THIS WEEK@NCC - Norwalk Community College
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THIS WEEK@NCC - Norwalk Community College
THIS WEEK@NCC November 3, 2015 Volume 31, Number 9 IN THIS ISSUE Page 2 Recent Events Page 3 College Information Session NCC Transfer Fair UConn Transfer Advisor on Campus Author Shabari Ahmed to Visit NCC Page 4 African Culture Club Lecture Movie-of-the-Month: Death Wish Workshop: Domestic Violence Awareness Lumina String Quartet Page 5 Workshop: The New Dietary Guidelines Veteran’s Day Celebration Artists’ Talk & Reception Page 6 Prudential Visit to NCC NCC Student “Chopped” Event Pages 6-7 News and Announcements SUBMISSIONS Use online PR form at: http://nccportal4/FormServerTemplates Next issue published: November 10, 2015 Deadline for submissions: November 4, 2015 This Week @ NCC is published by the Public Relations Office of Norwalk Community College Copy Editor and Writer Karen Hart [email protected] Copy Editor and Writer Madeline Barillo [email protected] Graphic Designer Cindy Zaref [email protected] NCC Named a Top School by the Military Advanced Education & Transition Guide The Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) Guide recently conducted a research study of colleges and universities and has named Norwalk Community College a top school for military members returning to civilian life after completing tours of duty. Schools are evaluated by their achievement in military culture, financial aid, flexibility, general support services, on-campus support and online support services. The MAE&T Guide is the most comprehensive research tool available for the use of returning veterans and servicemembers as well as education services officers and transition officers. “Our goal is to be a dynamic resource for active servicemembers and those who have moved from the military to their civilian careers, helping them find the school that best fits their plans for the future,” said Kelly Fodel, Military Advanced Education’s editor. In the upcoming December issue of the Guide, an easy-to-read graphic presentation in the form of bar charts, will enable readers to compare and contrast schools to find the best match for their needs. The Guide will also publish NCC information in the MAE&T online database. This database is an excellent resource for prospective students—they will be able to view the searchable database, access and review all survey answers from all of participating institutions, and see all the information MAE used in evaluating submissions. To publicize their “Top School” status, awarded institutions are welcome to unlimited use of the MAE&T Guide to Colleges & Universities logo (shown here) for their marketing materials. Please contact NCC’s Public Relations Office for a digital version of this logo. For a multitude of resources for veterans at NCC, visit the Veteran Homepage at http://norwalk.edu/veterans. From the Vision Statement: Norwalk Community College is committed to improving the resources available for our student veterans on campus by fostering an encouraging environment to strengthen institutional and individual goals. R E C E N T E V E N T S and administered immunizations and pre-anesthetic medication on Saturday afternoon. NCC students were able to assist in a variety of tasks, depending on their experience, including: admitting, record keeping, restraint, animal transport, surgical assisting, anesthesia, post-operative monitoring, client communication and discharge. NCC Vet Tech student Larissa Martins tends to a “Big Fix” feline patient. NCC Professor Dr. Hannah Moekel-Rieke (far left) and NCC President David L. Levinson, Ph.D. (far right) join guest speaker Dr. Robert Riggs (third from right) and NCC students who participated in the event. NCC Holds 10th Annual UN Day On October 27, guest speakers Senai Terrefe of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Dr. Robert Riggs, Middle East Specialist from the University of Bridgeport, spoke at NCC on the key issues of the European migration and the current refugee crisis. Mr. Terrefe said, “If the European Union housed the 13 million refugees who are on the move right now, it would only represent 2.6% of the EU’s population.” He added, “86% of refugees are in the developing world. Turkey is the major host of Syrian refugees and is not getting international support to handle the influx.” There is a serious lack of funding for refugee relief efforts by humanitarian agencies including UNICEF and UNHCR. When asked what could be done to help, Terrefe suggested being vocal on social media and contacting elected officials (senators and congressmen) who could enact legislation to address the problem. Students could hold fundraisers to raise money for refugee relief agencies. NCC Holds Workshop on Domestic Violence The NCC Campus Resource Team and the NCC Crisis Response Team held the first of two workshops given by guest speaker Susan Delaney of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center in Stamford, CT on October 27. Delaney screened a PowerPoint presentation to instruct the Crisis team members, faculty and staff on the causes and signs of domestic violence. She spoke on the cycle, dynamics and prevalence of domestic violence and the laws relating to this national problem. For those who could not attend, there