:30 at ICC's East Peoria Campus in the Technology Center. Register as a business at icc.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Help NinetyForChill: The #Podcast get away from paywalls by subscribing to "Ninety For Chill: The Podcast with CatBusRuss". Hopefully everyone has had a great start to 2024. With all the festivities, finding a guest was going to be next to impossible, so ⁠CatBusRuss⁠ got a week off to relax. Or did he? These festive times means most people have little time, so our host had to make up for this with an action movie binge. This will be the closest to an ⁠Illinois Central College⁠ hosted ⁠B-Fest⁠. that we think you can find. ⁠Russ⁠ wanted to clear out some of the cheap and/or hard to find DVDs from his queue. From his past two February trips up to Evanston, he thinks he has come up with a quadruple feature that would make the Northwestern programmers proud. Not all of the flicks discussed will make the cut. If you want to learn more about Chris Jericho, stick around to the end for an "⁠Android Apocalypse⁠" review. In an attempt to get you ready for the CG chaos of "⁠Black Mask 2: City of Masks⁠", our host did revisit the 1996(9) ⁠Jet Li⁠ feature, "⁠Black Mask⁠". The final line up of four fun-filled films is ⁠Ivan Drago⁠ vs ⁠Kano (95)⁠ in the mercenary tale, "⁠Men of War⁠", the mutant-pro-wrestling allegory, "Black Mask 2", ⁠Brian Bosworth⁠ vs. ⁠Lance Henriksen⁠ in biker porn, "⁠Stone Cold⁠", and the choose your own adventure, DC Animated Feature "⁠Batman: Death in the Family⁠". Imagine how that can turn an audience on each other. All of the features can be found streaming (provided you want to spend $12.99 for BM2). The only way right now to watch "Stone Cold" is currently on Pluto TV via "⁠Rifftrax⁠". Here's hoping Bill, Kevin, and Mike's transfer is as good as my blu-ray.

The Greg and Dan Show speaks with Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council and Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey about the recently announced Employ Central Illinois Initiative.  Dr. Quirk-Bailey and Setti discuss the over $3 million dollar grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to ICC for a consortium of schools and programs including Pekin High School, Peoria Public Schools, SkillsUSA Illinois, ICC, and more.  Also noted in the interview is the expansion of educational and work-based learning opportunities through a work-based hub that offers internships, pre-apprenticeships, and job shadowing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis Olson of Illinois Central College's Performing Arts Center joins Greg and Dan for a preview of venue's concert season including Greg's upcoming performance of "Life in Boxes" on Saturday, November 4.  Visit icc.edu/arts for more information on the Performing Arts Center concert season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan welcome NGXB, a pianist, arranger, and social media influencer to preview his upcoming performance at Illinois Central College's Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 19th at 7:30 PM. NGXB has 1.3 million followers on TikTok and is often compared to Liberace for his solo piano arrangements. Visit icc.edu for tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan speak with Travis Olson, Manager of the Performing Arts Center of Illinois Central College, about this season's show announcements. The upcoming ICC Performing Arts Center Series kicks off the first-half of the season with the Latin-fusion-bluegrass duo Larry & Joe on October 11th plus, a variety of shows ranging from comedy to music. Visit icc.edu for more information on upcoming events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School Series: Benefits of Private High School with Luke Baker   Proverbs 9:9 (NIV) "Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning."   Questions and Topics We Cover: In your private school setting, what is something unique you get to teach? What sets apart private high school from other schooling options? For parents deciding which school option is best for their family situation, what are a few of your favorite reasons to recommend they choose private high school?   Luke Baker is an Adjunct Professor at Bradley, Illinois Central College, and Social Studies Teacher at Peoria Christian School in Central Illinois. He is a veteran teacher, world traveler, active club sponsor, and passionate scholar of history.   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Midwest Food Bank   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, May 25th, 2023. First, we explore the difference in enrollment between men and women at Bradley University and Illinois Central College. Experts will give some possible reasons why. Then, meet the new head coach of the Peoria City semi-professional soccer team, with the second season underway.

In today's episode, you'll hear about how to prioritize self care and the art of saying "no". And what a descendant wants you to know about a small Illinois town founded by formerly enslaved people. Plus, an Illinois Central College professor explains the role cover crops can play in preventing dust storms like those seen near Springfield earlier this month.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, April 4th, 2023. First, three Greater Peoria hospitals are now part of the Carle Health network, hear the details on the merger. Then, Governor J.B. Pritzker's proposed budget includes a substantial increase in education funding, hear what that could mean for community college students from the president of Illinois Central College.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Friday, March 31st, 2023. First, there's a chance for severe weather across Central Illinois today, get the latest on the storms and how to prepare. Then, a comedy onstage at Illinois Central College, hear from the director of "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress."

