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CCAC Celebrates
Black History Month
Listing of Black History Month
Events and Activities
Boyce Campus
CD Series - Monday thru Thursday beginning 2/9
Monday, 2/16 and 2/23 – "Great Black Innovators"
Tuesday, 2/17 and 2/24 – "Voices of Civil Rights"
Wednesday, 2/11, 2/18 and 2/25 – "Barack Obama from his Childhood Years to his
Historic Election"
• Thursday, 2/12, 2/19 and 2/26 – "The Tuskegee Airmen"
• Musicians Calvin Price and the Steel Pan Band: DATE TBD:Location and Time
TBD
• Black History Month Wall Display: Ongoing
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Homewood-Brushton Center
• Will highlight African Americans who have contributed to not only African American society but American society as well. We will select one each week and will
have posters and handouts.
Allegheny Campus
• Film – “Lincoln”: 2/12: SSC Auditorium, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Film – “Hidden Colors, Part III”: 2/16:Followed by an open discussion about the
documentary: SSC Auditorium, 12 p.m.
• Speaker, Mr. Clayton Adams, great-great-great grandson of Solomon Northup, who
published his first-hand account of slavery in 1853 and whose story is the focus in
the film “12 Years a Slave”: 2/18, 11 a.m.: Followed by Luncheon
• Speaker and Activist, Mr. Khaleed Rahim will discuss Black Liberation through the
political process: 2/20: SSC Auditorium, 11 a.m.
West Hills Center
• Speaker, Chaz Kellem, Manager of Diversity Initiatives for the Pittsburgh Pirates: 2/11: Room S1308, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
• Film - “Mandela Long Walk to Freedom”: 2/18: Cafeteria, 11 a.m.
• Film - “Remember the Titans”: 2/25: Cafeteria, 11a.m.
South Campus
• Taste of Africa: 2/11: Regional African food tasting – everyone invited: Mezzanine,
11 a.m.– 1 p.m.
SEE LISTINGS BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS, PAGE 4
Vol. 47 Issue 4
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Fall 2014 Dean's List.....Page 5
CCAC hosts spring job fairs
throughout Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH—The Community College of Allegheny County will host job fairs beginning March 4 and continue through April 8 at its four campuses in Allegheny County.
Representatives from many of the region’s employers will be on hand to discuss different job opportunities, answer questions and provide information. The job fairs are open
to the public with the exception of those on March 10 and 24 which are limited to CCAC
students and alumni of the OTA/PTA program and Nursing program.
CCAC South Campus Spring Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Time: 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Gymnasium (G502), CCAC South Campus
For more information, including a list of participating companies and organizations, contact South Campus Job Placement and Career Services at 412.469.6214.
CCAC North Campus Spring Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Time: 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Atrium, CCAC North Campus
For more information, including a list of participating companies and organizations, contact North Campus Job Placement and Career Services at 412.369.3632.
CCAC Allegheny Campus Spring Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Time: 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Foerster Student Service Center, 2nd Floor, CCAC Allegheny Campus
For more information, including a list of participating companies and organizations, contact Allegheny Campus Job Placement and Career Services at 412.237.2545.
CCAC Boyce Campus Spring College Expo & Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Student Union, CCAC Boyce Campus
For more information, contact Boyce Campus Job Placement and Career Services at
724.325.6771.
Allied Health OTA/PTA Job Fair for CCAC Students & Alumni
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Time: 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Location: Student Union, CCAC Boyce Campus
SEE SPRING JOB FAIRS, PAGE 4
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Perspectives
Bike Share Movement Being Tested in Pittsburgh
Page 2 The Boyce
Collegian
In This Issue
Sammi Allegro
Meriem Benikhis
Gyn Bradford
Kalina Gardiner
Xenia Guthrie
Liz Hand
Elizabeth Johnston
Frank Kaufman
Leelavati Murthy
Linda Neubauer
Pamela Nichols
Barbara Poppa
Renee Sissler
Joseph P. Young
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Transport with Health Benefits
Story and photo by Liz
Hand
P
COLLEGIAN STAFF
erhaps you’ve heard about
the bike share movement. It is already in place in
Washington D.C. Cities across
the nation, big and small, are
getting involved with it. From Budapest, Hungary, to
Pittsburgh, PA, there is a push
for plans to come to fruition in
2015.
This concept is already being
tested in Pittsburgh and is being
used as a form of transportation
from Carnegie Mellon University to Google located in Larimer,
near East Liberty. This idea is very different
from going downtown and renting a bicycle at the Golden Triangle Bike Rental and enjoying
a recreational bike ride in the
city. This is because the times that
you can rent a bike are limited, it
is rather costly and you have to
return the bike to the same location that you rented it from.
The concept of bike share
is more about having bicycles
available in and throughout
downtown Pittsburgh at about
50 different locations. You can use the bike in one location to get to another and drop
it off at any of the bike share locations. It is also available 24
hours a day at a reasonable cost.
Bike Sharing is viewed as an alternate form of transportation.
Why does this excite me? When I was growing up, I spent
quite a few summers visiting my
relatives just 30 minutes or less
outside of the thriving city of
Budapest, Hungary. My relatives had a refrigerator about the size students would
use for their college dormitory
rooms. Needless to say, we went
to the market almost daily to buy
fresh fruits and vegetables, meat,
milk and fresh bread.
My relatives did not have a
car as they lived in an area where
a bus or a train could be caught
within walking distance. So, we would hop on our
bikes and hit the dusty roads
and sidewalks. We would bike
a mile or two on a daily basis. It
was an enjoyable form of transportation.
For me, an avid bicyclist, this
was fun, and it was a great way
to greet the day. I loved waking
up and getting the morning bike
ride in and perusing through the
market for our food supplies. While we were out and about
I would see people of all ages on
their bicycles. It was not uncommon to see
an 85-year-old woman with her
babushka around her head going shopping. Women like her
looked healthy, hardy and very
happy.
How does this translate to my
view of Pittsburgh? First of all, I
do not go to Pittsburgh much due
to the exorbitant parking fees. Second, if I would go, I would
want a bike to get from one part
of town to the other, occasionally
getting off to walk, shop or view
some of that grand old architecture from both the inside and outside of the buildings.
I have found alternate ways to
beat the high prices of parking. I
often park in the Strip District for
much less money or the Waterfront in Homestead for free and
bike to town. But, I am very attached to my
bike and do not want to leave it
out of my sight if I should want
to walk around town. I do not want to pay the high
prices for bike rental downtown,
so I have to choose whether I
would park downtown and walk
to events or take my bike but
miss out on walking around and
into buildings. Soon, this will not
be a problem for me.
