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Archive for October, 2008

Use everything

Posted by chiclibrary on 2008/10/29

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Fall Clothing and Food Drive

Posted by chiclibrary on 2008/10/16

CHIC fall clothing and food drive

October 22nd – 29th

CHIC and the Anti-Hunger Federation are collecting food and clothing.  Greatly needed are clean coats, gloves and new hats in ALL sizes.

Food should be non-perishable items.

Any donations would be greatly appreciated!

Drop donated items off outside the bookstore, LRC, or in the 820 building student lounge, October 22-29.

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Employer Spotlight: Best Waiters of Chicago

Posted by chiclibrary on 2008/10/13


Best Waiters of Chicago, a culinary staffing company, is hiring for

wait staff and culinary services!

Representatives will be at CHIC on

Tuesday October 14, 2008

from 11am – 12pm

outside the bookstore.

Bring your résumé !!


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Entre Amis 2008

Posted by chiclibrary on 2008/10/06

The 2008 edition of Entre Amis is now available online.  Hard copies will be available after October 25 and there will be a publication party and reading on the evening of October 28.

Entre Amis is the literary journal of the CHIC community. Edited by Nancy Monk, Entre Amis features original art and writing by CHIC students, faculty, and staff.

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The best thing about October?

Posted by chiclibrary on 2008/10/01

and in the postseason.

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