On this week's episode of Out and About, theater director and long-time Peorian Eddie Urish joins host Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about the upcoming production of “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” at Illinois Central College.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. First, the Cradle to Career Initiative at Illinois Central College prepares for a survey to find out what Peoria's families need. Then, all the details of renovations restoring the outside of the Peoria's historic city hall.

Episode 36 Season 4 is out with Noah Junis. Noah is currently the assistant director of pitching at Premier Pitching Performance located in Wentzville, MO. Before working at PPP, he was the Pitching Director at Push Performance in Tempe, AZ. While his overall first coaching position was at Illinois Central College. Noah talks about his overall start in coaching and how he overall progressed into pitching development. Noah explains what overall role is entailed at Push Performance and how it was such an eye-opening experience within biomechanics, S&C, and movement assessments. Noah explains what Premier Pitching Performance is in relation to private sector facilities. PPP has become well known for its overall assessment of biomechanical data, strength vs power evaluation, and pitch design. Over the past couple of years, PPP has become a consultant towards collegiate programs helping with the overall assessment process and program design. Timestamps: -        Intro (1:20) -        Background (2:20) -        Illinois Central College (3:00) -        Initial coaching learning curves (4:35) -        Push Performance Experience (6:40) -        Initial jump working with professional athletes (9:10) -        Programming process at Push Performance (11:30) -        Learning how to utilize biomechanical, anatomical, and human physiology methods (14:05) -        What is Premier Pitching Performance (16:15) -        Working with different colligate programs (20:00) -        Working with college pitching coaches toward developmental programs (22:00) -        Communication between PPP and Collegiate programs (25:00) -        Data interpretation towards PPP (27:15) -        Program style from data interpretation or first movement quality (30:00) -        Progression of pitchers over the next 5 years (31:30) -        Is coding going to be a priority for pitching coaches (35:00) -        How is data changing the culture of college programs (39:00) -        Bridging the gap between biomechanics and pitching (43:00)

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, December 5th. You'll hear about a new court filing that suggests a widening probe into the shuttered COVID-19 testing giant Reditus Labs, plus as civil rights protests continue in Iran, Peoria-based painter Shahrbanoo Hamzeh is speaking out and framing her art work differently in her exhibit now on view at Illinois Central College.

Thursday's show features an update with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. We talk with Pete Fandel, who is an ag professor at Illinois Central College and also involved with the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership. We highlight an upcoming event at the Birthplace Museum of Ronald Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. We finish the show promoting October Pork Month with Lana Shovlin from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

John Zanker, Risk Management CommoditiesKevin Frye, GROWMARKS Safety Services Manager talks Farm Safety and HealthBlake Lehman talks precision farming instruction at Illinois Central College

Monday's show features a regular visit from Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. We get an update from Paul Wappel with the Illinois Department of Transportation. We highlight Illinois Central College's industry immersion event. And we finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Jim Taylor reports from Illinois Central College's Industry Immersion program. Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel IFB, talks rural road safety. Nick Frederking, AgriGold, talks with DeLoss Jahnke about soybean issues.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, September 15th. You'll hear about a program at Illinois Central College that helps students in poverty find careers. Plus, some Peorians are now able to receive hospital-quality care from the comfort of their homes.

In today's episode, you'll hear about how the Inflation Reduction Act is helping farmers move towards more eco-friendly farming practices. And OSF Healthcare's new Digital Hospital is allowing some patients to receive hospital quality care from the comfort of their own homes. Plus, a unique program at Illinois Central College is putting hundreds of Peorians into new jobs.

Illinois Central College is in its second year of a program that is working to help more than 600 students get educated, certified and find a job.

"We had this code - and if he would get out of line I would say, I need you buy you some tacos, and that code for we need to go to lunch, and I am going to give you a hard truth."Dr. Michael Boyd was named KCC's seventh president in 2019. Firmly committed to community service, Boyd is engaged with numerous efforts including the United Way, the Kankakee Area Regional Vocational Education System and the Kankakee Grundy Livingston Workforce Board. Boyd has served as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission, chairperson of the Manteno Chamber of Commerce, president of the Illinois Council of Chief Academic Officers, and president of the Illinois Council of Community College Administrators. Dr. Boyd joined KCC's staff in 2014 as vice president for instructional and student success, the college's chief academic officer. Before KCC, he worked at Illinois Central College, most recently as associate dean of English, humanities, and language studies. He has three degrees from Illinois State University: a bachelor's degree in English education, a master's degree in English studies and a doctorate in English studies.Sponsor:Pathfinder: A full-service creative & marketing agency with a mission to provide strategic storytelling to our clients. There is no greater impact in this world than a story. Storytelling is how we learn, remember, and feel. The world has used storytelling since the beginning of time to entertain, teach, inspire, and innovate.Pathfinder's mission is to provide strategic storytelling for our clients. How? Through inventive business services and pioneering campaigns that help organizations find their own path and carry out their vision.-----------------------------Check out what Jeff can do for you at Converge! Converge provides professional & leadership development, executive coaching, and consulting services. Service offerings include individual executive coaching, team and small group coaching, creation and delivery of professional development programs and curriculum for managers and front-line staff.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, August 29th. You'll hear how a Pekin city council member is running for the mayor's seat in 2023. Plus, Illinois Central College is taking the lead on workforce development initiatives in central Illinois.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Kelleen Nitsch, founder and director of Nitsch Theatre Arts, joins Jenn Gordon to talk about upcoming productions as well as NTA's unique teaching model and their new artist residency at Illinois Central College. Their summer Shakespeare production, ‘Canned Hamlet' happens July 31 - August 1. The Stage Kids Summer production of ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.' runs August 2 – August 9. And ‘The Adams Family – The Musical' runs September 9 – September 11. All performances take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center. To buy tickets or to sign up for fall classes visit: nitschtheatrearts.org

