Discover Fall 2011

From The President With fall just around the corner, we are looking forward to the start of a new school year and the numerous events and achievements it will bring to light.

As you can see from the content inside this edition of Discover, we are gearing up for the dedication of Hatheway Cultural Center this fall.

Hatheway is a cultural icon to this community and specifically to the Monticello alumnae, who will join us when we re-dedicate the building on Oct. 18 – the same date it was originally dedicated in 1963. The renovation work completed over the past year in this building has provided numerous safety improvements and the necessary enhancements to the center that will allow us to expand this facility’s uses. We invite you to join us at the re-dedication so that you can see firsthand the remarkable transformation of this historic, cultural building.

Numerous entertainers have graced the stage of Hatheway Cultural Center over the past four and half decades.

One act that would make a great show in the famed theater is none other than Lewis and Clark Music alumni Audri & Aaron, who are already

making quite a splash on the national music scene. We are always proud to see our students succeed, and this remarkably talented duo is destined for stardom. You can read all about their rise to fame in the feature story found inside this edition.

Also in this edition you’ll discover the tremendous economic impact that Lewis and Clark has on the region. We recently worked with a third-party economic modeling agency that calculated the great investment Lewis and Clark is for students, taxpayers and the state of Illinois. As a community college we pride ourselves on providing quality education and outreach opportunities to our district residents, and we were pleased to discover the total positive impact we have on the region.

We were also recently named one of five winners of the U.S. Water Prize. This award is one of the biggest achievements the college and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center has ever received, and we are looking forward to the high level of visibility this award will provide our river research efforts.

There are numerous articles throughout this edition of Discover that tell fantastic stories about the people who work here, the students who attend here, and the L&C alumni who demonstrate the impact the college has on this region.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this edition of Discover. We look forward to serving you soon!

Sincerely,

Table of Contents Page 4-5 Automotive

Page 6 Economic Impact

Pages 7 Alumni Spotlights

Page 8-9 Audri & Aaron’s Journey

Page 10 Health

Page 11 Dual Admission

Page 12-13 Commencement 2011

Page 14 Student Spotlight

Page 15 U.S. Water Prize

1,319 The number of classes offered this Fall (818 day, 140 online, 54 independent study, 33 internship, 244 evening and 30 web-blended)

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L&C By The Numbers

1,300 3,200

Approximate number The largest graduating class in the of students who will receive financial aid in college’s history finished in 2011 the Fall semester (Pages 12-13)

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The number of winners of the inaugural U.S. Water Prize, including Lewis and Clark’s National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (Page 15)

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The number of years Jodene Scheller has taught nursing students at Lewis and Clark (Page 10)

17.4% The rate of return for students who earn a degree from Lewis and Clark (Page 6)

180+ Number of automotive educators who attended this spring’s ICAIA Conference at L&C (Pages 4-5)

Visiting Conferences and Workshops Put L&C Automotive Program on the Map The Spring 2011 semester was a big one for Lewis and Clark’s automotive program, which played host to the Illinois College Automotive Instructors Association Conference and Mobile Air Conditioning Society boot camp, gaining professional recognition not only in the region, but throughout the country.

“The opportunities to host both the ICAIA conference and MACS A/C boot camp were priceless. MACS has never had an off-site boot camp (outside of Lansdale, Penn.), which is a clear indication that we must be doing something right at Lewis and Clark,” said Chris Reynolds, L&C automotive instructor.

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opportunity to talk directly with visiting vendors and secure discounts on high-quality, professional grade tools. More than 180 automotive educators from around the state participated as well.

“This was a time for the students to see how respected our program has become externally as well,” Reynolds said.

Instructors Ron Tuetken and Harry Giffin received awards from the department for their outstanding contributions to the school and program during the conference.

The MACS bootcamp, held May 6-7 this year, will return next May for more hands-on training regarding Mobile Air Conditioning Systems.

Founded in 1981, MACS is the leading non-profit trade association for the mobile air conditioning, heating and engine cooling system segment of the automotive aftermarket. Learn more at www.macsw.org.

ICAIA is in its third decade of providing high-quality technical education to the Illinois www.lc.edu/degrees/ region.

