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Why Juell Lagonero Belongs at JJC

Posted by Amanda Wijangco on Mar 31, 2023 7:45:00 AM

Joliet Junior College is a place to grow, to learn, to challenge yourself, to meet friends and to connect with mentors. It's where you belong.

Our students, faculty, staff and community members all feel a sense of belonging at JJC for different reasons. In our new #BelongAtJJC blog series, we're featuring a JJC student or employee and sharing why they belong.

Next up is Juell Lagonero, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) president, JJC student government member, Wiley's Pack student influencer, Wolfpack Productions project manager and Muslim Student Society secretary.

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Tags: Student Voices, #BelongAtJJC, Wiley's Pack

Why Ashley Ruiz Belongs at JJC

Posted by Amanda Wijangco on Feb 28, 2023 8:45:00 AM

First up is nursing student, Wiley's Pack student influencer and student ambassador Ashley Ruiz.

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Tags: Student Voices, #BelongAtJJC, Wiley's Pack, Student Ambassadors

How to Take in JJC’s Virtual Arts Scene

Posted by Scott Harvey on Mar 8, 2021 8:07:00 AM

We’ve seen a lot of unique ways to connect with people safely during this pandemic. That creativity has been on full display within the arts community, from local theatre to Hollywood cinema. The Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Department has maintained its commitment to educate students and entertain the community through a series of virtual offerings, with plenty still to come.

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Tags: Student Voices, Online Learning, Theatre, Music, Fine Arts, Virtual, Art

JJC Students Speak Out About Online Learning During Pandemic

Posted by Katie Newberry on May 11, 2020 8:03:00 AM

After their classes were transferred to an online only format, JJC students, and students across the nation, were forced to adapt to a learning style that many were not used to. Even during these difficult times our students have proved their willingness to learn and shared messages of positivity with our community.

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Tags: Student Services, Student Voices, Online Learning

Spring Break Plans and Tips From Students

Posted by Scott Harvey on Mar 9, 2020 8:07:00 AM

The halls will be quieter this week, as JJC students are off for spring break. While we’ll miss the bustle of campus, we’re glad our students are getting some much-needed time to relax.

We reached out to several students on their plans for spring break, as well as their advice for fellow students during this time. Here is what 12 of them had to say.

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Tags: Just for Fun, Student Voices

How JJC Student Athletes Balance Academics and Sports

Posted by Katie Newberry on Mar 2, 2020 8:02:00 AM

JJC offers many extracurricular activities for students, including collegiate level athletics. Students can participate in 11 sports: wrestling, volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer and cheerleading.

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Tags: For New Students, Tips & Tricks, Athletics, Student Voices

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Why Juell Lagonero Belongs at JJC

Why Ashley Ruiz Belongs at JJC

How to Take in JJC’s Virtual Arts Scene

JJC Students Speak Out About Online Learning During Pandemic

Spring Break Plans and Tips From Students

How JJC Student Athletes Balance Academics and Sports

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