gmc atlanta campus newsletter

GMC
ATLANTA CAMPUS
NEWSLETTER
Winter Quarter
2011
We are focused On your success
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GMC-Atlanta Proudly Announces those students who have
achieved academic excellence Winter Quarter 2011
Nimota Motunrayo Akintoye
Taylor Elliott Allen
Owen B. Anderson
Tejumola Olanihun Apata
Beatriz Bervaldi
Chelsey Boucher
Sarah Elizabeth Brady
Amanda Leigh Cahill
Nathaniel Pico Calle
Shannon Elise Chanslor
Joshua Matthew Clark
Micah Shane Cox
Paul Criscillis
Michelle Mary Croasmun
Raymond Earl Crowder
Martin A. Adebowale
Jacob B. Adesomi
Kiana Naomi Aguilar
Luis Felipe Aguilar
Courtney Danielle Arnold
Adenike A. Batiste
Hortense Tchatchou Baya
Kirbi Leann Beadles
Mishaal Abdul Kader Binhindi
Kaitlin Elizabeth Bohan
Jonathan D. Booth
Chantell Latoya Bostick
Brian David Bouwman
Hunter Preston Brown
Joshua Ryan Brown
Myisha Lavetta Callaway
Greg Carroll
Kathryn A. Childs
Shannon Tiese Collier
Monica Shawn Crowe
Marleigh Danielle Cummings
Jessica Renee' Dennis
Gricelda Escobar
Jane Chinwe Ezeigwe-Madu
Zakia Tiara Ford
Mufuliat Odumola Gbadegesin
Iasha Z. Godwin
Gage Inman Drew
Christian McLane Dunn
Lara Lee Dunson
Robert Lee Faillo
Jonathan David Fienemann
Timothy Horton Godding
Joshua James Griffith
Tabatha Lee Hanson
Ebony Jalisa Harris
Tishaun Maurice Hedenstrom
Fabia I. Heil
Iyana Belinda Hodge
Stacey Lynn Hood
Sherita Tanisha Knox
John Aaron Lafon
Jonathan W. Grooms
Leonora Louise Gullat
Dana S. Harps
Ashley Irene Harrison
Cortney Larane Head
Matthew Jonathan Healy
Jonathan Hills
Attia C. Isaac Watt
Edgar Jimenez
Joshua Christian Johnson
Kersten Janel Johnson
Alice Feima Karneh
Temnit Seifu Kidane
Katina Latrice King
Frances Meshun Knox-Robinson
Ansley Leigh Landrum
Rebecca Elizabeth Lettelleir
Joseph Henry Lewis
Melquia Nicole Lewis
Loreatta D. Little
Claire Lauren Lundy
Sarah G. Lyle
Lenon Lyons
Kimberly Nicole Maestas
Willie Frank Marshall
Kerry M. McNair
Jacob Charles Mellard
Kevin N. Longacre
Heather Michelle Lyon
Crescent Ezieke Madu
Jessie-Raye Charles Mathews
William McGee
Peter Gregory Menke
Deborah E. Merritt
Nneka F. Nzekwu
Obiageli Evangeline Okoroafor
Lillian Marie Pettit
Maria M. Phifer
Jonathon Randall Plummer
Lorrin Douglas Stone
Jessie Destin Thomas
Lauren Marie Villaran
Seth William Webb
Sarah P. Milan
Tyler Glenn Minix
Wesley Dean Moore
Shelley Marie Morris
Vinnie Muhummad
Sheila Denise Nasario
Nneka Clementina Nwosu
Omolara F. Ogundele
Joeletta Carolyn Peay
Angel S. Polite-James
Patrick Alexander Prince
Maria Elena Ramsey
Portia Lashe Richard
Cody Ronald Rodriguez
Robert Zachary Scott
Courtney Danielle Shropshire
Jonathan Singh
Alex Michael Smith
Scottie Bernard Smith
Aaron Richard Stark
Jordan Amberly Stender
Robert Jacob Strand
Brent Avery Veal
David R. Warr
Alicia Charlene Weatherspoon
Candace Ascarii Wheeler
In order to qualify for inclusion on academic lists at the completion of a quarter, a student must:
Be attending full time (at least 12 hours).
Achieve a grade point average of 3.70 for President’s and a 3.20 for Dean’s List in the academic subjects taken in the quarter just ended.
Must not have received a grade below “C” in any subject for the quarter.
NOTE: LSS grades will not count toward GPA calculations; students enrolled in LSS courses must take 12 additional hours in transferable credit courses to be eligible.
