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March 4, 2013
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Native American Enrichment Center
On Friday February 22, Great Falls College MSU celebrated the opening of the Issksiniip Native American Enrichment Center. The event began with a traditional
Blackfeet honor song and prayer followed by speakers from Great Falls College MSU, the Blackfeet Community College Issksiniip team, an GFC MSU Issksiniip scholarship recipient and the Blackfeet Tribal Chairman.
Richard Alton, GFC Student and Issksiniip Scholarship Recipient expressed his gratitude by saying: "I don't know if I can adequately describe what a blessing this scholarship has been to me. I work about 24 hours a week to sustain my life, but without the scholarship I would have had to work so much more that I really don't think I could have gotten through my classes. Becoming a nurse means a lot to me, and I really look forward to being able to give back to the community. This scholarship has been a really key factor in me being able to do that."
Following the presentations, a smudge ceremony was held to cleanse, purify and bless the new Issksiniip Native Enrichment Center. This ceremony was led by Don Fish, GFC MSU Adjunct Faculty and Blackfeet Tribal Member.
For more information about the Issksiniip Scholarship Program or the Issksiniip Native American Enrichment Center, contact Jo Ann Running Fisher at 771-4348 or jo.runningfisher@gfcmsu.edu. Links to local news coverage & photos:
Great Falls Tribune and Additional Photos
"Dancing with Dad" AARC Photo Contest Winner
Brian Cayko, Respiratory Care faculty, and his wife Crystal, an RRT with Benefis Health, snapped this award winning photo at Stephanie and Justin Nelson's wedding. The photo along with wedding story where featured in the March 2013 issue of the AARC Times. This publication is specialty magazine produced by the American Association for Respiratory Care.
Both Brian and Crystal are graduates of the Great Falls College MSU's Respiratory Care program and actively involved in Montana Society for Respiratory Care. Brian is also actively involved in the AARC and serves on the Political Advocacy Contact Team (PACT).
Read the touching story behind the picture: http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=144890.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katrina Heikkinen |
Congratulations!
Col. Robert Stanley, newly appointed 341st Missile Wing commander, presents his wife, Cheryl, with a gift and embraces her after publicly thanking her for her support. Stanley addressed the audience, during his change of command ceremony Feb. 8 at the 3-Bay Hangar, by first thanking those closest to him for their love and support
Congratulations to Cheryl Stanley, Instructional Designer at Great Falls College MSU, and her husband Col. Robert Stanley
GFC MSU Receives Award
The Chamber of Commerce in Great Falls acknowledged Great Falls College MSU as the Business of the Quarter on February 20, 2013 during their Quarterly Luncheon. This Award is given to recognize the contribution of a local business, organization, or agency that has made a positive contribution to fostering and promoting business vitality in the Great Falls area, making Great Falls a better place to work, live and raise families.
Sue Warren, Chamber Board Member and Chair of the Membership Committee, recognized the value of GFC MSU to the Great Falls community and the surrounding region. "In the next decade Great Falls College MSU will play a leading role in transforming the lives of our students, their communities and the economic prosperity of Montana by responding to learner and community needs through the use of partnerships, innovation, outreach and technology," she stated. Dr. Susan Wolff proudly accepted the award on behalf of the faculty, staff and student of Great Falls College MSU.
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Brush-ins at the Great Falls Public Library
Great Falls College MSU Dental Assisting students have spent the past 2 weeks with Vickie Johnson, Oral Health Educator with CCHD visiting local kindergarten classrooms helping children learn about oral health. On Wednesday, February 27 Vickie Johnson, a group of Dental Assisting students and Dudley the Dinosaur went to the Great Falls Public Library to teach children learn how to brush their teeth and keep their teeth healthy. The event was organized by the City-County Health Department. |
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Exploring Africa...Through Educational and Eco-volunteerism Opportunities
or 'How we spent our summer vacation doing Lion Research in South Africa!'
Join Roger Peffer and Tammy Filliater on Thursday March 21 at 7pm in the Great Falls College MSU Heritage Hall as they share their wildlife research and how Eco-volunteerism made this possible. This event is free and open to the public.
