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CYBER-RELATED SCAMS TARGETING TRUMAN, ITS EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS A wary Truman College student who asked all the right questions of a potential “employer” avoided being the latest victim of a counterfeit check cashing operation that could have cost him hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Such scams are on the rise and Aaron Wissmann, Executive Director of Career Services with City Colleges of Chicago, and Andres Durbak, Director of Safety and Security at Truman, are advising the community to be alert for fraudulent activities and requests, and to report them accordingly.

In the most recent incident on the Truman campus, an attempt to draw a student into a scam that was alleging employment with a major corpora-tion was exposed and reported to the FBI. “Fortunately,” said Durbak, “the student was suspicious and did not complete the acts required of him by this scam.”

One major clue to the illegitimacy of the employment offer was the sup-posed use by the company of an AOL email address; no major corpora-tion would rely on an outside email vendor for its communication.

An alert issued by the Internet Crime Complaint Center warned of scam-mers posting online advertisements soliciting college students for administrative positions in which they would receive checks via the mail which students were to deposit into their accounts, then send checks and/or wire money to another individu-al.

“City Colleges reviews every employer’s application to post positions to ensure they are legit-imate,” said Wiseman. “We want to ask our students and alumni to inform us if any employer on our job board asks for you to do any of the following.”

• Offers to pay a large amount of money for almost no work.

• Offers a job without ever interacting with the appli-cant.

• Wants you to transfer money from one account to an-other.

• Offers to send a check before any work has been done by the applicant.

• Asks for credit card or bank account numbers or cop-ies of personal documents.

• Demands payment by wire service or courier.

• Offers a large payment or reward in exchange for al-lowing the use of the applicant’s personal bank ac-count – often for depositing checks or transferring money.

• Sends an unexpectedly large check.

Wiseman requests that students email career-services@ccc.edu if they have any concerns regarding any employers on the Ca-reer Network.

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There has also been a rise in attempts to compromise faculty and staff email accounts. Spear phishing emails are being sent that appear to be from CCC. The email contains a link and claims some type of issue has arisen asking the employee to enter their login credentials and password. Once employees provide their user name and password, the perpetrator might use this infor-mation to access the CCC’s computer system, allowing access to private information, financial systems and records, and other systems within the network. Suspicious emails should not be opened and should be reported to Information Technology (cohelpdesk@ccc.edu) so that these may be blocked from the system.

TRUMAN ALUM HONORED WITH NIU SCHOLARSHIP Anthony Roberts, a TRiO alum from Truman College has been honored with the Northern Illinois University’s “Forward To-gether Forward” Scholarship. Roberts was one of five recipients of the scholarship that recognizes students for their academic achievements and humanitarian pursuits. Each will receive a $4,000 non-renewable scholarship for the coming academic year.

“Students who receive this prestigious award are leaders who are truly working to make a difference in our community,” said Kelly Wegener Michael, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at NIU. “Recipients are those that exemplify the spirit and strength of character of those we lost on Feb. 14, 2008,” she said in reference to the tragic shootings on that campus.

Roberts was cited for his involvement in the campus community, taking on a leadership role, and demonstrating his commitment to service.

Truman TRiO Student Support Services Director Roberto Valdez also reports that Roberts has recently been accepted into an internship program with General Electric where Juan Ibañez, one of TRiO’s corporate sponsors at GE, is mentoring him.

“Tony is another TRiO success story and he is a great ambassador to our program,” said Valadez. “We are proud to have many TRiO stu-dents like Tony who are achieving excellence at four-year institutions.”

VETERAN STUDENTS AND GAMERS CLUB PARTNER TO STOCK FOOD PANTRY The Truman Veterans Student Association and the Gamers Student Club have teamed up to raise funds and supply food stocks for the Lakeview Pantry, 3831 N. Broadway. The organizations have launched a food collection drive that will run through Wednesday, March 25, and have scheduled a Popcorn Drive as a fundraising effort.