Dr. Quirk-Bailey is on a journey to promote equity and inclusion in higher education. As president of Illinois Central College, she joins other leaders to address the local talent shortage, fill gaps in the workforce and combat marketing challenges.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 23, 2022. You'll hear about why Peoria County needs more election judges for the June 28 primary. And hear an excerpt of an Illinois Central College commencement address. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

Our guest today is currently serving as the State FFA Reporter in Illinois.  Lauren Mohr grew up in Illinois with a strong legacy of farming and the FFA in her family.  In addition to watching her older brothers in their projects, she was working at home with the families sheep flock as well as their business of lambing out ewes for other owners.  Over time she developed a love for the animal livestock industry, and it led her to leadership in the FFA. Lauren just graduated from Normal West High School last spring.  She is currently taking a gap year to serve as the state reporter and plans on attending Illinois Central College to study animal science and agricultural business next fall.  She has her eye on embryo transfers and reproduction in livestock as a career and has already identified a business that she would like to conduct an internship with. Lauren is involved in and developing a few different ag businesses currently.  In the summer she shows dairy cattle for her grandparents, and the rest of the time she is developing her herd of cattle and maintaining her flock of sheep.  Lauren has traveled as far away as Massachusetts to market wool and learn more about the wool and sheep industry.  It is no wonder that she has been a state proficiency winner in both sheep production and diversified livestock.

Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey, President, Illinois Central College, as part of our ongoing coverage of the Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project, our guest will discuss the programs the ICC implements to reach disadvantaged populations, prepare them with relevant skills, and transition people to gainful employment. We'll talk about the role of ICC recruiters, success navigation staff, faculty, and employer onboarding.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, September 24, 2021. Our top story is about how baseball star Jim Thome says he hopes his experience as an Illinois Central College alum inspires others to pursue a path to their dreams. You'll also hear how a group of young Tremont residents are holding a diversity rally tomorrow in their hometown. As Megan Rahn and Lizzy Freidinger tell Tim Shelley, they want to raise racial awareness.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, August 9, 2021. Our top story is about how a staff shortage at the Peoria County Jail is straining the facility's operations. You'll also hear how Illinois Central College is beginning its first cannabis educational programs this fall. Tim Shelley spoke with Julie Howar, ICC's Dean of Corporate and Community Education about what those programs look like and how they'll address a need for more cannabis industry employees in Central Illinois.

PRAYER WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE THE WORDS: I WALKED WITH JESUS by Tamara Michelle Dobbs Prayer When You Don't Have the Words, I Have Walked With Jesus, is a simple book to help in times of need. The stories told by Tamara Michelle Dobbs could be about anyone. Her written prayers are deeply heartfelt and rich with compassion, insight, and feeling. Her fill in the blank method for personalizing each prayer helps anyone pray, regardless of their religious beliefs. Practical, loving and passionate about her message, Tamara provides a collection of powerful and inspiring words to help discover how to pray effectively and sincerely for oneself and others. In her Author's Note, Tamara explores the origins of her spiritual path, reaches into her soul and shares what she has learned about life after death. This book was written to give hope. Tamara Michelle Dobbs Attended Illinois State University and Illinois Central College. She has studied comparative religions and metaphysics since she was a small child. As a licensed massage therapist, Reiki master, intuitive coach, hypnotherapist and motivational speaker, her main goal in life is to give hope. Tamara is deeply spiritual and has helped facilitate healings through humor, personal experiences, touch, and prayer. She lives in Florida with her life partner, Steven and their magical cats. https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-When-Dont-Have-Words/dp/1643618628/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=prayer+when+you+dont+have+the+words%3A+i+walked+with+jesus&qid=1619748068&sr=8-1 http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/tammicdobbsec.mp3

