CLC Connects: Recent Episodes
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CLC Connects is your go-to source when you need expert provided context on a variety of topics of interest in Lake County. It is a production of the College of Lake County.
An apprenticeship is a great way to start your career. Apprenticeships combine practical training with learning, and add in a salary. In today's episode you'll hear success stories, explore how businesses can benefit, and show the path for those interested in starting. Listen and discover how apprenticeships are shaping the future of work in fun and impactful ways!
In April Earth Month is celebrated all around the world. As a part of CLC's celebration, Jessey Prugh chats with our sustainability expert, Michelle Titterton. Topics covered include practical sustainable tips, how to deal with climate anxiety and a message of hope for the future.
Today we're shining a spotlight on a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of our overall health—dental hygiene.
With us is a special guest, Julie Boldt, dental hygiene expert, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Julie is here to help us overcome our dental fears, encourage good dental hygiene practice, and tell us all about the ultra low-cost dental clinic that's open to the public at CLC's Lakeshore campus.
Whether you're a dental health enthusiast or someone looking to improve your oral care routine, this episode is packed with insights that promise to enlighten, educate, and inspire.
Global music is taking the United States by storm and Alisa Baum is at the forefront of bringing the biggest acts right here to Lake County. On this episode host Jessey Prugh chats with Alisa about global music and the three acts coming to the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts this spring.
The Department of Education recently unveiled big changes in FAFSA, the Free Application for Student Aid. It's brought some chaos to the financial aid process, but we have a few people here to help clear up the confusion. Our guests this week are Rey Gonzalez, College of Lake County's Director of Financial Aid, and Financial Aid Coach, Gema Mariscal.
The CLC Connects Podcast is on a short break while we work behind the scenes to bring you a new and improved listening experience, but we also know its important to fill that space you reserve time to listen to every other Tuesday. In this spirit we’re bringing back some of our most popular episodes from our first two seasons with some added content. You can think of this as season 2.5.
Today we’re starting the episode off with a condensed version of the interview I did with Melanie Bromberek, CLC’s horticulture coordinator. Melanie gave us her expert fall gardening advice. A year later, I can vouch for her- my garden has looked better than ever this season.
Maybe you’re not interested in gardening, but your kids are. Earlier this summer Eliza Fournier, CLC’s Urban Farm director, took content producer Jake Patterson and writer Austin Weber out on a tour of the Green Youth Farm located in the Greenbelt Forest Preserve in North Chicago. What you’ll hear next is all about CLC’s connection with Green Youth Farm followed by two high school students who are working their first jobs as farmers.
On the last episode of season two Jessey Prugh and Sheldon Walcher chat about creativity in the workplace and the growing role of AI in the creative process. Sheldon also previews the new live entertainment production certificate at CLC.
This week Jessey Prugh hosts Laura Otto, CLC's professor of English and one of the organizers of the arts group, Voice of Lake County.
The episode sounds a little different than usual. Instead of an interview, you’ll be hearing stories recorded live at the Voices of Lake County spring showcase on May 12.
On this week's episode of CLC Connects, Jessey Prugh talks with CLC's Urban Farm director Eliza Fournier. Eliza has helped train over 200 urban farmers and has been a pioneer in the urban farming movement. Together we'll dive into the world of urban farming and talk about the new facility coming to Waukegan's Lakeshore Campus. As urbanization continues to shape our communities, urban farming has emerged as a solution to promote sustainability, self-sufficiency, and community health. We discuss how urban farming is not about raising cows in the middle of the city, but rather a growing movement that has gained popularity in Lake County and beyond. Join us as we explore the benefits and challenges of urban farming and learn how we can bring sustainable agriculture to our cities.
April 25, 2023: Today on the podcast host Jessey Prugh talks with CLC's professor of meteorology Eric Priest about the wildly unpredictable weather patterns that come with springtime. From thunderstorms to tornadoes, hail to heat waves, spring can bring some of the craziest weather around. We also talk about how to stay safe when severe weather hits home and how to understand your forecast or weather app better.
This week on CLC Connects, we’re taking on the topic of sustainability with my guest David Husemoller, CLC’s Sustainability Manager. Today where climate change, pollution, and resource depletion are significant challenges, sustainability has become an increasingly important topic affecting us all. In this episode, we will explore what sustainability means, why it's important, and what we can do to promote sustainable practices in our daily lives. David will also preview the upcoming Green Living Fair happening at the University Center on April 15.
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) culture is a phenomenon that has gained massive popularity in recent times. It is all about taking things into your own hands and making something unique and special from scratch. One of the most significant events in the DIY world is the Maker Faire, which brings together DIY enthusiasts to showcase their creations. In this episode, Jessey and Rob Twardock discuss the connection between DIY culture, Maker Faire, and robotics, and how they are impacting the world. Interest piqued? Be sure to visit Lake County's very own Maker Faire at CLC on April 15.
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Vaccines have played a critical role in public health throughout history, from ancient civilizations' use of variolation to modern vaccination. The English physician, Edward Jenner, discovered modern vaccination in the late 18th century by injecting cowpox into a young boy, which led to immunity against smallpox. Vaccines were later developed against other diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and tuberculosis, as well as viral diseases chicken pox and shingles.