For the many people who
work downtown and need to
get to the other end of town for
a meeting or may want to visit
Point State Park during lunch or
even beat the grind of daily traffic jams, they will be able to do
this without getting into a car.
These bikes will be available
College Nondiscrimination Policy
The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) and
its Board of Trustees are committed to the principle of equal
opportunity in education and employment for all. CCAC does
not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, use of a guide or support
animal due to disability, marital status,familial status, genetic
information, veteran status or age. Creating, supporting and
sustaining a diverse community prepares our students to be
effective in the world outside of CCAC.
Questions may be addressed to [email protected].
Notifications of nondiscrimination and contact information
can be found at www.ccac.edu, search keywords “notifications
of nondiscrimination.”
Individuals with disabilities who are requesting accommodations should contact the Supportive Services for Students with
Disabilities Office at 412-469-6215.
on a 24 hour basis, and you can
access this privilege by using
your I-phone or by visiting a kiosk and using your credit or debit
card. The price will be similar to hopping on a bus and paying a dollar
or two or three. This will make
it very affordable. Please visit the Pittsburgh
Bike Share Website under the
“Frequently Asked Questions”
section for more information. http://www.pghbikeshare.org
Right now there are discussions with PENDOT and some
bureaucratic hurdles to jump, but
I for one am very pleased about
this alternate mode of transportation for work or pleasure.
I might just have to take a trip
to visit my relatives in Hungary
and see how their bike share
program is doing, or, better yet,
I could invite them to visit our
wonderful city of Pittsburgh,
which is becoming more like a
European city than ever!
I would like to hear your
thoughts on whether you are for
it or against it and why?
Regenerative medicine
interests Boyce students
By Kalina Gardiner
O
CCAC BOYCE STUDENT
n Nov. 20, 2014, Dr. Murthy’s Biology 152 class from Boyce
Campus enjoyed a field trip to the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine in Pittsburgh.
The institute, through UPMC and University of Pittsburgh, educated
the students on different labs focusing on tissue engineering, cellular
therapy, medical devices and artificial organs.
The students experienced first-hand how engineers, medical doctors
and researchers are collaborating to find better ways for the body to
heal itself.
Tissue Engineering
In one area of interest, scientists take organs from an animal, such
as a pig, and decellu-rize it, which takes all the “pig” cells out of the
organ. They then repopulate the decellurized organ with cells from the
recipient’s own body.
Ultimately, this eliminates organ shortage and organ rejection that
often occurs from the recipient.
Researchers have also successfully decellurized tissue, forming a
“cell matrix”, which can be used to heal lost fingers, rebuild muscle,
and nearly eliminates scar tissue—thus making the tissue functional
after rehabilitation.
Cellular Therapy
Another area of interest is adult stem cells that are found in
adipose, or fat, tissue. Adi-pose tissue taken from liposuction procedures or patients’ excess belly fat are being used to repair face and
skull injuries, reverse liver failure and assist burn victims. Severe
burns were once treated by using skin grafts from other areas of the
victim’s body.
This has its drawbacks, mainly severe sensitivity in the area where
grafted. At the McGowan Institute, researchers have developed a stem
cell spray. The stem cells are sprayed onto the burn area, and skin
grows back with a high success rate.
Medical Devices
Device-based research is also of interest to create medical devices
with metal that dis-solves in the body. Although dissolvable metal, usually magnesium, has be known since the late 19th century, McGowan’s
researchers are perfecting techniques to meet time frames regarding
how long the metal takes to dissolve in the body. This can reduce the
amount of procedures, pain and expenses for the patient.
The McGowan Institute in Pittsburgh is using cutting-edge
science and engineering to develop therapies for those who suffer from
trauma, disease or irregularities. Pittsburgh is re-nowned for advancing
medicine and science discoveries, like Jonas Salk’s discovery of the
polio vaccine.
Pittsburgh is quickly becoming a top-rated health provider in the
world. The Biology 152 students thank the McGowan Institute for
their hospitable and informative tour.
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Perspectives
Page 3 Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Rare Trip Home to Morocco
Family Wedding Offers Happy Experiences, Sad Memories Too
Story and wedding photo
by Meriem Benikhis
A
BOYCE STUDENT
fter I had moved to another country, I knew it
would be too far for me
to visit my parents regularly.
However, living in that reality felt like a prison sentence. The
physical separation was an emotional rollercoaster.
With everything behind
me, I left to start a new beginning
with the hope of improving my
children’s quality of life.
I left behind a high position, left behind my lavish
apartment with nice, expensive
furniture, left behind my luxury
car, and left behind my cherished
friends and loved ones.
Most importantly, I left
behind myself and my personality. Despite my luxurious lifestyle and comfortable home, I left
everything behind me because
I needed to protect my children
from my ex-husband who was
physically abusing them.
He also wanted to prevent them from going to school,
which is another reason why I
came to the U.S. in order for them
to gain a better future.
Even though I decided
to live in the U.S. by my own
choice, the sadness that I felt
when I thought of home was
heavy and burdensome. My eyes filled with hot
tears that stung my face when I
thought of the family that I left
behind. Like a bird, I wanted to
fly home any time that I thought
of them.
Yet, my wings were
clipped, and I remained flightless
for quite some time.
Luckily for birds, their flights
do not cost them anything. My
flights required careful financial
planning, like a squirrel packing
away extra food for the winter.
Additionally, I was as “busy
as a beaver” while I worked three
jobs, night and day. My only solace was found in knowing the joy
that would come from travelling
home.
I was very excited for
that event, the coming day that I
would return home.
For special events, such as
weddings, I returned home to
Morocco.
These celebrations were
the only times that I would allow
myself to buy an expensive plane
ticket because I would see all of
my family, including those members who had also left home as I
had for some reason or another.
During this time, I got
news of my brother’s wedding
and anxiously awaited, planned,
and saved. Morocco is a county in
north Africa. Morocco is very
rich in traditions.
A Moroccan wedding is
really beautiful. I like to explain
the traditions and customs for
people who don’t know about
them. The typical celebration
includes several well-organized
ceremonies that can last from
three days to a week.
There are different ways
to celebrate this event which depends on the traditions or customs of the particular town, but
in general, more or less, the same
elements can be found in different
regions of the kingdom of Morocco.
The future couple’s family will have prepared for this
event one year before the day. The
bride’s family focuses on clothes
and money saved for celebration.