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The Beta Zeta Alpha Chapter welcomes
Winter Quarter inductees
Sarah Brady
Lara Dunson
Tabatha Hanson
Shelia Nasario
Contact Advisor for the chapter is
Ms. Susan Prosser. You can find
her in our library on the 2nd floor
of FBN2
Beta Zeta Alpha Officers
Prof. Reginald Jackson is our
Co-Advisor, and you can find
him in 102A on the 1st floor of
FBN2.
for 2010-2011
President: Joshua Clark
VP-Fellowship: Hoang Luu
Treasurer: Lauren Villaran
Congrat ulat ions t o t he following st udent s who met t he Phi
Thet a Kappa eligibilit y requirement s during Fall Q uart er.
The Bet a Zet a A lpha Chapt er
will cont inue t heir regular bi mont hly meet ings during
Spring Q uart er. M embers
should always check t he board
out side t he library for announcement s and updat es.
Nimota Motunrayo Akintoye
Owen B. Anderson
Tejumola Olanihun Apata
John Matthew Barbour
Mishaal Abdul Kader Binhindi
Kate Ekaette Bonomi
Jonathan D. Booth
Brian David Bouwman
Hunter Preston Brown
Andrew M. Churchill
Raymond Earl Crowder
Anquilla Vincella Deleveaux
Vanessa V. Eiswerth
Ime Akpan Enyong
Gricelda Escobar
Robert Lee Faillo
Jonathan David Fienemann
Angela Marie Frugoli
Mufuliat Odumola Gbadegesin
Timothy Horton Godding
Felipe Jesus Gonzalez
Marcus Tyler Griffin
Ashley Irene Harrison
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Tishaun Maurice Hedenstrom
Fabia I. Heil
Stacey Lynn Hood
Lisa Rene Johnson
William T. Kelley
Sarah G. Lyle
Crescent Ezieke Madu
Jessie-Raye Charles Mathews
Jacob Charles Mellard
Peter Gregory Menke
Deborah E. Merritt
Obiageli Evangeline Okoroafor
Joeletta Carolyn Peay
Megan Aubrey Sams
Courtney Danielle Shropshire
David Michael Sousley
Lorrin Douglas Stone
Robert Jacob Strand
Andrea Leigh Tochterman
Claudia Sims Watkins
Alicia Charlene Weatherspoon
Seth William Webb
Heather Lyon discusses the activities and projects of
the Behavioral Sciences and Criminology Club.
Scottie Smith, one of
Phi Theta Kappa’s newest members, explains
what role this international honor society
plays on our campus.
President Anthony Meeks
explains the function of SGA.
Students were treated to King
Cake and punch for a pre-Mardi
Gras celebration. And what
would Mardi Gras be without
the beads!
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Retired WWII veteran
Former secretary to General Dwight D. Eisenhower
typed the battle plans for D-Day
2010 Gold Medal of Merit recipient presented to her by President Obama.
To experience this wonderful
presentation, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/user/
GMCtelevision?
feature=mhum#p/a/
u/0/2DS3C3G2g70
For more information on Mrs.
Denton, you can go to the following websites:
http://www.gpb.org/wwii/helendenton OR
Mrs. Denton received two standing ovations: the first after she had been introduced, and the second after her “talk”.
(left) Prof. Wells delivered a
“period” overview of the times.
(right) SGA President Anthony
Mink introduced Mrs. Denton to
the audience.
Mrs. Denton received a bouquet of flowers from Dir. ConSGA VP Samuel Sanya , SGA President Anthony
Mink, Mrs. Denton and SGA Advisor Prof. Marsha
Snyder.
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Mrs. Denton autographs a copy of
a portion of the D-Day Invasion
plans that she had downloaded off
the internet. Seen here with Glen
Phillips GMC Library Director
Behavioral Science
Criminology Club
Selling out in 20 minutes gets a thumbs up!!
On February 1, the BHS debuted their pizza
sale at lunch… the prices were right. For
$2.00, you could get a slice of pizza and drink.
$3 got you 2 slices and a drink. Needless to
say, they were sold out within 20 minutes! So,
every other Tuesday, the student center was
hopping at lunchtime
REMEMBER:
The Behavioral Sciences
and Criminology Club is
open to everyone. If you
are interested and would
like to join, all you have to
do is show up to one of
their meetings! Or see
Prof. Latini located in
FBN2-100B.
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It was Valentine’s Day,
and love was in the air!
