Lake Michigan College Newsletter Vol. I Issue XI December 2010
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LMC Chemistry Instructor Receives Two Distinguished Honors
 LMC chemistry instructor, Dr. Bal Barot, has been recognized for outstanding teaching practices with two awards: A Fulbright U.S. Scholars award and College Science Teacher of the Year designation by the Michigan Science Teachers Association.
As a recipient of the coveted Fulbright U.S. Scholars award, Dr. Barot will teach chemistry in southern India at Kochi University of Science and Technology for six months, beginning in January 2011.
Selection of Dr. Barot as the recipient of the College Science Teacher of the Year award for 2011 was based on his use of a number of instructional best practices. Read the full press release here.
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LMC Featured in Lumina Foundation Publication
 | | LMC student Joe Williams of Watervliet is featured on the cover of Focus |
LMC is featured in the Lumina Foundation's fall publication of Focus, which examines how students across America are paying for college. The College was featured in the article as a result of its selection by the Lumina Foundation to be an Achieving the Dream (ATD) college. The multi-year ATD initiative is aimed at improving the success of community college students, particularly those in groups that have been traditionally underserved in higher education. Read more about this important topic in the fall Lumina Foundation issue.
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New Board Member Selected
The LMC Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Michael Lindley to the open Board of Trustees position at the November 23, Board meeting. Dr. Lindley replaces Barbara Hall, who resigned from the Board, and his term is effective through December 31, 2012.
Dr. Lindley received a doctorate in educational administration from Ball State University and has thirty-seven years of experience in public education. In addition, he taught as an adjunct for Ball State University. He retired as superintendent of New Buffalo Public Schools in 2009 and is currently acting as interim superintendent for Bridgman Public Schools.
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Alumni Awards Nominees Needed
The LMC Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking nominations for its 2011 Alumni Awards. These awards recognize alumni achievements and inspire current and future students when they are announced at the May 1, 2011, Commencement ceremony. To be considered for the awards, nominees need to have attended LMC or its predecessor, Benton Harbor Community College, and have earned at least 30 credit hours through the College. To nominate an individual for an alumni award, access the nomination forms online here. For more information, contact Mary Klemm, foundation and alumni services manager, by phone at (269) 927-6849. Nominations should be received by February 25, 2011.
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| 'Math and Snacks' Student Success
 The LMC South Haven Campus has been enjoying "Math and Snacks" for the past several years. Now students at the Napier Avenue Campus are combining learning with tasty treats. Created by LMC math instructor Peter Brown , the concept was born out of a non-traditional way for students to socialize, and also learn at the same time. Brown said, "Math and Snacks promotes culture and relationships." Snacks usually include something hearty in a crock pot, made by Brown's wife, other math instructors and students too. Math instructors are available once a week for a two-hour period to assist students with math while they meet other students and grab a bite to eat.
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QR Codes at LMC
 LMC is using QR codes in many marketing and recruitment efforts as a fast way to communicate with the community, students and future students. A QR code, or 'quick response' code, is a matrix barcode, readable by QR scanners, mobile phones with a camera and smartphones. The code, as shown here, consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on white background. The information encoded can be text, URL or other data. Load up one of the many QR reader applications developed for your smartphone, then hold your phone up to this code and go directly to the LMC website!
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Fine Arts Ensemble Concert
Get into the holiday spirit with performances featuring the LMC Chamber Players, Jazz Band and Voices LMC at the Fine Arts Ensemble Concert in the Mendel Center's Hanson Theater on December 10. An eclectic program of both traditional fare and holiday music will be presented. Tickets are $7, and are available at the Mendel Center Box Office or by calling (269) 927-1221.
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LMC Mendel Center Mainstage Upcoming Highlights
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Mr. Pat Moody, Chairman * Ms. Judy Truesdell, Vice Chair *
Ms. Renee Williams, Treasurer * Ms. Mary Jo Tomasini, Secretary
Mr. Paul Bergan * Dr. Michael Lindley
Dr. David Maysick
Dr. Robert Harrison, President
Lake Michigan College
2755 E. Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
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Did you know that LMC has 191 international students representing 44 countries enrolled this semester? To celebrate the cultural diversity on campus, students, faculty and staff participated in the second annual International Festival on the Napier Avenue Campus. The festivities included a flag dedication ceremony, music, crafts, native costumes and food at an international bazaar. 