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November 30, 2009
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State Board Action
For the latest State Board Briefs, including a synopsis of Board Meetings, click here. For a complete directory of Board Policies click here.

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Upcoming Events
Nov. 30  Early Onsite Registration Begins

Nov. 30   Tree Lighting and Children's Christmas Party, 3:30 p.m. JBC Lobby
 
Dec. 2   Freshman/Faculty Luncheon, 11 a.m.
 
Dec. 3 
 Men's Basketball vs. Covenant, 8 p.m.

Dec. 5  Basketball vs. Ft. McPherson, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
 
 
 
 
 
Semester Countdown 
19 days until the end of fall semester.

November Birthdays
 1   Keisha Miller
 6   Wayne Manord
 8   Lauren Cantrell
 9   Ed Calvert
10  Judy York
11  Patricia Burgess
11  James Tidwell
17  Steve Burgett
19  Donna Farmer
19  Karan Smith
21  Mark Bolin
21  Julie Welch
22  Mechelle Baker
22  Thea Hall
24  Michael Salerno
28  Staci Bryan
28  Terry Edwards
29  Debbie Jackson
30  Janet Pilcher

Trivia
Entertain your Brain for a Good Cause
FreeRice.com is a non-profit website run by the United Nations World Food Program in partnership with the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.  For each answer you get right, FreeRice.com donates 10 grains of rice through the UN World Food Program to help end hunger.  Check it out!

Campus News & Notes 
 
Music Department Presents Christmas Gala Thursday
 
The WSCC Singers, Concert Band, Concert Choir, and Jazz Band.will perform the sounds of the holiday season during a free Christmas concert on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
 
Canned Food Drive
Thanks to everyone who participated in the SGA's Canned Food Drive.  Wallace State donated 1500 lbs of food to Cullman Caring for Kids.
 
Congratulations
Congratulations to Joe Hendrix and Tony Jetton for completing the FANUC Robotics Certified Educational Robotics Training Program.
 
Theatre Auditions
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
 
"A Billion for a Billion"
The World Food Programme is calling on ordinary citizens to mobilize through the "Billion for a Billion" campaign to end hunger. "A Billion for a Billion" is designed to make a link between the billion people who go hungry and the more than a billion people who are on the Internet. Did you know? "If everyone with plenty gave just $1.50 or Euro1 a week, those without food would have enough to eat," said WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran. To find out more, click here
 
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).
 
Athletics Update
Congratulations to the men's basketball team for earning two more wins at the Shelton State Classic last week and improving to 7-1 on the season.  The Lions return to home action on Saturday at 4 p.m. vs. Ft. McPherson.  The Lady Lions also play on Saturday at 2 p.m.
 
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.  

Poinsettias
Poinsettias are now available in the Agribusiness department for $8 and $10 each. No sales will be made after 2:30 p.m. 
 
Quotes Needed
Jist Publishing is publishing a book on community colleges to serve as a guide for students on how to make the most of the community college experience. If you would like to provide a quote for consideration, please submit your answers to any of the questions below to kristen.holmes@wallacestate.edu. Please phrase your comments in the second person.
1. First, please list your name and college. If you're a faculty or staff member, please include your job title. If you're a student or alum, please indicate which and include your major.
2. Any general comments on the value of attending a two-year college?
3. What are the most important steps a student should take to succeed as a community college student?
4. What tips might you offer for any of the following?
--Getting off to a good start
--Improving study skills
--Managing your time as a college student
--Following college policies/procedures
--Managing the challenges of commuting
--Getting involved in student activities
--Obtaining help if you need it/taking advantage of support services programs
--Paying for college
--Preparing to transfer
--Doing well academically
5. Any other comments /suggestions for students on making the most of a community college experience

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Jordan Ratliff of Oneonta was crowned Miss Wallace State 2010 in the Miss Alabama preliminary pageant held at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the Wallace State campus in Hanceville on Sunday.  Full Story