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Scott Jaschik wrote an interesting article for Inside Higher Ed detailing that college students know more about politics and civil life than many people think.

"College students are regularly criticized as being ignorant, self-absorbed and interested only in pop culture. But a new national study — conducted by Tufts University researchers — found that students know more about politics and civic life than many fear they do, and more than those in the same age group who are not in college."

Here is the link to the entire article. It makes for good reading and some thought provocation. Have a good Easter weekend everyone.

Congressman Tim Johnson will discuss recent agriculture legislation and how the upcoming Farm Bill will affect the central Illinois farming industry on Monday, March 19 at 9 a.m. at Parkland's Tony Noel Agricultural Technology Applications Center. A continental breakfast will be provided beginning at 8:15 a.m. Please call the Parkland College Foundation at 217/351-2464 to reserve seating.

Parkland College Trustees Jim Ayers and Tom Bennett are currently running for re-election, and the Parkland College Republicans are supporting their efforts.

Ayers and Bennett stand for:

• Proven leadership
• Quality results
• Reliable experience
• Fiscal responsibility
• Strong commitment and dedication
• Diverse geographic representation

So please, vote for Jim Ayers and Tom Bennett on April 17th.

Anne Cook wrote up a nice article about our interim chairman, Brad Hardcastle, in today's NG. Our interim chair is also the Student Trustee at Parkland. You can find the article here.

In Sunday's NG Kate Clements also wrote an article about our former chairwoman, Kristin Williamson. You can find that article here.