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Brodack, Jason, Emily Cook

Querying the Past: LGBTQ Maine Oral History Project Collection

Jason Brodak is a 44 year old man of Polish heritage, currently working at the University of Southern Maine and living in Bath, Maine, with his husband. Brodak discusses living in Detroit Michigan, Chicago Illinois, and New York. He attended Michigan State University and later received his bachelor's degree in Interior Design from an arts school in Chicago. He discusses his childhood, coming out, briefly joining the Navy, the role of gay bars and gay chatrooms in his life, gay marriage, and the HIV AIDS epidemic.

Please cite as: Querying the Past: LGBTQ Maine Oral History Project Collection, Lesbian, Gay, …

Does Attending Community College Save You Money?, Kelly Nilan

All Zyzzogeton Presentations

Community colleges are inclusive institutions that make higher education available to students. The cost of attending a community college is much less than a four year university. The average annual tuition of a community college in 2017 was $3,660 compared to the average annual tuition of a four year public in state college of $10,230. Students looking to minimize education debt could save tuition cost by going to community college first. However many students do not realize that successfully transitioning from a 2 year college to a 4 year one and graduating in a timely fashion can be a challenge. …

Prospectus, December 5, 2019, Kerry Lippold Jr., William Penne, Lindsay Cox, Erin Morrison, Amber Landis, Sidney Mounts, Andrew Warner, Louis Gervais, Marcus Flinn, Michelle Barnhart, Mason Gentry

Prospectus 2019

‘TIS THE SEASON TO ACE FINALS; Parkland Theatre gets into the spirit with A Christmas Carol; Happy holidays, joyeuses fêtes, felices vacaciones; College Student Wishlist: Student Discounts; Letter to the Editor: Thank You Parkland!; Meet the staff: Sidney Mounts; Holiday Movies: Traditions, praises & critiques; The history of the holiday season

Prospectus, November 21, 2019, Mason Gentry, Andrew Waner, Lindsay Cox, Erin Morrison, Kerry Lippold Jr., Marcus Flinn, Sidney Mounts, Michelle Barnhart, Emma Fleming, Bryan Heaton, William Penne

Prospectus 2019

BOARD APPROVES $509,850 DESIGN PHASE; Meet the staff: Nicoline Hansen, Digital Editor; Stress less with Stress Less Week; ESL resources available in Champaign-Urbana; Dine and Discuss: Issues impacting veterans; ISA and Queen's Organization Participates in Fashion Shoot; This Week in History: JFK’s demise — What happened?; Catch Parkland’s rendition of Peter and The Starcatcher; WPCD presents fall 2019 radio dramas

Prospectus, November 14, 2019, Erin Morrison, Markus L. Dorsey, Anthony Fisher, Andrew Waner, Sidney Mounts, Kerry Lippold Jr., Michelle Barnhart, William Penne

Prospectus 2019

ART THEATER PERMANENTLY CLOSES; Veteran seeks academic redemption within Parkland College; A passion to see others succeed; Rantoul hosts Punkin Chunkin' Championship at Chanute Airforce Base; Punkin Chunkin' Championship at Chanute Airforce Base; Opinion: Rising sea levels; Intense debate over holiday decorations; Parkland Ensembles have busy end to semester

Prospectus, November 7, 2019, Erin Morrison, Mason Gentry, William Penne, Andrew Waner, Amber Landis, Michelle Barnhart, Sidney Mounts, Lindsay Cox, Kerry Lippold Jr.

Prospectus 2019

QUEENS AND ISA FASHION SHOW TO BE HELD THIS MONTH; Parkland offers computer software training; Perimeter Road to release single from Parkland employee; fall colors: a photo essay by andrew waner; Writing Lab provides various services to students; Starting early for final exam preparations; College-bound students explore Parkland

Prospectus, October 31, 2019, Mason Gentry, Marcus Flinn, Kerry Lippold Jr., Andrew Waner, Lindsay Cox, Michelle Barnhart, William Penne, Erin Morrison

Prospectus 2019

PARKLAND LAUNCHES WORKFORCE EQUITY PROGRAM; Local food pantries help feed families; Board of Trustees get updates on Carl D. Perkins Grant; Student leaders attend ICCSAA Conference; Traditions and superstitions through faculty eyes; New Actors’ Studio Series at Parkland; Prints, jackets, and more on fall fashion; Emma Fleming nominated for Lincoln Laureate Award