The Bride
The bride has to wear
expensive, traditional Moroccan
clothes, such as Caftan or Takchita.
Takchita has two parts;
it’s a dress as a first layer, and a
second layer, or over dress, that
often buttons up the front using
the traditional “Sfifa.” Caftan is a sort of long
robe. Both styles of dress are
made of chiffon, satin, other rich
fabrics, fine fabrics or brightly
colored silks.
The bride wears between three to seven different
outfits with different colors.
Some dresses will be her favorite
colors, and then others are may
follow customs according to her
state traditions.
Yet, she is free to choose
any style that she prefers. The
number of dresses that the bride
will wear is dependent on how
affluent and wealthy of a background that she has.
However, if the family
can afford to, the bride will wear
seven outfits total.
These seven outfits are
different because everyone follows the customs from their specific towns.
For example, most of the
time, the bride wears either Caftan or Takchita styled dresses for
all of the outfits.
Sometimes, she might
choose some of each. In general,
the last dress has to be a white
robe or a white Takchita; the color must be white.
The Groom
The groom’s clothes
always must be a white Jelaba,
Kandoura, which are traditional
costumes for men.
The Jelaba and Kandoura have buttons along the front
using sfifa that match the exact
same color as the material of the
costume.
The groom also wears
two or three different costumes
(suit-dress) with colors matching
the bride’s dress colors.
Now, it is not required
for his outfits to be an exact
match in color. He might wear
white to match her green or navy
with all of her dresses.
In order to properly
match, his clothing should not be
contrasting in any way. Typically,
he will wear white, gray, navy or
some combination of these colors
between the tops and the pants.
His outfits are always
less extravagant and showy in
comparison to the bride because
all of the focus should be given to
his bride.
He will never wear
black because the color is considered unsuitable for a wedding.
In Morocco, the wedding colors
must provide a sense of happiness and black is associated with
unhappiness.
The groom’s family’s
side focuses on H’dia. H’dia are
the gifts that the groom is required to give to his bride.
Some gifts may be symbolic, such as an engagement
ring, sugar and dates (which represent a sweet and happy life) or
milk for purity. It also includes
some clothes, shoes, and handbags.
If the groom’s family is
wealthy, these gifts also include
jewelry and perfume. The H’dia
ceremony is in the same evening
as the “Henna” ceremony. It is
before the big festival day. The “Henna” is a ceremony in the presence of the
women and girls in both families
and friends. The bride dresses in
a green caftan.
“Henaya,” the woman
tattoo artist, tattoos on her hands
and feet some very attractive designs. Also, all the women and
girls tattoo their hands with different designs. The groom and
his family and friends come to
her parents’ house with the gifts
as a symbol for love and happy
life.
The “Hammam” ceremony comes one night before the
“Henna” ceremony. Before any
Moroccan wedding, Hammam is
obligatory.
Hammam is a sauna
bath taken with great ceremony
by the bride with the women who
are close to her.
Separately, the groom’s
friends and family’s male members take him to the sauna bath in
the dark night with the candles lit,
singing and dancing in the street
from his parents’ house to the
sauna bath.
Sauna ceremony bath is
a modest ceremony with scents
that are good, and the candles
lighting the dark rooms, and one
can hear traditional singing.
“Berza” is the big and
amazing ceremony that is an opportunity to present the bride to
the guests.
They bring the bride to
the large room or to the place designed with many colors, flowers, and light for this festival.
The bride heads to a
large chair, “Amariya.” Four
strong men wear the same traditional clothes with the same color, and carry the Amariya around
the wedding place.
After a few minutes of
touring the large place accompanied with music and dance so
every guest gets to see and wish
the couple good luck and happy
life, the couple sit in two comfortable chairs strategically in
the center of the place and take
some pictures with their family
and guests.
All through the night,
the bride changes outfits with
“Negaffates” help. Negaffates
are the group of women who
take care of the couple in this
ceremony night, and help them
with traditional Moroccan dress,
makeup, jewelry, and hair styling.
Their presence this
night is very important for both
the family, because no wedding
ceremony can occur without
their presence. This Moroccan festival
is also known to have the exotic
Moroccan dishes.
This almost all the time
starts with bastella (pie stuffed
with a fricassee chicken, almond,
sugar and cinnamon), tagine
(stew meat with prunes and almonds), couscous, and many
kinds of traditional pastries and
Moroccan cookies all served
with traditional mint tea.
The guests dance from
time to time to the rhythm of
music. In this event the majority of time, two or three different
groups or bands of music provide
the entertainment. The ceremony
usually ends the morning of the
next day.
Yet, bad things come
sometimes in the nice moments.
In this beautiful ceremony and
amazing festival that I enjoyed
with my sisters and friends and
in the moment for dinner when I
turned to see my parents, it was a
shocking moment for me.
I saw my father eating,
or rather trying to feed himself. I
was very busy those two days before the wedding. I did not have a
chance to sit with him at the table
to eat and discover what I saw in
that time.
My father, who was
once so strong and authoritative
that everyone was afraid when
he was home, had now changed.
Before, no one would talk back
to his orders. This same man was
struggling to feed himself.
He was so different to
me in just three years. He could
no longer eat on his own because
it was hard for him to lift his hand
to his mouth.
Most of his food fell on
the floor. I went closer to him to
ask him if he needed any help.
His answer was, “No, I am fine.”
I felt sorry for him for the first
time in my life. How I saw my father,
how I felt that moment, was that
this man was a stranger to me. I
saw a man I didn’t even know,
and I was sorry for him.
This situation compares
to the memoir by Henry Louis
Gates JR with his father at his
grandfather’s funeral day.
For Gates, he saw a new
side of his own father when they
were at the funeral of his grandfather.
In the moments of his father’s few tears, all Gates wanted
was to be comforted by his father. He says, “I was holding the hand
of a man I didn’t even know. And
for the first time in my life, I felt
sorry for him.”
Similarly, I didn’t know
what to do. I thought I was able
to make my father better or do
something to relieve his suffering. I felt guilty because I could
not help him.
I was the closest one to
him in the family. He was more
of a friend to me than a father. I
knew that my father was ill; the
emotional pain was often worse
than the physical pain.
I thought my father was
feeling depressed and lonely. This
could make his illness worse. In
that moment, I was sure he was
very angry, disappointed, and sad
by his situation. These days were
too short for me.
I would have liked to
stay with my parents for a long
time to take care of my father. I
felt that it was my fault, because I
am away from our home.
