Oracles - Alamance Community College
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Oracles - Alamance Community College
Oracles the April 15, 2013 Alamance Community College Weekly Newsletter Looking Ahead April 15 Priority Registration Opens for Summer and Fall April 16 Faculty/Staff Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Auditorium April 17 ACC Open House, 5-7 p.m. April 22 Earth Day April 24 Culture Day, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Back Parking Lot Inside this issue P2 P3 Sigma Psi Collecting for ‘Our Sister’s House” Horticulture Open House/ Plant Sale Enter Graphic Design/ Photography Contest Summer & Fall Registration Dates to Remember Apply Now for Available Scholarships FREE College Test Prep Courses in Math and English The Oracles is a publication of the Public Information and Marketing Office. Read it in full color each week–visit www.alamancecc. edu, then click Oracles under the News heading. P2 see P3 see P4 see Horticulture Plant Sale, Open House is Tuesday “Culture Day”–Outdoor Festival is Coming Campus Life: Job Fair; ACC’s Special Redwood; HVAC Nuts & Bolts ACC Instructor’s Civil Rights Collection Makes Its Debut ACC history instructor Dave Crane can’t really remember when his fascination began with American social justice and the civil rights movement. As the son of a federal prosecutor and educator who has long stood up for human rights, it’s in his blood. Now the younger Crane has opened his first museum exhibit, a traveling collection of memorabilia from the civil rights era titled “Making the Movement: Objects, Objectives, and Civil Rights.” The 150-item collection debuted on March 7 at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, New York. The Robert H. Jackson Center is named for the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice who served 194154 and was one of the nine U.S. Supreme Court justices that ruled in the Brown v. Board of Education decision that ended public school segregation. The Center preserves and advances Justice Jackson’s legacy in his hometown. Crane’s exhibit (www.makingthemovement. com.) consists of objects Americans used in the first half of the twentieth century–pinbacks, posters, pamphlets, flyers, and mailers–to highlight goals and tactics of those in the civil rights struggle. Crane’s interest grew as he chatted in online conferences in which people talked about civil rights items from the 1960s, but he knew the memorabilia went much further back. He accumu- ACC history instructor Dave Crane poses with the exhibit of his personal collection of civil rights memorabilia, now on display at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY. (Submitted photo) lated his collection over a decade by searching for items on EBay, political collectible websites, and by perusing antique shops. Says Crane: “People were selling things like 1954 NAACP membership pins. I got mine for only ten dollars. Remember, that’s the year of Brown vs. See Crane on page 2 Student Activities Day Is Tuesday Club activities for all students Tuesday, April 16, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Student Activities Center Clubs will host fundraiser activities to support the ACC Foundation Scholarship Fund. Participating clubs include: Medical Assisting Club – Gift basket raffle Criminal Justice Club – Jail-A-Thon FLORA Club – Plant sale at Horticulture Greenhouse Phi Theta Kappa – Parking space raffle International Friendship Club – Stationery and Origami Rotaract Club – Refreshment sales Dental Assisting Club – Toothbrush and teeth whitener sale Cosmetology – Massages and beauty services Christian Outreach – Tee shirt sale and Promise Book give-away Asian Pop Club – Selling Chick-Fil-A sandwiches Sigma Delta Mu – Donation Music and Dance – Donation P2 News/events Club news/events Sigma Psi Collecting for ‘Our Sister’s House’ Sigma Psi, ACC’s sociology and psychology club, is collecting items for Our Sister’s House, a local domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy organization. Collection dates: April 1-26 Household items needed: feminine deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste & tooth brushes, tampons, laundry & dish detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies (bleach, Lysol, etc.), and trash bags. Cell Phone Collection: Used cell phones are needed to distribute to domestic violence victims and their children in Alamance County. Recipients will use the cell phones to call police and/or other emergency personnel in a crisis. Note: All private data will be removed from donated cell phones. Cell phone chargers are also needed. Drop-off for All Items: Information desks in main building & Gee lobby; Dillingham Center. Questions? John Neathery at 5064242 or Ben Shirley at 506-4163 Sigma Psi Meetings Interested in sociology or psychology? Join Sigma Psi (ACC’s psychology/sociology club) on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 12:15 p.m. in Room 230 of Student Activities Center. Next Meeting: Wed., April 17 International Friendship Club Wants Members ACC’s International Friendship Club invites all students who enjoy making new friends and enjoying world cultures to join. The group has enjoyed college soccer games, museum exhibits, dining out at Greek and Mediterranean restaurants, and bowling. Members are planning spring events. English instructor Julie Trotter is faculty advisor (Office B211). Have a club meeting? If your club has a meeting or an event, you may post your announcement in The Oracles. Contact Jon Young in the Public Information and Marketing office (A03), call 506-4122 or e-mail jonathan. [email protected]. Horticulture Plant Sale, Open House Tuesday, April 16, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Horticulture Department (front of greenhouse) Live Demos: Come learn something new from our students 10:30 a.m.