Prospectus, October 24, 2019, Erin Morrison, Mason Gentry, Michelle Barnhart, Andrew Waner, Bryan Heaton, Kylie Moubry, Sidney Mounts, Kerry Lippold Jr., William Penne

Prospectus 2019

APO PLANS ANNUAL PENNIES FOR PUMPKINS; Costume Shop Provides Last-minute Halloween Ideas; Students Reveal Halloween Traditions & Superstitions; Annual U of I Homecoming Parade: A Long-lasting Tradition; A teacher, creator, and mentor of theatre; Fall festivities anyone?; History of the holiday: What is Halloween?

Prospectus, October 17, 2019, Andrew Waner, Lindsay Cox, Erin Morrison, Michelle Barnhart, William Penne, Sidney Mounts

Prospectus 2019

JESSICA GONDECK: ENTERPRISING MACHINGES AT GIERTZ GALLERY; Club Latino active on campus; The Parkland Library fosters anonymous discussion; Parkland partners with Public Health Flu Clinic; Black Student Success Project and Parkland Police hold event; COM teacher hosts "Analog Hour" on WPCD

Prospectus, October 10, 2019, Kerry Lippold Jr., Sean Mccloskey, William Penne, Michelle Barnhart, Erin Morrison, Mason Gentry, Jonathan Young, Lindsay Cox, Andrew Waner

Prospectus 2019

NASA OFFERS INTERNSHIPS; Humans of Parkland: DJ Cole Daniel; A pathway to success; Staerkel Planetarium presents astronomy shows; Esports potentially offered at Parkland; Letter to the Editor: Climate Strike; Meet the iConnect mentors; Farmer's market treasures; Cobra Sports

Prospectus, October 3, 2019, William Penne, Niconline Hansen, Erin Morrison, Andrew Waner, Michelle Barnhart, Lindsay Cox, Kerry Lippold Jr., Mason Gentry, Luke Matias

Prospectus 2019

PARKLAND THEATRE LAUNCHES OPENING NIGHT OF ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD; Perimeter Road set to release new Singles Series; New faces on student government; Humans of Parkland: Adam Porter; Online vs. Classroom: What type of learning does Parkland prefer?; Betsy’s Bistro head chef gets creative in the kitchen; Parkland holds race talks; Opinion: Parkland should support E-Sports Club

Prospectus, September 26, 2019, Niconline Hansen, Emma Fleming, Marcus Flinn, Mason Gentry, Kerry Lippold Jr., Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

BOARD APPROVES DR. LAU AS NEXT PRESIDENT OF PARKLAND; UIUC and Parkland students march for climate change; Parkland College upholds the Clery Act; "No more coal, no more oil, keep that carbon in the soil!"; Parkland's Daily Crime Log is public information; Opinion: Cost of college then and now; Parkland Volleyball’s Brooke Norder picks up NJCAA honor; Number one Cobra's Volleyball wins eighth straight

Prospectus, September 19, 2019, Mason Gentry, Kerry Lippold Jr., Emma Fleming, Niconline Hansen, Lindsay Cox, Chad Beyler, Sidney Mounts

Prospectus 2019

PARKLAND HOSTS HEMP FARMING DISCUSSION; Parkland Library: new director, new direction forward; Humans From Parkland: Meet Rifqi Achmad; Parkland students earn Coca-Cola “Leaders of Promise”; Parkland facilitated a discussion on hemp farming; Parkland Veterinary Technicians hosts dog wash; Working It Wednesday: Student Leadership Academy; Parkland Volleyball Takes Down Division I Defending Champs; Cobra softball wins double scrimmage against Kaskaskia College on Sept 15; Parkland soccer loses 6 − 2 against Heartland, Sept 10

Prospectus, September 12, 2019, Lindsay Cox, Mason Gentry, Kerry Lippold Jr., Emma Fleming, Niconline Hansen

Prospectus 2019

PARKLAND REMOVES PRAIRIE PLOT; Opinion: Trump offends Denmark; Student Life hosts Leadership Summit; Perimeter Road: Setting the bar high; Parkland hosts health clinics at Wellness Center; Plants picked: new plot pending; Trump offends Denmark after cancelling state visit; Leadership Summit inspire students to succeed; Perimeter Road is taking over the music scene with their art.; Cobra Sports

Prospectus, September 5, 2019, Niconline Hansen, Lindsay Cox, Mason Gentry, Kerry Lippold Jr.

