Attend Elmhurst College College Night – RSVP by February 3, 2012
February 2nd, 2012 by Shorty
Elmhurst College College Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 7:00 p.m., Village Center. To RSVP, call 773-966-1508 or e-mail thecevents@thec4success.org.
Save the Date: Literacy Chicago’s Well-Read Affair
January 27th, 2012 by Shorty
I am all about education which is why it is an honor to introduce Literacy Chicago’s Associate Board’s Well-Read Affair. This annual benefit brings together donors, volunteers, friends and community members in support of Literacy Chicago. It will take place on Thursday, March 29 in the Chicago Cultural Center’s Preston Bradley Hall from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Guests will enjoy cocktails, music, a silent auction and more, all in one of Chicago’s most beautiful historic settings. Hope to see you there!
Have Questions about Blogging? Get them Answered on January 31,2012
January 24th, 2012 by Shorty
Are you a small business, community organization, cultural center, church, community newspaper or educational institution wanting to expand your reach? Have you considered a blog but don’t quite understand how it works?
Well, you’re in luck.
Marcie Hill ~aka~ Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource will be holding a Blogging Q & A session on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Woodson Library at the corner of 95th & Halsted.
See you there!!
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Learn WordPress at this 1-Day Workshop
January 22nd, 2012 by Shorty
Presented by Dante Hamilton, Founder, Chicago WordPress Meetup Group and Scott Winterroth, Pro Blogger and Chicago WordPress Consultant, this hands-on workshop is guaranteed to give you a full-fledged WordPress education in just one day on January 28, 2012.
Lessons attendees will learn include
- WordPress 3.3 and the WP Dashboard
- Web hosting
- Selecting Themes
- Uploading Content
- Social Media for WordPress
- Ecommerce
- Search Engine Optimization
- And much more…
In addition to this full-day education, you will get a boxed lunch, beverages and individual coaching. The workshop will be held at the University Center Conference Chicago, 525 South State Street, 2nd Floor in Chicago.
Visit the Chicago WordPress Meetup page for more details and to register for the WordPress 1-Day Workshop.
Apply for the 2012 Best Buy Scholarship Program by Feb. 15, 2012
January 21st, 2012 by Shorty
Students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study upon high school graduation are eligible for the 2012 Best Buy Scholarship. You must have solid grades and are involved in community service or work experience. Up to 1,200 students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Visit Best Buy now for more information and to apply! February 15, 2012 is the deadline.
Apply for the IL Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Undergrad Scholarship
January 13th, 2012 by Shorty
This scholarship is for students seeking an undergraduate degree. Applicants should be an accepted or enrolled student at an accredited institution of higher learning to include community colleges, private institutions and certified vocational training programs.
How to Apply:
Contact Mrs. Jackie Brown at 217.544.0444. You can also write to the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee, P.O. Box 12104, Springfield, IL 62791 to request an application.
All Applicants must:
- Be an Illinois resident
- Complete the ILBCF Undergraduate Scholarship Application
- Submit verification of college enrollment or letter of acceptance
- Write a personal statement (500 words or less) describing interest and involvement in community and public service, hobbies, special talents, sports and/or school activities etc. The statement should address future academic and professional career plans and may highlight any personal challenge(s) you overcame.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from persons other than relatives
- Submit a recent photograph of himself/herself
- Provide proof of voters registration if 18 years of age or older
- Forward the application and all supporting materials to the ILBCF Scholarship Selection Committee by May 1 (no exceptions)
- Any supporting material not submitted along with application will result in applicant being disqualified.
Application Deadline:
All applications for the scholarship must be postmarked by May 1ST (no exceptions allowed). Award recipients will be notified by mail. This is a one-time award.
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Neighborhood Libraries Will Be Closed on Mondays
January 7th, 2012 by Shorty
Yep, you read correctly. Neighborhood libraries will be closed on Monday. However, Harold Washington Library Center, the Sulzer Regional Library and the Woodson Regional Library will keep their regular schedules. These closings, along with 181 layoffs, were solutions to the $6.7 million library budget cut.
A few questions came to mind.
- How do these changes affect the remaining employees’ salaries?
- What does this mean for the people whose only access to computers is at the neighborhood library?
- Have the people whose abuse of funds and other unethical actions that helped result in this economic calamity been affected by the city’s budget cuts at all? Or, do they still have their jobs so they can wreak more havoc, which will result in yet more layoffs?
- When the city’s financial house get back in order, will they reverse these actions?
I digressed. But, it would be great to have these questions answered. What are your feelings on the neighborhood library closings?
Learn How to Download eBooks for Your Kindle at Harold Washington Library – 11/29/11
November 28th, 2011 by Shorty
Did you know you the Chicago Public Library carries eBooks for Kindles? Would you like to learn how to download them? You’re in luck! Harold Washington Library is offering a short introduction to Chicago Public Library’s Kindle collection as well as the opportunity to check out and download a title in class. You’ll need to bring both your Kindle and a library card in good standing.
To register, please email overdrivesupport@chipublib.org and include Kindle class in the subject line.
Location:
Harold Washington Library Center
Authors Room
400 S. State Street
60605
Phone: 312-747-1192
The Ron Brown Scholar Program – Apply January 9, 2011
November 28th, 2011 by Shorty
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply. Application deadline is January 9, 2012.
Go to www.ronbrown.org to apply. For further information, please contact us:
Ron Brown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434 964 1588
Fax: 434 964 1589
E-mail: info@ronbrown.org