I know taking care of
him or them is my responsibility and that they need my help. I
know in our religion, Allah (God)
said we have to take care of our
old parents, the same way they
took care of us when we were
young.
We must give them just
a little because they did a lot for
us when we were children. It was
hard for me, because my young
children were in the U.S, and my
parents are in my country.
Everything that happens,
happens for a reason. I couldn’t
stay with my parents; I had to go
back to my children. Life is hard
and painful at times.
I looked for a caregiver
for them and asked her to tell me
about all of the events that happened to them day by day.
Thanks to God, everything is now easier to know what
happens in another country by
computer or phone.
When the time came to
leave them, believe me, it was
very hard for me, but I’m not sorry about my new life. Wednesday, February 11, 2015
CCAC News
Listing of Black History Month
CCAC hosts spring job fairs
Events and Activities
throughout Allegheny County
FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS, PAGE 1
Page 4 • South Campus: Speaker, Reverend Dr. J. LaVon Kincaid, Sr. 2/2: A friend of
Dr. Martin Luther King, who participated in the marches in the South, will present
a lecture on clergy during the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement. He will focus on the
significance of nonviolent protest principles that were instilled by Dr. King: Room
A306, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
North Campus
• Black History Month Display: 2/1-2/28: Atrium
• Film - “Remember the Titans”: 2/18: Student Lounge, 11:30 a.m.
• Speaker, Chaz Kellem, Manager of Diversity Initiatives for the Pittsburgh Pi- rates: 2/18: Room 3002, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• African Food Sample Tastings: 2/24L Atrium, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Film - “Mandela Long Walk to Freedom”: 2/26: Student Lounge, 11a.m.
FROM CCAC HOSTS SPRING JOB FAIRS, PAGE 1
This job fair is open to current students and alumni of CCAC’s OTA/PTA program only.
For more information, contact Job Placement and Career Services at 724.325.6771.
Nursing Program Job Fair for CCAC Students & Alumni
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Time: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Student Union, CCAC Boyce Campus
This job fair is open to current students and alumni of the Nursing program only. For
more information, contact Job Placement and Career Services at 724.325.6771. "There are many lessons to be learned from the experiences
of African Americans as well as our forefathers and
mothers. Their tireless and collective efforts, determination,
vision, intellect and persistence to lead change in the
world have provided African Americans with a much
better world in which to live today and in the future."
Applications for
May graduation are
due March 2.
August graduates who
would like to participate in
the May ceremony must
also submit graduation
applications by March 2.
Please see an academic
advisor for assistance.
– Dr. Quintin B. Bullock, CCAC President
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Boyce's Fall 2014 Dean's List
Page 5 The Dean’s List, which recognizes academic achievement, is announced at the end of each semester.
As a full-time student, you make the Dean’s List if you have accumulated 12 credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher and
received no “F” grades and not more than one “W” grade during the
semester.
Courses below 100 are not included in calculations of the Dean’s
List GPA. If you are a part-time student, you will be on the Dean’s List
each time you have accumulated 12 credits with a cumulate GPA of
3.50 or higher and have received no “F” grades.
Calculating Grade Point Average
To calculate a student’s grade point average (GPA), CCAC assigns
grade points to each of a student’s letter grades (“A”=4, “B”=3, “C”=2,
“D”=1, “F”=0), and these are then multiplied by the credits assigned
to the class.
Grade points are then added up for all classes completed in a term
and divided by the total term credit hours completed.
This result is the term GPA. Students can calculate their cumulative GPA by adding up the grade points for all the courses attended
and dividing this number by the sum of credit hours completed. These
calculations are available on CCAC Central e-Services.
Accettulla Kevin
Ackley Christopher
Acquaviva David
Adams June
Agate Ashley
Ahmed Hashim
AlderferAmanda
Alter Cory
Ambs Susan
Amoroso Jiane
Andrejko Mary
Anna Chelsea
Arner Timothy
Bac
Daniel
BachnerPaul
Baehr Jacob
BaldwinChoonghwa
Balistreri Michael
Barnes Patrick
Batey Kristin
Battle Cathy
Berkowitz Benjamin
Best
Elizabeth
Bihary Kristen
Billanti Angela
Blakeman Angelica
Blaker Christina
Bobik Tyler
Bobnar Cameron
Bokuniewicz Alysha
Bolgert Mary
Born Sara
BourgartJoseph
Brendlinger Angela
Broadrick Richard
Brosk Jesse
Brown Roderick
Bucar Heather
Bucci Rudolph
Buckwalter Clayton
Burger Tristan
Burke Patrick
Burks Emily
Burnsworth Kelsey
Busse Craig
BuzzardLorraine
Cabili Malasia
Caffas Jessica
Callaghan Jay
Campbell Danielle
Cannon Beau
Caparoso Charles
Carson Alicia
Castelli Melanie
CavalierAdam
Chusko Angela
Clark Matthew
Clark Peter
ClawsonLinda
Clisby Shawn
Colalella Gabriel
Cook Christina
Cook Jennifer
CordovaShaina
Cosgrove Kara
Crisci Jenna
Dalsass Casey
Daniel Lori
Darr
Eric
Dauer Race
Decarolis Shea
Demao Kelly
Desimone Rachel
Detzel Mallory
Devan Daniel
DeVito Elizabeth
Dicriscio Adam
Diperna Jennifer
Dorosiev Rashko
Dosse Lee
Drexler Derek
Duez Susan
Duran Samantha
Durante Rebecca
Durick Sherry
Earle Taylor
EdwardsMary
Eicher Samantha
ElaschatRacheal
English Phaedra
Estock Brian
Fabyanic Elizabeth
Fair
David
Fechik Maureen
Federline Michael
Feerst Keelyn
Fleck Kelli
Frank Timothy
Friedenberger Erin
GallaherWilliam
GardnerGeorge
GardnerTheodore
Gavlik Jaimie
Germek Amber
Ghosh Malini
Gich Paula
GilchristAndre
Ginder Jacy
Gipperich Christina
Gore Leslie
GormanKatharine
GrachenAlison