Non-perishable, non-expired food items may be donated in barrels located near the Student Activities Center. Most needed are:

• Canned fruit

• Whole grain cereal

• Canned chicken or tuna

• 100% shelf stable fruit juice

• Toothbrushes and toothpaste, or any other personal hygiene items

The Popcorn Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cafeteria Foyer. Monetary donations will be ac-cepted at both the Popcorn Drive or by Maria McIver (mmckiever@ccc.edu) in Room 106 of the McKeon Student Services Build-ing. Checks should be made payable to Lakeview Pantry.

Organizers of the drive remind the Truman community that every dollar donated provides meals for seven people or helps the Pantry purchase 10 pounds of food. The two organizations are hoping to exceed their goal of $350 in donations.

Anthony Roberts (r) received his award from NIU Pres-ident Doug Baker

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HALF-BAKED NEWS ITEM PROMPTS CORRECTION Last week’s TRUMAN NEWS happily reported that the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) will hold its annual Pink Elephant/Bake Sale on Wednesday, March 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Cafeteria Foyer as part of its fundraising efforts for the scholarships it awards deserving women students.

However the article inaccurately suggested that homemade baked goods may be contributed to the sale. This was in error. To comply with health regulations, all contributed baked goods must be store-bought. The editors of TRUMAN NEWS regret the error, but, on the other hand, now have several dozen home baked cookies they can consume.

In addition to baked goods, the AAWCC is in need of:

• Gently used items for sale. Drop them off in the McKeon Student Ser-vices Building with Naeema Mahmood, Room 162, or Teresa Walker, Room 118.

• Store bought baked goods can be dropped off to the sale location on the day of the event. Send an email about your contribution to Naeema Mahmood, nmahmood@ccc.edu, or Teresa Walker, twalker@ccc.edu.

• Volunteers to serve at the sale table. Send an email about our availability to either Naeema or Teresa.

TRANSFER CENTER TO HOLD A ‘PRIVATE’ A-FAIR Truman College’s Transfer Center will host the Spring Private Illinois Colleges and Universities Fair on Thursday, March 19, from noon until 3 p.m. in the Cafeteria featuring more than two dozen schools anxious to talk to Truman students interested in transferring. Scheduled to attend are:

• Argosy University

• Blackburn College

• Columbia College

• Concordia University

• DePaul University

• DeVry University

• Dominican University

• East-West University

• Elmhurst College

• Eureka College

• Illinois Institute of Technology

• Indiana Wesleyan

• Judson University

• Kendall College

• Loyola University

• National-Louis University

• National University of Health Sci-ences

• North Central College

• Northwestern University School of Professional Studies

• Olivet Nazarene University

• Phi Theta Kappa

• Resurrection University

• Robert Morris University

• Roosevelt University

• School of the Art Institute of Chica-go

• Shimer College

• St. Xavier University

• Trinity International University

• University of St. Francis

• VanderCook College of Music

FITNESS CENTER TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY Owing to the start of Phase II of the renovations on the Dave Rowlands Sports Complex, the Fitness Center will be closing Friday, March 27, and remain closed until completion of construction in the fall of 2015. Among the projects being undertaken is the instal-lation for the first time of air conditioning in the complex, so while the Center is being closed with great regret, think how much cooler workouts will be upon its reopening!

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ON OUR RADAR • Critical Reading Powershot: How to Read Fast-

er/Better, Tuesday, March 17, 4:30 p.m., Critical Reading Center, Room 2230AA.

• Truman College Blood Drive, Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cafeteria.

• Critical Reading Powershot: Valid vs. Invalid Ar-guments, Wednesday, March 18, 1 p.m., Critical Reading Center, Room 2230AA.

• Critical Reading Powershot: Text Summarization, Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m., Critical Reading Cen-ter, Room 2230AA.

• Critical Reading Powershot: Thinking Through What You Read, Friday, March 20, 11 a.m., Critical Reading Center, Room 2230AA.

• Critical Reading Powershot: Basic Reading Skills, Tuesday, March 24, 1 p.m., Critical Reading Center, Room 2230AA.

• Critical Reading Powershot: Text Summarization, Wednesday, March 25, 11 a.m., Critical Reading Center, Room 2230AA.

• Critical Reading Powershot: Vocabulary Devel-opment, Thursday, March 26, 4:30 p.m., Critical Reading Center, Room 2230AA.

