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March 05,
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Relay for Life taps Baxter |
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 Associate
Vice President of Research, Development and Governmental Affairs Dr.
Kathy Baxter has gained another title; this time it’s honorary chair.
Each year, Relay for Life of Lauderdale County selects honorary
chairpersons to serve as cancer advocates and to encourage other
survivors to continue their battle. During a press conference last week,
Baxter was named honorary chairmen for Relay for Life 2007 along with
Hannah Eubakes, 11, of Meridian.
“I’m really honored and touched you’ve chosen me,” said Baxter, whose
battle against cancer began in 1998. She is a survivor of
dermatomyositis, invasive and carcinoma breast cancer and bone cancer.
“I’m so deeply indebted to my family and friends who supported me during
my repeated diagnoses and treatments,” she said. “I cannot tell you how
much I appreciate those who support Relay for Life and what you do for
cancer survivors.”
Eubanks was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in October 2003.
A fifth-grader at Russell Christian Academy, she will help host the
Third Annual Relay for Life Pageant at this year’s event.
The two chairpersons’ duties also will include raising awareness of
cancer through speaking engagements and media appearances. Both also
will be guests of honors, along with all other cancer survivors, at the
annual Survivors’ Reception. This year’s reception is Sunday, April 22,
from 3-5 p.m. in the Meridian Campus Mississippi State University
Kahlmus Auditorium.
“After treatment is over, you tend to forget the worst physical pains of
cancers, so now I dwell on how cancer was a blessing to me,” Baxter
said. “I dwell on how much I’ve learned and how many people care for me.
I can express gratitude now in a way that I couldn’t before.”
The Relay fr Life of Lauderdale County takes place at Meridian High
School’s Ray Stadium on Friday, April 27. For more information, call
601-482-0082.
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Joining the cause for
mid-level funding |
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MCCers including faculty and students were among hundreds at the state’s
Capitol Wednesday urging lawmakers to pour more money into their
institutions.
They were there at the Mississippi Faculty Association for Community and
Junior Colleges to discuss the issue at a news conference. MCC students
Greisha Smith, Laine Deneux, Kimmea Spears, Sasha McCullar, Megan
Breaux, Betsy Mitchell, Elliot Brewer, Michaela Harrington and Shanna
Grace joined Al Mitchell, Terri Crawford, Delia Harwell and Teresa
Church in representing the College.
“We had a good trip for Capitol Day. The students met and spoke with
Sen. Burton, Sen. Carmichael, Sen. Gloria Williamson (Terri Crawford’s
first cousin), Rep. Young, Rep. Snowden, and Rep. Horne. They also posed
for a picture with Gov. Barbour, and we were introduced to the Senate.
We had a very good group of students, and they each thanked the
legislators for supporting the Mid-level FTE bill,” Mitchell said.
To enhance education, community colleges want the Legislature to
increase state funding $2,171 per student to get to a mid-way point
between public schools and Mississippi’s regional universities. The
price tag amounts to $125 million over the next three years.
If that’s done, community colleges “will no longer be treated as second
class citizens in the education food chain,’’ Itawamba Community College
President David Cole said at the Capitol news conference amid applause.
Community colleges are growing in popularity and deserve more support,
lawmakers were told. Today, 69 percent of all freshmen in Mississippi’s
public and private institutions of higher
Students joining the Capitol Day activities included Shana Grace, Betsy
Mitchell, Sasha McClullar and Kimmea Spears.
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A celebration |
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The L.O. Todd Library made the most of Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel’s 101th
birthday and the Cat and the Hat’s 50th birthday Friday with readings
and cake. Dean Barbara Jones and Dean Billy Beal shared their favorites
with the audience.
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Books for sale |
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Looking for a great read? Or are you in search of a research
publication? The Meridian Community College Faculty Staff Association
Book Sale would be a place to start.
The sale is set for Wednesday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the
patio of Smith Hall, weather permitting.
Kimberly Ennis, president of MCCFSA, said the sale will be a great time
to buy some books to enjoy during Spring Break. “Remember, proceeds from
our book sale help fund the yearly scholarship we provide to a deserving
student.”
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Summer work positions |
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Joshua Bryan, human resource manager of Geyser Falls Water Park, a Pearl
River Resort property located in Choctaw (west of Philadelphia), will be
on campus Wednesday, March 21, from 1-4 p.m. in the Ivy mall.
Representatives will be on hand to talk to students about summer
employment opportunities at the water park for positions including
lifeguards, food service cashiers, cash runners, line cooks, beach club
expeditors and more.
The positions will start in May and end in August, with the rate of pay
ranges from $ 5.15 to $ 12, hourly. Deborah Nettles, MCC career center
coordinator, asked that faculty share this information with your
students. For more information contact Nettles at extension 327.
