College birthday bash, readings, scholars and more.
College of Lake County, Grayslake
Birthday Bash: Celebrate William Shakespeare’s birthday and the impact of his work at CLC’s annual celebration from 1-4 p.m. April 22, B Court, 19351 W. Washington St. Sponsored by the college’s Literary Arts Society and Theatre Club, the event will include music, singing, readings and costumed actors. Visitors can dress up in period costumes and take selfies in a photo booth. Refreshments and cake will be available. Details, email [email protected] or http://www.facebook.com/CLCLAS.
Readings/receptions: CLC’s two award-winning annual literary publications, “Willow Review” and “Prairie Voices,” will each hold free readings to celebrate their contributors’ talents. The “Willow Review” reading and reception will be held at 7 p.m. on April 23 and “Prairie Voices” will be held from 6-8 p.m. on April 27, 19351 W. Washington St. Copies of the new issues will be available at the readings. Contributors to this year’s award-winning literary magazine, “Willow Review,” will read from their original poetry and prose. Copies of the 41st anniversary issue will be available at the reading. The magazine is partially funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Its editor is Michael Latza, CLC English professor. The journal’s 2015 Illinois featured author is Wendy Finger. She worked in freelance journalism, social work and human resources. In 2008, she began creative writing through journaling, and took early retirement in 2012. Finger was a Skyway Conference Literary Festival prizewinner and is currently revising her novel, “Belle’s Story.” “Prairie Voices,” CLC’s award-winning literary/art journal, will host a reception honoring the students whose work was accepted for publication. This year’s issue includes short stories, essays, poems and samples of visual art from more than 44 writers and 27 artists of all ages. The 2013-14 edition of “Prairie Voices” won first place in the central division of the Community College Humanities Association 2014 Literary Magazine Competition, a first time for the CLC literary journal. Copies are available for purchase at CLC book stores. Details, (847) 543-2040.
Astronomy Day: View the sky through powerful telescopes and enjoy a variety of educational activities on Astronomy Day April 25 at CLC. All the day’s activities are free and open to the public. Activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and during the evening, a star party will be held from 7-10 p.m. Daytime activities will include solar observing through specially equipped telescopes, comet-making demonstrations and a walking tour of a scale model of the solar system. Displays will be available on a variety of topics, and children of all ages can enjoy astronomy-based activities and get free stickers and glow sticks. New this year is a telescope clinic and a prize drawing for a chance to win astronomy-related prizes. During the evening star party, a wide range of telescopes will be available for participants to view the Moon, Saturn and its awe-inspiring rings, Jupiter with its four moons, stars and other night sky wonders. The evening star party is weather dependent. Though telescopes will be available, participants are welcome to bring their own binoculars and telescopes. The event is part of a nationwide astronomy observance. Astronomy Day is sponsored by the Lake County Astronomical Society and CLC’s Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences division. Events will be held in and around the Technology Building, 19351 W. Washington St. Details, email [email protected] visit http://www.lcas-astronomy.org/astronomyday
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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Scholars: The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Allison Thome of Deerfield; Katrina Litke and Alexandre Massey of Gurnee; Nicole Sutker of Highland Park; and Molly Wagener of Lake Forest. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Scholars: The following local residents were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi: Natalie Neiman and Allison Salk of Deerfield; and Molly Harris of Highland Park.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Scholar: Thomas Douglas of Riverwoods is among more than 1,800 UNL students honored during the All-University Honors Convocation April 12. Douglas, a freshman in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service, is a High scholar. High Scholars: students are in the top 10 percent of their class.
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