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January 24, 2013
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L to R: Students Josh Archey, Dustin Spivey and Chad Ledbetter; Center director Sylvia Love; student James Ryan; Great Falls College Dean and CEO Dr. Susan Wolff; Chamber Ambassador Bonnie Mitchell; Assistant Center Director Megan King and her children; Children's Choice Regional Director Bonnie Taylor; and Chamber Ambassadors Abby Meschberger and Dave Schuler. |
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
The opening of the Great Falls College MSU Bright Beginnings Learning Center was celebrated on January 16 with a ribbon cutting and tours of the new facility. Children's Choice Learning Centers is operating the new center for children aged 0-5. Children of Great Falls College MSU students are given priority for enrollment, followed by college employees and the general public.
It's not too late to sign your child up for care at Bright Beginnings Learning Center. There are openings available with 2 spots in the infant room, 8 in the toddler room, which is 12 - 24 months. 8 spots in the 2 year old's room and 15 spots each for 3 year old children and pre-k (4 - 5 year olds). If you are a student-parent, contact the Center for information on student rates. For information, contact Sylvia Love at 406-205-3222.
Untame Your Intellectual Spirit:
Celebrate Great Falls' Higher Education!
Mayor Winters proclaimed January 2013 Higher Education Month in Great Falls. To celebrate Higher Education Month, Great Falls College MSU, the Chamber of Commerce and MSU Alumni Foundation are hosting an event from 5-7 pm on January 31 to showcase all the face-to-face and online options available in our community. Representatives from our partners in higher education will have booths set up in the Atrium for people to visit. Some of the evening's festivities include live music, short program, food, and prize drawings. This event is free and open to the public thanks to the MSU Alumni Foundation and Great Falls Chamber of Commerce. Booths open, Refreshments, music and drinks available at 5:00 p.m. | Program at 6:00 p.m.
Mandatory Emergency Training for Great Falls College MSU faculty and staff will be held in Heritage Hall on the following dates:
February 1: 9-10am OR 1-2pm
March 1: 12-1pm OR 3-4pm
Outlook appointments have been sent. If you have questions, please contact Ken Wardinsky, Chair, Emergency Planning Team kenwar@msugf.edu x4331
Project Homeless
We are accepting donations of new or gently used shoes, winter clothing for all ages, and children's books and blankets until end of day tomorrow, January 25, at the following locations on campus. Atrium HelpDesk, South Court HelpDesk, Learning Center, and the administrative offices.
Our Advisors are SMARTer!
eLearning announces the completion of another SMART class!The following people have completed SMART Notebook Level 1 and have received their pointers; Courtney Johnsrud, Eleazar Ortega, Sandra Bauman, Jamie Hauer, Greg Stivers, and Erica Rominger (not pictured). Not only have they completed the Notebook Level 1 course, but they have already scheduled their next course in Level 2 and SMART Response Clicker Training; What motivation! Smart Boards are interactive whiteboards used with projectors to facilitate learning in whole-group or small-group settings.
Greg Stivers - You are Pure Gold
 The following is his Pure Gold Award nomination submitted by colleague Jamie Hauer: "I am happy to nominate Greg Stivers for MSU Pure Gold. Greg is an indispensable part of the Great Falls College MSU Advising and Career Center. He not only dedicates himself to supporting our two-year students but also works as a transfer specialist to help our students who want to continue on to a four-year degree with MSU-Northern.
"He always goes above and beyond for his students from helping with applications, figuring out the transition to Northern, writing letters of recommendation, helping to calm their anxiety, and just listening and being there when they need him. Working with Greg, I have been given the opportunity to witness his unwavering commitment to his students. His positive energy and warm personality give him the ability to relate and build strong relationships with his students and colleagues. His ability to stay upbeat, in what can sometimes be a busy and stressful position, helps keep our Advising and Career Center a welcoming and fun environment that students and staff enjoy being a part of. His zest for life and passion for education and helping his students is motivating and uplifting to those around him. He is definitely PURE GOLD."
Blood Collections
Snow and bitterly cold weather has caused the cancellation or early closing of several American Red Cross blood drives in the Rocky Mountains. Cancelled appointments mean a shortfall of units of blood and platelets collected. Since blood products have a short shelf-life, it is imperative that there is enough blood on hand to meet the needs of hospital patients.
We encourage you to make an appointment to donate blood at the GFC MSU Blood Drive on January 28 and then KEEP the appointment to ensure that adequate blood and platelets are available. Additional donors are needed to make up for the recent shortfall. With your help we can supply the blood needed by cancer patients, children with blood disorders and others in need.
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2100 16th Avenue South, , Great Falls, MT |
To make an appointment to donate blood at the GFC MSU Blood Drive on January 28, sign up on the sheet outside the Student Government office door adjacent to the cafeteria. Be sure and keep your appointment!