Grasee Rachel
Hall
James
Hatam Maria
Hawthorne Katrina
Heil
Rebecca
Held Samuel
Henchell Autumn
HensleyFelicia
HensleyMelissa
Herron Melissa
Hitt
Jesse
Humes Benjamin
Iadicicco Jill
Ingram Evan
Jack
Kaitlin
James Jeffrey
Jeffries Jessica
Jendrzejewski Dennis
Jenkins Amber
Jessell Richard
Kalp Ashlee
Kearns Kaitlyn
Kenny Ashley
Kiesel Joseph
Kisak-Propp Geneva
Klass Laura
Kliber Sherry
Koglin Brandon
Kopylcheck Alexis
Kosey Raelene
KostyukYana
Kozbelt Rachael
Krull Amber
Kuba Amanda
Kubler Sarah
Kuhn Samantha
Kumar Albina
Kuptsynova Elena
Landon-Quinn Julianne
Lantz Georgianne
LashnukSara
Lassinger Rachel
Laughlin Lea
LecuyerAndrew
Legge Kimberly
Legge Melissa
Lersch Derek
LetzelterRobin
Lewis Jared
Lewis Jason
Lilac Alycia
Lindemuth Nicole
Lin
Qing
Li
Shuo
Little Alexandria
Locke Donald
Long Jonathan
Lovas Angela
Lowery Lisa
Lukas Alan
Lukas Joshua
Lyons Ethan
MacGregor Brandon
Mackey Jordan
Majiros Tracy
Malysheva Alesya
Marino Breanna
Martin Renee
Massey Robert
Mastervich Mark
Mayberry Ariele
May
Nathalie
Mazhar Saif
Mazur Danielle
McAllister Diana
McCannMarilyn
McGrawZachary
Medina Ashley
Meredith Jamie
Miley David
Miller Carmen
Miller Cassidy
Miller Cullen
Miller David
Miller Kasey
Miller Meghan
Miller Svetlana
Milne Aaron
Mirenzi Heather
MiskalisAlexandra
MitchellJeffrey
Montalbano Philip
Montgomery Krysta
Morgan Jake
Morris Elissa
Mullen Michael
Munion James
Munion Jeffrey
Nee
Erin
Neff
Eric
Nellis Trevor
Niezelski Robert
Nogal Christine
Noullet Katya
O'DafferRobbert
O'Donnell Joseph
Obernesser Bethany
Obiekezie Regina
Obringer Shannon
Offei Daniel
Owens Erica
Pais
Cassandra
Palombo Sara
Pampena Vanessa
Panella Taylin
Parker Orissa
Peters Kayla
PetersonVictoria
Peticca Rachel
Pitts
Gloria
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Plasencia Matthew
Poeting Burke
Pogoda Roger
Pollock Andrew
Powell Joshua
Priest Meghan
Pronio Angelina
Psica Kristen
Purcell Kelsey
Purpura Daniel
Pusateri Philip
Puskar Alyssa
Ranjan Shubham
Ressler Richard
Rettger Rachel
Riazzi Gina
Riccadonna Jordan
Rings Bryce
Roberta Domenic
Robertson Hezreel
Rocereto-Ridley Miraena
RodgersBrandon
Rozier Danyell
RuggieriGina
Rusko Tiffany
Rzeszotarski Carey
Sacco Charles
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SantucciMarisa
Sawhill Samantha
Saxman Stephen
Schmitt Kristin
SchubertMichelle
Schwanke Christopher
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Seibel Ian
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Sentmier Vivian
Sero
James
Shaffer Victoria
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Siefers Lauren
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Simmons-Howard Tameika
Sinchak Stephanie
Skanderson John
Sluka Amber
Smith Alexander
Smith Amanda
Smith Cory
Smith Derrick
Smith Tabitha
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Sobotor Crystal
Sokol Cheryl
Soltis Macy
Soubie Sara
Spencer Chardai
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Starr Jamie
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Stinebiser Collin
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StuckertAmberle
Suriano Jessica
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Thomas Charles
Thomas Colleen
Thomas Kristina
Tillman Anissa
Tkacik Megan
Tomanova Lenka
Trainer Adam
Trask Beth
Turberville Jessica
Turner Cody
Uhring Kelly
Valentine Ruby
Vasko Joshua
Vesce Maria
Walker Lauren
Walker Randi
Wallace Travis
Wansor Andrea
Wenskovitch Jeffrey
White Chelsea
Williams Dawnshalay
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Wilson Jonathan
Wilson Kaylee
Yost
Lindsey
Yuhas Brandi
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Student Life
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Photos by Frank Kaufman
Page 6 Boyce's Winter
Teams Suit Up
Top Left: Boyce's basketball
team takes on an opponent on
home court.
Top Right: Boyce's bowling team
poses before practive: (L to R)
Starr Edwards, Kevin Hindman
and Angela Chusko.
Bottom: Boyce's basketball team
poses before practice: (L to R)
James Sero, Greg Spynda, Michael Tait, James Martin, Shy
Faulkner, Derrick Smith, Mustaufa Waalee and Cody Billingsley.
Braddock Hills Center Student Council
Photo by Frank Kaufman
Knowledge Is Power
Linda Neubauer, Phi Theta Kappa advisor, poses with over 100 gifts purchased by students and staff of Boyce Campus and Braddock Hills Center
for the Children of the Auberle Foundation.
BRADDOCK HILLS CENTER: The
month of March will be an educational,
informative month at CCAC Braddock
Hills Center for students. Braddock Hills
Center Student Council will be holding
three free information workshop sessions
for students.
Wednesday, March 11th from 11 a.m.
- 12 p.m. a Women’s Wellbeing information workshop will be held. Sponsored by
the Counseling Center at Slippery Rock
University, speakers will be discussing
topics regarding Women’s Wellbeing and
Domestic Violence. Wednesday, March 18th 11 a.m. – 12
p.m., “Clean up Your Credit Score” information workshop Sponsored by Bank
On Greater Pittsburgh, Dollar Bank, this
session will cover ways to improve your
credit score
Wednesday, March 25th 11 a.m. – 12
p.m., workshop and presentation, “Understanding Your Checking Account” sponsored by Bank On Greater Pittsburgh,
Dollar Bank.
If you have ever had questions regarding your checking account, online banking with your checking account, or how to
open a checking account, this workshop
will supply the information you need.
Each workshop is open to all students
at the Campus and Centers. Please call
Braddock Hills Center for more information. 412-271-0201.
Braddock
Hills Center
Helps those
in need
stay warm
phtoto courtesy of Barbara Poppa
CCAC Braddock Hills Center collected blankets, gloves, hats and other
small clothing items to donate to the YMCA of McKeesport Winter Transitional Shelter. The shelter houses 84 people in rooms. People who meet
the criteria can be registered for a room. In addition to the 84 registered
guests, anyone in need can get out of the cold in their cold weather area.