will be another workshop held on November 6 (see Upcoming Events). Vet Tech Students Take Part in the “2015 Big Fix” NCC’s Veterinary Technology and pre-Vet Tech students volunteered at the “2015 Big Fix” program in New Britain, CT on October 24. The “Big Fix” was organized by the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation to provide pet care and sterilization for the needy. Veterinary surgeons volunteered their time, working in shifts to cover 12 hour days Saturday and Sunday. Dr. Anne Hermans, Program Coordinator of Veterinary Technology at NCC, performed pre-operative exams Event coordinators Cathy Miller (left) and Arlette Werner (center) present Susan Delaney (right) with a $50 donation check for the Domestic Violence Crisis Center. The donation was made possible by a $300 grant which was donated by the NCC Foundation to fund a NCC Crisis Response Team on campus. T H I S W E E K @ N C C / V O L U M E 31, N U M B E R 9 / N O V E M B E R 3, 2015 / P A G E 2 U P C O M I N G E V E N T S College Information Session: Smith College and Mount Holyoke College Tuesday, November 3, 2 to 3 p.m. East Campus, Room E309 Representatives from Smith College and Mount Holyoke College will be on campus to hold an information session for NCC students. These schools are specifically looking for high achieving, female students, ages 25+, for the Ada Comstock Scholars Program and the Frances Perkins Program. While a student’s GPA is important, an individual’s life experience and other factors are also important considerations. Smith For more information, College contact Professor Susan Gebhardt-Burns at (203) 857-7231. NCC Transfer Fair Wednesday, November 4, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. East Campus Atrium Recruiters from more than 45 colleges and universities will hand out information and speak with students interested in transferring to four-year schools to pursue baccalaureate degrees. Students should bring a copy of their unofficial transcript to discuss with the recruiters. Representatives from the following colleges and universities will be in attendance: Eastern Connecticut State University, Fordham School of Professional Studies, Johnson & Wales University, Manhattanville College, New York School of Interior Design, New York University School of Professional Studies, Pace University, Quinnipiac University, Sacred Heart University, Saint John’s University, State University of New York/ Purchase, University of Connecticut/Stamford, University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth, University of North Carolina, University of Pennsylvania and more. This event is sponsored by the NCC Counseling Center. For additional information, please contact Orlando Soto at [email protected] or call (203) 857-7030. UConn Transfer Advisor to Be on Campus Thursday, November 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. East Campus, Student Success Center Lisa Siebert, Academic Advisor/Counselor for the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) Program at the University of Connecticut, will be available to NCC students. The BGS degree offers an interdisciplinary major that allows students to gain a breadth of knowledge across disciplines. With this degree, students can choose a variety of academic areas to study. This is a bachelor’s degree that allows students to meet their academic and career goals. To make an appointment, call the Student Success Center at (203) 857-7255. If unable to attend the NCC sessions, students may contact Lisa Siebert at (203) 2519517 or [email protected]. Author Sharbari Ahmed to Visit NCC Thursday, November 5, 1 to 2:20 p.m. East Campus, Baker Library Bangladeshi-American writer Sharbari Z. Ahmed, author of The Ocean of Mrs. Nagai, and writer on ABC’s new series “Quantico,” will visit NCC to read from her work and talk about her writing process. Ahmed holds an MA in creative writing from NYU. In 2003, she wrote, produced and starred in her first play, Raisins Not Virgins (based on one of the stories in The Ocean of Mrs. Nagai). Her screenplay adaptation of Raisins not Virgins was selected for the Tribeca All Access Program at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2008. She also authored a novel, Bombay Duck. The LA Times Review of Books had this to say about her story collection: “Her carefully curated collection of eight stories . . . is populated with characters who are engaged with the world, reacting to it, who are often not settled in one particular place but belong to many places, traveling Sharbari Ahmed (cont’d. on next page) T H I S W E E K @ N C C / V O L U M E 31, N U M B E R 9 / N O V E M B E R 3, 2015 / P A G E 3 back and forth across multiple landscapes. There are observations of cultural differences, but it is always with a sense of unreliability, and an acknowledgment that the forces at play are much broader and more complex than we can grasp.” A book signing and reception will follow the reading. The event is free and open to public. For more information, contact Professor Laurel Peterson at lpeterson@ norwalk.edu. NCC African Culture Club to Host “A Lecture on Justice” Thursday, November 5, 1 to 3 p.m. East Campus, PepsiCo Theater Attorney Harold Michael Harvey, an award-winning journalist and author of Paper Puzzle, Justice in the Round and