The Behavioral Science Club shared
the Love with the Promise Place
Domestic Violent Shelter
Donated candy and small gift items
were sorted into bags
Promise Place exists to prevent domestic violence through awareness programs, educational training, and
providing save environments for the victims and their families, utilizing legal advocacy, emergency shelters,
and transitional housing (www.promiseplaceorg).
The BHS Club was visited by Butch Thompson, Assistant Director for Aids Alliance Atlanta. Mr. Thompson
explained the mission and programs of Aids Alliance in addition to discussing the volunteer opportunities at
the organization’s regularly held Saturday workshops. (Photo above on left)
Prof. Latini and six members helped at the February 26th workshop by assisting with behind the scenes activities. (Photo above on right)
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to recent scholarship recipients.
CJ Cooper and Juan Pacheo
received the Kevin Cruze Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is sponsored by the
Fairburn Campus Patriots Club
At left: CJ Cooper proudly holds his
scholarship check.
At right: Juan Pacheo working the
2010 AirShow
Dwight Millbrook received
the GMC Foundation
Scholarship.
Hoang Luu received the
Phi Theta Kappa
All-Georgia Academic Team
award.
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Prof. Jackson’s ISC 202 Physical Science Education
Class experienced the Dialogue in the Dark Exhibit in
Atlantic Station on February 25. According to Prof.
Jackson, “The purpose of the trip was to explain the
importance of description in education and as an educator. To be a good educator you have to understand that
students in their own way are visually impaired because
many times they do not understand the framework that
is necessary to form the proper concepts and connections. The educator has the responsibility to not teach
the material merely as they view it, but understand and
remember what it was like the first time they came into
contact with the material. An educator’s job is not be a
holder of information but a vehicle of it. I think every
educator could benefit from this exhibit. Spending an
hour in the dark can change you as an educator for a
lifetime.”
Prof. Jackson said all the students thoroughly enjoyed
the experience. He continued by stating, “It was an experience that I would enjoy taking all my students too
not just education. Students need to learn empathy and
understanding outside of their everyday lives. This exhibit should encourage others to view things differently
and have a new appreciation for themselves and others.”
Prof. Jackson’s ISC class
conducted an experiment
over winter quarter. Their
hypothesis: plants spoken
to in a positive manner
would grow more quickly
than the plant spoken to in
a negative manner. According to ISC student
Amanda Cahill, seen here
in photo, the positive
plant indeed grew more
quickly.
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Rep. Sharon Beasley-Teague was on campus to discuss
and receive feedback from GMC students regarding
the changes in the Hope Scholarship and GTEG.
Rep. Beasley-Teague explained what was
occurring at the State Capitol regarding
Hope.
Dir. Condon and political science Prof. Chitwood fielded questions prior to Rep. BeasleyTeague’s arrival.
A packed Events
Center
Dir. Condon presents Rep. BeasleyTeague with a GMC umbrella!
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COMMUNUITY SERVICE PROJECTS
GMC Students Caring and Giving a Helping Hand
SGA President Anthony Mink hands Micah Cox
a cookie.
SGA VP Samuel Sanya braves the cold
to sell Valentine Cookies.
SGA raised money for The Old Campbell County Courthouse located a few
blocks from our campus. This 1871 Greek Revival structure served as the last
official county courthouse for what was Campbell County (established in 1828
from sections of Carroll, Coweta, DeKalb, and Fayette Counties but finally
merged with Fulton in 1932).
In recent years, it has been the home of the Old Campbell County Historical
Society (OCCHS). In 1976, with the Society’s help, the structure was added for
inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Today the structure
houses a museum, which tells the story of Campbell County, and a Research
Room for historical and genealogical research.
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Don’t forget our ONGOING PROJECTS
Students continue to feed the cow by placing
their “extra money” into the milk jug located on
Ms. Prosser’s desk in the library. Our 2nd milk
jug is now full. That is a lot of nickels and
dimes! Please continue to donate and help us
provide the much needed food for a family in
Kenya. Be watching for the roaming cow!
We are working hard to fill
Donate Used Cell Phones in the Library
You Will Be
Helping Christian City Kids
and
Saving our Landfills
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Prof. Jackson lends his scientific expertise to the 34th
annual GCSU Science Fair. Having participated as a
professional judge for the past three years, he continues to enjoy seeing the innovative ideas of these future scientists. The GCSU Science Fair draws from
the Middle Georgia Region and usually has 50+ participants. This year’s entries ranged from maggot life
cycles in relationship to meat decay to how bread
molds based on light and moisture. Prof. Jackson is
seen here with event coordinator Dr. Rosalie Richards. Dr Richards is a Professor of Chemistry and
runs the Science Education Department at GCSU
(left photo), and with an 11th grade participant (right
photo).
