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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 |
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Jan. 24-28 Cullman County Basketball Tournament
Jan. 28 - Transfer Fair
Jan. 29 - Junior College Sectional Scholar's Bowl Tournament
View the Calendar
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| Year of the Arts Events |
| Feb. 4 Glenn Miller Orchestra, 7 p.m.
Feb. 5 Dinner and Dancing with Glenn Miller Orchestra, 7 p.m.
Feb. 12-19 "Starry, Starry Night" Arts Exhibition
Feb. 14 Afternoon Arts Reception
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| January Birthdays |
| 2 Jamie Bailey
4 Bobby Britton
5 Donna Speeker
6 Joyce Cordes
7 Jennifer Dunkle
8 Tina Hulse
12 Susan Beck
12 Jonathan Minyard
12 Jeremy Smith
12 Bruce Tenison
16 Mary Dean Lamar
17 Kathy Coy
17 Mandi Perkins
18 Alyce Flanigan
20 Ken Crow
20 Susan Smith |
| New Employees |
Brenda Johnson, Career Coach
Lisa German, Dean of Health Sciences | |
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Kicks Off Year of the Arts with Performances Feb. 4-5
Wallace State is celebrating the Year of the Arts in 2010. Tickets are on sale now for The Glenn Miller Orchestra concert on February 4 at 7 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. $15 advance purchase, $20 at the door. Discounts for students and employees may be available. On February 5, The Glenn Miller Orchestra returns for an evening of dinner and dancing under the lights in the Burrow Center's main hall, sponsored by the Wallace State Future Foundation. For more information, visit www.wallacestate.edu/yoa or call Suzanne Harbin at x8144.
Common Read
The Common Read Committee has chosen The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne to be read campus-wide next fall. If you would like a free copy of the book, please notify Diana Majerik, diana.majerik@wallacestate.edu, by February 26.
Extraordinary Employees
Don't forget to submit your nominees for Wallace State's Extraordinary Employee. Click here to fill out the form.
Homecoming 2010
Wallace State's Homecoming is scheduled for February 25 vs. Gadsden State. If you would like to order a t-shirt, please contact Whit Rice at x8406 or x8031 to order by January 25. Shirts are $5 for sizes S-XL and $7 for 2XL-5XL.
Summer 2010
The college will return to a four-day work week this summer. Scheduling for classes and office hours for summer semester should reflect this change. Contact your appropriate supervisor, dean or vice-president with questions.
Weight Watchers
A new Weight Watchers at Work program will begin in February. Cost for the 15-week program is $150 and a sign-up date will be announced soon. For more information, contact Melinda Edwards at x8172.
Athletics Update
Congratulations to the men's and women's basketball teams for their victories over Shelton State Sunday afternoon. Both teams return home on February 4 to face Lawson State. Wallace State Baseball begins its season January 29 at the Gulf Coast CC First Pitch Classic in Panama City, Fla. The first home game is a February 6 at 1 p.m. vs. Columbia State (Tenn.).
Self Defense Workshop
Jennifer Chaffin with the Cullman County Sheriff's Department will be teaching a Self Defense Workshop on Tuesday, January 26 from 3-5 p.m. at the Wellness Center in Room 103-A. Registration is required and limited to the first 25 people who sign up. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes as this class will be hands-on and physical. For more information or to register, contact LaDonna Allen at x8071.
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. Sign up by Jan. 20 to guarantee your spot and avoid a late fee. For more information, contact Kristen Holmes (x8118).
Year of the Arts Committee
If you are interested in volunteering to assist the Year of the Arts Committee with the more than 15 events scheduled this year, please contact Suzanne Harbin at x8144.
Relay for Life
If you would like to participate in the college's Relay for Life fundraising effort, please contact Melinda Edwards at x8172. The Relay for Life event is scheduled for May 7-8.
YouTube EDU
Wallace State's YouTube page now has a new look. Our YouTube page has recently been upgraded to a YouTube EDU channel that allows for longer video uploads to accommodate course material and lectures. Check it out at www.youtube.com/wallacestate
Wallace State in the News
Have you been contacted by the media? Have you noticed a reporter on campus? Have you seen a news story on television or published in a paper outside our local area? Please be sure to contact the Communications Department right away at x8118. Thank you for helping us to stay on top of all the news related to Wallace State! And don't forget to let us know if you have an event or accomplishment that needs publicity.
AHSAA Regional Tournament
The 2010 AHSAA Regional Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16 - Saturday, February 20. Thanks in advance to all who volunteer and make it possible for this to be a successful event that attracts several thousand prospective students to the WSCC campus. If you have questions or want to join the effort for the first time, contact Sid Borden at x8213.
Lion Card
The WSCC Lion Card is now accepted at CVS in Hanceville, Woody's Grill, Backyard Burger, and KFC locations in Hanceville and Cullman.
Career Fair
Please mark your calendars for the 2010 Career Fair events on March 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the coliseum. For more information, contact Darlene Huff at x8133.
Professional Development
Impacting Community Through Service Learning, Creating Forms in Word 2007, Developing Rubrics Workshop, and many more Professional Development opportunities will be coming your way in spring 2010. Register now to reserve your spot. Download the Spring 2010 PD Schedule
Health Fair
Make plans to attend the 2010 Health Fair on February 10 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the JBC Lobby. Free health screenings, chair massages, door prizes and food will be available.
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| No. 9 Wallace State men hand Snead State first loss, win 14th straight; Lady Lions fall in opener
Jan. 20, 2010
Sophomore L.A. Farmer had 24 points, Darrick Thomas added 15 and the ninth-ranked Wallace State men's basketball team rolled past Snead State 68-47 at Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday night.
Wallace State handed Snead State its first loss of the season as the Lions (18-1, 3-0 Alabama Community College Conference) won their 14th consecutive game and stayed perfect within conference play.
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