Prospectus 2019

SUCCEED WITH STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY; Queens Club Makes Debut; Humans of Parkland: Brian Walker; Water + Color: A Tribute to Jamie Kruidenier; Kruidenier is Remembered By Her Artwork and the People She Influenced; Brian Walker is More Than Meets the Eye; The Student Leadership Academy Benefits Students in Different Ways; The Queens Club is a New Organization with a Positive Message; Cobra Sports

Prospectus, August 29, 2019, Mason Gentry, Lindsay Cox, Niconline Hansen, Scott Landells, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

LAST WEEK'S "GUSTANDO" WARNING; Parkland's Public Safety; Parkland Hosts Job Fair; Successful Fall Convocation; Tornado Alert Disrupts Classes; Public Safety is Committed to Serving the Parkland Community; 2019 Parkland Art and Design Faculty Exhibition Opening Reception; Students Enjoy a Free Lunch While Learning What Parkland Has to Offer; Get Work Experience While in College, Employers are Looking to Hire; Sasaki's Hat Trick Leads Cobras to Season-Opening Win; Cobras Complete Unblemished Weekend

Prospectus, August 22, 2019, Kerry Lippold Jr., Mason Gentry, Lindsay Cox, Emma Fleming, Niconline Hansen, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

HUMANS OF PARKLAND: OFFICER SAM; Advice for New Students; Mental Health Resource on Campus; Visit the Wesley Food Pantry; Finding Home; Welcome to Parkland; Verdun, Kristensen Parkland Athletes of the Year; Parkland Honors Witruk, Norton With Scholar Athlete Award; Parkland Volleyball: Ryleigh Warfel Named AVCA Player to Watch

Prospectus, May 9, 2019, Ayla Mcdonald, Emma Flemming, Paul Mcdonald, Nicoline Hansen, Paul Benson, Scott Landells, Sidney Mounts, Morgan Parrish, Savannah Weishaar

Prospectus 2019

President Obama Speaks at Foellinger Auditorium; Humans of Parkland: Fernando Rodriguez Andrade; Mr. Smith Goes to Springfield; Isolation vs. Interaction on a Multicultural Campus; Meet the Staff; Parkland Soccer Attracts World-Wide Attention; Study Abroad at Parkland; Parkland Celebrates Earth Day with Sustainability Fair; Student Voices Heard at CAS Event; Hunger and Homelessness at Parkland; Parkland students give back on spring break; Humans of Parkland: Nour Kibech; Christmas, Navidad, Natal; Controversial Cartoon Receives Public Backlash; Photos

Prospectus, May 2, 2019, Ayla Mcdonald, Paul Benson, Emma Fleming, Sidney Mounts, Alex Lutz, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

PARKLAND BUSINESS CLUB LOOKS FORWARD TO FALL 2019; Parkland Pride to Host Drag Show Extravaganza on May 10; Humans of Parkland: Edward Passagi; Sid's Photo Journal: Batter Up!; Notice to Faculty and Students Regarding FINAL EXAMINATIONS – SPRING SEMESTER, 2019; Krazy Noodle Massacre; Trevor Minder Named NJCAA Player of the Week; Skundberg’s Three Homer Day Leads Sweep of No. 11 Heartland

Prospectus, April 25, 2019, Parkland College, Paul Benson, Emma Fleming, Ayla Mcdonald, Alex Lutz, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

STUDENT WINS BOSTON MARATHON WHEELCHAIR DIVISION!, Humans of Parkland: Mo Belakhoua, The Notre Dame Fire: A Historical Tragedy, 5 fun things to do in the Spring!, Final Examinations-Spring semester, 2019, Krazy Noodle Massacre, No. 5 Cobras Earn Series Win Against No. 16 Heartland

Prospectus, April 18, 2019, Parkland College, Emma Fleming, Paul Benson, Ayla Mcdonald, Nic Hansen, Alex Lutz, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

STUDENT GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATES IN ITS FIRST ADVOCACY DAY, Empathy and Love at Roger Ebert Feat 2019, Parkland Celebrates Earth Day with Sustainability Fair, Work by Our Creative Cobras Showcased, Vet Tech students washing dogs for $10!, Krazy Noodle Massacre, Parkland Golf Takes Second at Small College Championship, Cobras Silence Snappers on Saturday DH Route

