By Josh Hepperly
Scholarships are available for Pellissippi students who are interested in studying accounting.
“The goal of the scholarships are to encourage students to study accounting and consider a career in accounting,” said Mark Fuentes, associate professor of Accounting at Pellissippi.
Fuentes said qualified students are welcome to pick up an application at his office, McWherter Room [...]
By Corey Ogle
The Connecting Communities and Changing Lives Major Gifts Campaign is nearing its goal.
“It’s the largest campaign in the history of the school,” said Les Fout, director of Major Gift Development.
Fout said this five year campaign ends June 30 and has raised $6.95 million of their $7 million goal. This has been done through [...]
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
By Jacob Haskew
The Chorus Concert for all Pellissippi choirs will be held Thursday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in the Clayton Performing Arts Center.
Bill Brewer, the choral director, will conduct three different choirs. He will be assisted by a few student directors.
The Variations Choir, the Alumni Choir and the Concert Chorale will all perform selections [...]
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
By Josh Hepperly
The Drama Club of Magnolia Avenue will continue a presentation of short plays tonight at 7 p.m. in the Community Room.
Distance Learning Facilitator David Jones urged everyone to “come one, come all..”
Jones, as well as students Zoey Carter and Kelly Osbourne, have each written and directed their own play.
Jones said this will give [...]
By Martin Wood
Pellissippi yoga instructor, Betty Kalister, will host Relaxation Day tomorrow in the Community Room of the Magnolia Campus from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
“(This event) is designed for students, faculty and staff to take a few minutes out of their stressful day to relax and de-stress,” said Kalister.
Kalister will use diffused aromatherapy oils [...]
By Mark Attanasio
Pellissippi music student, Blake Sensenbach, “speaks” to the beat of a different drum.
“Music is a language. It can be understood by anyone,” said Sensenbach.
Sensenbach, a music major in his third year at Pellissippi, has indulged his passion for music throughout his life. It has become a tool and an outlet for him.
“Music is [...]
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By Lauren Hulsey
Pellissippi State has added two new classes to its course list, available this fall semester.
Introduction to Shakespeare and Introduction to Poetry were both recently approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The courses will be taught by Edward Francisco, professor of English and writer in residence at Pellissippi State.
Currently, Pellissippi offers Creative Writing [...]
By Josh Hepperly
The second annual Fashion Show and Award Program will be held on Friday, April 23, at the Magnolia campus and will begin at 5 p.m.
The event will be hosted by the Active Black Students Association (ABSA) and is a culmination celebrating the hard work of its members and their achievements this year.
Yolanda Roebuck, [...]
By Max Smith
The new “outcomes-based” funding formula, expected to take effect in 2011, claims more fairness towards smaller institutions, especially community colleges.
Representatives of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) came to the Pellissippi campus on April 1 to discuss the funding changes.
Dr. Rusty Lieberman, who presented the new formula, said funding will be adjusted to [...]
This article is about some ins-and outs of the RecycleMania project, competition, and volunteer opportunities coming up.
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