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April 30, 2012
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Last issue
This is the final regular issue of Campus News for the 2011-12 Academic Year. However, since there are a number of exciting events coming up, such as the Groundbreaking for the new Child Development Center and the announcement of the Regents decision on MSU-Great Falls rebranding, we'll keep you informed via email periodically this summer.
It's Finals Week!
Finals Week - n. A dormant superhuman power laying in adults that comes out two-three times a year..." Urban Dictionary. Web. http://www.urbandictionary.com.
The Weaver Library and Student Government will provide fuel for all superhuman students during finals week Sunday, April 29-Wednesday, May 2. Stop by the library in the morning for bagels and coffee, and in the afternoon for cookies and lemonade. See you there, scholars!
Thank you, Pacific Steel & Recycling
Pacific Steel & Recycling has made a major donation to MSU - Great Falls, the College's largest-single gift to date, in order to establish the Child Development Center on campus. The Child Development Center at MSU - Great Falls will increase educational opportunities across the region, answering a long-term need for many student-parents and families that struggle to balance college with the cost and access of child care.
Pacific Steel & Recycling's donation is matched with approximately $1 million from a 2009 appropriation supported by the Great Falls legislative delegation and another $270,000+ in a private gifts campaign that has been led by the College's Development Board. The company also made an initial gift in 2008 to allow the College to develop this project. Combined, Pacific Steel & Recycling has pledged over $125,000 in support of student-parents and child development on campus.
"The employee-owners of Pacific are pleased to have been able to support the Child Development Center. Higher education and the importance of family are both highly valued by our company, and this project incorporates both of them," said Jeff Millhollin, President and CEO of Pacific Steel & Recycling.
Interior Design Student Showcase & Gala
The 2012 Interior Design Student Showcase will feature work from Interior Design students. The Showcase is open to the public in Heritage Hall on Wednesday and Thursday (May 2-3) from 9am to 5pm for viewing. The Annual Gala will be held on Thursday, May 3 at 7pm with a Mardi Gras Theme, awards in 10 categories, appetizers and desserts.
Dental Assisting Students Present
submitted by Robin Williams, Program Director
The Dental Assistant program students displayed their Preventive Patient Posters to the MSU-Great Falls campus community. Each group was given a fictitious patient for whom they developed an oral hygiene plan based upon their special needs. During the poster session they answered questions about their patient and the plans that they developed. This year's Dental Assistant class did a great job on their presentations, showing everyone that they're ready to leave the nest and show the world what they can do!
Dental Hygiene students volunteer
submitted by Dental Hygine faculty
MSU-Great Falls senior Dental Hygiene students assembled and donated oral health bags to Meals on Wheels recipients for their Student Member American Dental Hygiene Association (SMADHA) community project. Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that provides hot meals to recipients in need. These bags contained a variety of dental products, including: toothbrushes, toothpaste, XyliMelts, Biotene, Spry xylitol mints, Listerine, and oral health instructions.
Celebrate the completion of College House #3
You are invited to see the completed College House at 1909 18th Avenue South!
Partners NeighborWorks and the MSU - Great Falls Carpentry Program will hold an Open House for Thursday, May 3. You will meet our partners from NeighborWorks, the students who have worked all year on this home for a low-income family, and the faculty and staff at MSU - Great Falls who support this effort.
Paramedic Class of 2012
submitted by Joel Henderson, Program Director
Front row: John Rossmiller, Annie Luinstra, Adri Aafedt, Chassity Filler,
Back Row: Joel Henderson (Instructor), Ben LaBarge, Ryan Edwards, Zach Stricklin, Caleb Sullins, Terry Brandt (Instructor)
Great Folks!
submitted by Lisa Albert
Lee Ann Myllymaki is the Great Folks recipient for February. Lee Ann is being recognized for coordinating a very successful College Goal Montana. It is a lot of work but it is a very positive event for our campus to participate in for our students. Congratulations! Remember, Great Folks forms are available in Human Resources or on the intranet under Human Resources forms.
Amelia Ward is the Great Folks recipient for March. Amelia is being recognized for going the extra mile in assisting with scheduling rooms for all the various recruitments. Congratulations! Remember, Great Folks forms are available in Human Resources or on the intranet under Human Resources forms.
Double Click Event
submitted by Rhonda Kueffler, Program Director
Ten design students from the Graphic and Web Design Programs and nine technology students from the Micro-Computer Support and Networking programs showed off their work at the Double Click Event: Design and Technology Student Showcase on Tuesday, April 24. The event was free and open to the public.
The event coincided with the students' completion of the GDNS 222 and ITS 298 Capstone/Internship class for the Design and Computer Information Technology programs. Rhonda Kueffler, Program Director for Graphic and Web Design programs, said the class primarily focuses on a collection of what students have learned in their previous classes as well as demonstrate their capabilities in preparation for the workforce.
Family Business Day - May 24
"Family Business Day" is going to be hosted at MSU - Great Falls from 2-5pm on Thursday, May 24. The event organizer, Craig Ehlert, MSU-Bozeman Business Faculty, has asked Marilyn Besich, Business Management Program Director, to participate in the program.
Mike Gold was selected as the featured speaker this year. His topic will be "Social Media for the Family Business" focusing on making small businesses more competitive by fitting social media into their marketing plans and using social Media tools successfully.
Lunch with IT
Lunch with IT concluded with a session on Virtualization and Cloud Computing. Thank you to Ken Wardinsky, Chief Technology Officer, for making this spring semester series on IT topics so useful to the faculty, staff, students and community members who took part. |
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Summer 2012 Weaver Library
eLearning / Testing Center Hours
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Library Hours: |
eLearning Hours |
Testing Center Hours | |
M-R: 8am-9pm |
M-R: 8am-6:30pm |
M: 8am-Noon / 1-5pm | |
F: 8am-5pm |
F: 8am-5pm |
T: 9am-1pm | |
Sat: 1pm-5pm |
Sat: CLOSED |
W: 10am-2pm | |
Sun: 1pm-5pm |
Sun: CLOSED |
R: 5-8pm | | |
F: CLOSED |
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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
Congratulations,
Class of 2012!
April 30 - May 11
Book Buyback
May 1
End of Year
Employee Luncheon
11:30am-1:30pm
B147 (SET Lab)
May 2-3
Interior Design Showcase
5/2-3 Projects on display 9am-5pm Heritage Hall
5/3 Gala & Awards 7 pm
Heritage Hall
May 2
Youth Job Fair
Paris Education Center
2-6pm
May 3
Open House
College House #3
10:00am
1909 18th Ave S
May 3
Laerdal Advanced Training
Healthcare Mannequins
SIM Hospital
May 4
Practical Nurse Pinning
Surgical Tech Pinning
May 5
Commencement
10:00 am
University of Great Falls
McLaughlin Center
Reception following ceremony
MSU - Great Falls
Heritage Hall
May 5
Dental Hygiene Pinning
May 10
Cap & Gown
Graduation
GED Graduates
6:30 pm
Heritage Hall
May 24
Family Business Day
MSUGF - MSU - Chamber
2-5pm B101
June 13
American Red Cross
Blood Drive
June 14-15
Museum of the Rockies
Star Lab
Teacher Education
Heritage Hall
June 18-22
Montana Institute for
Educational Technology
Professional Development
for Montana's teachers
July 8-14
MedStart
Medical education and experiences for Montana
high school students
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