Episode 18: Todd and Jon sit down with Coach Karie Redeker, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Illinois Central College. They talk to Coach Redeker changes in the game of basketball, how to continue to grow women's basketball, coaching JUCO basketball, and her fight to beat cancer while coaching. Follow the Show on Twitter @afterthetimeout Follow Coach Tracy on Twitter @KarrieRedeker Listen to the show on: Apple: Search "After the Timeout" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tfyTqZxebtEugpd7dwq5E Anchor: https://anchor.fm/after-the-timeout Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MzUwYzRhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/after-the-timeout Radiopublic: https://radiopublic.com/after-the-timeout-G729aA Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/q9zqtopv

Student housing professionals have faced one challenge after another in 2020. When it comes to residence life, this has not been an ideal year, as the pandemic has kept us from doing most of our traditional programming. So, how are housing directors building community in the COVID era? Katherine Warren is COCM’s Assistant Director of Residence Life Campus Housing at Illinois Central College. She earned her BA in Communications and Media Arts from Bethany College and her master’s in Student Affairs and Higher Education at Indiana State University. Katherine chose a career in student affairs because she loves working with college students as they begin to carve out their own niche. On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Katherine joins Leigh Anne to discuss the recent roundtable she led with COCM housing directors across the country and share the team’s commitment to maintaining a positive attitude as we adapt to changing circumstances. She describes the challenges housing directors face in preparing for 2021 and explains what our colleagues are doing to maintain their mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing through this challenging time. Listen in for Katherine’s insight on how COCM housing directors are innovating around residence life to build community (within social distancing guidelines) and facilitate student interaction online. Topics Covered Katherine’s approach to the recent roundtable discussion she led with COCM housing directors across the country The COCM team’s commitment to maintaining a positive attitude as we adapt to changing circumstances How housing directors are building community through pop-up events and DIY programming The challenges housing directors face in preparing for 2021 (i.e.: RA interviews, room selection, etc.) How housing directors are using Discord and social media platforms to promote community and interact with students What our COCM colleagues are doing to maintain their mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing How COVID is teaching Katherine to be more intentional about making time to do the things she loves Connect with Katherine Warren Katherine on LinkedIn Connect with Leigh Anne Student Housing Matters Student Housing Matters on Facebook Student Housing Matters on Twitter Capstone On-Campus Management Leigh Anne on LinkedIn Email media@cocm.com  

In this episode, OCCRL Director Eboni Zamani-Gallaher talks with Rita Ali and Jennifer Foster about implementing paths toward equity for underrepresented individuals in career and technical education and in the CTE workforce. Ali is the vice president of workforce and diversity at Illinois Central College, and Foster is the deputy executive director for the Illinois Community College Board.

Mark Elmore (Libertarian Party) is running for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 113. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2020. Mark Elmore was born in Peoria, Illinois. Elmore served in the U.S. Army from 2006 to 2010. He earned a associate degree from Illinois Central College in 2013. Elmore's career experience includes working as an IT support professional. Ballotpedia Need someone to talk to? Betterhelp.com/gml Interested in learning how to Day Trade? Mastermytrades.com Support the show and join the live group! Patreon.com/goodmorningliberty Protect your wealth, escape taxation, and live like a true Libertarian by going to: Expatmoneyshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Throwin’ Wrenches, the automotive podcast that gets the best guests! Okay, so we’re trying that catchphrase on for size. Don’t worry, we’ll probably change it in the next episode. Meanwhile, we’ve got a terrific episode for you this week with special guest, Todd Fortier, Program Chair of Automotive Technology at Illinois Central College. Sponsors By now, you’re probably familiar with Mr. Gabriel Casey after his world-famous debut on Episode 20. If not, we’d recommend listening to it right after you visit the Casey Law Office website at https://www.clopeoria.com/ to learn more about his legal services. We appreciate the support of the Casey LawRead More → The post Episode 21 – Auto Tech, Dummy Lights and El Caminos appeared first on Throwin' Wrenches Automotive Podcast.

Melissa Grunow is the author of I Don't Belong Here: Essays (New Meridian Arts Press, 2018) and Realizing River City: A Memoir (Tumbleweed Books, 2016), which won the 2018 Book Excellence Award in Memoir, the 2017 Silver Medal in Nonfiction-Memoir from Readers' Favorite International Book Contest, and Second Place-Nonfiction in the 2016 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards.  Melissa's essays have been nominated for the 2017 Best of the Net Anthology and the 2014 Pushcart Prize. Her work has been listed as a notable essay in The Best American Essays in both 2016 and 2018. Her work has also appeared in Creative Nonfiction, River Teeth, The Nervous Breakdown, New Plains Review, and Blue Lyra Review, among many others. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science in English-creative writing and journalism from Central Michigan University, a Master of Arts in English from New Mexico State University, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with distinction from National University. She is an assistant professor of English at Illinois Central College and lives in East Peoria with her three dogs and two cats. Find her online at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/MelissaGrunowAuthor Instagram: @melissagrunow Twitter: @melgrunow Website: www.melissagrunow.com  Melissa’s books can be purchased at www.melissagrunow.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, www.indiebound.org, The Book Nook in Peoria, and anywhere books are sold.  Contact the show at: Call or Text: 309-240-8787 Twitter: @anxiousadvisor Facebook: facebook.com/rockiezeiglerIII Website: rpzeigler.com

