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JANUARY 2009 |
| Jan. 26 |
NWACC Art Club sponsors ‘The Face: Jesus in Art’
The NWACC Art Club will sponsor “The Face: Jesus in Art,” 6-8:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in Shewmaker Center Room 102.
This documentary traces the different ways in which Jesus has been represented in art throughout history and around the world. Narrated by Mel Gibson, Ricardo Montalban, Bill Moyers, Edward Herrmann, Patricia Neal and others, the program utilizes the latest digital technology and motion control photography to reconstruct and relocate works into their original locations.
Digital morphing sequences illustrate how the image of Jesus has changed over time while unique special effects virtually reconstruct art that has been destroyed or lost forever. A sweeping and visually riveting lesson in art history, The Face: Jesus In Art is a documentary of stunning beauty and unprecedented innovation (from www.imdb.com). Admission is to bring some sort of art supply for the art program at Circle of Life hospice (e.g. a pad of paper, a pack of charcoal, a box of colored pencils or pastels, a tube of paint, etc.) |
| Jan. 27 |
Director of Institutional Effectiveness candidate on campus
The Director of Institutional Effectiveness will supervise AQIP, working closely with faculty and staff throughout the college. Dr. Norma Perez-Kahler was on campus on Thursday, 22 January 2009 and Mr. Bruce Moses will be with us on Tuesday, 27 January 2009. On the respective dates for each candidate, there will be an interactive presentation from 9:00AM – 9:45AM in White Auditorium and an Open Forum from 3:00PM – 3:45PM in BH 1222. Everyone is invited to attend these events. Come and give your feedback about these candidates for this very important position. |
| Jan. 28 |
11th Day Enrollment Celebration
Come celebrate the 11th Day Enrollment from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM in the lobby on the 2nd floor of the Student Center. |
| Jan. 30 |
Deadline to submit Outstanding Alumni nominations extended
The deadline to submit nominations to the NWACC Alumni Office for the Dick Trammel Outstanding Alumni Award has been extended through 30 January 2009. Nominees should fulfill the following criteria:
- The candidate has attended NorthWest Arkansas Community College and earned either 15 college credit hours or completed 225 contact hours in non-credit courses.
- The candidate has achieved success in his/her career field.
- The candidate has made a positive impact on his/her community through any of the following:
- public service activities (including military service or public office);
- civic or philanthropic engagement;
- community leadership;
- volunteerism; or
- involvement in NWACC recruitment and retention activities.
According to Becky Hudson, NWACC Alumni Relations Coordinator, “there are thousands of successful NWACC alumni in the Northwest Arkansas area and many are making a big difference in the community; we want to recognize those that are making a difference.”
The selected award recipient will be recognized and deliver brief remarks during the 18th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2009 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. He or she will also be recognized at the annual Arkansas Association of Two Year Colleges convention in the fall of 2009.
Anyone is welcome to submit nominations for this award. NWACC faculty, staff, and alumni are particularly encouraged to nominate candidates. To obtain a nomination form contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu or 479-619-3103. Completed nominations must be received no later than30 January 2009. |
| Jan. 30 |
NWACC Appreciation Luncheon
The Bentonville-Bella Vista and Rogers-Lowell Area Chambers of Commerce will be co-hosting the NWACC Appreciation Luncheon from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at the Clarion Inn in Bentonville to recognize and honor the faculty and staff of the College for their hard work and dedication.
This year we are taking a different approach to make tickets available to employees. Each Cabinet member has received tickets based upon the percentage of employees in their division. They will distribute the tickets to the employees under their supervision who (1) have not attended in the past but would like to, and (2) do not get many opportunities for recognition and appreciation. To make sure employees can attend, administrators and supervisors are asked to cover essential services in their absence. You will be contacted soon by support staff of your respective Vice President with instructions. NOTE: If you get a ticket and then are unable to attend, please return it to be redistributed to another. |
| Jan. 30 |
Presentation: Meeting the needs of soldiers returning to the classroom
Dr. Robert C. Mock, Jr., assistant vice chancellor for student services at the University of Arkansas, will be on campus to speak about how soldiers returning from Iraq or Afghanistan may react when they return to a classroom environment. This is a timely topic for NWACC faculty and staff to consider as we want to be sure to meet the needs of those who have served our nation so honorably. The presentation will be held in Room 108A of the Student Center on Friday, 30 January 2009 at 8:00AM. For more information, please contact Diana Johnson (djohnson@nwacc.edu). |
FEBRUARY 2009 |
| Feb. 2 |
“Meet an artist: Craig Earl Nelson”
Come listen to photographer Craig Earl Nelson on Monday, 2 February 2009 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the NWACC Student Center in Room 108A and participate in a conversation as he discusses his work. This gallery talk is in conjunction with his exhibit “Strangers & Not So Strange” in the Burns Hall Art Gallery that is currently on display through February 20. For more information, please contact Stephanie Lewis (slewis@nwacc.edu).
