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April 15, 2013
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GFC MSU Math and Science Represented at STEM Submitted by Leanne Frost, Director of Developmental Education & Transfer Both the math and science departments of GFC MSU were represented at the STEM Expo Saturday, March 23. The STEM Expo highlights science, technology, engineering and math education and careers for Great Falls students. Val Smith and Claire Flood, math faculty members, presented activities that explored fractals. Fractals are patterns that often occur in nature and have many interesting mathematical properties. For example, snowflakes, seashells and trees are all fractals. The students at the STEM Expo were able to create a model of what they might look like as a tree by measuring the angles between their fingers and the proportions of their hands and arms. A mathematical model of a tree was created for each student with his or her own measurements. Students also created fractal trees using stamps and had the opportunity to create their very own Sierpinski triangle. GFC MSU students Jolina Waldner and Jessica Olthoff were also on hand to help with the booth. Both have taken M135 Math for K-8 Teachers from Smith and plan on becoming math teachers themselves.
Vanja Velickovska, a biology faculty member, presented activities that involved the human sensory system, especially the olfactory. All the posters presented at the Expo both were made by students in the Anatomy and Physiology II class at GFC MSU. The olfactory system not only enables people to recognize different smells so they can choose the right food, but also enables people to create memories and sometimes even choose their partners, said Velickovska. She added that the olfactory system is usually considered not to be that important; however, people don't realize how much they rely on it until they have a cold or the flu. The students at the STEM Expo were able to feel and then try to identify 10 different smells. People make associations with the color and the shape of objects in order to correctly identify smells. Expo participants were interested in identifying the smells, and while they were identifying, they were also learning the facts.
The event was held in the field house at Great Falls High School. According to the Great Falls Tribune, more than 400 students participated in the event.
HIT - Did you know . . .
The demand for health information professionals is growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistic, health information technology (HIT) is one of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the US.
And . . .
Great Falls College MSU offers an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology completely online and is the only program in Montana accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIM).
As an accredited program, graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination for Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) given through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Great Falls College is proud to announce a 100% pass rate on First Time Test Takers on the RHIT exam with scores above the national average in all of the content areas. Congratulations!
For more information on the HIT degree and profession visit: http://www.gfcmsu.edu/webs/HIT/degree.htm.
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Student Appreciation
The staff and faculty at Great Falls College MSU set aside time every year to honor and thank our students. April 15 - 19, students will find free snacks and coffee outside the bookstore. The Weaver Library will have a free printing & copying on Monday, April 15 and an ice cream social on Wednesday, April 24. A free printing, refreshments and give-a-ways will also be provided by the Learning Center on Wednesday, April 17.
Student Government Elections
The Associated Students of Great Falls College MSU (aka Student Government) are holding their annual election of officers. The following students were nominated by the student senate:
President nominee: Tim Reese (running unopposed)
Vice President nominees: Chad Ledbetter (running unopposed)
Secretary: Jared Anderson and Katie Pipinich
Treasurer: Bennington Ward and Erin Withrow
Elections will be held online on April 16. Information on each of the nominees can be found at: www.gfcmsu.edu/campuslife/StudentGovernment/Nominees.html.
Great Folks
Submitted by, Lisa Albert, Human Resources Dept.
Jana Parsons is the March recipient for Great Folks recognition. Jana is being recognized for her commitment and for problem solving to find an accessible version of the WRIT 101 textbook. Jana worked with the publisher, bookstore, Disability Services, and our administrative assistant to find a solution. This task was more time consuming and more complicated than first thought. Jana, thank you for going the extra mile!
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.
Annual Choices Benefit Enrollment for MUS Employees
Submitted by Lisa Albert, Human Resources Dept.
It's that time of year again! Choices enrollment will open April 12 and
is not open and will close May 8, 2013, for Great Falls College MSU employees.
 Exploring Africa
Roger Peffer and Tammy Filliater will share their wildlife research in Africa on Monday, April 15, from Noon to 1:30 pm in Heritage Hall at Great Falls College MSU, 2100 16th Avenue South. Peffer and Filliater spent the summer of 2012 doing lion research in South Africa and will share their experiences and how Eco-volunteerism made this possible. The event is free and open to the public. Please bring your lunch and be prepared for a very enjoyable presentation!
Weaver Library Celebrates National Poetry Month
In honor of National Poetry Month, Great Falls College MSU will host Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau program, "Beowulf: Monsters, Heroes and a Heritage of Language" with Poet Dave Caserio on April 16. The program will be at the Great Falls College MSU's Weaver Library at 6:30 pm. The presentation is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the performance. The program is co-sponsored by the Great Falls WOW (Writing our Way) creative writing collaborative, the Weaver Library and a grant from Humanities Montana.
Upcoming Outreach ClassesCheck out upcoming classes Community Enrichment and Professional & Continuing Education classes!
- Wood Turning on 4/15, 4/16, & 4/22 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm ($53 + supplies)
- Woodworking Intermediate on Wed/Thur 4/17 - 4/25 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm ($69 + supplies)
- Green Design on Thur 4/18 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm ($21)
- Social Media Marketing on Friday 4/19 from 9 am - 5 pm ($84)
- QuickBooks Pro - on Wed 4/24 from 9 am - 5 pm ($84)
- Greek Cuisine on Saturday 4/27 from 10 am - 1 pm ($54)
To see more information on any of the above classes please visit the Outreach website.
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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
CMR & GFHS
noon - 1:30 pm
Heritage Hall
United Way - Student Focus Group
4:30 pm ~ Heritage Hall
Student Appreciation Week
April 16 & 18
Seventh Grade Tours
April 16
National Poetry Month
Beowulf by Dave Caserio
Student Government Elections
April 18
School Board Candidate
Forum & Debate
Heritage Hall
April 19
OIL and XLi Showcase
2 - 3:30 pm
G45-56
April 23
Strategic Enrollment Management Presentation by Dr. Bontrager
(for all Faculty & Staff)
April 30-May 2
Interior Design Student Showcase
Heritage Hall
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Data QA
Did you know?
The number of students served by the disability services office increased by more than 20% for fall 2012.
For additional information or any institutional data-related questions, contact Wendy Dove.
wendy.dove@gfcmsu.edu
Executive Director of Institutional Research
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