The shelter will provide a safe warm place during the winter months for
any adult in need. The evening before we took the donation, an additional
32 people were sheltered from the cold. The shelter staff was so incredibly
grateful for the donations. As Velesha Singleton, volunteer shown here
packing donations for the shelter, stated, “It was a wonderful experience.”
Student Life
Page 7 Wednesday, February 11, 2015
CCAC Honors Program once again
wins Pink Feet Race for the Cure
Great
American
Smoke
Out
Impacts
BHC
Students
Susan Harshbarger, RN MSN, tests
student for carbon monoxide levels
photo courtesy of Renee Shissler
(L to R) Fred Astey, Angela Gay, Meghan O’Connor and Kelly Rockenstein
proudly accept the Pink Feet trophy.
CCAC students check out the smoke free table
loaded with information about smoking.
Photos courtesy of Gyndolyn Bradford
Braddock Hills Center’s Great American Smoke Out took place Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014.
Staff and students stopped by to see the table set up by the
American Cancer Society Tobacco Free division.
Nurse Educator, Susan Harshbarger, did a fantastic job teaching
and answering questions about smoking and quitting. She had loads of
information to offer as well as a set of rotting teeth and pig lungs “yuck
“on the table.
It drove home the point that smoking causes major damage to
the body. Quitting is very hard but the American Cancer Society offers
help for anyone who wants to quit.
HONORS PROGRAM: Thank you to the
CCAC community for your generous support of the Honors Program’s Pink Feet
Race for the Cure.
The three colleges’ Honors Programs
raised a total of $2,456.50 for Komen for
the Cure Foundation. With your help the CCAC Honors Program raised $1,862.85 to win the 2014
Pink Feet Race, outselling Point Park
University Honors Program at $533.65
and Robert Morris University Honors
Program at $60. On Nov. 19, Honors students and Honors Directors from the three colleges presented their checks to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, and CCAC
was once-again awarded the Pink Feet
Trophy for 2014.
Honors students Fred Astey, Angela
Gay, Meghan O’Connor and Kelly Rockenstein accepted the trophy on behalf of
CCAC.
The Pink Feet Race is the longest running third-party fundraiser in Western
Pennsylvania for the Komen Foundation,
raising $25,097.09 since 2007.
Of the money raised, 75% of it remains in the 34 county service area of
central and western Pennsylvania, providing free mammograms and educational
workshops. The remaining 25% is used
for national research.
CCAC Leadership in Honors Scholars Emily Burks, Alyssa Carlson, Rachael
Schneider and Alexis Schnepp served as
team captains and generously gave of their
time, ingenuity and competitive spirit in
conducting the race, competing not only
with Robert Morris and Point Park, but
also between the Honors students at the
other CCAC campuses. The competition between campuses was won by North
with $626, Allegheny at $562.85, South
at $369, Boyce at $275, and the Office of
College Services at $30.
Special thanks to the Honors students
who participated by working the cafeteria tables and/or returning their sold pink
feet: Alyssa Carlson, Chaya Pekkar, Wondwossen Moges, Kathleen Kennedy, Kelly
Rockenstein, Angela Gay, Kim Howie,
Shantelle Bey, Charles Moore, Ekue Kossi
Akakpd, Irene Anek, Jennifer Wong, Jack
Decker, Kelsey Robinson, Kanvi Sharma,
Adrienne Blice, Crystal Gonzales, Emily
Burks, Zandra Herron, Danielle Thompson, Kalina Gardiner, Carmen Miller, Dori
Washok, Daniel Asare Offei, Leah Blotzer,
Tina Zajch, Sherry Durick, Lexi Schnepp,
Sheila Snyder, Jeremy Hinnebusch, Grace
Lizak, Brian Anderson-Warrick, Katie
Voye, John Ivanchan, Jeremy Hinnebusch, Rachael Schneider, Julia Bavaro, Cathey
Sirna, Megan O'Connor, Courtney Wallace, Jesse Bauer, Brandy Teprag, Jocelyn
Dean, Fred Astey, and Lisa Allen.
Thank you for your continued commitment to help in the fight against breast
cancer!
CCAC North Campus Ice Hockey Team
surpasses $20K mark for local charities
PITTSBURGH—The Community College of Allegheny County North Campus Intercollegiate Ice Hockey Team has raised more than $20,000 in funds and other donations for
area charities since 2008. On December 6, 2014, the team took on the Pittsburgh Celebrity Hockey Team
at the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center in order to raise funds for Operation Troop Appreciation. An all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, OTA supports members of the nation’s
military, both active and retired.
All proceeds from the game—totaling in excess of $3,000—were given to the
organization, including money raised from sales of custom-made game jerseys, tickets and auction items, which included an autographed Olli Maatta hockey jersey and a
“Night on the Town” gift package courtesy of Hyatt Place, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
and Pittsburgh Public Theater. Other prizes included gift cards and baskets from various
local retailers and organizations.
Feb. 17
August Wilson
Center
Van leaves at 11:01
Boyce News
Page 8 Wednesday, February 11, 2015
CCAC Biology professor
explores Antarctica
Dr. Murthy studies life on
Earth's largest continent
photos courtesy of Dr. Murthy
Dr. Murthy (left) holds a block of ice retrieved from a nearby iceberg along with
an AAAS teammate.
BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT: Dr. Leelavati R. Murthy, Professor of Biology at
CCAC’s Boyce campus, recently undertook a Scientific Expedition trip to Antarctica from Dec. 17 to Dec. 30, 2014, as
a member of the American Association
for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
It was a once in a lifetime scientific expedition journey to the earth’s last
and final frontier, aboard the expedition
ship Corinthian, she said.
The purpose of this scientific expedition was to study life as it exists in
Antarctica, the largest continent on Earth,
also known as the white continent for its
abundance of ice and snow.
This voyage featured an accomplished scientific expedition team, led by
seasoned expedition leaders consisting of
expert multi-disciplinary scientists, naturalists, ecologists, biologists, conservationists and environmentalists in an effort
to understand and discuss the unique features of this awe-inspiring land.
Leading the AAAS team on this
voyage was Dr. Robert Rowland of Cornell University who has studied the impact
of Antarctica’s geology and glaciology on
wild life and has been a lecturer on several
Antarctica trips in the recent past.
This trip was particularly relevant
to Dr. Murthy since she teaches several
biology courses at CCAC, Boyce, such
as the study of life on this earth including
wild life, the evolution of species in different continents, speciation and extinction of
species due to loss of habitat, global warming, melting glaciers, rising sea levels,
Dr. Robert Rowland (left) with Dr. Murthy and other AAAS teammates take a side
trip on her expedition of Antarctic icebergs.
climate change, animal behavior, biogeochemical cycles, environmental factors on
human and wildlife health and the impact
of human activities on the earth’s environment.
