Cougar Bytes for November 7, 2008
November 7, 2008
Volume I, Number 6
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- IN OTHER NEWS
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- COUGAR CUISINE
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
- CCCC-BAY
- COUGAR BITE-BACKS
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
CCCC VMT Students Score High on National Exam
Dr. Paul Porterfield, Veterinary Medical Technology Department Chair, and the whole VMT department: Kim Browning, Tina Godbey, and Lori Rainforth, Veterinary Medical Instructors, Jonathan Loftis, Animal Facilities Manager, and Nancy Robinson, Lead Veterinary Medical Instructor, deserve high marks for turning out a stellar 2008 graduating class. CCCC's 2008 VMT students achieved a 97 percent passing rate on the national Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).
This excellent performance has become the standard for our VMT graduating classes, who consistently do very well on all the components of this tough exam, outperforming VMT graduates from all over the United States by a high margin. Our grateful appreciation to the unsung heroes of the VMT Department for doing us proud year after year.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
New Barbering School Passes Inspection
Walter Cotton, Barbering Department Chair, recently played host to the North Carolina Barber Board Inspectors, who liked what they saw at CCCC's West Harnett Center. We are pleased to report that the new facility has passed the NC Barber Board inspection.
The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra Dinner/Dance
Gregg Gelb, Humanities Instructor and Director of the The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra, invites the CCCC family to attend the group's 1st Annual Dinner/Dance to be held Saturday, November 15th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford. Admission is $35.00 per person. Contact Gregg at (919) 776-3272 for more information.
Veteran's Day Presentation by Dr. Sal Mercogliano
Dr. Sal Mercogliano will give a Veteran's Day presentation on November 11th commemorating the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I: "Veterans of WWI - One In a Million." Those who attended will remember Dr. Mercogliano's recent lecture on the Electoral College. The presentation will be at 1:00 p.m. in the New Science Building (Room 1906) on the Lee County Campus.
"Life Over Time" Lecture Series Continues
Robert Barnes will continue his lecture series "Life Over Time" with a presentation at the Pittsboro Campus. No reservations are needed.
- November 25
- American History
- 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Room 229, Bldg. 1
CCCC Rotaract Events
Support Lee County Relay for Life: This year the Lee County focus for Relay for Life is HOPE. Let's give survivors a reason to HOPE! The CCCC Rotaract & Friends Relay for Life team has $5.00 Belk coupons available. For a donation of $5.00, you receive a $5.00 coupon good for purchases made at Belk's on November 15. Please help our Relay for Life team and the American Cancer Society by donating today!
To purchase a coupon, email Amanda Carter at abcarter@cccc.edu and she will coordinate the delivery of the coupon to you. These coupons are good at any Belk store, and you even get a chance to win a $1,000 Belk shopping spree.
Help Rotaract Feed the Hungry - November 10-21: The Rotaract Club will be collecting canned goods and non-perishables November 10-21 in the lobby of the New Science Building. Look for the labeled bin. Please challenge your students to donate. All donated items will go to the CUOC (Christian United Outreach Center), which is currently running low on many needed items. For more information, email Amanda Carter at abcarter@cccc.edu.
IN OTHER NEWS
Rep. Bob Etheridge Visits Lee Campus
Good friend of CCCC, Bob Etheridge, who represents our area in the House of Representatives, dropped by WDCC-FM, the college radio station, last week. Broadcasting student, Demitrius Dowdy, from Harnett County, interviewed him and the interview will be aired in the near future. The voters of the 2nd District are sending Rep. Etheridge back to Washington for his eighth consecutive term.
Bill Tyson and Tim McNeil attend BRAC Annual Meeting
Bill Tyson, Provost for Harnett County and a member of the Base Realignment and Closure Regional Task Force's (RTF) Education Committee, and Tim McNeill, CCCC trustee, Harnett County commissioner, and chairman of the BRAC RTF, were among those attending the task force's annual meeting Oct. 30 at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, in Fayetteville. The RTF comprises representatives from governments, business, education, and the community from the 11 counties around Fort Bragg. Its purpose is to work with the military and state and federal governments in supporting the BRAC while improving the economy and quality of life in the RTF area.
Making Space
Earth moving equipment from Oldham & Oldham Construction Co., of Sanford, is busy creating an overflow temporary gravel parking lot on the east side of Kelly Drive, across from Wilkinson Hall on the Lee Campus. Anyone who has had a hard time finding a parking place at the campus is looking forward to the 100 space lot, scheduled for completion before the Christmas break. The campus currently has about 950 spaces, so the new lot will provide a significant increase in available parking.
CCCC Faculty Member Walks for the Cure
"I am walking in the Milestone walk on November 15th, to help raise money for the Cure Search campaign. This organization helps to support the research to find a cure for childhood cancers. I recently lost a cousin to kidney cancer. I know that this college is a caring group of people and will want to help this worthy cause. Please make checks to Milestone Foundation, and send to Melissa Fogarty on the Lee County Campus. The families of the surviving children are counting on you. Thanks in advance for your support." For more information, contact Melissa Fogarty at (919) 718-7325.