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| Feb. 5 |
PTK Blood Drive
PTK will be sponsoring a Blood Drive Feb. 5th from 8:30-3:30 in room SC 108B. There will be free cholesterol screening. All you need to bring is your driver’s license. |
| Feb. 6 |
Dental Program signs up for Give Kids a Smile 2009
The Dental Program at the NWACC Regional Technology Center has signed up for “Give Kids a Smile 2009” event scheduled for February 6, 2009. “We may actually do our event on a different date depending on the availability of our dentists,” said Glenda E. Lee, Dental Program Instructor. “We have participated in this event that last two years and have had a positive event. We also may get free product for our event which we will find out about in November. |
| Feb. 9 |
Spring Semester Transfer Week
Transfer Week for the spring 2009 semester is scheduled Feb 9-12 |
| Feb. 9-10 |
Auditions for rock opera in February
Auditions for The Who’s Tommy, a rock opera, will be held 6-9 p.m. Feb. 9 and Feb. 10 at NorthWest Arkansas Community College Burns Hall Room 2303, the upstairs Music Room.
Auditions are open to the public. Rehearsals will begin March 9 with performances scheduled April 24-26 and May 1-3 in White Auditorium. Call Marc Turner for more details: 479 619-4126. |
| Feb. 16 |
NWACC founding president Dr. Bob C. Burns on campus
NWACC founding President Dr. Bob C. Burns will be on campus Monday, Feb. 16, for the first time since retiring in 2002. Burns will be in the Student Center that morning and early afternoon signing copies of his book, An American Dream Comes True; A Community College Founding President Memoir, which will be released to the public that day. He will attend the re-dedication of remodeled Burns Hall at 3:30 p.m. and will present a copy of his book to the Whitaker Library. The College’s original building was named after him by the Board of Trustees in 2002. Burns was hired in late 1989 by the founding Board of Trustees and began work in January 1990. A book review and other material on Dr. Burns and this book will be released in February, said Jim Hall, Executive Director for Public and Government Relations. |
| Feb. 16 |
The Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet 4:30 p.m. in SC 108A/B |
| Feb. 20 |
Faculty Senate Meeting - Friday, February 20th, 2009 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in BH 1469 |
| Feb. 27 |
Faculty Business Meeting – Friday, February 27th, 2009 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in BH 2303 |
MARCH 2009 |
| Mar. 9 |
The Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet 4:30 p.m. in SC 108A/B |
| Mar. 13 |
Bridges out of Poverty
Bridges out of Poverty will be held 8 a.mm. to 4 p.m. in Student Center 108, Contact Lynda Lloyd for details. |
| Mar. 19 |
Faculty Senate Meeting - Thursday, March 19th, 2009 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in BH 1469 |
APRIL 2009 |
| April 11 |
Girls of Promise
Girls of Promise will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Shewmaker Center. Contact Lynda Lloyd for details. |
| April 13 |
The Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet 4:30 p.m. in SC 108A/B |
| April 14 |
An Art Mobile will be at NWACC April 14-19. Contact Meredith Brunen in the NWACC Development Office. |
| April 17 |
Faculty Senate Meeting - Friday, April 17th, 2009 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in BH 1469 |
| April 24 |
Faculty Business Meeting – Friday, April 24th, 2009 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in BH 2303 |
MAY 2009 |
| May 1 |
Corporate Learning Marketing Analyst Program Ceremony is 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 1, in the Wal-Mart Auditorium. |
| May 2 |
Last Day of Spring Classes |
| May 4 |
Final Exams through May 8 |
| May 8 |
Dates for NWACC Commencement ceremonies
Brooke Holt, Dean of Enrollment Management, has announced dates and times for May graduation ceremonies.
• NWACC Credit Commencement is 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2009 at the John Q Hammons Convention Center.
• Nursing Pinning Ceremony is 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at the Arend Arts Center at Bentonville High School
• Adult Education Graduation is 7 Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Arend Arts Center at Bentonville High School. |
| May 8 |
Ninteenth Annual NWACC Commencement |
| May 11 |
The Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet 4:30 p.m. in SC 108A/B |
| May 15 |
Corporate Learning Skilled Trades Ceremony is 6-9 p.m. Friday May 15, in the Wal-Mart Auditorium. |
| May 25 |
Memorial Day - College Offices Closed |
| May 26 |
First Day of Summer 2009 classes |
JUNE 2009 |
| June 8 |
The Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet 4:30 p.m. in SC 108A/B |
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