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Weaver Library - Your 'Other' Community Library
submitted by Laura Wight, eLearning/Library Director
In an effort to promote awareness of library services available to the general public, the Weaver Library will hold a community open house on Tuesday, April 10th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the MSU-Great Falls Weaver Library, 2100 16th Avenue South. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.
"Most community members are aware of the Great Falls Public Library, but don't realize they can also obtain a library card at the Weaver," said Laura Wight, Director of eLearning & Library Services. "As a publicly funded institution the Weaver Library doors are open to the community. We offer evening and weekend hours as well as public access computers, wifi and scanners." In addition, books, audio-books, magazines, journals and online databases are just a sampling of the materials available both in print and online at the library.
Any Montana resident age 16 or older can obtain a Weaver Library Community Borrower card enabling them to check out library materials. Proof of i.d. and mailing address is required to obtain a card.
The open house will feature a 'READ Poster Starring You!' booth. READ posters are a popular library marketing piece nationwide, featuring celebrities posing with their favorite book. Individuals can bring their favorite book and have their photo taken at the open house, and library staff will then mail each individual their custom READ poster at no cost
'Bring the Bling' Whoop Fling
submitted by Dr. Cherie McKeever
The Spring "Bring the Bling" Whoop Fling was a week-long celebration to cheer the arrival of spring, but more importantly to re-energize and inspire students for the remainder of the semester; to reinforce a sense of classroom community at a point in the semester when many students are feeling overwhelmed, discouraged and might consider giving up.
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Students in both Dr. McKeever's and Quincie Lord's science classes participated. Events included "field trips" to the Sim Hospital for A&P I students, a special presentation in A&P II lab by EMS paramedic Terry Brandt, singing the 8 abilities, and much more.
Each day was a special dress up day to help reinforce the community idea (we are all in this together) - Monday was pink, Tuesday was green, Wed was black & white with hats, ties and moustaches, Thursday was purple, and Friday was tie dye. So you may have seen everything from pink beards and bathrobes, to purple hair, and zany green leprechauns.
The Black and white/tie and moustache day seemed to be the biggest hit with Michael Jordan and the Blues Brothers look-alikes, gentlemen in top hats and tails and the incredibly hip Vastus Brothers. The Mod Squad, complete with afro hair styles, peace signs and tie dye, was spotted on campus today. Students who dressed up for the day were given tickets for daily drawings with prizes (hence the "Bling") such as gift cards for i tunes, Starbucks, Subway, Van's IGA and our own COT bookstore. Student feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. But I have yet to get all of the pink, green and purple dye out of my hair.
PTA Students
submitted by Program Director, Brad Bechard
The Physical Therapist Assistant Student Association has concluded their fundraiser activity for the year consisting of massage labs and bake sales. Proceeds from these events go towards assisting the association and others within the PTA class in paying for Scorebuilders books to help prepare the students for the Nation Board Exam.
Once again, 30% or $125.00 was raised to go towards the Veterans Center this semester. Generally these donations will be processed as "vouchers" for veterans good for a nights stay at a local hotel.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
submitted by Campus Corp Director, T.C. Knutson
MSU-Great Falls and Student Government held their Spring Blood Drive on  Wednesday. The goal was to collect 25 pints, but students blew the goal right out of the water. In a statement from Scott Shanahan, the local Red Cross Blood Services coordinator, "We had 42 present and 37 productive. This is the most we have ever collected at the COT." Because of the success, Student Government has already scheduled the next blood drive for June 13th.
Electronic Health Records Exceeds Expectations
MSU - Great Falls partnered with UM Tech, Flathead Valley and UM Helena to provide education to health care professionals and students on the skills needed to establish and maintain electronic health records. Kate Peterson was instrumental in helping our college exceed the goals that were set. Congratulations to all who were involved in this effort.
Light it up Blue
submitted by Kathy Meier and Trinette Pepos
We are excited to have Montana State University-College of Technology raising awareness and setting up an autism awareness booth starting on April 2. It's our hope that your efforts in April will spark student interest to raise autism awareness throughout the year and possibly start an Autism Speaks U chapter on campus.
"I want to get the word out, to help people realize Autism is out there and it is real," said student Trinette Pepos. "Families, children and people living with Autism in our community need support and they need a voice. I truly believe it's past due for Autism to Speak. It's time to listen. What better way but through future college graduates, and students with eager minds. This would be an amazing start!!"
Foxman Speaks at Dinner for Local Teachers
submitted by Pam Christianson, Program Director, Medical Assistant
 Marty Foxman, EOC Coordinator and recent recipient of the MSU Pure Gold Award, was the keynote speaker at the Education and Americanism Dinner at the Scottish Rite Temple in Great Falls. The Dinner honored newly tenured public school teachers.
The dinner was sponsored by the Master Masons of Great Falls.
Child Development Center Designs Approved
Written by Jo Dee Black, Great Falls Tribune, March 27, 2012
Members of the Design Review Board approved plans for a 6,505-square-f oot child care center at MSU-Great Falls College of Technology at their Monday afternoon meeting.
The center, which will accommodate seven employees and 90 children, is to be built at 1900 23rd St. S., on the southeast corner of MSU-Great Falls property. Access to the new center is from 23rd Street South.
The building will be a single-story craftsman/bungalow-style design. The front will include a covered porch. There will be two fenced outdoor play areas. Tim Peterson, an architect for L'Heureux Page Werner, agreed to submit a landscaping plan with additional shrubs.
The center will be used for children of MSU-Great Falls staff and students, but enrollment also will be open to the general public if there are child care vacancies.
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