• Critical Reading Powershot: Valid vs. Invalid Ar-guments, Friday, March 27, 1 p.m., Critical Reading Center, Room 2230AA.

• Graduation: Order Cap and Gown by Thursday, April 9; www.jostens.com.

• Illinois Hunger Coalition – Apply for Link Card/Food Stamps, Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cafeteria Foyer. For more information, contact the Wellness Center, Rm. 1946.

• Scholarships: Apply for Fall 2015 scholarships, March 17 to April 30; ccc.edu/scholarships.

UPCOMING TRANSFER CENTER EVENTS • Kendall College, Monday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Purdue University Calumet, Tuesday, March 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• UIC College of Applied Health, Wednesday, March 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Northeastern Illinois University, Wednesday, March 18, 1 to 4 p.m.

• Northern Illinois University Campus Tour, Friday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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• Northern Illinois University and Governors State Uni-versity, Monday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Indiana Wesleyan, Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• “Money Talks” Scholarship Writing Workshop, Thurs-day, March 26, 12 p.m.

TECH TIPS: ANOTHER FAQ ABOUT VOIP PHONES With the new VoIP telephone system, can I turn off the Unified Messaging emails so I’m no longer receiv-ing voicemails at my email box?

Yes. Submit a ticket to cohelpdesk@ccc.edu.

STUDENT RESOURCES – A QUICK GUIDE Truman College is in your corner! We have specialized support services to help you succeed. Whether it’s finding a job or internship, getting advice on personal matters, or maybe joining a club or sports team, check out our student resource guide to find out what we can do to help you. ………………………………………………………………………………

Start off college strong Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 118 Whether you are a prospective student looking for help with the application process or a current student looking to speak with an advisor, start college off strong with assistance from the student services team. ………………………………………………………………………………

Visit an advisor to plan my classes Advising Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 118 (or make an appointment through Grades First!) Academic advisors are available to assist you with goal setting, registration, choosing a focus area, creating an education plan, selecting classes, re viewing semester maps, and applying for graduation. ccc.edu/advising ……………………………………………………………………………… Transfer to a 4-year college Transfer Center // Main Building, Room 1220A (Wilson Avenue Lobby) The Transfer Center can help you transition to a four-year college including researching where you want to attend, learning about transferable courses, and applying for admission and transfer scholarships. ccc.edu/transfer ………………………………………………………………………………

Update your contact information or request an official transcript Registrar’s Office // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 135 The Registrar’s Office maintains student records and can help you update your contact information if you move or change phone numbers. The staff can also help you send your official transcript to other institutions ore em-ployers, processes credits earned at a non-CCC institution, and handles degree and enrollment verification requests (including student loan defer-ment requests. ccc.edu/departments/Pages/Registrar.aspx

……………………………………………………………………………… Find a job or internship Career Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 162 The Career Centers can help you decide on a career and choose the best academic program to get you there. You can also learn how to complete a job application, create a resume and interview effectively to help you land a job or internship. ccc.edu/career services ……………………………………………………………………………… Get tutoring in a difficult subject Tutoring Center, Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 177 // Writing Center, Main Building, Room 1435 // Math Center, Main Building, Room 1220B (Wilson Avenue Lobby) // CIS Lab, Main Building, Room L567 // Foreign Language Lab, Main Building, Room 2100 // Critical Reading Center, Main Building, Room 2230 Tutoring Centers offer free tutoring and academic support services to assist students in achieving personal and academic success. One-on-one and group-tutoring sessions are available. ccc.edu/tutoring ……………………………………………………………………………… Get help from a professor Go to faculty office hours // See your class syllabi for locations and times ………………………………………………………………………………

Find testing services Testing Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 136 The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) gives students the oppor-tunity to receive credit for knowledge previously acquired by earning qualify-ing scores on any of 30 examinations. ccc.edu/services/Pages/CLEP-General Exam.aspx

