Triton Installs Demonstration Rain Garden in Quad
One of the best ways to help educate students and the public about how sustainability works is to put displays, examples and demonstrations in highly visible locations. Recently the Triton College Sustainability Center, assisted by the Horticulture Department, followed this rule by installing a small rain garden in the median strip of a much used … Read more
The new tradition of non-traditional students
There’s no longer a cookie-cutter image of a college student. They’re not always young, fresh out of high school or without the responsibilities of taking care of children/a family or working a 9-to-5 job. The Huffington Post printed a story about an 85-year-old retired man who graduated with his associate’s degree in New York. ”It was an experience,” … Read more
Triton College and PMSA expand dual credit curriculum
This was released by Proviso Township High Schools District 209 on April 27, 2012 and states the dual credit partnership Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy shares with Triton College: Forest Park, Ill. — Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy (PMSA) is helping its students and parents build bridges to success by offering more college-level coursework that could … Read more
Popular summer camp empowers girls with tools and career dreams
Back by popular demand, GADgET Camp – Girls Adventuring in Design Engineering and Technology – returns to Triton College this summer to empower and create an interest in engineering technology among girls ages 12-16. The camp, which will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23-26, 2012, will teach girls about product design and how … Read more
Triton College congratulates PMSA on its 2nd place finish in Chicago robotics competition
Triton College commends the hard work and creative thinking of Proviso Math and Science Academy’s Monty Pythons Robotics Team for being named a regional finalist in the 2012 For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, or FIRST, Robotics Midwest Regional Competition in March at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. More than 50 participating teams … Read more
Two new Triton programs featured in ‘Chicago Sun-Times’
Chicago Sun-Times featured two of Triton College’s newest programs in an education guide article that looks at new college programs that are preparing students for careers in a changing job market. Triton’s Independent Building Contractor associate’s degree and Beverage Management certificate were both created to address this issue and provide students with innovative fields of study … Read more
Triton College Veteran & Military Family Services Webpage
Continuing our efforts to provide a service to our student veterans, veterans in the community, and their families, Triton College launched its Veteran & Military Family Services webpage! The purpose of the webpage is to provide information on new programs, events, resources, and services available to veterans and their families, as our goal is to … Read more
Voices of Triton College
On Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, Triton College President Patricia Granados (and other Triton College employees) met with members of the surrounding communities, at the Marion Street Cheese Market in Oak Park, IL, to discuss the value Triton College, the importance of a high quality, affordable education, and Triton’s array of resources. Part of the evenings presentation … Read more
Higher Education said to add 10 years to the brain
There’s some truth to the adage “With age comes wisdom.” But according to a recent New York Times article, could the saying be turned around and also hold some truth – “With wisdom comes age”? Studies have shown that a person can slow the aging process of their brain by 10 years with a higher … Read more
Triton’s sustainability efforts are recognized in national magazine
Triton College was recently recognized in a national magazine for practicing sustainable methods on campus. In the American Association of Community College’s magazine “Community College Journal,” October/November 2011 issue, Triton’s Associate Vice President of Facilities John Lambrecht spoke on the bright idea that not only adds to the college’s sustainable efforts on campus but shines a light on the true focus for the changes … Read more