Robert Sheldon has had a remarkable career as a composer, conductor, and music educator and is the Director of Concert Band Publications at Alfred Music.  Topics: Robert’s incredible music background as the “Forrest Gump” of band music that included vaudevillian parents, studies at the University of Miami with Clifton Williams, Alfred Reed, and Frederick Fennell, and playing in the very first Disney World Band directed by Meredith Willson! Robert’s teaching career in Florida including stops at the University of Florida and Florida State University and his eventual move to Bloomington/Normal, Illinois. Robert’s role as the band editor at Alfred Publishing, commercial publishing vs. self-publishing, and the Sound Innovations series. What it looks like to commission a new band work from Robert Sheldon. (Hint: You need to plan it out several years in advance.) Links: Robert Sheldon Alfred Music Sound Innovations Ravel: Daphnis et Chloè Biography: Robert Sheldon (b. Feb 3, 1954) has taught instrumental music in the Florida and Illinois public schools, and has served on the faculty at Florida State University where he taught conducting and instrumental music education classes, and directed the university bands. As Director of Concert Band Publications for Alfred Music, he maintains an active composition and conducting schedule, and regularly accepts commissions for new works. Sheldon received the Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Miami and the Master of Fine Arts in Instrumental Conducting from the University of Florida. An internationally recognized clinician, Sheldon has conducted numerous Regional and All-State Honor Bands throughout the United States and abroad. His teaching career included 28 years in the Florida and Illinois public schools as well as at the University of Florida, Florida State University, Illinois Central College and Bradley University. He also held positions as conductor of the Alachua County Youth Orchestra in Gainesville, Florida and the Prairie Wind Ensemble in East Peoria, Illinois. He maintains membership in several organizations that promote music and music education.  He is lead author for the SOUND INNOVATIONS FOR BAND method books, and is a co-author for the MEASURES OF SUCCESS Volume 1 method book and the SOUND INNOVATIONS FOR STRINGS method books. The American School Band Directors Association has honored him with the Volkwein Award for composition and the Stanbury Award for teaching, and the International Assembly of Phi Beta Mu honored him with the International Outstanding Bandmaster Award. He has also been a twenty-eight-time recipient of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publisher’s Standard Award for his compositions in the concert band and orchestral repertoire. His compositions have been recorded and released on compact discs including, Images: The Music of Robert Sheldon, and Infinite Horizons: The Music of Robert Sheldon, as well as numerous other recordings. Mr. Sheldon has been the topic of articles published in The Instrumentalist, Teaching Music and School Band and Orchestra Magazine, and is one of eleven American wind band composers featured in Volume I of Composers on Composing Music for Band.

Close your eyes and picture a community college. Did you envision student housing? You may be surprised to hear that many campuses DO have housing, and just like any four-year school, living on campus has an impact on student success. The catch is, student housing cannot be just a building on campus; it must provide an experience that engages the students who live there. Tracy Morris has 17 years of experience as a community college administrator. Most recently, she served as Vice President for Student Services at Illinois Central College, where she leveraged her doctoral research on community college student housing and a relationship with COCM to transform the ICC student housing experience. In October, Tracy took on a new role as Compliance Officer with Joliet Junior College. She believes in the power of higher education to transform people’s lives. Today, Tracy joins me to share her take on the role of student services in supporting the social and emotional needs of students. She discusses her path from high school teacher to community college administrator, offering insight around how her own experience as a community college student ignited her love of learning. Tracy also explains why there is no such thing as a typical community college student, how involvement can help adult students get their confidence back, and how COCM went about transforming the student housing experience on her campus.  Listen in to understand the importance of a flexible floor plan in the design of student housing and learn about the connection between engagement and the success of student housing on a community college campus! Topics Covered Tracy’s take on the power of higher education to transform lives The role of student services in facilitating student learning Tracy’s path from HS teacher to community college administrator Tracy’s experience advising adult students who had lost their jobs Why there is no such thing as a typical community college student How involvement helps adult students get their confidence back Tracy’s personal experience as a community college student Tracy’s doctoral research on community college student housing The link between engagement and the success of student housing How COCM transformed the student housing experience at ICC The tangible change in dynamic when staff knows the residents How student housing can be detrimental if there’s no connection The significance of a flexible student housing building plan The value in a holistic support model with tech-guided self-service Why the student debt crisis makes community colleges crucial Connect with Tracy Tracy on LinkedIn Connect with Leigh Anne Student Housing Matters Student Housing Matters on Facebook Student Housing Matters on Twitter Capstone On-Campus Management Leigh Anne on LinkedIn

History is in Bryan Ogg’s blood. For more than a decade, he served as curator of research at Naper Settlement, a living history museum in Naperville, Illinois. Prior to beginning his career in Naperville, Bryan taught history courses at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illinois, and was a member of the staff at the Peoria Historical Society. Other published works of Bryan's include Peoria Spirits: The Story of Peoria’s Brewing and Distilling History; Wish You Were Here: Peoria Edition; and several editions of a monthly column entitled “The Curious Curator” for the Positively Naperville newspaper. He is a frequent guest lecturer at local schools and colleges, service groups, clubs and organizations.

