Update from the Green Team
The Green Team Committee met last week and would like to share the following updates to current initiatives.
-Tobacco-Free Campus Initiative:
Joel Ferrell reported that the SGA will vote on the resolution request during their meeting next Tuesday, Nov. 17. The overall feeling of the SGA president is that the initiative will pass. Tammi Gattis will ask that the SGA share with committee emails sent to students seeking additional input & responses, to include with survey results. She will also send an email to all employees with the Smoking Survey results & comments.
-Paperless Office Initiative: Heather Congo will contact Bruce Tenison to discuss the feasibility of providing most (ideally all) college forms (leave requests, etc.) in electronic format. If response is promising, committee will contact business & human resources offices to inquire about how we can help make this a reality. The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has initiated a "Go Paperless" initiative that may be used as an example in these efforts. Tammi will contact Deonne J. Ludwig (Manager, Community Development) to learn more.
-Recycling Initiative: Financial Aid contacted the Green Team to ask that member pick up plastic bottles collected. Bill offered to collect & recycle these items. Tammi will contact Suzanne Harbin to request an update concerning potential grant request & to offer committee's assistance in these efforts. She will also contact Janice Morgan & Phil Studdard to request update regarding report & suggestions which will be presented to Cabinet. Unless someone volunteers to take over duties, Heather & Tammi will pause collection of recycling for JBC from Dec. 18 - May 1, due to pregnancy & maternity leave. Collection sites (departments) will be notified of this change.
Staff Present: Heather Congo, Bill Moss, Julie Irvin, Brandi Gindhart, & Tammi Gattis
Next Meeting: 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10
Celebrating Diversity
Today is the UN's International Day for Tolerance.
"Tolerance does not mean indifference or a grudging acceptance of others. It is a way of life based on mutual understanding and respect for others, and on the belief that global diversity is to be embraced, not feared."
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Message on the International Day for Tolerance
16 November 2009
The Theatre Department will hold auditions for Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" on December 4 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Participants should prepare 16 bars, or a verse and chorus, of a Disney style song that shows range. For more information, email
theatre@wallacestate.edu.
Blood Drive Results
Last Thursday's blood drive resulted in 48 pints of blood collected. Thank you to all who donated and to the SGA and Campus Ministries for assisting with the drive.
Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre Dedication
Special thanks to all those who worked to make the dedication of the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre a success. Thank you to the members of the Wallace State Future Foundation Board who work tirelessly to raise money for student scholarships, and who played a significant role in today's event. Hats off and many bows to Suzanne Harbin, Cherie Smith, Tina Jones, the Physical Plant employees, Rob Metcalf and the Cheerleaders, Ricky Burks and the Jazz Band, Tiffany Richter and the Singers, Lauren Cantrell and the Theatre Department, and everyone else who contributed time, talent, and energies to make this event a success. Thank you to those of you who attended and supported. For those of you who missed the transformation of the Student Center, you really missed a treat. Thank you to all of you who truly go above and beyond to achieve the goals of Wallace State.
Congrats to Clinical Lab Tech Program
The CLT Program recently received reaccreditation. Congratulations to Julie Welch, Jamie Kilpatrick and Ed Calvert for your hard work!
Trip to Greece
WSCC is planning a trip to Greece in May, 2010. The tour will depart May 20 and return May 28, with an optional three-day Greek Isle Cruise extension returning May 31. The trip is open to anyone interested. For more information, contact Kristen Holmes (x8118).
Lion LootCVS in Hanceville will now accept Lion Loot as payment. Other locations coming soon include KFC (three locations), Backyard Burger and Woody's Grill.
Athletics UpdateThe Lady Lions Volleyball Team heads to the national tournament this week. To follow their progress, click here. The NJCAA is offering live streaming of all 27 matches of the volleyball national tournament at www.njcaa.org/tv. Good Luck Lady Lions! Both men's and women's basketball teams play at home on Saturday against Lurleen B. Wallace. The Lady Lions play at 2 p.m. and the Lions play at 4 p.m. Come out and support our basketball teams!
Talking Hands Club
The Talking Hands Club will be learning Christmas Carols in sign language at the next few meetings, held every Tuesday at noon on JBC 4th floor. Contact Heather Congo (x8054) for more information.
Lions' PrideLions' pride New Student Information Sessions are scheduled for Nov. 17. Students pursuing academic division program options and those pursuing bachelor's degrees will attend the 8:30 a.m. session. Advisors are needed at 10 a.m. Pre-health and technical students will attend the 3:00 p.m. session. Advisors are needed to assist those students at 4:30 p.m. If you are available to assist with either session, please contact Tracy Whitt (x8040).
SGA Canned Food Drive
The SGA is collecting canned food for Cullman Caring for Kids. Donation boxes are located in the Bailey Center, Campus Ministries, Student Center, and math, English science and nursing buildings. Help Wallace State win a Lifestyle feature story in the Cullman Times!
Bookstore News
Now is a great time to send any printing that that you intend for the Bookstore to sell to students for the Spring semester, or syllabus/handouts that you plan to use.
bookstore.printing@wallacestate.edu
Thanksgiving Lunch
The annual WSCC Thanksgiving Lunch will be held on Friday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. in the Banquet Hall. For information about what to bring please contact your Division representative: Learning Division, Libby Edmondson; Students Division, Theresa Mahler; Administrative Division, Pat Freeman.
Poinsettias
Poinsettias are now available in the Agribusiness department for $8 and $10 each. No sales will be made after 2:30 p.m.