Inspirations from the Steel Curtain, will visit NCC to discuss his literary works and experiences. All are invited to attend and Harold Michael Harvey admission is free. Harvey earned a degree in Political Science from Tuskegee Institute and a Juris Doctorate degree from Atlanta Law School. He has been honored for outstanding work in newspaper journalism by the National Newspaper Publishers Association. In addition, Harvey received the Gate City Bar Association’s prestigious R.E. Thomas Civil Rights Award in 1996, after he represented 180 college students arrested in Atlanta during a black college spring break ritual known as “Freaknic.” Movie-of-the-Month: Death Wish (1974) Thursday, November 5, 6:30 p.m. East Campus, Gen Re Forum Charles Bronson stars as Paul Kersey, a New York City architect who becomes a vigilante after his wife is killed and his daughter is sexually assaulted during a home invasion. Directed by Michael Winner, Death Wish has long been considered a cult film and has generated a strong following among fans of vigilante films. The public is invited to attend and admission is free. For more information, contact Professor Gary Carlson at (203) 857-7349. Campus Resource Team and Crisis Response Team Workshop: Domestic Violence Awareness Friday, November 6, 10 to 11:15 a.m. East Campus, Room E218 NCC’s Campus Resource Team and Crisis Response Team is sponsoring an informative workshop on domestic violence. The guest speaker will be Susan Delaney, Director of Medical Advocacy and Training at the Domestic Violence Crisis Center. Ms. Delaney has over 25 years of experience in the area of domestic violence and will speak about the cycle, dynamics and prevalence of domestic violence, and laws relating to domestic violence. She will also provide attendees with useful resources. All are invited to attend this free workshop. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Cathy Miller at [email protected] or Arlette Werner at awerner@ norwalk.edu. Lumina String Quartet to Perform at NCC Saturday, November 7, 2 p.m. East Campus, PepsiCo Theater NCC will host a free chamber music performance by the Lumina String Quartet as part of the group’s seasonal concert series. The concert will include selections from Haydn, Shostakovich and Brahms. The group members include: Boris Deviatov, viola; Asya Meshberg, violin; Jennifer DeVore, cello; and Lynn Bechtold, violin. They will be joined by guest artist (cont’d. on next page) T H I S W E E K @ N C C / V O L U M E 31, N U M B E R 9 / N O V E M B E R 3, 2015 / P A G E 4 Phillip Bashor. The quartet actively participates in many international festivals with their repertory ranging from baroque to contemporary musical selections with an emphasis on Russian composers. The public is invited to attend. For more information contact Asya Meshberg at [email protected] or (203) 655-8543. Artists’ Talk & Reception: Karen Dow and Emilia Dubicki Wednesday, November 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m. East Campus Art Gallery Artists Karen Dow and Emilia Bubicki will discuss their work included in the group exhibit titled Abstraction x2. Abstraction x2 will be on exhibit from November 2, 2015 through January 8, 2016 in the East Campus Art Gallery. Additional paintings by Karen Dow are on display on the second floor of the Baker Library. For more information contact Susan Hardesty, Director of the NCC Art Gallery, at [email protected] or (203) 857-7197. The New Dietary Guidelines http://musicconservatoryny.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Scott-Feiner-GNMC-Accolades.jpg[10/16/2015 12:51:41 PM] Tuesday, November 10, 12:20 to 1:30 p.m. West Campus, Room H007 Every five years, the Dietary Guidelines are revised and items are added or removed based on the latest scientific information. In this workshop, NCC Adjunct Professor of Nutrition Pat Baird, MA, RDN, FAND, will take you through some of the biggest changes, and provide tips on how you can make them work for you. This workshop is part of the Fall 2015 Wellness Series, sponsored by the NCC Wellness Committee and the Exercise Science Student Club. Karen Dow, Assembly 12, 2015, monotype 16 x 14 inches Veterans Day Celebration Wednesday, November 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. West Campus, Culinary Arts Dining Room All are invited to attend the NCC celebration honoring those who served our country. The event will kick off with coffee and donuts in the Veterans Lounge, located across from the West Campus cafeteria in room W120. At 11 a.m., there will be a moment of silence. At 11:45 a.m., lunch and refreshments will be served in the Culinary Arts Dining Room and at 1:30 p.m. there will be a laptop giveaway to a lucky winner. Emilia Dubicki, Night at Sea, 2015, oil on canvas, 32 x 30 inches T H I S W E E K @ N C C / V O L U M E 31, N U M B E R 9 / N O V E M B E R 3, 2015 / P A G E 5 Prudential Visit to NCC Monday, November 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as follows: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - West Campus, Room W230 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - West Campus, Room W130 Prudential Retirement Counselor Davelva Perez will be on hand to speak with NCC employees about changes made since Prudential replaced VOYA to manage State of Connecticut Defined