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April 16, 2012
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It's Student Appreciation Week!
MSUGF LOVES our students!
Watch for free coffee and treats in front of the Bookstore sponsored by Student Government and the Bookstore. The Library is having special events throughout the event like....morning coffee, free printing for students one day, root beer floats during one afternoon....watch for details on all of that. Recognition of student achievements includes the Student Award Luncheon and Scholarship Reception.
A special event sponsored by the Learning Center especially for all of you students facing final exams in a couple of weeks are two Test Anxiety Workshops from noon to 1 pm on Tuesday and again on Thursday - see schedule on the right. Bring your own lunch - dessert will be provided.
An Anti Violence Rally will be held in Heritage Hall all day on Monday, April 16. All are invited.
Sexual Violence Awareness Event to be held
submitted by Melissa Smylie
The Associated Students of MSU-Great Falls (ASMSU-GF) will be hosting a number of local organizations dedicated to the prevention of, or educating the public about, the impact of violence on our community. The Rally will take place in Heritage Hall on Monday, April 16 from 10 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Advocates and representatives will be on campus to answer questions and will speak throughout the day to relate information and personal stories. ASMSU-GF's goal is to raise awareness first regarding the problem of partner and family-member violence, and second to provide education on the warning signs, risk reduction, and resources for victims.
The event was organized in response to the recent tragedies in the community that will have lasting effects on the College's student community. Because the topic is so serious and can be difficult to discuss, students feel bringing resources to campus makes it easier for students, faculty, and staff to engage with one another to learn about and prevent further violence in our community.
Summertime Cash Book Buyback
submitted by Steve Halsted, Bookstore Manager
You may sell your textbooks to the COTtage Bookstore between April 30 to May 4 and May 7 to May 11. The Bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. Be sure to bring all CDs, DVDs, and other supplemental materials purchased as a package with your textbooks. We will buy books regardless of location of purchase based on demand. Check with the Bookstore to see if your books are worth some $$$$ cash.
Student Government Election
submitted by Diana Olson, ASMSUGF
It's that time of year again! A link to the student government election website will be emailed to all eligible voters.
Nominees are:
President: Charlie Brown
Vice President: Katherine 'Kat' O'Brien
Secretary: Keith Gattis, Marcus Krauss, Dustin Spivey
Treasurer: Josh Archey, Cody Hocker
Voting will be open on Tuesday, April 17 from 8am to 8pm.
Jordan & Wurz selected for All-Academic Team
submitted by Lorene Jaynes
 Congratulations to Stephen Wurz and Mandy Jordan who were recently honored at the Montana All-Academic Team Recognition Lunch in Helena. Ms. Jordan was unable to be there, but Mr. Wurz was in attendance with Gwen Joseph, Interim Dean/CEO and Sandra Bauman, Phi Theta Kappa advisor. All nominees were presented certificates and medallions by Deputy Commissioner John Cech and Commissioner Sheila Stearns.
Both students were nominated for the New Century Scholar award, a program sponsored by the Coca-Cola Foundation and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and administered by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Mr. Wurz was selected as a New Century Scholar from Montana and will attend a celebration for all awardees at the American Association of Community Colleges Annual Convention in Orlando, FL later this month.
Seventh Graders to Visit Campus
Many 7th Graders from the Great Falls public schools will be touring campus on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please welcome these future students to the College! The purpose of these events is to give young students the opportunity to 'set foot upon' a college campus as they begin thinking about the role education will play in their adult life. Hopefully, they will see that it is possible for them to go to college and remove any feelings of insecurity or intimidation that they might feel.
Senator Tester's staff visits campus 
James Wise, Legislative Director, Cheryl Ulmer, Great Falls Field Director, and Robyn Madison, Great Falls Field Representative, toured MSU - Great Falls last week.
Brian Cayko and Mel Lehman provided focused information on the Simulated Hospital, the trades programs on campus and the WindMontana Project in addition to an overview of the programs and services offered by the College. Pictured is Brian Cayko demonstrating the need for respiratory skills on one of the healthcare mannequins in the Emergency Room of the Hospital.
And the winner is.....
submitted by Benjamin Truman, Weaver Library
Local resident, Jo Leishman, is the winner of the Community Borrowers drawing held at the Weaver Library Open House on April 10. Thirty Community Borrower cards were issued and Jo won the prize - a Nook eReader!
The First Annual Open House was a great success with over 70 students, employees and community members starring in their own read posters! The gate count during the open house was up at least 150 people through the door.
Kate Peterson to Present at MHA
submitted by Dr. Greg Paulauskis, Director, Health Sciences Division
Kate Peterson, Director of the Health Information Technology Professional Certification Program, will present on "How Analysis of Current Healthcare Processes Can Enhance Quality of Patient Care" at the Montana Hospital Association Annual Convention in September. Attendees will learn objective ways to evaluate the healthcare processes in their organization. Tips and techniques covered will allow attendees to understand how information systems may be used to enhance the quality of patient care at all levels of their organization.
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MSU - Great Falls employees visit Malmstrom
Dr. Gwen Joseph, Interim CEO/Dean, was one of several MSU - Great Falls employees who joined more than 15 community members from Lewis & Clark and Cascade Counties on a tour of Malmstrom Air Force Base. The group visited Malmstrom's missile procedures trainer (pictured above), TRF, T-9 maintenance trainer, the 40th Helicopter Squadron and explosive ordnance disposal flight. Photo by Airman 1st Class Katrina Heikkinen. |
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FREE Counseling for Students
Students at MSU - Great Falls have access to
FREE COUNSELING!
Kathleen Tilton, M.Ed. in Counseling, under the
supervision of Maureen McInnis, MS, LCPC
799-0270. Appointments held on campus. |
MSU - Great Falls is a two-year comprehensive college. Our Mission is to foster the success of our students and their communities through innovative, flexible learning opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations resulting in self-fulfillment and competitiveness in an increasingly global society.
2100 16th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Telephone: 406.771.4300
Toll-free: 800.446.2698 |
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Upcoming Events
This is
Student
Appreciation
Week
All week
Free coffee provided by Bookstore
Treats sponsored by ASMSUGF
Special Appreciation Week offers from the Library include: morning coffee,
Root Beer floats and one day of free printing for students (watch for dates)
April 16
Anti-Violence Rally
All are welcome
Sponsored by ASMSUGF
Student Government 9:30am-4:30pm HH
April 16
Scholarship Reception
5:30pm
April 17
Test Anxiety Workshop
12-1p Room R252
April 17, 18, 19
Big Sky Carbon Sequestration
Partnership Meeting HH
April 17 & 19
7th Grade Tours
9:25am- 1:35pm
April 19
Test Anxiety Workshop
12-1p
April 24
Double Click Event
Design and Technology
Student Showcase
Heritage Hall
April 27
Lunch with IT
Virtualization & Cloud Computing
B101 Noon-1pm
May 5
Commencement
10am
UGF McLaughlin Center
Reception follows in
Heritage Hall at
MSU - Great Falls
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Data QA
Did you know?
Students who dropped a course in fall 2011 were much more likely to say that they had spoken with an advisor (35%, compared to about 20% in spring 2011). In addition, fewer students dropped a course later in the term than in prior terms.
Source: Course Withdrawal Survey Report
For additional information or for any institutional data-related questions, contact Wendy Dove, wendy.dove@msugf.edu, Executive Director of Institutional Research & Planning.
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