Theatre, Music & Art

Artist Explains Her Work  

Mayuko Gray
10/3-10/28
Mary Matteson-Parrish Art Gallery  

Artist Mayuko Gray explains the inspiration behind her artwork during a reception earlier this week. Gray's work will be on display October 3-28 in the Mary Matteson-Parrish Art Gallery in the the Performing Arts Center (Building D). For Gray's works, she chose famous Japanese proverbs that she repeatedly heard growing up, which shaped her way of thinking, and now apply to her daily life in the U.S.

Upcoming Music Events    

Communication Across the Curriculum

  

Every Wednesday throughout the Semester | 3-4 p.m.
Bldg. E, Blue Star C.A.F.E., E-202

 

To find out more information, previous presentation recordings, and/or upcoming sessions please visit http://montgomerycac.wordpress.com/

  

Robby Goes to China

Hosts Pottery Workshop in China

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More than 10,000 miles around the world, Robby Wood, ceramics professor at Lone Star College-Montgomery, recently conducted a pottery demonstration for members of The Pottery Workshop, an international ceramics center located in Jingdezhen, China.

Folks from all over the world-Japan, London, New Zealand, Switzerland, Sweden, and even New York-attended Wood's workshop held in May.

"I was the first demonstrator offering a hands-on workshop in a series devoted to teaching students, staff, and community members a loose, Western ceramics approach versus the more tightened Chinese method," said Wood, who has been teaching at LSC-Montgomery since 2002. "The students had fun and got what I showed them."

Known as the "Porcelain Capital," Jingdezhen, located in Jiangxi Province in China, has been producing quality pottery for more than 1,700 years. The Pottery Workshop, which has other locations in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, offers experiential learning and resources for the development and enrichment of ceramics in China and abroad.

Although Wood often lectures, teaches, or even entertains from his pottery wheel outside the ceramics lab at LSC-Montgomery, this was the first time for him to lead a workshop outside the U.S. His friend and former student Eric Kao, however, is the deputy director of The Pottery Workshop at Jingdezhen and helped place Wood in the international educator role.

While translators were on-hand, Wood said that language was not an issue during his demonstration.

"They didn't have translations for some of my colloquialisms, so I drew a lot of pictures," said Wood. "I hardly understood a word they said, but it wasn't needed for what we did."

While there, Wood also participated in The Pottery Workshop's artist residency program where he created "lots and lots of pots" while experiencing life in Jingdezhen.

"The food was great and the locals were amazing," said Wood. "I even got to watch a kiln get fired with tires. Yep, tires-from mopeds. It smelled wonderful."

At LSC-Montgomery, Wood teaches Ceramics I (ARTS 2346) and Ceramics II (ARTS 2347). He is also the advisor for the LSC-Montgomery Clay Club, which hosts monthly pottery sales on the first Thursday of each month.

For more information, contact Robby Wood at charles.r.wood@lonestar.edu or 936.273.7064.

Off and Running  

Remember how as a child you'd get off the school bus and run home without a care in the world? Or run around, playing tag with friends? Beverly Mulvey, an administrative assistant at LSC-Montgomery, knows that you, too, can recapture that carefree, playful feeling while being outdoors.

"Running is fun! It's play!" said Mulvey, a runner with countless miles on her running shoes. "In fact, you may even 'run into' your soul mate-I did!"

Mulvey began running at 40 years old, when her daughter, who was training for field hockey at the time, asked her mother to run with her.

"We sprinted to the end of the block, then sat on the curb to catch our breath," recalled Mulvey. "But from that day on, I kept running."

In less than 10 months after her initial sprint with her daughter, Mulvey trained for and completed her first marathon. Over the years, she has completed the New York Marathon three times, the Philadelphia Marathon twice, and the Jersey Shore Marathon. She runs each race hoping to win in her age category, and whether by her own will or by default, she has.

Although Mulvey agrees that there are many mental and physical benefits to running, her motivation lies in the solitude of the sport.

"I personally prefer to run alone without headphones," she said. "I enjoy listening to the birds and smelling the roses. Being alone with Mother Nature creates a sense of peace."

Currently, Mulvey runs approximately three miles at noon five days a week throughout neighborhoods near the campus.

"A run, followed by a quick shower, energizes me for the rest of the day," she said.

If you're interested in lacing up your sneakers and hitting the road, Mulvey offers some steps for beginners:

1. The "First Step" is out the door. All you need are good running shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

2. Pretend you're a child-having fun, playing, and maybe even bouncing a ball as you run.

3. Set a goal. Stay outdoors for a minimum of 45 minutes. Run slowly, and then walk, alternating back and forth.

4. Continue to extend your running (and ease up on the walking). Challenge yourself to run to the next landmark; to run for another minute; to go the "extra mile"! Eventually, you'll be running the entire 45 minutes.