Wild life in Antarctica is unique
and different from the rest of the earth.
Albatrosses and Petrels are seen whirling
across the expedition ship.
Humpback and Minke Whales
swim in the Antarctic waters. Shore landings include visits to 10,000-strong Penguin rookeries, old whaling stations, el-
ephant seal colonies and operational scientific research stations.
The expedition ship included experienced and knowledgeable experts on
Antarctica’s bird, sea and land life, who
educated the AAS team throughout their
voyage via lectures, presentations and onsite nature observations.
Dr. Murthy will bring this travel experience
to her classrooms and will make a campus
wide slide-show presentation at Boyce and
other CCAC campuses on Tuesday, April
21, 2015 at 12:30 pm.
CCAC News
Page 9 Wednesday, February 11, 2015
The Whole Student Approach for Success
By Liz Hand
Tips to Mastering All of Your Classes
COLLEGIAN STAFF
As the new semester begins, many students
are filled with hope and optimism of acing
their classes. Mastering new subjects and opening
your mind to new information can be invigorating.
How can we make that initial positive
energy last for more than a day, a week,
a month, or months? Will our enthusiasm
and determination last for the entire 14-16
week period and help us to maximize our
success?
Perhaps you have read up on tips on how
to master classes. That is a great starting
point. This presentation is about remembering the whole person as you strive for a
successful semester.
Use the WHOLE approach for success
We will consider different strategies using the word WHOLE as a memory aid. W = Work efficiently. Work with your
body when you are most alert. Have a
good work area. Study by windows for
natural lighting to boost your mood. Keep
your work area uncluttered for mental clarity. Analyze your syllabus and pace out
your work so that you do not fall behind.
sive campus activities. The student life
office provides discounted tickets for local
recreational activities.
L = Learn when to ask for help. There are
many people on campus interested in your
success. The Learning Commons has caring facilitators who are interested in your
success and will help you to understand
your assignments, tutor you in English and
Writing.
In fact, many students like to stop by
when they need help with their essays. We
can help you to get organized and offer a
quiet, comfortable and relaxed study environment. You can also use the computers
and printers. Have your student ID available to sign in. There is no appointment
necessary. You can also get help with Math at
the Math Café through our door and to the
back. Bring beverages and light snacks
with you if you’d like. We almost always
have coffee on hand and a one cup Keurig
coffee dispenser thanks to the nice folks at
Student Life.
Call ahead during extreme weather
conditions.
Score this semester by visiting our
three corridors, which I nicknamed “Scorridors.” We hope to see you soon. Job Placement & Career Services
(Allegheny Campus) is hosting a:
CRIMINAL
JUSTICE CAREER
SYMPOSIUM
“Connecting Majors to Careers”
Friday, February 27, 2015, 12–
1:30 PM - SSC Auditorium
E = Essentials. Make sure to eat balanced
meals, get enough sleep and exercise. It is
important to keep your health and energy
so you can perform at your best.
Score More by visiting our SCORRIDOR in the North Wing of floors 4 and 5
•Learning Commons and Math Café –
Room N504 Walk in: No appointment
necessary
•Learning Center N406 – Tutors by appointment: Call: 724-325-6666.
•Library – N403. Onsite and on-line library available.
O = Own up to having fun. Obligate your- As for our hours:
self to scheduling downtime. It is impor- The Learning Commons and Math Café
tant to treat yourself to a little recreation is open Monday through Thursday from
every day. You may want to do a little lei- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Friday and Saturday
sure reading, play a computer game, watch we are here from 9-2. We are closed on
some Netflix or meet a friend for coffee. Sunday.
Make sure you take advantage of inexpen- The Library and the Learning Assis-
H = Have friends who are serious about
their goals and homework. Help each other to stay motivated. It is important not to
isolate yourself. Friends can give you the
emotional support that you need. Don’t
forget that friends come in all ages. Having someone interested in your progress is
very helpful.
tance Center open at 8 a.m. every day, but
Saturday is 9 a.m.
On Fridays both are open until 3 p.m. On
Saturdays they are open until 2 p.m. They
are both closed on Sundays.
Come hear from professionals
in the Criminal Justice field.
All students are welcome.
Judge Cheryl Allen
Scott Schubert
Ed Bogats
Dr. Ria David Brian Arrington
Tom Shaheen Rob Thornton Christine Williams
Superior Court Judge
Assistant Chief of Police
Director of Security
President
Trooper
Associate Professor
Parole Agent
Homicide Detective
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Local News
Pittsburgh’s most famous neighborhood has new home
Page 10 History Center unveils largest public display of original items
from ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ television set
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 22, 2015 – The Senator John Heinz History Center unveiled a
new long-term display honoring one of the
most iconic children’s television programs
of all time.
Exhibited inside the History Center’s fourth floor Special Collections Gallery, visitors will see the largest collection
of original items from the “Mister Rogers’
Neighborhood” television set on public
view.
“These objects are important
touchstones to the past and important reminders of childhood and a kinder and
gentler world,” said Andy Masich, president and CEO of the History Center. “Mister Rogers touched the lives
of millions of children and their parents. These iconic sets and artifacts are sure to
bring back memories.”
Featuring select artifacts from
the popular children’s show, the new display marks the first time these items are
on long-term view. Highlights from the
“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” installation include:
•The entryway and living room set that
Mister Rogers walked through to begin
each show;
•King Friday XIII’s Castle;
•Great Oak Tree, the residence of Henrietta Pussycat and X The Owl;
•Picture Picture, the display that helped
Mister Rogers teach children using interactive media;
•Mr. McFeely’s “Speedy Delivery” tricycle; and
•A variety of additional items from the
“Neighborhood of Make-Believe,” including King Friday XIII’s telephone, Henrietta Pussycat’s outfit, Chef Brockett’s
hat, Harriett Elizabeth Cow’s desk, and
the bench that Mister Rogers sat on during
each show.
Also on view is a life-like figure of Mister Rogers, wearing his iconic
sweater, necktie, khakis, and sneakers.
Recognized as one of the most
popular children’s shows in television history, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” originated in 1963 as “Misterogers” on CBC
Television in Canada and eventually made
its U.S. network debut in 1968 on NET,
which later became PBS. The show, geared primarily to 2to-5-year-olds, was produced in Pittsburgh
until the 2000/2001 season and taught generations of children important life lessons
along with the values of kindness and compassion.
