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Category: Spotlights

Retired South Suburban College History Professor Art T. Burton to Shine Light on the Life of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Webmaster

South Holland, IL–Renowned retired South Suburban College (SSC) history professor, Art T. Burton, is slated to appear on “CBS Sunday Morning” on November 5, 2023. During this segment, Burton will …

Faculty, News, Spotlights

“Laughter Should Go Where Needed.”

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

On Saturday, September 23rd I was asked to help out and take photos at a school event. I honestly had no idea what it was about. I just remember my …

Jacqueline, Spotlights

Goodbye Spring, Hello Fall!

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

I hope the first couple weeks of the semester were amazing. I have noticed the vast amount of new faces and excitement in some students as they pass by one …

Jacqueline, Spotlights

The Final Countdown

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

As summer marches on, the excitement of returning to or starting college begins. It’s never an easy transition, and trying to ignore the calendar and clock heightens anxiety. What else …

Jacqueline, Spotlights

I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends

Posted on August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

In case you forgot about my last post, I shared how I stay on track by using my SSC Portal, but there are also a lot of people in my …

Jacqueline, Spotlights

Not Thrownin’ Away My Shot

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

I am going to share a few helpful tips on how to stay on track with your goals in the next two blog entries. I know that I am still …

Jacqueline, Spotlights

The Room Where It Happens

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

My previous post mentioned the driving forces that have helped me reach this point in my life, but I have yet to share what helps me each and every morning. …

Jacqueline, Spotlights

Show Me The Money…Please?

Posted on March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

Every year, South Suburban College offers an abundance of scholarships. These scholarships come with certain guidelines to apply, but there are many to choose from and one could be waiting …

Jacqueline, Spotlights

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

             As we enter into March, my mind quickly goes into how I made it to the halfway mark of the college semester. Just like many others, I am trying …

Jacqueline, Spotlights

Women Empower One Another

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

This Friday, South Suburban College will be hosting the Chicago Women’s Conference presented by the Business & Career Institute. The event will open with a powerful keynote speaker. Caprice O’Bryant …

Jacqueline, Spotlights

History Lesson

Posted on February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

Hey guys!  It’s Black History month. The first event that I had pleasure in participating in was the African American History Contest: African American Firsts. From questions asking about the …

Jacqueline, Spotlights

The Future is Now

Posted on January 24, 2017February 2, 2017 by Jacqueline Perez

My name is Jacqueline, and I am a student here at South Suburban College. I began attending in 2007, but in spring of 2010 I needed time to reevaluate what …

Jacqueline, Spotlights
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