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Man, has time gone by or what? As we enter October, here’s a look at many of the upcoming events to mark on your calendars, Cavs!  

Academic Calendar:  

• Thursday, Oct. 15 marks the application deadline for fall graduation. Don’t forget to fill out the form if you are cleared to do so.  

Halloween Theme:  

• Trick or Treat for Kids  

• The Center for Student Involvement and Student Senate are hosting a family-friendly Halloween event open to all JCCC students, faculty, staff, families and friends on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at COM 1.5.  

• Halloween Costume Contest  

• Come dressed to impress at the Halloween costume contest hosted by the Student Lounge on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in GEB 151. Students can enjoy free treats and win prizes in the Most Creative, Best Handmade and Overall Winner categories.  

• Haunted Lounge  

• Take a break in between classes and join in on some Halloween fun with interactive activities in the Student Lounge (GEB 154) on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

• Howling for Funds  

• Stop by the Financial Aid Office’s event to learn more about the department and ways to save money on tuition at JCCC on Friday, Oct. 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the COM 2nd Floor Hallway. Enjoy goodie bags with some helpful tips.  

JCCC Department Events:  

• Time Management Workshop 

• Do you struggle with procrastination or managing everything on your plate? The Academic Achievement Center is hosting a workshop to help students learn more about the strategies and tools to employ that can help you say goodbye to dilly-dallying on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the LIB 105A. Space is limited, so be sure to register through Penji to save your spot!  

• Coffee with a Career Coach  

• Meet with a Career Coach on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Midwest Trust Center and discuss your future over free coffee and food, as well as internships, resumes and job hunts.  

• Stéphane Dujarric: Communicating When the World Is Watching 

• On Monday, Oct. 26, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the CoLab (OCB 100), listen in on a session with Stéphane Dujarric, the official Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who will speak on diplomacy, journalism, and the balancing act of high-stakes global communications.  

• Fall Fashion Show by JCCC Bookstore  

• On Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Regnier Center 101, the Bookstore will present its latest fall looks in its Fall Fashion Show. Stop by for “fashion, fun, and free drinks.” 

Midwest Trust Center:  

JCCC students can purchase up to two $5 tickets to showings in the Midwest Trust Center Series the Monday before the experience (if there is availability).  

• The Billy Joel Legacy  

• Enjoy the tribute concert experience dedicated to Billy Joel on Oct. 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Yardley Hall.  

• What iF Puppets presents ‘How to Snag a Sea Monster’  

• A family-friendly puppet show on Friday, Oct. 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Polsky Theatre.  

• ‘The Who’s Tommy’ 

• A musical based on the rock opera “The Who” on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Yardley Hall.  

• ‘Outlander in Concert’  

• A live orchestra performs Bear McCreary’s score of the eight-season show on Friday, Oct. 23, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Yardley Hall.  

• Ryan & Ryan ‘Kickin’ the Clouds Away’  

• Jazz, ragtime, classical, and gospel song arrangements by father-and-son duo Ryan & Ryan will be performed on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  

Student Life:  

• Sober Fest  

• Enjoy a night of alcohol-free fun hosted by JCCC Student Life on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge (GEB 154) with neon face paint, games and music. Students can explore resources from the JCCC Police Department, MOCSA and JCCC Counseling.  

• Escaping Silence – Domestic Violence Prevention  

• On Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the 1st floor of the Student Center, Student Life, the Counseling Center and JCCC Police are hosting an escape room to understand the dynamics between healthy relationships and unhealthy relationships through a simulated environment. Participants can earn free pizza.  

• POP-UP Speak Up, Stand Strong  

• Visit the Pop-Up at COM Atrium Tables 5 and 6 to learn more about the dynamics of healthy relationships and spotting red flags on Monday, Oct. 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  

For more information about upcoming events, be sure to check JCCC’s Campus Labs Events page.