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Adjunct Faculty Spotlight Ben Schroeder, 24, of Grafton was a student worker in the Automotive Technology department at Lewis and

Christopher Reynolds, 27, of Brighton graduated from Lewis and Clark, continued his education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and worked in his field for a few years before returning to teach in L&C’s Automotive Technology department in 2009.

He’s worked as an automotive technician with two independent repair facilities, two dealerships, and one municipality; taught high school in Southern Illinois, taught at the college level at SIUC, and is now at home at Lewis and Clark.

“I enjoy the challenge of finding out how systems work and break so I can transfer that information to learners,” he said.

Christopher, who grew up in Alton, enjoys teaching in this community, where the student population in the program is diverse and the curriculum blends real work experience with instruction.

“Automotive service is one of a few service markets, aside from utilities, that cannot be exported. Coming to L&C will prepare students to become employable for this industry,” he said.

Christopher is an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician with Advanced Engine Performance certification and Light Duty Diesel certification. He has logged hundreds, if not thousands, of hours training through many OEMs and aftermarket companies, and one day hopes to earn his PhD.

Clark as an undergraduate, and recently returned to the college as an adjunct instructor.

In high school, he worked in local shops, then studied hard at both Lewis and Clark and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he earned bachelor’s degrees in automotive technology and workforce education. As recently as Fall 2010, he was student teaching at Murphysboro High School, but in the spring of 2011, Ben returned to L&C. “While I was at SIUC I met another former L&C grad, Chris Reynolds, and we both talked about how we really liked Lewis and Clark’s program. When I finished my education, department coordinator Ken Holmes asked if I would be interested in teaching,” he said. “I have always enjoyed sharing knowledge, I love to come to school every day and I really enjoy being around other professionals.”

Ben believes in a hands-on approach to teaching automotive, and uses live demonstrations in the classroom to give students a feel for the industry. One day, he hopes to transition into a full time faculty member.

“Students should be interested in L&C’s auto program because it is top of the line, and is only a fraction of the cost of other schools,” he said.

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Economic Impact Study Shows Lewis and Clark a Great Investment for Local Taxpayers, Students and the State A recent economic impact study focused on the contributions of Lewis and Clark to its district residents, students and the state revealed that the college is a great investment for all three stakeholder groups.

Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI), a third-party research firm from Moscow, Idaho, recently applied its economic impact model to Lewis and Clark and the district to analyze the impact of the college.

The model has been field-tested to generate more than 900 studies for educational institutions in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia.

The results of this study show that local taxpayers in the district experience a rate of return on their investment of 6 percent.

“Essentially what this study reveals is that Lewis and Clark is a revenue generator. We put back into our local economy each year more than we receive in tax dollars,” said Tom Wunderle, who oversees Lewis and Clark’s Planning and Effectiveness.

Wunderle added that the college’s annual operations and student spending results in an additional $26.4 million added to the local economy each year. Based on Lewis and Clark’s historical enrollment and

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credit production over the past 30 years, it is estimated that the accumulated contribution of the college annually adds $221.6 million in income to the region. Altogether, the average annual added income due to the activities of Lewis and Clark and its graduates equals $248 million, which is the equivalent of 3.8 percent of the total district economy.

“We are drawing students from within our district, providing them with an inexpensive, high quality education, and when they graduate they become nurses, dental hygienists, police officers, fire fighters, paralegals, automotive technicians, process operations technicians and numerous other professionals who work and raise their families in our community,” Lewis and Clark Community College President Dale Chapman said.

“That is what really multiplies the impact we have economically on our district, and why we are responsible for almost 4 percent of the region’s economy.”

“This is independent evidence of our accountability to the communities we serve and demonstrates the great value of the investments made in Lewis and Clark,” Chapman said.

Students Invest Wisely in a Degree From L&C Students who select Lewis and Clark are proving just how smart they really are.

A recent economic impact study reveals that Lewis and Clark students experience a 17.4 percent rate of return on their investments of time and money. The study indicates that for every $1 a student spends on education at Lewis and Clark, they can expect to receive an additional $6 in higher future income.

Students The study who earn an indicates that associate’s for every $1 a degree can expect to earn student spends $9,700 more on education at per year than Lewis and Clark, they can expect a student with to receive an a high school additional $6 in diploma. higher future “Students income. who choose Lewis and Clark are doing so because of its quality and affordability,” Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman said.