*DISCLAIMER* This episode contains thematic material   Grief and Triumph and God's Pursuit Through it All with Julie Locke Moore, Founder of the DAX Foundation   Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”    Julie Locke Moore is the Founder of The DAX Foundation and also is currently serving as the co-chair for the Peoria Ronald McDonald House Capital Campaign. She attended Illinois Central College. Julie has a strong heartfelt commitment for serving her Lord and children who are battling cancer. She resides proudly in Washington, IL and is married to Devin Moore. They have one daughter Madeline who is 7.    Julie's Website Ronald McDonald House Peoria   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Chick-fil-A East Peoria    Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

‘We came in humble and approachable, wanting to collaborate.’ How do you turn around a student housing site that has spiraled into decline? Where do you begin when all of the problems—occupancy, reputation and facility issues—are intertwined? How do you look at the situation with Fresh Eyes and change the narrative, rebuilding the site’s reputation one step at a time? Jeremy Steed is the Operations Director for Capstone On-Campus Management. He began his housing career as an RA while studying biology at the University of Alabama—Birmingham. Since then, he has worked in several roles with COCM, most recently leading a site takeover at a community college in East Peoria, Illinois. In that role, he built a residence life program from the ground up and headed the turnaround that rebuilt the site’s reputation in the eyes of the students, campus partners and community at large. Today, Jeremy joins me to explain how he became the Site Director at a struggling facility, discussing the gradual decline of the property under previous management as well as its interconnected reputation, occupancy and facility issues. He walks us through COCM’s Fresh Eyes process and offers insight as to why rebuilding trust with the campus partner became top priority. I ask Jeremy how he rebuilt the site’s reputation with a complete rebrand, and he addresses the significance of open, honest communication with students.  Listen in for Jeremy’s advice around getting out ahead of a property on the decline and learn how he went about creating a better, safer living environment for the students at Illinois Central College. Topics Covered How Jeremy became the Site Director for a struggling facility The site’s gradual decline under previous management The site’s intertwined reputation, occupancy and facility issues The Fresh Eyes process COCM used to assess the site’s problems Why rebuilding trust with the campus partner became top priority Why a complete rebrand was necessary to change the narrative The use of focus groups to determine student experience, needs Using honest communication being present with students How building trust with the institution translated to parents, students Jeremy’s advice around preventing decline with annual walk-throughs The significant increase in occupancy at the site each of the last 3 years How Jeremy created a better, safer living environment for students The rewards of turning around a struggling site Connect with Jeremy Jeremy at COCM Jeremy on LinkedIn Connect with Leigh Anne Student Housing Matters Student Housing Matters on Facebook Student Housing Matters on Twitter COCM on LinkedIn Leigh Anne on LinkedIn

Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey, the president of Illinois Central College, joins the Journal Star's Steve Tarter to discuss the popular community college, the state of higher education, and ICC efforts to fulfill the needs of local employers with an educated workforce.

Brooks McDaniel is a professor of philosophy and religion, now retired from Illinois Central College. He is also an ordained minister in the Presbyterian church (PCUSA) and a writer and poet. Brooks was actually one of my own teachers in college and we sat down to talk about faith, spiritual experiences, and what he would like written in his obituary.

 “I love D&D!” Author’s Bio of John Paul Ried   John Paul Ried grew up in Upper Montclair New Jersey and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 2013. He has taught both college level history and English classes at Essex County College in Newark NJ and Illinois Central College in Peoria IL. Mr. Ried also has taught Special Education classes in public schools in both Kentucky and Nevada. He has three Masters Degrees and multiple certifications.     Mr. Ried has an extensive professional fundraising background for non-profit organizations such as the National Kidney Foundation and the Boy Scouts of America. Currently Mr. Ried is CEO of Palamaran Adventures LLC which markets and distributes his fantasy fiction books. He is also Chairman and Founder of the Arizona Fantasy Gaming Association (AFGA). Since 1975, Mr. Ried continually plays many editions of Advanced Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder. In his books, he has brought to life his Campaign World for his readers to enjoy. His first book, “Reckless Ambitions: The Medford Family Chronicles Volume 1,” was published by AZ Publishing LLC in May 2015. Mr. Ried’s second book “Capricious Deities:     The Medford Family Chronicles Volume II, was published in December 2015. The third book in the series, “Pivotal Ruckus: The Medford Family Chronicles Volume III,” was published in August 2016. Book IV – “Academic Mayhem: The Medford Family Chronicles Volume IV,” is being written now.     He draws inspiration from his very demanding cat named Enalan. Along with his writing, Mr. Ried also enjoys attending Sci-Fi/Fantasy conventions and has met hundreds of imaginative and interesting people such as Isaac Asimov, Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman, Terry Ferrell, and Penn and Teller (Rebo and Zooty).     For more information, please try these internet links below. 1. www.palamaranadventures.com 2. https://www.amazon.com/John-Paul-Ried/e/B00Z4OW910/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 3. www.azpublishingservices.com 4. https://zenescope.com/   Reposted from: https://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/  