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The challenge is up to you |
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MCC students in the bowling class have thrown down the gauntlet.
Michele Smith, chair of the division of wellness and fitness, said the
bowling course, with its 20-plus members under the direction of
instructor Stan Bottorff, have issued a challenge to the College faculty
and staff members who bowl to form a team and to bowl two games in
competition.
“The students are excited about this challenge and hope there is enough
MCC faculty and staff members who want to bowl on this team, Smith said.
There will be a minimal charge for the game which includes shoe rental
and games, and anyone interested on being on the team should contact
Smith. Her extension is 773.
The date for the faculty/student challenge will be set after spring
break, Smith, said, but noted it will be on a Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
“This is a great wellness opportunity,” Smith said, adding, “If several
people are interested in continuing with another round of bowling, then
we will try to schedule a wellness event that faculty and staff can
participate in.”
One of the student bowlers said, “We want to beat the faculty and
staff.”
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On the agenda |
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Campus Life will sponsor a blood drive today, Monday, March 5,
from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria’s banquet room. Donors will
receive a T-shirt.
Danielle Winningham, campus life coordinator, said, “If you or a student
cannot make the blood drive, please contact me to reschedule at the
United Blood Service.”
Meet artist Dylan Karges at today’s Miller Art Gallery opening.
Karges, an assistant professor of art at Mississippi State University,
will be showing his ceramic sculpture and pastel/charcoal drawings.
The event is set from 5-6 p.m.
Ginger Crawford, evening director, asked faculty to remind students the
last set of late start classes begins this week. Students can
enroll up until Wednesday afternoon for Mon./Wed. classes and Thursday
afternoon for Tues./Thurs. classes. However, they must be in class by
the second meeting. All but Spanish III, Spanish IV and World
Civilization II are offered here on campus, the others are at
NAS-Meridian.
SpringFest is taking on a Hispanic theme this year, with the theme as
Fiesta de la Primavera.
Highlights include volleyball tournament, chips and salsa snacks and
club craziness. The event will be held the week of March 19.
Now’s the time to begin working on your application for The Foundation’s
Summer Study Travel Grant. Contact Kathy Brookshire, director of
institutional advancement, at extension 612 for more information.
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MCC Weekly
Schedule
05-MAR-07 To 11-MAR-07 |
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Monday
Blood Drive 0930 AM - 0330 PM, G.V. Sonny Montgomery BANQTRM
Tribal Scholarship 0930 AM - 0330 PM, Ivy Hall 121
Single Support Group 0100 PM - 0200 PM, Ivy Hall 186
Career Seminar 0200 PM - 0300 PM, Webb Hall ROSENB
MCC Pageant Rehearsal 0200 PM - 0500 PM, Ivy Hall THE
Art Exhibit/Reception 0500 PM - 0630 PM, Miller Art Gallery 1001
Jail/Detention Officer Trng 0600 PM - 1000 PM, Annex A 102
Jazz Band 0700 PM - 0900 PM, Ivy Hall 1114
Tuesday
CNA Seminar 1100 AM - 1200 PM, Webb Hall ROSENB
Single Support Group 0100 PM - 0200 PM, Ivy Hall 186
DC Meeting 0200 PM - 0330 PM, Reed Hall 135
MCC Pageant Rehearsal 0200 PM - 0500 PM, Ivy Hall THE
MCC Tennis vs Pearl River 0200 PM - 0500 PM, North East Tennis Complex
Weight Watchers 0230 PM - 0330 PM, G.V. Sonny Montgomery BANQTRM
MCC Gospel Choir 0400 PM - 0600 PM, Ivy Hall 1118