Prospectus, April 11, 2019, Parkland College, Paul Benson, Emma Fleming, Nic Hansen, Ayla Mcdonald, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

THE HUMAN LIBRARY EVENT AND WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO BE A "BOOK", Parkland's Young Frankenstein Leaves Audience Satisfied, Humans of Parkland: Claire Mallare, 2019 Boneyard Arts Festival, Japanese Culture Club Presents Kofi Bazzell-Smith, Japan House, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Krazy Noodle Massacre, Burkhart, Warkentin Big Swings Give Cobras DH Sweep, Cobra Finish Fourth at Illinois Wesleyan Invite

Prospectus, April 4, 2019, Parkland College, Katherine Majewski, Nic Hansen, Emma Fleming, Paul Benson, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

PARKLAND STUDENTS GIVE BACK ON SPRING BREAK, Strengthening the Interaction Between Local and International Students: Opinion Piece, Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein Opening Night, Station Theater's Marisol Will Rock You!, Student Government Candidates and Voting Schedule, Minder, Newton Selected as Parkland Athletes of Month, Parkland Golf: Evan MacLean Wins Purgatory Invite,

Prospectus, March 28, 2019, Parkland College, Emma Fleming, Nic Hansen, Ayla Mcdonald, Paul Benson, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

Humans of Parkland: Nour Kibech, The Human Library is coming to Parkland College, Support Illinois Literacy with UC Books To Prisoners, Parkland to Screen the Documentary, Free Cece, Four Cobras Honored with Conference, Region Awards

Prospectus, March 14, 2019, Parkland College, Katherine Majewski, Paul Benson, Emma Fleming, Ayla Mcdonald, Nic Hansen, Katrina Halfaker

Prospectus 2019

Parkland Fire Alarms Spark Concerns, Kendra McClure Teaching Mass Communication and Advising at AMP, Parkland College Foundation Surpasses $50,000 Goal, Irish Food, Music and Storytelling at Sylvia's Irish Inn, Discover India in Foellinger, The "Go Bag" You'll Need: Hospital Edition,

Prospectus, March 7, 2019, Parkland College, Ayla Mcdonald, Emma Fleming, Nic Hansen, Paul Benson, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

VOTE FOR PARKLAND'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, International Fashion show, Successful Student Voices Event, Opinion: Parkland Pride Travels to MBLGTACC...and Survives, Parkland Selects Tapscott, Rose Jr. as February Athletes of the Month, No.8 Cobras Clinch No.1 Seed Behind Big Second Half,

Prospectus, February 28, 2019, Parkland College, Paul Benson, Emma Fleming, Ayla Mcdonald, Nicoline Benson, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

MARIJUANANA LEGALIZATION IN ILLINOIS ADDRESSES SOCIAL INJUSTICE, Anthropology Department Hosts Anthro Day Event, Looking Ahead: Perimeter Road Music Festival, Humans of Parkland: Savannah Welshaar, Cobras Split Season-Opening Doubleheader Minder ,Pierce key offensive outburst in game two,

Prospectus, February 21, 2019, Parkland College, Nic Hansen, Paul Benson, Ayla Mcdonald, Emma Fleming

Prospectus 2019

JOE SMITH READY TO IMPROVE PARKLAND COLLEGE, The true story of a French Jewish spy in Nazi Germany, Project READ WELCOMES VOLUNTEER TUTORS, Men's basketball team leading the M-WAC 4-0, Huey Newton and Bobby Seale

Prospectus, February 14, 2019, Parkland College, Nic Hansen, Paul Benson, Ayla Mcdonald, Emma Fleming

Prospectus 2019

VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL EDITION, Love Across the Globe, Falling in love and love Poetry, Cobra Romance: A Valentine's Day Parkland Couples Blurb, Simon Says: A Review of Parkland's Student Production, Sojourner Truth

Prospectus, February 7, 2019, Parkland College, Paul Benson, Nic Hansen, Ayla Mcdonald, Emma Fleming, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

RECENT MEASLES OUTBREAK IN CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Parkland Students Visualizing Their Goals, Meet the CobraVenture Student Entrepreneurs PART 2, Come blow your horn at Second Stage, Tapscott, Williams Jr. Named Parkland athletes of the Month, Dr. Mae Carol Jemison