Atlanta Campus hosted an institution wide Registrar’s workshop.
All GMC campuses came to participate in the day long workshop.
A couple of special visitors spent the morning with us.
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GMC-Atlanta is now on
facebook.
To become a fan, go to our link (see below) and
join. In order to become a fan, you must have a
facebook account. It is free and easy.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fairburn-GA/Georgia-Military-College-Atlanta/159824084781
The Historic Green Manor Restaurant
offers a 10% student discount with your
GMC Student ID. This offer is good for
lunch only Monday - Friday between
11:00-2:00.
Student ID must be presented before
ordering.
This historic 1910 neoclassical gem is
located in Union City just a few miles
north of our campus.
I was fortunate to be in attendance for STG’s
opening night performance of Tuesdays with
Morrie, and it was not a disappointment. If
you have not had the opportunity to catch a
STG show, then you are missing out on a
wonderful theatre experience. This quaint
theatre is located in downtown Fairburn behind the former restaurant Oz.
REMAINING SHOWS FOR THE
“Sex Please, We’re Sixty”
May 26-27-28-29, June 2-3-4-5, 2011
For more informat ion go t o:
www.STGplays.com
“Seussical! the Musical”
July 21-22-23-24, 29-30-31, Aug. 5-6-7, 2011
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Mid-Term = April 23
Last Day to Withdraw = May 4
Last Day of Classes = May 13
Academic Advising = April 11-21
Web Registration = April 25-May 17
Late Registration = May 18-27
Classes begin = May 31
Spring Quarter Textbooks
Due = May 16
Return with Late Fee = May 18
Replacement Fee Assessed = May 19
NO EXCEPTIONS
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MonThurs
8-5 *
* During drop/add,
open until 6:00pm
The Winter Storm of
2011 rolled into Georgia on Sunday, January 9. With it came
snow and then ice and
GMC closing for 3
days. These photos
were taken on January
13 upon the reopening
of campus.
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Our round 2 of wintry weather on February
3 proved the old saying, “if snow is on the
ground for three days, it will snow again”
true. But this round only brought snow and
no school closing. Just a white blanket of
fluff covered the campus.
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
4:00PM - 8:00 PM
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
WHEN WEEKEND CLASSES ARE IN SESSION
FOR SRING QT = WEEKENDS BEGINNING ON FRIDAY
MARCH 25TH ,
APRIL 1ST , 8TH, 15TH, 29TH
MAY 6TH
Honor Code
A Student will not lie, cheat, steal,
or tolerate those that do.
Spirit of the Honor Code
The Spirit of the Code emphasizes being truthful in all matters. This also applies to the principles of fairness
(cheating), respect for others and their property (stealing), and corporate responsibility (toleration). Students
who live and abide by the Spirit of the Code will never have to worry about violating the proscriptions of the
Honor Code.
The Spirit of the Code is embodied in positive principles behind each of the Code’s four prohibitions. As an
assertion of the way of life that marks true men and women of character, the Spirit of the Code goes beyond the
mere external adherence to rules and procedures. Students who live and abide by the Spirit of the Code are
truthful, fair, respectful, and corporately responsible.
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The Journey
One day you finally knew
what you had to do, and began,
though the voices around you
kept shouting
their bad advice-though the whole house
began to tremble
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.
"Mend my life!"
each voice cried.
But you didn't stop.
You knew what you had to do,
though the wind pried
with its stiff fingers
at the very foundations,
though their melancholy
was terrible.
It was already late
enough, and a wild night,
and the road full of fallen
branches and stones.
But little by little,
as you left their voices behind,
the stars began to burn
through the sheets of clouds,
and there was a new voice
which you slowly
recognized as your own,
that kept you company
as you strode deeper and deeper
into the world,
determined to do
the only thing you could do-determined to save
the only life you could save.
Students take advantage of the wonderful
spring like weather that arrived in late
February. See you Spring Quarter!
Mary Oliver
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Honor Code
A Student will not lie, cheat, steal,
or tolerate those that do.
Newsletter Staff
EDITOR
Susan Prosser
ASST. EDITOR
Theresa Gullatt
PHOTOGRAPHY
Susan Prosser
(unless otherwise noted)
PROOFER
Prof. Joseph Milford
Atlanta Campus
320 West Broad Street, Suite 200
Fairburn, GA 30213
678-379-1414
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