Upbeat Strings 0400 PM - 0800 PM, Ivy Hall 162
New Vision Ministries 0600 PM - 0700 PM, Ivy Hall 186
Wednesday
Faculty/Staff Book Sale 0800 AM - 0200 PM, Smith Hall
BSU-Noonday 1200 PM - 0100 PM, Webb Hall DULANEY
Single Support Group 0100 PM - 0200 PM, Ivy Hall 186
MCC Pageant Rehearsal 0200 PM - 0500 PM, Ivy Hall THE
Jail Detention Officer Trng 0600 PM - 1000 PM, Annex A 102
Thursday
BOT Seminar 0730 AM - 0900 AM, Todd Library CASTEEL
EMBDC Customer Serv Trng 0800 AM - 1200 PM, Webb Hall GSR
Miss MCC Pageant 0800 AM - 1000 PM, Ivy Hall THE
H/R BLock Conference/Trng 0900 AM - 1200 PM, Webb Hall ROSENB
Nursing 2210 0900 AM - 1130 AM, Webb Hall DULANEY
Earnest Workers Circle Mtn 1100 AM - 0100 PM, G.V. Sonny Montgomery
BANQTRM
HOSA Meeting 1200 PM - 0100 PM, Health Center 240
MCC Pageant Interview Rm 1200 PM - 0430 PM, Ivy Hall 121
Weight Watchers 1200 PM - 0100 PM, Todd Library CASTEEL
Single Support Group 0100 PM - 0200 PM, Ivy Hall 186
Great Books 0200 PM - 0400 PM, Phil Hardin Hall 124
MCC Tennis vs Snead State 0200 PM - 0500 PM, North East Tennis Complex
MCC Pageant Judges Rm 0300 PM - 1000 PM, Ivy Hall 187
MCC Pageant/Dressing Rm 0300 PM - 1000 PM, Ivy Hall 194
H/R BLock Conference/Trng 0600 PM - 0900 PM, Webb Hall ROSENB
IV Therapy Certification 0600 PM - 1000 PM, Health Center 424
Friday
Dept. Human Services Trng 0900 AM - 0500 PM, Webb Hall GSR
MCC Tennis vs Itawamba 0300 PM - 0700 PM, North East Tennis Complex
Lifeguard Classes 0500 PM - 0900 PM, Fitness Center
Saturday
Serve Safe Food Trng 0700 AM - 0500 PM, Webb Hall DULANEY
Lifeguard Classes 0800 AM - 0500 PM, Fitness Center
Project PREPARE Mtn 0800 AM - 1200 PM, Webb Hall ROSENB
Meridian Daylily Club Mtn 1030 AM - 0100 PM, Phil Hardin Hall 122
Sunday
Lifeguard Classes 1000 AM - 0500 PM, Fitness Center
CE Classes
Monday
CNB Branch Capture Trng 0800 AM - 0500 PM No Bldg Assigned
Electrician Apprenticeship I 0600 PM - 1000 PM Reed Hall 104
Electrician Apprenticeship II 0600 PM - 1000 PM Annex A 101
Electrician Apprenticeship III 0600 PM - 1000 PM Reed Hall 109
Medical Information Management 0600 PM - 0840 PM Rush Hospital 001
Prin Air Condition I Pt II 0600 PM - 0900 PM Reed Hall 100
Tuesday
CNB Branch Capture Trng 0800 AM - 0500 PM No Bldg Assigned
Spanish as a Second Language 0330 PM - 0415 PM Annex A 101
Conversational Spanish 0430 PM - 0530 PM Annex A 101
Basic Gardening - 2 0500 PM - 0730 PM Webb Hall 101
Basic Gardening - All 0500 PM - 0730 PM Webb Hall 101
Certified Nursing Assistant 0500 PM - 0900 PM Health Center 417
Cabinetry & Woodworking 0600 PM - 0900 PM Reed Hall 132
Electrician Apprenticeship IV 0600 PM - 1000 PM Reed Hall 109
Electrician Apprenticeship V 0600 PM - 1000 PM Reed Hall 104
Prin Air Condition II Pt II 0600 PM - 0900 PM Reed Hall 100
RLEOT All Levels 0600 PM - 1000 PM Webb Hall 133
Women & Finances 0600 PM - 0800 PM Webb Hall GSR
Wednesday
CNB Branch Capture Trng 0800 AM - 0500 PM No Bldg Assigned
How to Tie a Fly! 0600 PM - 0800 PM Magnolia Hall A
Middle Eastern Dance ADV2 0600 PM - 0800 PM Fitness Center STU
Thursday
CNB Branch Capture Trng 0800 AM - 0500 PM No Bldg Assigned
Certified Nursing Assistant 0500 PM - 0900 PM Health Center 417
I V Therapy 0600 PM - 1000 PM Health Center 424
Middle Eastern Dance BEG2 0600 PM - 0800 PM Fitness Center STU
Quickbooks 0600 PM - 0900 PM Webb Hall 128
RLEOT All Levels 0600 PM - 1000 PM Webb Hall 133
Welding 0600 PM - 1000 PM Ross Collins Vocational Center
Saturday
ServSafe Food Trng 0800 AM - 0500 PM Webb Hall
Happy Birthday…
Williams, Terry MAR-06
Gambill, Mary MAR-06
Upchurch, Thomas MAR-07
Sims, Addie MAR-08
Covich, Sean MAR-13
Allen, Michael MAR-14
Brand, Connie MAR-15
Hopkins, Sharon MAR-17
Jernigan, Samuel MAR-18
Evans, Mary MAR-18
McElphin, Jacqueline MAR-20
Calderon, Beth MAR-24
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