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July 18
LPN Pinning Ceremony
July 18
Last Day to Withdraw
Jully 25-August 3
State Fair
July 25
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July 22, 23, 24
Digital Camera Basics
July 21 - 25
Drawing Basics for Kids
July 28 - August 1
Computer & Internet just for Kids!
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HICS/HIT Online Students Seek Certification
Lynn Ward reports that the number of HICS and HIT graduates taking the certification exams is going up. This is an encouraging trend for the online programs.
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| Schrenk is New Director of Adjunct Instruction
Kim Schrenk is a Glendive native who moved to Great Falls with her husband, Ryan, in 2002 after living and working on the Oregon coast for several years. Kim and Ryan have been married for almost 12 years and have a 2-year old son, Justin. Kim graduated from Montana State University - Bozeman with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (1996) and from Walden University with a Master of Science degree in Psychology (2001). She worked in the fields of child development and human services for 10 years before becoming an adjunct instructor with MSU - Great Falls and MSU - Northern. Kim has been an adjunct instructor at MSU - Great Falls for 5+ years and expresses: "Adjunct instructors are a vital part of what we do and I am delighted to serve as the Director of Adjunct Instruction". Kim enjoys spending time in the garden and is an avid hunter.
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Gillespie Joins Faculty  Kyle Gillespie has accepted the position of Program Director and faculty for the new Great Falls' Certificate of Applied Science program in Welding.
Three years ago, Kyle moved from his hometown of Gilvoa, Ohio to the Great Falls area. He now lives out in Belt. Since moving here, Kyle has been putting his 20 years of welding experience to use teaching welding classes for MSU - Great Falls with Outreach.
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 Program Director of Carpentry Program Hired
Pat Schoenen has been hired as Program Director and faculty of the new Carpentry program in Great Falls. The program will offer a one-year CAS option as well as a two-year AAS degree.
Pat is a native of Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High school. He received his Education degree from University of Montana at Western and briefly taught in the state of Washington. Pat came back to Montana and started working construction. For the past seven years, he has been a sup-contractor and remodeling contractor in Great Falls.
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| Join us at the State Fair!
Don't forget to sign up to volunteer at our booth at the State Fair in the Trades & Industry Building at the State Fair. The sign-up sheet is on the Common drive in the 2008 Fair Information folder. If you have problems accessing this folder, contact Marianne at the Welcome Desk or give Natalie Nefzger or Lanni Klasner a call.
The Fair runs from July 25 to August 3. Shifts available for each day are: 11 am - 1 pm, 1 - 3 pm, 3 - 5 pm, 5 - 7 pm, 7 - 9 pm, and 9 - 11 pm. If you would like to partner with someone, four hour shifts are available. We hope you sign up to help us get information out on the great programs and services offered at MSU - Great Falls.
The Chamber Business After Hours will be at the State Fair from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, July 24th. Fair vendors will be bringing wonderful 'fair food' for you to try. Be there early! The College is a member of the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and employees are invited to participate in Chamber events.
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| 9-1-1 Emergency!
Aspiring police, fire and ambulance dispatchers can take advantage of a new program that will prepare them for rewarding and well-paying jobs. The Public Safety Communications Professional Certification program, offered through the Outreach & Workforce Development Department, consists of five public safety communications courses, plus computer and interpersonal communications classes offered in a mixture of online and on-site (evening and weekend) offerings. This high-demand field is projected to increase and the wage range is between $11-15 per hour. For more information call Natalie Nefzger at 406-771-5132. Registration is now open and classes begin September 2.
The Public Safety Communications Professional Certification program was designed to assist emergency dispatchers, who are required to complete training and take a test at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy within a year of being hired. Those who take the course before applying for a public safety communications professional job may have an advantage over those who enter the workforce without the credential. The program development was a joint effort by the Great Falls Police Department, MSU - Great Falls, and the Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council (POST).
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| Talent Search Campus Visit
Submitted by Natalie Nefzger
We were delighted to host Talent Search on June 10. The group was from Browning and they brought a mix of Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. The goal of Talent Search is to introduce high school students to the possibility of college and other positive opportunities after high school. We started off with a scavenger hunt to help them learn the campus and see that even as a college student, you still need to ask for help and directions. Sheila Bonnand helped the students complete a portion of the scavenger hunt by accessing the Library website. The Help Desk also assisted in the hunt as a stop for students to grab a business card and head off to their next scavenger item.
The afternoon wouldn't be complete without a visit from Marty Foxman who stretched their minds and challenged them to set realistic goals and re-evaluate those goals if they didn't work. They completed three structured learning activities and each time they learned something new about themselves and what they could achieve.
One of the highlights for Marty was seeing his work with the EOC office come full circle. There were three chaperones for the group and two had sought Marty's guidance 15 years ago. These two young men had completed college degrees and were able to use their success to work in jobs they loved. To add to their success stories, both men had taken classes on our campus before transferring to four years campuses.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Talent Search visit a success. We have a great campus to share with many groups and individuals but the truth is that our staff and faculty are the reason students come back!
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KISS MY FACE NOW AT THE BOOKSTORE!!!
The COTtage Bookstore is excited to introduce a new body care product line that we now have instock, Kiss my Face. Kiss My Face is an all natural and organic line that is very eco friendly and is becoming extremely popular. We carry everything from shampoo, body wash, soap to even their lip balm, each of which comes in differing scents all of which are the top sellers for Kiss My Face. If you have chance you should check out their website at http://www.kissmyface.com/ otherwise come in and buy, buy, buy!!!
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