The new “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” collection is included with regular History Center admission: $15 for
adults, $13 for seniors (age 62+), $6 for
students and children (age 6-17), and free
for children (age 5 and under) and History
Center members. For more information, please visit
the History Center’s new website at www.
heinzhistorycenter.org.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF HEINZ HISTORY CENTER
Featuring select artifacts from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” including the entryway and living room set that Mister Rogers walked through to begin each
show, the new display marks the first time these items are on long-term view.
The new “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” display at the History Center features a
variety of items from the “Neighborhood of Make-Believe,” including King Friday
XIII’s Castle and telephone, Henrietta Pussycat’s outfit, Chef Brockett’s hat, Harriett Elizabeth Cow’s desk, and much more.
The History Center unveiled a new long-term display honoring one of the most
iconic children’s television programs of all time. Exhibited inside the History Center’s fourth floor Special Collections Gallery, visitors will see the largest collection
of original items from the “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” television set on public
view.
Pittsburgh, PA – Horror Realm, Pittsburgh’s modern horror convention, starts its
seventh year at a new home and welcomes guests from the popular "American
Horror Story: Freak Show" television series.
This year’s “Spring Break Massacre” show will take place March 6 to 8 at
the newly remodeled Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh West – Green Tree hotel, located
at 401 Holiday Drive (15220) in Foster Plaza. The new location is just two miles
from downtown Pittsburgh, just off the Green Tree Exit of Interstate 376/Parkway
West and features ample free parking.
Join the
Leadership Club
•Being a member will strengthen your
Résumé and Job application
•Workshops are facilitated by U.S. Army
Officers on leadership topics:
Goal Setting, Personal Finance,
Public Speaking, Study Skills/Strategies,
and Time Management.
•Meet with community leaders such as
the Mayor of Monroeville and Monroeville
Chief of Police
•Join our Facebook page: Leadership Club
at Boyce Campus sponsored by U.S. Army
Key words: “Leadership Club Boyce”
•Contact Student Life in S521,
724-325-6622
CCAC News
Page 11 Professor awarded first-of-itskind recognition for contributions
to honors community
PITTSBURGH—Julia Fennell, professor of English at the Community College of Allegheny County, has received the National Collegiate Honors Council Ron Brandolini
Award for Excellence at a Two-Year Institution for her work with CCAC’s Honors Program and at the national level.
Fennell was presented with the award at the
NCHC Conference in Denver, Colo., at the
organization’s 50th Anniversary Kick-Off
Celebration held Saturday, November 8.
Fennell, who joined CCAC in 1988, is one
of only two individuals to receive this inaugural award, given to recognize a two-year
college honors director or faculty member
for outstanding contributions to the honors
community.
Upon learning of the award, Fennell was
quick to credit others. “All the accomplishments made by Honors at CCAC are due
to the tireless and inspired work of Honors
Council, our incredibly talented and engaged honors students and faculty, and the generous support of CCAC administration,” she said.
Since 2005 Fennell has served as director of CCAC’s Honors Program. Her
many accomplishments include developing Honors Program articulation agreements
with five regional colleges; establishing honors credit tuition reimbursement for all students taking honors classes and participating in honors contracts; developing assessment
rubrics for all program learning outcomes as well as developing an Honors handbook,
newsletter and an annual Honors Forum; and increasing participation in CCAC’s Honors
Program from 28 students in 2005 to more than 400 students in 2014.
Fennell also has held many leadership positions, including serving as Northeast
Regional Honors Council Vice President (2008), President Elect (2009) and President
(2010), as well as serving as conference chair and as a member of various committees.
She also has attended nearly two dozen NCHC national and regional conferences and
faculty institutes, and has either presented or had her Honors students present at many of
these conferences.
In recognition of her work, Fennell has been the recipient of many awards including the John Dziak Engagement Scholarship Award (2014); the Vanguard Diversity
Award (2012); the Phi Theta Kappa Outstanding Professor Award (2000); the Virginia
Master Teacher Award (2000); and the NISOD Teaching Excellence Award for both 1996
and 2009.
Outside of her work responsibilities, Fennell is also active with the Pittsburgh
Opera where she has served as a member of the Volunteer Auditory Assistance Team
since 2006. A resident of Pleasant Hills, Fennell holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech and
Theatre from Westminster College and a master’s degree in Teaching English from the
University of Pittsburgh.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
CCAC South Campus hosts
Black History Month lecture
PITTSBURGH—In celebration of Black History Month, the Community College of
Allegheny County South Campus Diversity and Inclusion Committee is sponsoring
a lecture on clergy participation during the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement. Presented
by Dr. J. LaVon Kincaid Sr., a retired United Methodist pastor, the lecture will take
place Feb. 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the South Campus Tiger’s Lair, Room
A309.
Kincaid’s lecture will focus on the significance of nonviolent protest principles that were instilled by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and embraced by others as a
means to defeat Jim Crow laws.
At the time of the Civil Rights Movement, Kincaid was a student at Clark
Atlanta University. He became friends with King and participated in marches in the
South. Previously, Kincaid taught at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and currently serves as a Penn Hills councilman. He also oversees the new start-up church,
New Life Ministries, operating out of the Penn Hills Library.
This lecture is free and open to the public. For further information, please
visit www.ccac.edu or call 412.469.6285. CCAC South Campus is located 1750
Clairton Road (Route 885) West Mifflin, Pa., 15122.
CCAC part of statewide initiative enabling
individuals to earn college
credit for prior experience
PITTSBURGH—The Community College of Allegheny County, in addition to
Pennsylvania’s 13 other community colleges, is participating in College Credit
Fast Track, the first statewide prior learning assessment (PLA) initiative in the
country. The initiative enables current and prospective students to earn college
credit at one of the state’s community colleges based on prior work or life experience—and establishes common standards for awarding these credits across the
state. Credit can be awarded for previous employment, training programs, military
service, independent study, community service and completing free online courses.
PLA is the process used by many institutions to determine if an individual’s prior educational, workforce and life experiences can be translated to college credits. According to the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges,
students who are granted PLA credits have better academic outcomes, better degree completion, better persistence and shorter time to completion than non-PLA
students.
College Credit FastTrack (ccfasttrack.org) is a new website and e-portfolio platform, which provides a single point of entry for adult learners in Pennsylvania to access prior learning credits at CCAC and the rest of the state’s community
colleges.