Beginning with this issue and continuing in future issues of Connections we will give you a glimpse of the different people and personalities who are Lake Michigan College students, alumni, faculty and staff. In this issue we feature LMC alumnae, and science instructor, Dr. Sue Lentz.

Lake Michigan College recently held a graduation ceremony for the 11 participants in the College's paramedic training program. The paramedic training course is a part of the Regional Healthcare Initiative program offered in partnership with Michigan Works, Medic 1 Ambulance and LMC.

On January 23, nearly 600 people came out to the Mendel Center for the first "Winter Delights:  A Festival of Wine, Food, and Jazz," program.Twenty-six wine and spirits brands representing approximately 100 varieties were available for tasting. Bistro on the Boulevard, Schu's Grill & Bar, Tulips, The Chocolate Garden, Sweetfire Salsa, Tabor Hill, and Mendel Center Conference and Event Services provided a variety of food tastings. The purpose of the event was to offer a mid-winter opportunity for Michigan residents and out-of-state attendees to enjoy Michigan wines and local restaurant offerings while supporting the southwest Michigan lodging industry.