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Order books or supplies for class Online through Akademos ccc.edu/textbookx ……………………………………………………………………………… Check out a library book Cosgrove Library // Main Building, Lower Level Your college library offers electronic, database, and print media to support the scholarly work of students, faculty, and staff as well as individual and group library and information literacy instruction. ccc.edu/libraries ……………………………………………………………………………… Ask a question about financial aid Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 106 The Financial Aid Office works closely with students and families to provide financial assistance in the form of grants, loans and works-study from feder-al and state resources. For help filling out the FAFSA form, visit this office. ccc.edu/financialaid ………………………………………………………………………………

Learn about scholarship benefits Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 106 The Financial Aid Office works closely with students and families to provide financial assistance in the form of grants, loans and work-study from federal and state resources. To learn about scholarships, visit this office. ccc.edu/services/Pages/CLEP-General Exam.aspx ………………………………………………………………………………

Learn about veterans’ benefits Veterans Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room S105 The Veterans Services Center provides access to veterans-specific re-sources, assistance with the transition from military to civilian life, infor-mation on VA benefits and credit transfer procedures, and a place to net-work with other veterans. ccc.edu/veterans ………………………………………………………………………………

Access service for students with disabilities Disability Access Center // Main Building, Room 1435 The Disability Access Center provides coordination and supportive services for students with documented disabilities. CCC makes every effort to inte-grate students with disabilities into all courses and programs. ccc.edu/dac ………………………………………………………………………………

Succeed with TRiO Main Building, Room 1435 TRiO’s mission is to provide support services to its students and ensure a smooth transition to four-year institutions. Over the years we have success-fully created a vibrant community of active learners who become academi-cally engaged and prepared to take on leadership roles. By providing these types of opportunities, TRiO empowers its students to succeed in college and beyond. ccc.edu/departments/Pages/TRiO-Student-Success-Programs.aspx

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Get help with a personal issue Main Building, Room 1946 Wellness Centers offer personal and group counseling, stress and time management coaching, and referrals to community resources including low-cost medical/dental care, emergency housing, groceries, legal services and child care. ccc.edu/wellnesscenter ……………………………………………………………………………… Get a loaner laptop Main Building, Room 3927 City Colleges of Chicago credit students who meet eligibility requirements may borrow a Windows laptop free of charge for up to four weeks. Laptops are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. ccc.edu/brorrowalaptop ………………………………………………………………………………

Exercise Fitness Center // Dave Rowlands Sports Center Go for a run, lift weights, or stretch out at our college fitness center. ………………………………………………………………………………

Join a sport Athletics // Main Building, Room 1220A Athletics play an important role in student life at the City Colleges of Chica-go. Many of our athletes have transferred their talents onto four-year col-lege and university teams and others play intramurals for fun. ccc.edu/athletics ………………………………………………………………………………

Get involved in a club or hold an event Student Activities Center // Main Building, Room 1623 Student clubs and organizations are an important part of student life at CCC. Student clubs provide an opportunity to socialize and learn new lead-ership skills with peers and advisors. ccc.edu/sga ……………………………………………………………………………… Find care for a pre-school aged child Childcare Center // Main Building, Room 1128 The City Colleges of Chicago operates Child Development Laboratory Schools at five of the colleges, allowing students to take classes knowing their children are well cared for. ccc.edu/trcdlcz ……………………………………………………………………………… Report a concern President’s Office // Larry McKeon Student Services Building Don’t be afraid to speak up if something should be changed. We want to hear from you. ………………………………………………………………………………

Get help from security or report a safety concern Main Building, Room 1112 Call: 773.907.4800 or 9-9-1-1 from any campus phone to reach Chicago Emergency Services. ccc.edu/security

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Use a Computer Lab Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Lab, Main Building, room 2241 // CTC Lab, Main Building, Room L112 // CLEMS Lab, Main Building, Room 3186 // CAD Lab, Main Building, Room L933 // CIS Lab, Main Building, Room L567 // Library, Main Building, Room L625 Truman College provides computer lab access for City Colleges of Chicago students. Check posted hours for each individual lab.

NEWS DEADLINE The next issue of this newsletter will be published during the week of March 23, 2015. The deadline for – submitting or suggesting news items for that issue is 12 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2015. Send submissions to Scott Brigham, sbrigham@ccc.edu, Director of Public Relations. Truman College news is always breaking on social media: Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter for the latest