–Repurposing everyday material into plant containers 11:30 a.m.–New ideas for your tomato harvest 1:30 p.m.–Using containers to enhance your garden Sale items: Annuals, perennials, herb plants, vegetable plants, mixed containers crane from page 1 ment going. That’s why he titled his exhibit “Making the Movement.” “As the movement continued into the late sixties and seventies, the pins ACC history instructor Dave Crane (right) at the Robert evolved into H. Jackson Center with (from left) Center President new struggles, and CEO Jim Johnson, Board Chairman David Crane like ones that (father of ACC’s Crane), and Jamestown, NY Mayor promoted Black Sam Teresi. The quartet posed in early March at the Power,” he says. debut of Crane’s civil rights exhibit. (Photo/City of Jamestown, NY) Crane organized the items Museum of History in Raleigh, in a bonus room at home, saying he was open to permabut he wondered if he was nently loaning his collection. one of the few who thought When the curator expressed the items had historic value. interest, Crane realized his colLast year Crane contacted the lection had importance. That’s curator of the North Carolina when he decided to create a traveling exhibit on his own that could reach more people 27th Annual Graphic Design Juried Competition: All across the nation. He made the decision to debut his colcurrently enrolled ACC students are eligible and all work must lection at the Robert H. Jackhave been completed in 2012-13. son Center in New York due 3 Categories: Graphic Design, Photography, and Drawing & to his personal connection to Illustration it–and because of Jackson’s Entry forms: Each entry must have an official entry form personal link to civil rights attached to the back of the artwork. Forms are available in legislation. Crane’s 150 items Room 109, Advertising and Graphic Design department will remain on exhibit at the (lower floor, under ACC bookstore). Jackson Center through this Deadlines: Submit entries by 5 p.m., April 17-18 to Room 109, summer before moving on to Graphic Design department. another museum. Judging: Cash prizes to winners, presented at Arts and Says Crane: “These items are Sciences Convocation on April 30, 11:30 a.m., Auditorium. a neglected area and I want to Questions? Contact David Davenport (david.davenport@ make sure they receive the atalamancecc.edu) or 506-4024. tention they deserve.” Board of Education, so these pins were sold to help finance the defense fund.” Crane has some items dating to the 1910s, just a few years after the founding of the NAACP in 1909. And why are these items so historic? Says Crane: “The sale of these objects helped those in the early civil rights struggles to achieve their objectives. The sale of the lapel pins collected money but also served as awareness for the ongoing struggle. Everybody brought the pins home from the March on Washington in 1963 and kept them. They told their friends where they’d been, and the movement grew.” Crane says these “material culture” items kept the move- All Students: Enter Graphic Design Contest Student Snapshot Brittany mathis Q.Your curriculum and why you chose it? A.Culinary Arts, because cooking is a fun occupation. Q.What you wish people knew about you–but probably don’t? A.I like to sing. Q.Your 15 minutes of fame (a time when you received recognition/won a contest/ performed, etc.)? A.In middle school, I won a prize for reading the most books. Q.Something you always wanted to do–but haven’t yet? A.Get on stage and sing. Q.Something you can’t live without? A.Technology. Q.If you could visit any place in the world for free, where? A.Japan. Q.TV program you never miss? A.The Walking Dead. Q.What person (living or dead) would you most like to have dinner with, and what would you ask him/her? A.Michael Jackson. I’d ask him if, in the end, was his life worth it? ‘Culture Day’ is Next Week WHAT: “Culture Day”–an outdoor food and entertainment festival celebrating diversity and various cultures WHERE: Parking lot between B Building & Horticulture Greenhouse WHEN: Wednesday, April 24, 11:30-1:30 p.m. FREE food: Culinary Arts international finger food, Thai and Japanese cuisine from area restaurants Cultural Entertainment Student Clubs that wish to have a table to promote their organization are asked to contact Jon Young at 506-4122 ([email protected]) no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 19 so we may