Testing Center
The GFC MSU Testing Center has 20 computer stations, with 10 more on order. Paper exams are also available. In addition to offering testing for our math classes using MyMathLab, makeup testing, and disability accommodation testing we also give all of the COMPASS placement exams for admittance to GFC MSU. Carol Berg,Testing Services Coordinator just become certified with ATI TEAS (test of Essential Academic Skills) and will give our first TEAS exam next week. The TEAS exam is often required for entrance into nursing programs.
The Testing Center serves the public by proctoring exams for other colleges and universitie. This is especially useful to students enrolled in online courses.
Pearson and Prometric exams are also available to the public as well as GFC students. The following exams are available:
Pearson testing includes: Cisco, NREMT AND CoompTIA.
Prometric testing includes: Microsoft Office Suite, Apple Certification, Certiport Testing, and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Feeling stressed? Need a break?
Then it's time for a massage! Schedule your appointment now for the Massage Clinic hosted by Student Physical Therapist Assistant Association. The Clinic dates are March 19th-20th and 26th-28th from 12-1 and 4-6pm in room A213. To make an appointment call 771-5134 or 771-4383 or walk-ins welcome. The cost is only $8 for 15 minutes.
Employee WellCheck
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 6:30 am to 10:30 am Great Falls College MSU - Heritage Hall
NEW: Plan participants are now eligible to receive two FREE Health Screenings per plan year(July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013). Register online for your screening! Log on to: www.itstartswithme.com. Online registration will be open from February 25 through May 2 at 3:00 pm.
Questions? Contact Human Resources - we are here to help you!
Lisa Albert Mary Kay Bonilla Brianne Feulmer
268-3701 771-5123 268-3712
lalbert@gfcmsu.edu mbonilla@gfcmsu.edu brianne.feulmer@gfcmsu.edu
Register Today for Community Enrichment Saturdays
FUN Day ~ Saturday, March 9th
- Wedding Floral Arrangements - 9am - 1pm, Cost: $21
- Organization Myth-Buster - 10am - Noon, Cost $ 11
- Glass Etching - 1 - 4pm, Cost $11+ $10 supplies (pd to instr.)
- Dichroic Jewelry - 1 - 4pm, Cost: $11+ $20 supplies (pd to instr.)
- Abstract Painting - 1 - 4pm, Cost: $19 + supplies (list on Outreach website)
Fresh! Food Forum ~ Saturday, March 16th
- Cold Composting - 10 - 11:30am, Cost: $11+ $22 supplies (pd to instr.)
- Landscape Design - Noon - 2pm, Cost: $10
For course descriptions, registration forms, and supply lists visit the Outreach webpage located at http://outreach.gfcmsu.edu.
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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
Monday - Thursday..............8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday.................................8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday.............................Closed
Sunday..............................12:30 PM - 9:00PM
eLearning
Monday - Friday...................8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday...............Closed
Virtual Chat is available from 9am-9pm Monday through Thursday
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
Saturday - Sunday...............Closed
Testing Center (January 9 to April 26, 2013)
Monday..............................10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday..............................9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday & Thursday........1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday..................................9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday................Closed
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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
FAFSA help
CMR & GFHS
March 5-6
Tax Assistance (VITA)
11 am - 3 pm
GFC MSU Heritage Hall
March 7
Great Falls Lecture Series
Owen Sirrs-UM
Afghanistan: Where Do
We Go from Here?
March 19th
FAFSA help
CMR & GFHS
March 19-20
PTA Massage Clinic
By appointment
March 20th
Employee Recognition Luncheon
March 21st
Exploring Africa
Heritage Hall
7pm
March 26-28
PTA Massage Clinic
By appointment
March 29th
eLearning
Spring App Fest
Heritage Hall
2:30 - 4 pm
April 3rd
Employee WellCheck
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Data QA
Did you know?
Approximately 7% of the GFCMSU student population is Native American. This is our largest minority group.
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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