The new shingles vaccine, called Shingrix was approved around 2017 and is recommended for individuals over 50 years old. The vaccine boosts the immune response to the virus, reducing the risk and severity of shingles symptoms.
February 14, 2023: On episode two Jessey chat's with CLC Trustee Torrie Newsome about the importance of recognizing Black History Month everyday by noticing and celebrating the little moments.
January 31, 2023: Welcome back! It's season two of CLC Connects and we're so happy to be back on the air. This week Jessey chats with Emily Borland, a licensed social worker and CLC's Community Resource Advisor about asking for help and connecting in with community resources to find help when you need it.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
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HACES
Mano a Mano
S.H.A.R.E. Market
CAPS
LEAF
If you're a CLC student looking to connect with Emily, you can email her at eborland1@clcillinois.edu
December 6, 2022: This week Jessey chats with Dr. Frank Ardito, professor of Health and Wellness Promotion at College of Lake County. Dr. Ardito provides expert advice on getting started with healthy lifestyle choices through the holidays.
Jessey and Mitch Bienvenue, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development and International Trade Center at CLC, chat about small business in Lake County. Topics covered include how the pandemic has changed the landscape for small business, Small Business Saturday and how to support small business beyond spending. The Small Business Development and International Trade Center is here to help future and current small businesses in Lake County. Connect with them by heading here.
En esta edición especial en español de CLC Connects, Jess Carrasco, de relaciones públicas y marketing y decano del campus de Lakeshore, Jesús Ruiz, conversan sobre el horizonte cambiante de Waukegan y todo lo que le espera al campus de Lakeshore, incluido el nuevo centro de servicios para estudiantes y la granja urbana.
¿Quiere un adelanto personal del Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles de Lakeshore antes de que se abra oficialmente al público este enero? Decano Ruiz ofrece recorridos todos los lunes por la mañana a las 10 a.m. Para asegurar su lugar, envíe un correo electrónico al Decano Ruiz a jruiz20@clcillinois.edu. Los recorridos están limitados a 10 personas.
Asegúrese de unirse a nosotros para celebrar la inauguración de nuestro nuevo centro de estudiantes en nuestro evento de puertas abiertas el viernes 13 de enero de 1 a 6 p.m. Donde se puede disfrutar de la comida, la música y las vistas panorámicas desde lo alto del centro comunitario Eleanor Murkey.
Jessey and Lakeshore Campus Dean Jesus Ruiz chat about the changing skyline of Waukegan and all that’s in store for Lakeshore Campus including the new student services center and urban farm.
Want a personal sneak peak of the Lakeshore Student Services Center before it officially opens to the public this January? Dean Ruiz is giving tours each Monday morning at 10 a.m. To secure your spot, email Dean Ruiz at jruiz20@clcillinois.edu. Tours are limited to 10 people.
Be sure to join us to celebrate the opening of our new student center at our open house event on Friday, January 13th from 1-6 p.m. Where you can take in food, music and panorama views from the top of the Eleanor Murkey community center.
This week Jessey chats with David Asma, Investigator with the Lake County Public Defenders Office and long time faculty member teaching sociology, social media and new media. In this episode we talk about moral panic, fear of the other and media literacy.
October 10, 2022: Jessey and Theresa Ruiz-Velasco, faculty chair of CLC’s World Languages department talk about celebrating Latinx Heritage Month in Lake County and at CLC. They also talk about the growing Latinx population in Lake County and the impact it has on community and business.
Check out a few mission driven groups supporting Latinx heritage all year round in Lake County: Mano a Mano https://mamfrc.org, HACES https://www.haces.org
To attend the final CLC Latinx Heritage Month events of 2022, check here. https://www.clcillinois.edu/events/latinx-heritage
In this episode Jessey and Dr. Richard Ammon, Interim Vice President of Education and chief Academic Officer, about the brand new Advanced Technology Center. The ATC promises to be a new hub of manufacturing education in Lake County.
In this episode Jessey talks with Byron Sosa and Professor Eric Berkowitz for Cybersecurity Month. Byron and Eric give tips for keeping your information private online, tips for using Alexa and other smart devices and weigh risk vs. convenience. Byron is CLC's Director of Cybersecurity and Professor Eric Berkowitz is a faculty member specializing in cybersecurity, defense and machine learning.
In this episode Jessey and Kurt talk about philanthropy and giving to take care of your local community with a focus on educational and career training gifts. Kurt is the executive director of the CLC Foundation.
August 16, 2022: Jessey and Chef Vena talk about saving money at the grocery store, how the restaurant industry is changing and we will get a preview of Brae Loch Chef Vena also will share a recipe for all those tomatoes pouring out of your garden.
This week we are joined by Melanie Bromberek, Horticulture Lab Coordinator at the CLC campus farm. She shares what to expect from the campus farm stand, tips for starting your fall garden, and a quick story about a very large piece of fruit.
Welcome to CLC Connects! A podcast connecting College of Lake County and you. Join us every other Tuesday when we chat with an expert from the college about anything of local interest. So whether you love gardening and seasonal recipes or you’re into local history and industry, we’ll have something for you.
You have questions? CLC has an expert for that.
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