reserve a spot. Look for a full schedule of Culture Day activities in the next issue of The Oracles. financial aid/Scholarships news Scholarship Opportunities Crumley Roberts Scholarship–“Next Step Scholarship” for community college graduates, $2,500 toward tuition. Apply at: www.crumleyroberts.com/community-involvement/ crumley-roberts-scholarships Tuition Won’t Stop Me Scholarship–Apply at http://education-portal.com/articles/Tuition_Scholarship.html All About Education $3,000 Scholarship–Apply online by April 30 at: www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx College Prowler “No Essay” Scholarship–Apply online by April 30 at: www.scholarshipexperts.clickmeter.com/882040/ United Realty Students $10,000 Scholarship–Apply online by May 1 at: www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/urp.jsp MassMutual 2013-2014 Scholars Program is for students interested in the insurance and financial services industry. Deadline: May 3, by 5p.m. Central Time. Apply at: www.act. org/massmutual Fifth Month $1,500 Scholarship–Apply online by May 31 at: www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx UNC-Greensboro Scholarship for Adult Learners. Deadline: June 1. To qualify, students must be age 24 or over and be pursuing an undergraduate degree on at least a half-time basis. Awards vary from $500-$3,200 and may be renewable. Application forms (requiring an essay) are available in The Academic Advising Center or found at this link: http://admissions.uncg.edu/forms/ATSscholarship.pdf. Campus Discovery $2,500 “Advice to Your High School Self” Scholarship–Apply online by July 31 at: www.campusdiscovery.com/start NC Council of the Blind Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students (local chapter of American Council for the Blind): Four $1,500 scholarships for blind and/or visually impaired high school seniors, college, professional and vocational school students. Applications available in the ACC Financial Aid Office. American Council of the Blind also has national scholarships available at www.acb.org. News/events Get the 411 P3 Brush-up Classes in Math and English Getting ready to take a Placement exam? BSP 2000 classes are free brush-ups in math and English for students preparing to take the college placement tests. Here’s the upcoming schedule: May 6-30, 1-4 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. (math) June 3-27, 1-4 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. (English) Students can email Assessment. [email protected] or call 506-4376 to register. Indicate name, phone number, session time and subject(s) needed. The last day to sign up for any Placement Test Prep (BSP 2000) class is Wednesday, one week before the scheduled class time. Mandatory orientation is held the first day of class. Classes meet Monday through Thursday. Summer & Fall 2013 Registration Dates Monday, April 15 Priority registration opens for summer and fall–Currently enrolled degree-seeking students with 50 OR MORE completed credits (WebAdvisor registration opens at 12:01 a.m.) Wednesday, April 17 Priority registration opens for summer and fall–Currently enrolled degree-seeking students with LESS THAN 50 completed credits (WebAdvisor registration opens at 12:01 a.m.) Monday, April 29 Registration opens for new and non-degree students (WebAdvisor registration opens at 8 a.m.) May 8 CCP priority registration–Students taking courses on ACC campus, held in Academic Advising Center, 4 p.m. Monday, May 13 Payment deadline for summer term–5 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 All unpaid summer registrations purged (No registration, on campus or WebAdvisor) P4 campus highlights Campus Life College Tree Cited. A Coastal Redwood tree that has stood Eager Job Seekers. The ACC Job Fair brought dozens of businesses and companies to the Carrington-Scott Campus two days last week. Students, many of whom are scheduled to graduate from ACC this summer, flocked to meet them to present resumes and seek job opportunities. for years on the grounds of the Horticulture Technology program is one of 19 across the county selected by the Alamance County Champion Tree Program as a Landmark Tree. Each landowner with a winning tree will receive a certificate and small plaque to be displayed near the tree. Located by the waterfall across from ACC’s solar greenhouse, the Coastal Redwood is native to California and rarely found on the East coast. Redwoods are the tallest trees in the world and are extremely long lived. Wrote Justin Snyder, Horticulture Dept. Head, in his nomination: “Our Redwood serves as a symbol of strength for our Horticulture department. This tree is one specimen that we are proud to have on our campus...” Learning the Nuts and Bolts of HVAC. Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration instructor Bently Pagura (above left) demonstrates how to unplug an obstructed compressor with a torch. Observing are students Brian Burke and Dustin Bryant; at right, Trevor Bryant (left) and Cody Brezny work together to test the sub-cooling and super-heat on their air conditioning unit.
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