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Upcoming Events
November 11
Veteran's Day - Building Closed
November 24
New Student Registration Begins
November 27 & 28
Thanksgiving Holiday - Building Closed
December 5
Last day to withdraw with a 'W'
Dec 12
Last day of classes
Dec 8 - 23
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| Outreach ~ Professional & Continuing Education |
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Outreach Web Page
Nov. 10, 12, 17, 19, 24
Nov. 13, 18, 20, 24, 25
Nov. 14
Nov. 21
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| MSU - Great Falls College of Technology
November 10, 2008 |
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 Andrea Johnson & Tom Figarelle featured as Rising Stars
Congratulations Andrea & Tom! Their articles appeared in yesterdays Tribune, Great Falls Business. Andrea has been the Program Director of the College's Physical Therapist Assistant Program for the past two years. She formerly worked as a Physical Therapist at Benefis and in Fort Benton. Tom, the Development Officer at MSU - Great Falls, is also involved in PULSE Great Falls.
Past Rising Stars from our college are: Ryan Schrenk, Joe Schaffer, Lanni Klasner and Heather Palermo. This is the third year of the Tribune's Rising Star program.
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Local Area Counselor's on Campus
MPSEOC Counselor Update is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 here on campus, they will be using B133 and G107. |
 New Shop Aide Hired
Brian Wergin has been hired as Shop Aide for the Carpentry and Welding Program. Brian comes to us from Belt and has 25 years experience in welding and seven years in carpentry. |
PTA Students Pass National Board Exam
Article Submitted by Andrea Johnson
PTA Graduates all pass their National Board Exam the first time. They are at a 100% pass rate.
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Wellness Fit Friday Class
Friday, November 14, 2008 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Room G117
Guided mediation practice is often the first step to other types of meditation. Meditation helps create clarity of mind, increased capability for concentration and focus, as well as a deeper overall sense of peace and tranquility
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Latex Alternatives
It has come to the Colleges' attention that latex balloons and other products on campus cause an allergic reaction for some people. For that reason, the College has found alternative products to use in our healthcare and dental labs. Please do not use latex balloons or other products on the MSU - Great Falls Campus. |
The Learning Center is Hopping!
Article Submitted by Delisa Clampitt
The Learning Center staff would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you on campus that have referred students to the Learning Center for tutoring assistance. A record number of students have been served so far this semester. Because of the high usage, several additional tutors have been added to the staff. We are ecstatic about what we do and the word is getting out that "The Learning Center is THE place to be!" To put the usage into perspective, here are some comparison statistics from last year to week 8 this fall: Number of students seen:
Fall '08 - 257, Fall '07 - 208 Change 124% Number of One-on-One Sessions:Fall '08 - 488, Fall '07 - 241 Change 202% Number of Group Sessions:Fall '08 - 397, Fall '07 -138 Change 288%
Total numbers of students served:
Fall '08 - 885, Fall '07 - 379, Change 234% Average # of sessions per student: Fall '08 - 3.9, Fall '07 - 1.05, Change 371% Average Time per student (in Hours): Fall '08 - 2.94, Fall '07 - 1.12, Change 263%
Time Spent with Students (in Hours): One-on-One: Fall '08 - 301.33, Fall '07 - 173.83 Group: Fall '08 - 423.50, Fall '07 - 198.58 Total: Fall '08 - 724.83, Fall '07 - 372.42, Change 195% |
| Congratulations to Bob Melhoff
Bob Melhoff, a mathematics adjunct faculty, is the new Representive for District 26. |
Bridger Story Published
Fred Bridger's story "An Inconvient Ending" will be appearing in the new issue of Inside Higher Education. |
Brain Toniq Now available at the COTtaget Bookstore
You make a living from your brain. You can't afford to feed it junk.
Brain Toniq is the world's first organic, botanical-based, non-caffeinated think drink specifically designed for those who need more mental focus and clarity. Formulated out of plant extracts and natural compounds, the ingredients in Brain Toniq have a long, proven history for their effects on increasing brain power and cognition. We add no chemical preservatives, no caffeine, no sugar, no fake anything. Just fuel for the cranium. Stop by today and try a Brain Toniq. Look for a coupon in the staff news.
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| COTtage Bookstore Announcements
The COTtage Bookstore now will be closed on Sundays.
Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
The bookstore has the ability to order electronic items for you. Some of the items are: TV's, camcorders, digital cameras, gaming systems, laptops, and computers. Stop by and see Dustin with you Christmas shopping needs. | |
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