“Now they can be assured that not only are they saving money, but they are making a great investment in their future.”

Other benefits revealed by the study show a significant savings to Illinois taxpayers annually.

“In addition to the social savings to the state, Lewis and Clark students expand the state’s economic base through their higher incomes.”

Chapman said.

Board Chairman Robert Watson said the end result of the study demonstrates that Lewis and Clark is a great investment from multiple perspectives.

“We are enriching the lives of our students and increasing their lifetime incomes, benefiting taxpayers by generating increased tax revenues from an enlarged economy, and reducing the demand for social services. And, we are contributing significantly to the vitality of the local and state economies,” he said.

L&C ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

Class of 2010 Occupational Therapy Assisting Certified occupational therapy assistant at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab

Samantha Doolin

Samantha has worked in healthcare since she was 17, but was unsure of her career path until she started taking classes at Lewis and Clark and discovered Occupational Therapy Assisting (OTA). Once she found her calling, she switched her work schedule to weekends, returned to school full time and was hired within a month of graduating from Lewis and Clark.

“The classes were small and the instructors were very caring, helpful and worked with me one-on-one. I also formed lasting friendships in the program.”

Class of 1999 Associate in General Studies Reporter and Social Media Coordinator for The Telegraph; Editor of flaireFORWOMEN With the help of funding from the U.S. Army and the Illinois Veterans Assistance Grant, veteran and single mom Cynthia started at Lewis and Clark when her son started school. An interest in writing led her to finish her bachelor’s degree in mass communications and to her career in journalism, where she has won numerous awards for her writing.

“I was able to easily commute to Lewis and Clark, schedule classes around my son’s schedule and get my general studies out of the way before transferring to SIUE.”

Cynthia Ellis

Class of 2004 Criminal Justice Chief of the Alton Police Department

David Hayes

During his 28-year career in law enforcement, David went from patrol officer to chief of police in his own hometown, an accomplishment he is very proud of. After graduating from Lewis and Clark he went on to receive his bachelor’s degree, also in Criminal Justice, from Sterling College in Kansas.

“My education at Lewis and Clark confirmed my passion for law enforcement and motivated me to continue my education toward my bachelor’s degree. If you have a passion for law enforcement, its a very rewarding career.”

Class of 2003 Associate in Art Kindergarten teacher in the Alton School District Rebecca completed her bachelor’s degree at Greenville College, but learned some of the skills that got her a job in the Alton School District at Lewis and Clark, which she chose because of its convenient location and size. Having always been involved in youth activities, and eventually the schools when her children began attending, becoming a teacher was a natural choice for Rebecca.

“Being a role model for the youth as well as adults who want to return to college has been a shining moment for me.”

Rebecca Woods

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This is the musical road so far for Audri & Aaron - an acoustic pop group born out of L&C’s Music Department. Formed just a year and a half ago, the alumni have already conquered local and nationwide music contests and are releasing their debut EP this summer.

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January 2010 • Music students Audri Lucasey & Aaron Kellim meet at Lewis and Clark Community College.

March 2010 • Audri & Aaron officially form a duo. “If it wasn’t for Lewis and Clark’s music program, I would probably still be indecisive about my future and I would probably still be writing lyrics in my journal, wondering what I should do with them,” says Audri.

May 2010 • Audri & Aaron join MySpace – www.myspace. com/audriaaron - and YouTube - www.youtube. com/theaudriaaron - and start uploading content.

July 2010 • The duo wins Alton’s Big Gig Local Music Show competition at the Alton Ampitheater. The gig marks Audri & Aaron’s first public live show.

September 2010 • Aaron hears about Maurice’s Small Town Sound Contest from his girlfriend Kristin Wallace, who convinces the duo to participate. “It wasn’t until about an hour before the deadline that we entered the contest,” Aaron says.

October 2010 • Audri & Aaron record acoustic and vocal tracks for seven songs on their debut EP at Sawhorse Studio in St. Louis.

November 2010 • In just five days, Audri & Aaron write their first single, “Home,” for the Maurice’s contest. “We didn’t even realize until halfway through the first round that it was a fan- based voting contest.

