Booktalk
by Maggie Moran, NWCC Librarian
2/27/2008
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Local artist Sharon Williams shows off works from Northwest Mississippi Community College's upcoming art exhibition, "Make It Red." The exhibition is to promote awareness of women's heart health. Contributing artists include members of the North Mississippi Fiber Guild, Memphis Guild of Handloom Weavers, Chimneyville Weavers and Spinners Guild, Craftsman's Guild of Mississippi and the Artists Network of North Mississippi. The exhibition opens on March 3 and will run through the entire month at the Northwest Art Gallery on the Senatobia campus. A reception will be held on Monday, March 17 from 6-8 p.m. in the gallery. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free to the public. (Photo by LaJuan Tallo)
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Northwest Mississippi Community College journalism students Amber Blair of Southaven, left and Hannah Little of Arkabutla visited with Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith at the Southeast Journalism Conference held Feb. 21- 23 at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. College journalism and broadcasting students from all over the Southeast attended the conference. Smith, a native of Holly Springs, is an Ole Miss alumnus. He talked about his experiences covering Hurricane Katrina. (Photo by LaJuan Tallo)
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The Student Development Center at Northwest Mississippi Community College sponsored Drug Awareness Week Feb. 18-22. Lt. Arthur Avant, DARE officer for the Senatobia Police Department, spoke to students about being drug-free and performed original rap music aimed at promoting a drug-free lifestyle. Avant, who teaches the DARE program at Senatobia and Magnolia Heights Schools, has been with the department for more than 10 years. (Photo by LaJuan Tallo)
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Booktalk
by Maggie Moran, NWCC Librarian
2/20/2008
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New board members were recognized at the Feb. 19 board meeting of the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation. Left to right are, Dr. Robert L. Smith, Jr. of Hernando, president of the board of directors, Kevin Doddridge of Olive Branch, Perrin Hunter of Eads, Tenn., Curtis Greer of Holly Springs, Sybil Canon, director of development at Northwest, and Alvan Kelly of Hernando. The Northwest Foundation has assets of almost $5 million, the majority of which is used to provide ongoing scholarship assistance to area students. (Photo by LaJuan Tallo)
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Dr. Robert Smith of Hernando, newly elected president of the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation Board, left, presents outgoing president Mike Herrington of Olive Branch, with a plaque of appreciation from board members at the Feb. 19 meeting. Smith begins a two-year term as president of the board. In addition to serving as Board president, Herrington and his wife, Deborah, are the founders and chairpersons of The 2 + 2 Scholarship Golf Tournament held each September at Cherokee Valley Golf Club in Olive Branch, which has raised almost $200,000 for scholarships for DeSoto County students. The Foundation fosters community relations and raises funds from private sources for the support of educational, scientific, literary, research and service activities provided by Northwest. (Photo by LaJuan Tallo)
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The "Hot Box Girls" rehearse a scene from Northwest Mississippi Community College's upcoming production of "Guys and Dolls." Seated, Cassidy Porter of Senatobia as the emcee of the Hot Box Club, and standing left to right, Brittany Trimble of Tupelo, Lydia Hardy of Hernando, Chelsea Hadley of Byhalia, Sarah Pierce of Southaven and Rachel McGibboney of Senatobia. Performances will be held on Thursday, Feb. 21 and Friday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Senatobia campus. General admission is $5 and $2 for students and seniors. (Photo by Bobi Foster)
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Northwest Mississippi Community College held its annual Senior Night during the basketball game on Feb. 11 between Northwest and Northeast Mississippi Community College. Brandon Clark, center, a senior at Senatobia High School, was the winner of a $300 tuition scholarship after making three free throws at half time. Clark's name was drawn for a chance to win $100 each for up to five free throws. Welcoming Clark is Jeremy Isome, left, Northwest assistant director of Recruiting, and Jere Herrington, right, Northwest director of Recruiting. (Photo by Justin Ford)
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Booktalk
by Maggie Moran, NWCC Librarian
2/13/2008
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ACT Preparation Workshop offered march 17-18
by LaJuan Tallo
2/12/2008
Northwest Mississippi Community College is offering an ACT Preparation Workshop on Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18 from 6-9 p.m.