Free Flu Shots
Flu Shots are free to CCCC Employees and family members:
- Thursday, November 13, 2008
- Lee County High School - 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Children must be over 9 years of age. Remember to bring your insurance card. Contact Linda Spivey at (919) 718-7228 for more information.
A Good Place to Eat in the Neighborhood (continued)
Heather McCracken very generously let us know about the Lee County High School Culinary Program, but she has asked us to publish contact information for the program again and requests that you contact them directly for information or to order meals for pick-up.
- LCHS Culinary Specials
- (919) 776-7541, ext. 4220
- Ghamm.ls@lee.k12.nc.us
If you email Chef Gregg Hamm at the above email address, he will be happy to put you on his email list for their daily specials. LCHS offers short order specials, full meals to eat in the Culinary Cafe or take out, and take home specials such as chicken potpie and lasagna in family size portions. Lee County High School is located right across the street from the CCCC Sanford Campus.
PERSONNEL NOTES
News From the CCCC Family
Dr. Vince Castano, Harnett Student Services Director, recently met the requirements for his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the School for Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix. Vince is a five-year CCCC veteran, with previous student services and faculty experience at FTCC.
Lennie Stephenson, RN, CCCC's Harnett Medical Occupations Coordinator, completed degree requirements for a Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management from National American University in August 2008. After a career in nursing, Lennie has led our medically related continuing education programs in Harnett County in recent years. She has pioneered Distance Education and hybrid courses in these areas.
Dr. Anthony Harrington, History Instructor, was awarded a 25 year pin and certificate from the Buffalo Masonic Lodge #172 A.F. & A.M. at the awards dinner held in Sanford. Dr. Harrington was elected to the position of Vice President of the McCormick Clan of Central North Carolina at a recent reunion of the Clan. With other descendents of his ancestor, the late John McLean Harrington, he recently participated in a ceremony commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first printing of the Harrington Gazette newspaper in Harnett County.
Employment Opportunity
Data Control Liaison - Jonesboro: Full-time position. Successful candidate will serve as data control liaison between basic skills coordinator, instructors and counselor to ensure hat reporting is current and accurate. Qualifications include Associate degree with skills in Excel and Microsoft technology and/or clerical experience. See website for more information. Contact Linda Spivey at (919) 718-7228.
Birthdays
| 11/07 | Mary Holder |
| 11/07 | Linda Blair |
| 11/07 | Jean Ettefagh |
| 11/08 | Lydia Farmer |
| 11/10 | Joseph Kiser |
| 11/10 | Charles Hickman |
| 11/11 | Layla Al-habib |
| 11/11 | Virginia Brown |
| 11/13 | Eugene Gonzales |
| 11/15 | Nicole Crissman |
| 11/17 | Cynthia Smith |
| 11/18 | Roy McNeill |
| 11/18 | Evangeline Smith |
| 11/18 | Edward Taylor |
| 11/18 | Edwin Thomas |
COUGAR CUISINE
Subway's Opening Nears
by Jan Rider, Business Services
"It won't be long now before the tantalizing aromas of baking breads fill the Lee Campus Student Center and waft from the new CCCC Subway across the campus. A full range of fresh Subway foods will be offered including hot breakfast items like omelet sandwiches and freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Soups and salads will also be featured.
"Although a specific date cannot be announced yet for a Grand Opening, the final stages of the process are underway. Soon a new Subway will be revealed including new equipment, ovens, fresh paint and wallpaper along with electrical and plumbing updates.
"In the meantime, please support Subway as a hearty crew endures the cool fall temperatures to serve fresh food Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily in the small food trailer located behind Wilkinson Hall."
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Nov. 10 - Administrative Staff Meeting.
Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day.
Nov. 13 - University Transfer Day.
Nov. 14 - Information and Planning Conference.
Nov. 18 - Annual Scholarship Banquet - Civic Center.
Nov. 20 - AEOP Meeting.
Nov. 23 - Open House and Ribbon Cutting at the West Harnett Center. 2:00 p.m.
Nov. 26 - Lee Early College Thanksgiving Holiday begins.
Nov. 27-28 - Thanksgiving Holiday.
CCCC-BAY
Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free
For Sale: Fresh brown eggs, $2.00 a dozen. Contact Melanie Yarborough at (919) 718-7400.
For Sale: Chrome toolbox for a full size pick-up truck. Lock with key. Good shape. $75.00. Contact Joyce Thomas at (919) 776-0768 or (919) 770-7929.
For Sale: Top of the line 13 gal. Kenmore humidifier. Wood grain finish. Still in box and only used one winter. Paid $189.00 but will take $75.00. Contact Joyce Thomas at (919) 776-0768 or (919) 770-7929.
Wanted: Toddler Playground (climber set) gently used. If you have a set to sell or you know of someone that would like to get rid of theirs, please contact Heather McCracken at (919) 718-7517.
COUGAR BITE-BACKS
Compliments, Complaints, Comments
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