Luckily, we have some amazing fans who voted us through in a very short amount of time,” Aaron says.

December 2011 • Audri & Aaron perform at Lewis and Clark’s annual Board of Trustees Holiday Concert in front of a supportive hometown crowd.

January 2011 • Audri & Aaron’s fans come through, and the duo is announced as the winner of Maurice’s Small Town Sound Contest, beating out out of more than 500 bands.

February 2011 • Audri & Aaron play a well-attended live show at Alton Square Mall with Sick of Sarah in front of the local Maurice’s store.

• After the show, the duo flies to Los Angeles to shoot a music video and record its winning song “Home” at the PlayNetwork production studio. They also receive gifts from Maurice’s and Daisy Rock Guitars in conjunction with their win. “This contest is a huge milestone in our career,” says Aaron. “We’ve done things and built relationships that would take years for most musicians.”

March 2011 • Audri & Aaron perform with The Bangles and Sick of Sarah at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.

April 2011 • Audri & Aaron perform as special guests at a fundraiser for the Lewis and Clark Community College Music department on the Godfrey campus.

May 2011 • A digital single and music video for “Home” are released for purchase on iTunes.

June 2011 • The duo finishes its first EP at Lewis and Clark with the help of Music department faculty Louis Michael and Peter Hussey.

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Faculty Spotlight Jodene Scheller, RN MSN, Ph.D. is Lewis and Clark’s nominee for the 2011 Illinois Community College Trustees Association Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award.

Jodene, professor of nursing, has been with the college for 17 years, and is best known at L&C for her creative ways of teaching the nursing curriculum, incorporating games into her lessons.

Sun Safety Tips • Wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 even on days when it is cloudy or you don’t plan on spending a lot of time outdoors.

• If you sweat a lot or go swimming, re-apply sunscreen every 1-2 hours.

• Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays.

• Apply sunscreen more often (with a higher SPF) when you are around reflective surfaces like water, snow, etc.

• Limit sun exposure during the hours when the sun’s rays are the strongest, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

• Protect your eyes by wearing a hat and sunglasses that provide 100 percent UV protection.

• Know which medicines you’re taking may increase your sensitivity to the sun (or tanning beds).

• Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to often neglected areas that are exposed, such as tops of ears, bald spots, parts in hair, lips, tops of feet and toes, etc.

Did You Know?

Pain and inflammation from a sunburn may not begin for 3 to 5 hours and not peak until 15 hours after you get burned. Sunburns break down the skin’s store of elastin and collagen, the materials that give skin its firmness and elasticity, causing wrinkles.

• Treat with over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetominophen or ibuprofen.

• Keep skin cool and moist by applying cool compresses and moisturizing cream.

• Hydrate from within by increasing water consumption.

• Leave blisters and peeling skin intact.

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“I am surprised, honored and humbled. Lewis and Clark Community College Nursing faculty each possess a unique talent that is worthy of recognition; therefore, being nominated by a well-respected colleague among this division was remarkable,” she said.

A lifetime learner, Jodene has a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from SIUC (1983), a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Saint Louis University (1986), a Master of Science in nursing from SIUE (1991), and most recently earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in higher education from Saint Louis University (2008). She is currently enrolled in L&C’s paralegal program as well.

“This advanced learning – in combination with her skills in curriculum development, creativity in developing innovative instructional strategies, and her professional engagement in many campus initiatives – distinguishes Scheller’s classroom, clinical and professional service to Lewis and Clark students, faculty and staff,” said Donna Meyer, dean of health sciences at L&C. Jodene, who is also a certified CPR instructor, got her start as a nurse’s aide at Barry Care Center in Litchfield during her summer vacations in college (1979-1982).

She has also worked in the education field as a substitute teacher.

“I feel as though I have been blessed to be able to blend both callings – nursing and teaching. I have the best of both worlds,” she said.

Sun Safety Tips have been provided by the nurse practitioners of the Lewis and Clark Family Health Clinic, located in Fobes Hall on the Godfrey Campus of Lewis and Clark.

“Creating Healthier Communities”

The clinic offers family practice primary care services to residents of the region at a reduced cost.

Office hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Monday-Friday.

The Lewis and Clark Family Health Clinic is now offering expanded services in chronic care such as diabetes.