5. Continue to run (or run-walk) five days a week for a month

6. You're on the "right track"! You've completed an amazing "feet"! You're "off and running!"

7. Need a GPS?

Faculty Staff Lounge  

Please join us in congratulating and wishing success to the following LSC-Montgomery adjunct faculty who have been invited to participate in the Fall 2011 Adjunct Certification Program:

Mystery Employee  

This month's Mystery Person lives in The Woodlands, but is originally from the New England area, having lived in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He/She is happily married with one grown child and one grandson.

After volunteering their services at the college when he/she moved to the area, the Mystery Person became very impressed with the family atmosphere and environment and decided to join the payroll. It's now been seven years, and he/she is still thrilled to be able to work with students.

"My greatest joy is to witness when a student has a 'light bulb' experience and when students understand why they are here," he/she said. "I enjoy being a source of connection of information to staff, faculty, or anyone in the community."

Some of the previous jobs held by the Mystery Person include being a salesperson in the retail industry, owning/operating several small businesses, and running their own private practice.

"My proudest accomplishment, however, is listening to the Lord's orders to start a volunteer food program in Massachusetts," he/she said.

During their leisure time, the Mystery Person volunteers their professional services in their church community. He/She also enjoys reading, bike riding, yoga, and of course, visiting their grandson.

Thinking long-range, this person hopes to finish their career at LSC-Montgomery, continue to build their volunteer work in their church and community, and eventually move back to New England.

"And one thing that other may find interesting about me is that I have been in 46 of the 50 states!"

You may have noticed lots of new signs around campus. These are part of a signage overhaul that included names displayed on the exterior of all buildings, new campus and building directories, parking lot signs and more. Just in case you aren't 100 percent familiar with our official building names, here's a refresher:

Commons Building (Building A)

Health Science Center (Building B)

Student Services Center (Building C)

Performing Arts Center (Building D)

Administration Building (Building E)

Library Building (Building F)

General Academic Center (Building G)

Music Hall (Building H)

New Graduates  

It is a pleasure to announce to you that Professor Melanie Hail (Medical Radiologic Technology faculty) completed her master's degree from Sam Houston State University this summer. She graduated with an MEd. degree in Instructional Leadership.  

Professor Janet Harris has also completed her Master of Science with a major in Nursing - Nursing Education at Texas Woman's University. 

Please join us to congratulate Melanie and Janet for this important accomplishment.  

A drive-through flu shot event is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, at LSC-Montgomery. Volunteers will provide $10 flu vaccines to the first 400 people (3-years-old and up) who arrive between 9 a.m. and Noon.  

Off to Their Best Start!   

Students in Heidi McDonald's (third from left) EDUC 1300 class enjoy pizza and free "Best Start" promotional materials during a Best Start awareness event last week. Students in EDUC 1300 use the Best Start philosophy to ensure a successful semester as they transition into college-level coursework.

Dr. Jesus "Chuy" Negrete

Oct. 25 | 12 -1 p.m., Bldg. H, Recital Hall

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month LSC-Montgomery Lyceum Speaker Series has invited Dr. Jesus "Chuy" Negrete to speak.

Negrete, a Chicago native, will give the audience a presentation of Spanish culture through a unique blend of music, storytelling, and poetry. He founded the Mexican Cultural Institute which is dedicated to the study of Mexican-American musicology, Chicago folklore and culture highlighting the struggle of Mexican-American communities for self-determination.  This Lyceum event will include a slide presentation as well as Negrete's dazzling guitar skills. The audience will be afforded an intimate view of how music inspired the history and culture of the Mexican people. 

The Lyceum Speaker Series facilitates events that promote greater multiculturalism on campus to enrich the lives of our students, employees and the community. The presentation is free and the public is encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Dr. Beggan at 936.271.6219 or by e-mail dominic.m.beggan@lonestar.edu 

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Tailgate Party
 Oct. 21 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; free food

Student's Open Mic

Oct. 12 |10:30-12:30; free coffee.

Costume Contest

Oct. 31 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Costume Contest, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Volunteer Fair

Oct.12 & 13 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Bldg F-103; free pizza.

Are you looking for ways to get involved in your community? LSC-Montgomery will be having a Volunteer Fair. Local agencies and non-profit representatives will be present to share in the many different ways you can help volunteer and get involved! There will be pizza!!! You can RSVP at the Office of Student Life in A-103, call us at 936. 273.7082, or e-mail Brittany at brittany.n.carcamo@lonestar.edu. We hope to see you there!

Writers in Performance  

Oct. 20 | 7 p.m., Bldg F, Library

Jan Reid is a veteran writer-at-large for Texas Monthly and has contributed dozens of articles to Esquire, GQ, Slate, Men's Journal, Garden & Gun, the New York Times, and many other leading publications. Also included in his works are nine highly-praised nonfiction books.