Deadline to register for the class is Friday, March 7.
The course provides an overview of the ACT format, followed by a review of verbal and mathematics fundamentals for solving typical test questions. Also to be discussed are management and test taking strategies. Previous students of this course have raised their scores significantly.
The course will be taught by Kim Haas and Kristie Waldrop. It will be held in the Tunica Bldg., Room 129 on the Northwest campus in Senatobia.
The cost of the course is $90, with the book included.
ACT preparation classes will also be offered at Northwest on May 19 and 20.
For more information contact Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education, at 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu.
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Learn RV care at Northwest
by LaJuan Tallo
2/12/2008
In March, a seminar to teach care and maintenance of recreational vehicles (RVs) will be offered through the Division of Continuing Education at Northwest Mississippi Community College. The seminar will be offered on Tuesday, March 4 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Room 120A at the Haraway Center on the Senatobia campus.
Mark Coyne, service manager for Southaven RV, will teach the class, which is for first time RVers or veteran RVers who need a refresher course. Topics covered include care and maintenance of the RV, setting up the RV at the campsite, hints on planning trips, travel safety tips, and campground problem solving. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the seminar.
Coyne has been an avid RVer for more than 30 years and a service director for 35 years. He has shared his enthusiasm for RVing as he presented seminars in New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Mississippi and Florida.
The fee for the class is $25 per person or $40 per couple.
For more information, contact Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education at 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu.
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Northwest to hold FAFSA online workshop
by LaJuan Tallo
2/11/2008
A workshop to help students file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) will be held at Northwest Mississippi Community College on Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m.- noon in Room 110 of the Humanities Building on the Senatobia campus.
Students will be able to come and go and work at their own pace during the workshop, and a Financial Aid adviser will be available to help with questions. Students will need to bring federal income tax returns for student and parent, W-2 forms for student and parent, list of people in household, and all Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, child support, alimony or income from disability.
For more information call the Northwest Recruiting Office at 662-562-3222 or e-mail recruiting@northwestms.edu.
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Northwest to hold FAFSA online workshop
by LaJuan Tallo
2/11/2008
A workshop to help students file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) will be held at Northwest Mississippi Community College on Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m.- noon in Room 110 of the Humanities Building on the Senatobia campus.
Students will be able to come and go and work at their own pace during the workshop, and a Financial Aid adviser will be available to help with questions. Students will need to bring federal income tax returns for student and parent, W-2 forms for student and parent, list of people in household, and all Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, child support, alimony or income from disability.
For more information call the Northwest Recruiting Office at 662-562-3222 or e-mail recruiting@northwestms.edu.
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Booktalk
by Maggie Moran, NWCC Librarian
2/6/2008
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Northwest Mississippi Community College Division of Continuing Education will sponsor a trip to the Viking Cooking School in Memphis where students will learn to cook “A Taste of Italy.”
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Get "A taste of Italy" on culinary arts trip
by LaJuan Tallo
1/31/2008
Learn to cook lavish Italian fare as you take a trip to the Viking Cooking School in Memphis! The Northwest Mississippi Community College Division of Continuing Education is once again offering the popular trip on Wednesday, March 5.
Join other lifelong learners for a fun and exciting learning experience. Students will feel as thought they are in the kitchen of a five-star restaurant as they work side by side with one of the Viking chefs. Students will learn by doing as they are guided through all of the techniques needed to prepare a delicious Italian meal, which everyone will enjoy for lunch.
As a gift for attending the workshop, participants will receive a 100 percent cotton Viking apron. participants may shop in the Viking store after class and receive a 10 percent discount that day.
The fee for the trip, which includes class instruction, transportation and lunch, is $75. The deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 25. No refunds will be issued after that date. Class enrollment is limited, so early registration is advised.
Participants will leave Northwest from Howard Coliseum at 9 a.m. and return at approximately 3 p.m.