Scheduling System
As many of you know we have a new building scheduling system, EMS (events management system). For student events please visit Tom Degel in Student Central. For any third external events please contact Linda McNeill at 454-3217 or visit http://events.msugf.edu/ and create a new account to request a room. |
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Great Folks Award
The December recipient for Great Folks recognition is Dena Wagner-Fossen for her work with the dual credit program. Dale Bernard, Superintendent of Geyser Public Schools said, "Thank you for all you do for my students, and the other students of the area. This program really is appreciated by the area schools." Thank you for your dedication, Dena!
Do you know someone you would like to recognize for their outstanding service? Show your appreciation by giving them a Great Folks award! Forms can be found in HR or on the intranet. From these returned awards, monthly recipients will be chosen and all recipients will be recognized and entered into a gift drawing that will occur at the Employee Recognition Luncheon in the Spring.
NACADA
Eleazar Ortega, Academic Advisor, is published with her review of the book The Study Skills Handbook, viisit the following web address to view this article. http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/Journal/Current-Past-Book-Reviews/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1372/The-Study-Skills-Handbook.aspx..
Canned Art Food Drive
 During November and December, four locations collected food and participated in the Canned Art Food Drive to benefit the student Food Pantry. The combined total of food donated was 780 pounds! Please see attached photos of the original artwork canstructed in the Advising, Development & Transfer, Library/eLearning, and the Administrative Offices areas.
Thank you for choosing to participate in the Canned Art Food Drive. We greatly appreciate your support of the Campus Food Pantry for our students in need.
NKBA National Finalist
GFC MSU has at least one student who made the final round of judging in the NKBA National student design competition. Teresa Anderson was notified that she is a finalist in the GE Charette and will receive a minimum of $1,000 scholarship. There is still time for other finalists to be named. The top winners will be announced at a webinar February 1st.
Need Money for College?
It's not too late to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and possibly qualify for FREE money! You are invited to attend one of the FAFSA Filing Events during the month of February at Great Falls High School, C.M.R. High School, or Paris Gibson Education Center on one of the following dates:
C.M.R. & Great Falls High School
February 5th
February 19th
Paris Gibson Education Center:
February 12th
Receive FREE filing assistance from financial aid experts as you complete one more step toward making your future career goals a reality! Parents are welcome to attend, and filing should take less than one hour! Please contact your school's Pathway Advisor and make your appointment today!
Christine Perkins, C.M.R. High School 268-6160
Bridgette Pence, Great Falls High School 268-6338
Jodi Christian, Paris Gibson Education Center 268-6660 |
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Spring 2013 Building Hours
January 9th - May 3rd
Great Falls College MSU
Monday - Friday..................7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday............................12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM
Sunday..............................12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Weaver Library (closed 1/21, 2/18)
Monday - Thursday..............8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday.................................8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday.............................Closed
Sunday..............................12:30 PM - 9:00PM
eLearning (cloased 1/21, 2/18)
Monday - Thursday..............8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday.................................8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday...............Closed
Bookstore/Cafe
Monday - Friday..................7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday.................................7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday...............Closed
Outreach
Monday - Thursday..............8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday.................................8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Great Falls College MSU 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
January 24
Bringing the U to You
Great Falls Lecture Series
Richard Bridges, UM
Biomedical Research and its Impact on Medical Advancements, Student Training and Economic Development
January 26
Project Homeless Connect
Volunteer your Saturday for this
wonderful event!
January 31
Untame your Intellectual Spirit:
Celebrate Great Falls' Higher Education
in Great Falls
HH 5pm - 7pm
Public Invited
February 5th & 19th
FAFSA help
C.M.R. & GFHS
February 12th
FAFSA help
Paris Gibson Education Center
February 7
ABLE Enrollment Extravaganza
4-7 pm
ABLE Center
Great Falls College MSU
Bringing the U to You
Great Falls Lecture Series
Susan Cohen, MSU
God, Gods and Goddesses:
Archeology, Religion and the
History of Divine Relationships
February 12
Health Career Fair
Morning session: 9:30-12:15
Afternoon session: 12:30-3:20
Great Falls College MSU
FAFSA Help!
Paris Gibson Education Center
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Data QA
Did you know?
The withdrawal rate for fall 2012 decreased two percentage points to 9.5%. It was 11.6% in fall 2011.
Source: 2012 CCSSE results
For additional information or any institutional data-related questions, contact Wendy Dove,wendy.dove@msugf.edu
Executive Director of Institutional Research
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Where will you evacuate in case of an emergency? Do you know the location of your on-campus gathering place? Do you know the location of our OFF-campus gathering place?
Watch for upcoming GFC MSU training.
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