For more information contact the clinic at (618) 468-6010 Walk-ins Welcome!

SIUE, Lewis and Clark Now Offer Dual Admission Benefits of Dual Admission • Guaranteed acceptance to a four-year college or university • Access to academic advising at both institutions Lewis and Clark students looking to transfer locally will now enjoy a seamless transition into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, thanks to a dual admission agreement completed between the two institutions this past spring.

As students of both L&C and SIUE concurrently, dual admission students will begin working directly with advisors and staff at both campuses to ensure that they continue as juniors at SIUE following the completion of their associate degree at L&C. “We are pleased in these economically challenging times to offer this new dual admission opportunity for our district students, which is the most economical bachelor’s degree option for students in this region,” said L&C President Dale Chapman.

“This program is targeted specifically toward students who know now that they will For More Info on be earning degrees from both Lewis and Clark and SIUE over Dual Admission: the next few years,” said SIUE Chancellor Vaughn (618) 468-5200 Vandegrift. “They are a pragmatic and hardworking group. We want to exceed their expectations by not only admitting them early in the process but by providing them with the services and guidance they will need to succeed and enter the region’s workforce prepared to lead.”

SIUE will open an office on L&C’s Godfrey campus in the fall.

• Students completing their Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees will be placed at junior status at the four-year college/university and all general education requirements will be met • Students can take advantage of tuition savings at the community college level for the first two years of general education • Access to degree audit systems at both institutions • Additional benefits may be available, but vary by participating schools

Participating Schools • • • • •

Greenville College Missouri Baptist University Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Southern Illinois University Carbondale Western Illinois University

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COMMENCEMENT 2011

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• For more photos, visit www.flickr.com/lewisandclarkcc.

• For a YouTube video short, visit www.youtube.com/ lewisandclarkcc.

• For full length video, check out our LCTV archives at www.lc.edu/news/video/ vidarchive.aspx.

Lewis and Clark’s largest graduating class in the history of the college – 1,300 people – earned degrees in 2011.

Many of those graduates and their families packed the newly renovated Ann Whitney Olin Theatre, inside the Hatheway Cultural Center on the college’s Godfrey campus, on Wednesday, May 18 for the 40th annual Commencement ceremony.

University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Easter, chosen for his support of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Jerry F. Costello Field Station project (dedicated in October 2010), provided this year’s Commencement address.

A community college graduate himself, Easter spoke on his experiences, the importance of education in today’s ever-changing workforce and his optimism for the opportunities ahead of the 2011 graduating class.

“My decision to attend community college may have been one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. I graduated with a class of 20 from a small high school and was in no way ready to attack the rigors of a four-year university,” said Easter, who cited his former school’s location and affordability as other reasons for attending.

“I (recently) went back to Southwest Texas for a reunion and had the opportunity to see my peers. As I talked with each of them I realized how successful their lives have been and pondered the importance of that community college experience,” he said. “As a nation, America needs your skills and your education very much… The goal of education is transformation. I don’t know where you started but you’re in a different place today… You can’t envision it now but 20, 30, maybe 40 years from now many of you will come back to this campus for a reunion and I suspect, like me, you will be pleased to learn that the people sitting to your left and right, in front of you and behind you, will have lived full, rewarding lives and contributed to the success of our nation. Many will have achieved great things.”

A reception for the graduates and their families was held immediately following the ceremony in The Commons.

Hatheway Cultural Center Now Open Just in time for Commencement, Hatheway Cultural Center reopened it’s doors this spring.

The building will be dedicated on Oct. 18, 2011 to coincide with the building’s original dedication date Oct. 18, 1963.

The historic cultural center was renovated to enhance the building’s safety, make it handicap accessible and to expand the uses of the facility.

Enhancements to the building include the addition of an elevator, restrooms on both levels, emergency lighting and handrails inside the theater, new auditorium lighting and an updated sound system; updates to the stage area; the addition of a new conference room; the addition of food preparation and catering facilities for events held inside the building; the renovation of the gymnasium to a multi-purpose facility; the relocation of power supplies and numerous other improvements.

The building serves as a multi-county, regional cultural center and draws more than 100,000 visitors annually for everything from swim classes to music and theater events.