For more information, contact Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education at 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College students (l-r) Dustin Edwards of Hernando, Adonis Certion of Oxford and Drew Carlton of Olive Branch rehearse a scene for Northwest's upcoming production of "Guys and Dolls." Performances will be held on Thursday, Feb. 21 and Friday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Senatobia campus. General admission is $5 and $2 for students and seniors. (Photo by Bobi Foster)
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Second session of Computer Basics added at Northwest
by LaJuan Tallo
1/31/2008
Due to popular demand, another computer class has been added to Northwest Mississippi Community College’e Continuing Education schedule, according to Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education.
Lowder said that “Computer Basics,” which offers 1.6 Continuing Education Units, will be offered on Mondays, Feb. 18-April 7 from 6-8 p.m. in the Tunica Building on the Senatobia campus. This class is designed for persons who have little or no previous computer experience. General computer use and terminology will be learned as students learn basic skills using Windows.
The class will be taught by Helen Williamson, a Microsoft Master Certified Instructor. The fee for the class is $75, which includes the book.
For more information or to register for the class, contact Lowder at (662) 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu.
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Booktalk
by Maggie Moran, NWCC Librarian
1/30/2008
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Audition dates for "Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" set at Northwest
by LaJuan Tallo
1/29/2008
The audition dates for the upcoming Northwest Mississippi Community College production of “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” are set for Tuesday, Feb. 12 and Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Senatobia campus, according to Terry Scott, the show’s director.
The auditions are open to anyone interested in trying out, Scott said. “We would love to have community people involved as well,” Scott said.
According to dramatist.com, in “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” the creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop (in which three chorus girls were murdered by the mysterious "Stage Door Slasher") assemble for a backer's audition of their new show at the Westchester estate of a wealthy patroness. The house is replete with sliding panels, secret passageways and crazy characters, all of which figure diabolically in the comic mayhem which follows when the infamous "Slasher" makes his reappearance and strikes againand again.
As the composer, lyricist, actors and director prepare their performance, and a blizzard cuts off any possible retreat, bodies start to drop in plain sight, knives spring out of nowhere, masked figures drag their victims behind swiveling bookcases, and accusing fingers point in all directions. However, and with no thanks to the bumbling police inspector who snowshoes in to investigate, the mystery is solved in the nick of time and the "Slasher" unmaskedbut not before the audience has been treated to a sidesplitting good time.
The play is set to run April 17-20. For more information, contact Scott at 662-562-3332 or e-mail tscott@northwestms.edu.
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Additional performance added to upcoming Northwest production
by LaJuan Tallo
1/24/2008
The Fine Arts Division at Northwest Mississippi Community College recently announced that an additional Saturday performance has been added to its upcoming production of “Guys and Dolls.” Jo Ellen Logan, the show’s director, said that the department has already begun receiving phone calls about Northwest’s production of the popular musical.
“Guys and Dolls” is set to run at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Senatobia campus on Thursday, Feb. 21 and Friday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. “We added an afternoon performance on Saturday due to popular demand,” Logan said.
“Guys and Dolls” was written by Abe Burrows, Frank Loesser, and Jo Swerling. Based on Damon Runyon's short story "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown," “Guys and Dolls” revolves around Nathan Detroit, the organizer of the oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York, who bets fellow gambler Sky Masterson that he can't make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. The next girl he sees happens to be Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-at-heart Salvation Army-type reformer, and the stage is set for an hilarious evening of complications.
According to imagination.com, “Guys and Dolls” opened at the 46th Street Theatre on Nov. 24, 1950 and enjoyed a run of 1,200 performances. The original cast included Robert Alda, Vivian Blaine, Sam Levene and Isabel Bigley. The 1955 film version featured Marlon Brando, Vivian Blaine, Frank Sinatra and Jean Simmons.
General admission is $5 and $2 for students and seniors.
For more information, contact Sam Weakley, house manager, at 662-562-3329 or e-mail sweakley@northwestms.edu.
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Booktalk
by Maggie Moran, NWCC Librarian
1/23/2008
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