Contribution Plans. To make an appointment, please contact Ms. Perez at (860) 837-4214 or [email protected]. NCC Students to Compete in Open Door Shelter’s “Chopped” Cooking Event The senior judge of the competition will be Chef Victor from the Open Door Shelter kitchen, who recently competed on the Food Network show “Chopped.” In the past, NCC Chef Jeff Trombetta has brought NCC’s cooking classes to the Open Door Shelter to create special meals for the homeless as part of the NCC Community Outreach project. This will be an opportunity for NCC students to show their collective culinary talents. Tickets are $50. To buy your ticket go to: https:// events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk= a07ebqhsa6ad2edb375&oseq&c&ch. All proceeds go to benefit the mission and services of the Open Door Shelter. For more information about the event or to learn more about the Open Door Shelter, please contact Anne Godsey at [email protected]. Chef Jeff Trombetta (left) with a culinary arts student at NCC Wednesday, November 18, 6 p.m. Aitoro Appliances, 401 Westport Avenue, Norwalk In collaboration with the Open Door Shelter in Norwalk, students in NCC’s Hospitality Program will be competing in a “Chopped” cooking event (similar in format to the popular Food Network competition show on HGTV). N E W S A N D A N N O U N C E M E N T S NCC Featured on CCDaily.com NCC was recently featured on “Community College Daily,” an online publication of the American Association of Community Colleges. The article is titled “Leading a STEM regional collaborative” and can be viewed at the following link: http://ccdaily.com/Pages/AcademicPrograms/Leading-a-STEM-regional-collaborative.aspx. 2015 Connecticut State Employees’ Campaign for Charitable Giving (CSEC) The Connecticut State Employees’ Charitable Giving campaign represents the unique opportunity for CT State Employees to support and make a difference in the lives of many individuals and families through their contributions. The campaign runs until December 4, 2015 and is completely voluntary. To obtain 2015 pledge cards, click on the following link: https://www.givingmatters365. org/_ctemployeegiving. You may chose a payroll deduction, or one-time donation by credit card. To send donations, or receive additional information, please contact Magdalena Szychowska at mszychowska@ norwalk.edu or go directly to www.csec.ct.gov. T H I S W E E K @ N C C / V O L U M E 31, N U M B E R 9 / N O V E M B E R 3, 2015 / P A G E 6 NCC Photo Identification Card Now Required Norwalk Community College administration requires all students, employees, contractors, community partners and visitors to obtain and carry a college-issued photo identification card, while on campus. This is intended to ensure campus safety by enabling verification of purpose and identity of persons on the NCC campus. Campus IDs are processed at the East Campus Information/Security Station Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.To obtain an ID card, you must present: 1. A completed application (located at security desk) 2. Proof of enrollment for the current semester or proof of employment at NCC; this includes: • Current registration or semester schedule • Current Human Resource form of employment or class roster 3. A valid photo ID (one of the following): • Driver’s License (USA or International) • State issued (non-driver) identification card • US Military identification card • Passport (USA or International) • INS identification card (Green card) • Employee identification card with photo • School identification card with photo Public Relations Moves to Online Forms for Submissions The Public Relations Department now has an online form for submissions of all information that requires publicity through This Week @ NCC, the NCC website, social media, and press releases. The form is located on the NCC Portal under “Online Forms.” Food Pantry Extended Hours The Pantry has expanded its hours until the first week in December, as follows: Monday: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feeding Student Success For more information, contact the Food Pantry at (203) 857-7265 or [email protected]. Wellness Center Hours The Pitney Bowes Foundation Wellness Center, located in room H003 on the ground floor of the Center for Science, Health & Wellness, will be open during the following hours: Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. NCC Campus Tour Dates Campus tours will be held on the following dates/times in November: Tuesday, November 10, 1 p.m. Friday, November 20, 3 p.m. Monday, November 30, 10 a.m. For more information call (203) 857-7307. NCC Continuing Notice of Non-Discrimination Norwalk Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or genetic information in its programs and activities. In addition, the College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of veteran status or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Chief Diversity Officer and Special Advisor, Cheryl DeVonish, Title IX Coordinator at (203) 857-7016 or cdevonish@ norwalk.edu; or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator Fran Apfel at (203) 857-7192 or [email protected]. T H I S W E E K @ N C C / V O L U M E 31, N U M B E R 9 / N O V E M B E R 3, 2015 / P A G E 7
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