 “I love D&D!” Author’s Bio of John Paul Ried   John Paul Ried grew up in Upper Montclair New Jersey and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 2013. He has taught both college level history and English classes at Essex County College in Newark NJ and Illinois Central College in Peoria IL. Mr. Ried also has taught Special Education classes in public schools in both Kentucky and Nevada. He has three Masters Degrees and multiple certifications.     Mr. Ried has an extensive professional fundraising background for non-profit organizations such as the National Kidney Foundation and the Boy Scouts of America. Currently Mr. Ried is CEO of Palamaran Adventures LLC which markets and distributes his fantasy fiction books. He is also Chairman and Founder of the Arizona Fantasy Gaming Association (AFGA). Since 1975, Mr. Ried continually plays many editions of Advanced Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder. In his books, he has brought to life his Campaign World for his readers to enjoy. His first book, “Reckless Ambitions: The Medford Family Chronicles Volume 1,” was published by AZ Publishing LLC in May 2015. Mr. Ried’s second book “Capricious Deities:     The Medford Family Chronicles Volume II, was published in December 2015. The third book in the series, “Pivotal Ruckus: The Medford Family Chronicles Volume III,” was published in August 2016. Book IV – “Academic Mayhem: The Medford Family Chronicles Volume IV,” is being written now.     He draws inspiration from his very demanding cat named Enalan. Along with his writing, Mr. Ried also enjoys attending Sci-Fi/Fantasy conventions and has met hundreds of imaginative and interesting people such as Isaac Asimov, Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman, Terry Ferrell, and Penn and Teller (Rebo and Zooty).     For more information, please try these internet links below. 1. www.palamaranadventures.com 2. https://www.amazon.com/John-Paul-Ried/e/B00Z4OW910/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 3. www.azpublishingservices.com 4. https://zenescope.com/

 “I love D&D!” Author’s Bio of John Paul Ried   John Paul Ried grew up in Upper Montclair New Jersey and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 2013. He has taught both college level history and English classes at Essex County College in Newark NJ and Illinois Central College in Peoria IL. Mr. Ried also has taught Special Education classes in public schools in both Kentucky and Nevada. He has three Masters Degrees and multiple certifications.     Mr. Ried has an extensive professional fundraising background for non-profit organizations such as the National Kidney Foundation and the Boy Scouts of America. Currently Mr. Ried is CEO of Palamaran Adventures LLC which markets and distributes his fantasy fiction books. He is also Chairman and Founder of the Arizona Fantasy Gaming Association (AFGA). Since 1975, Mr. Ried continually plays many editions of Advanced Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder. In his books, he has brought to life his Campaign World for his readers to enjoy. His first book, “Reckless Ambitions: The Medford Family Chronicles Volume 1,” was published by AZ Publishing LLC in May 2015. Mr. Ried’s second book “Capricious Deities:     The Medford Family Chronicles Volume II, was published in December 2015. The third book in the series, “Pivotal Ruckus: The Medford Family Chronicles Volume III,” was published in August 2016. Book IV – “Academic Mayhem: The Medford Family Chronicles Volume IV,” is being written now.     He draws inspiration from his very demanding cat named Enalan. Along with his writing, Mr. Ried also enjoys attending Sci-Fi/Fantasy conventions and has met hundreds of imaginative and interesting people such as Isaac Asimov, Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman, Terry Ferrell, and Penn and Teller (Rebo and Zooty).     For more information, please try these internet links below. 1. www.palamaranadventures.com 2. https://www.amazon.com/John-Paul-Ried/e/B00Z4OW910/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 3. www.azpublishingservices.com 4. https://zenescope.com/

In this podcast, Girish Seshagiri discusses a two-year community college software assurance program that he developed and facilitated with SEI Fellow Nancy Mead at Illinois Community College. The two-year degree program in secure software development, which is based on the SEI’s software assurance curriculum, is the result of a collaboration between Central Illinois Center of Excellence for Secure Software and Illinois Central College. The program, which also incorporates an apprenticeship model, was developed in response to industry needs.  Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Our fifteenth episode features Mike Foster who is known mostly for his knowledge of J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle Earth (because of a famed Illinois Central College literature class and numerous essays and interviews on the subject), but who has also been a hardworking writer and journalist for over 50 years. While the questions eventually always wind their way back to hobbits and strange elvish (or is it elven?) names, Mike also has lots to share about teaching, music, and writing a good obituary. Shaped by a lifetime of reading and intensive study Mike speaks with a gentle eloquence always tinged with the wonder of faerie. This is our longest episode yet, but stick around to hear some great stories about the people he has met and dialogued with in the Tolkien Universe.