Other building facts: • Total square feet = 73,500 (67,000 existing + 6,500 square feet of the addition)

This year’s graduation gowns were black in color, but green by nature - made of 100 percent recycled plastic bottles.

• A new glass entrance on the back side (which due to campus expansion, has now become the new “front entrance”)

“We were pleased to offer our graduates an opportunity to wear these gowns. I think it sends a fantastic message to our graduates, and it’s another opportunity for us to demonstrate to the community our commitment to sustainability.”

• Photovoltaic solar panels and solar hot water panels have been added to the roof to increase the building’s efficiency

• A new visitor drop off area

• General Contractor: Contegra Construction

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Student Spotlight Now that she has completed her Associate in Arts degree from Lewis and Clark, Katherine Schmidt is one step closer to achieving her dream of becoming a sports psychologist.

Katherine, 32, of Jerseyville graduated with honors this past May, and plans to attend MacMurray College in Jacksonville in the fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

“A few years ago I realized my children were getting older. My youngest started school and at that point I felt I had two options—get a job or go back to school,” Katherine said.

So she did both.

While working as a gymnastics instructor at Turner’s Tumbling in Jerseyville, she completed her coursework, was a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society and

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made the President’s List every semester.

“Lewis and Clark was a good fit for me. The college has small class sizes, which is a benefit to students. I really liked the personal attention from my instructors and the fact that they honestly care about their students’ success,” Katherine said.

She names one of those instructors, philosophy professor/coordinator Gerald Mozur, Ph. D. (pictured at left), as an inspiration.

“There have been many teachers who have helped me along the way. This semester I had an independent study with Dr. Mozur. Some of the proofs we did were rather difficult and I wanted to give up but he encouraged me not to. He believed I could do them. So with that I would keep on until I answered the problems,” she said.

“Katherine is an excellent student,” Mozur said. “She was in my Philosophy 131 class and did well. I was happy to provide the class to a student who obviously has the intellectual ability and the academic motivation to rise to the challenge. I was more a guide or coach for her than anything else as she grasped most things quickly and simply needed time to completely digest the new concepts. She will do well at her new school.”

Tips for Water Conservation

Lewis and Clark President and NGRREC Chairman Dale Chapman (middle) and U of I Vice Chancellor for Public Engagement Steve Sonka (right) accept the U.S. Water Prize award from Clean Water America Alliance President Ben Grumbles.

• Turn the faucet off when brushing your teeth and/or shaving (save 5-10 gal. per person per day).

NGRREC Awarded the U.S. Water Prize Lewis and Clark’s National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is one of five national recipients for the 2011 U.S. Water Prize.

The U.S. Water Prize, administered by the Clean Water America Alliance, honors individuals, institutions and organizations that have made an outstanding achievement in the advancement of sustainable solutions to our nation’s water challenges.

For more information It is the about the U.S. first of its Water Prize kind to recognize visit www.lc.edu/ successful efforts in ngrrec protecting and improving the health of watersheds in the country.

NGRREC’s mission is to advance the nation’s understanding of great

rivers, their floodplains and watersheds for the purpose of sustaining the plant, animal and human communities that depend upon them.

“Through research and public engagement, NGRREC is striving to become a well-known leader in protecting and sustaining the quality of great rivers and their environments,” Lewis and Clark President and NGRREC Chairman Dale Chapman said. “This award will surely enhance the Center’s ability to engage others in this mission on a national and international level.”

2011 U.S. Water Prize Winners: • The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center • City of Los Angeles • Milwaukee Water Council • New York City – Department of Environmental Protection • Pacific Institute

• Install conservation devices such as faucet aerators in your sinks, water-saving showerheads and high efficiency toilets (1.28 gallons per flush).

• Don’t use your toilet as a wastebasket (save 3-7 gallons per flush).

• Rinse dishes, fruits and vegetables in a filled basin rather than under running water.

• Wash only full loads in the dishwasher, and individual items by hand.

• Wash only full loads of clothing in the washing machine; hand wash single garments.

• Water your lawn at times of the day when it’s cooler outside to minimize evaporation.

• Purchase a rain barrel and collect rain water to water your plants and lawn.

• Mulch outdoor plants to help the soil retain moisture.

To learn more about sustainability visit

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