Reckless Ambitions: The Medford Family Chronicles New Fantasy Adventure Series by Author, John Paul Ried About the Book: The beloved and respected Emperor John Cardillion IV is dead. His four sons, a Cleric, a Fighter, a Magic User and a Thief/businessman, all intend to destroy each other to rule the Palamaran Empire. Earl Thomas Medford, the Lord Chancellor, intends to win the impending civil war and marry his daughter off to the next Emperor. Which brother to choose because all four are greedy, selfish, despicable megalomaniacs? Lady Christina Medford and Imperial Guard officer Nicholas Armand have fallen hopelessly in love despite their duties and responsibilities. If her father discovers or even suspects their romance then Tina, Nick and many of their friends might be quickly executed. Why take the risk? Love is insane and irresistible. About the Author: John Paul Ried grew up in Upper Montclair New Jersey and has recently relocated to Phoenix Arizona. He has taught both college level history and English classes at Essex County College and Illinois Central College. Mr. Ried also has taught Special Education classes in public schools in both Kentucky and Nevada. Along with teaching, Mr. Ried has an extensive fundraising background. Since 1978, Mr. Ried continually plays First Edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons and has brought to life his Campaign World for his readers to enjoy. He draws inspiration from his very demanding cat named Enalan. For more information: http://www.palamaranadventures.com/

Illinois Central College closes its current theatre season with Humpty Dumpty,” which uses the children’s nursery rhyme as a metaphor for contemporary life. Stan Strickler has this review for Peoria Public Radio and the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of Peoria Public Radio or the Live Theatre League. “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall” We are all familiar with the childhood nursery rhyme, and Eric Bogasian uses that to great effect in his play, “Humpty Dumpty” which depicts the fall of people left to their own fears. A great fall and a shattering of their lives becomes apparent as their life unravels and -- like the egg in the nursery rhyme -- they crack. The plays opens at a summer cabin in the north woods surrounded by trees and a cheery interior. Into this idyllic scene come two couples, Max and Nicole, and Troy and Spoon. They are on vacation, wanting to get away from their hectic big city lives. Max

Owls, OhSoHat, Hazel Carter Story This show by sponsored by Quince & Co, Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, and The Blend Cafe. I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and questions. Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as PrairiePiper. Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com. We did buy that first house we looked at because I fell in love with the front door. I could not have goats there. I made a mistake when I told you last week about the way I do the selvedges instead of slipping the first stitch. See directions in the sidebar on this site. I read a note from SpringPeeper about her fondness for goats.  Asta wrote about gjetost. It is eaten in very thin slices and not combined with meat or much else other than perhaps a dab of lingonberry jam. Saturday morning I went on a Snowy Owl Expedition by myself. A snowy owl had been seen at Illinois Central College.  I took a walk later that day about sunset and I was looking up into the sky in a moment of complete reverie when I saw a white bird flapping its wings WAY UP HIGH. I am 90% certain it was a Snowy Owl but can’t be sure. Alone and warming his five wits, the white owl in the belfry sits.- Alfred, Lord Tennyson Spectra by Stephen West Began Gyllis by Stephen West but I frogged it. The way the pattern was written was too frustrating. OhSo Hat by Lee Bernstein Well-written pattern and wonderful for beginners. Photos show female models but really is unisex and my husband likes it. Piper’s Journey KAL Wave 2 starts March 5. We started a new thread on March 1st because the other thread is getting quite long and that can be discouraging if you are just getting into it. Seasoned PJ knitters can jump in to help. In The Pipeline Knitting  New shawl design called Hyla Brook Watching   Downtown Abbey is not a soap Opera. Soap operas do not make a lasting impression, they do not have costumes like this or film in castles, and they do not have Maggie Smith and Hugh Bonneville. You might say that soaps have come a long way since I last saw one in 1968 but they have not evolved THAT much. Reading Finished Birds of a Feather #2 in Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear.  Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonsen Random House 2010 Love, love, love this book! Helen Simonsen’s first novel and may she write many more. The writing reminds me so much of Alexander McCall Smith. Listening Since finishing The Paris Wife by Paula McClain I am catching up on podcasts. Thank you to Louise of Caithness Craft Collective Podcast for her shout out for Piper’s Journey. David Tolk. In Reverence. Title song of CD which I have purchased on iTunes. Beautiful.