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Inside this Issue: Black History Trivia Contest--Feb 28 ..........................2DCC Christian Fellowship Meeting--Feb 28 ..........................3TEACH Club Meeting--Apr 12 ......3 Nursing 2012 ...................................3Never Lose Faith in People ..........4Spring Break: March 5-9 ..............4LRC Spring Break Hours ..............4DCC Scholarships ...........................5Graduation Scholarships ..............5ABWA Chapter Scholarship .........6Students Must Wear IDs in Student Center ............................6College Reps On Campus ..............6Phi Theta Kappa Inductees .........7Federal Student Aid .......................8Get Weather Alerts and Emergency Information ...........8DCC Facts .........................................9DCC Career Fair--March 20 .........9Join the DCC Alumni Association ..................................9Taylor Open Lab Schedule ...........10Computer Workshops ....................10Tutoring Center ..............................10Career Center ..................................11Academic Success Center .............11Student ID Cards ............................12Daylight-saving Time Begins .......12Knights Scoreboard .......................13Baseball Stats Released ................13Transfer Center ..............................14Knights 2012 NJCAA Baseball Schedule ......................................15Recyle for Breast Cancer ..............16Recycle Aluminum Cans ...............16The Wellness Corner ......................16Phi Theta Kappa .............................17Seven Letter Search .......................19Spring Semester Calendar ............20Delayed Class Schedule ................21Fitness Center Schedule ...............22Ground Beef Crossword ................22Attitude is Everything ...................23Single Sudoku .................................23What’s So Special About March ..24

Core Competency TestStudents receiving an Associate of Arts and Sciences

Degree, Associate of Science Degree, or Associate of Applied Science Degree MUST TAKE the CORE-COMPETENCY TEST TO GRADUATE!

Call Ms. Beth Ragsdale at 797-8446 for an appointment. To schedule an appointment, you must provide your name, EMPLI ID, and the degree program from which you will be graduating. DATES FOR TESTING:

Monday, March 19 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmTuesday, March 20 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmWednesday, March 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmThursday, March 22 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmFriday, March 23 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Monday, March 26 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmTuesday, March 27 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmWednesday, March 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmThursday, March 29 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmFriday, March 30 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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“LE COURRIER” February 27, 20121

Danville Community College

Le CourrierA Publication of the Office of the Vice President of Academic and Student Services (www.dcc.vccs.edu)

Christopher C. Ezell, Vice President Connie P. Wann, Administrative Assistant

Black History Trivia GameTuesday, February 28

11:00 a.m., Oliver Hall (Temple 110)(If the College is closed or on a delayed schedule because of inclement weather, this event will

be held on March 1.)

The Black History Trivia Game includes teams of four from DCC student clubs/organizations competing in a trivia-like contest to see who knows the most about African-American history and culture. Prizes will be awarded to the clubs. Again this year, we have the Baseball Team, Teach Club, and Justice Club vying to see who knows the most Black History trivia. Come and show your support by rooting for your favorite team and see which team comes away with first prize.

Additional events are being planned throughout the year at Danville Community College to celebrate culture and heritage. These include the following:

• “SteppingItUp,”Saturday,March31 Time: TBA; DCC Student Center

• “DCC’sGotTalent,”Friday,April20 6:00 p.m., DCC Student Center

• “PoetryCafé,”Friday,September28 6:00 p.m., DCC Student Center

• “MulticulturalDay,”Monday,October15 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., DCC Student Center

All events are offered free of charge and are open to the public. For more information about the events and/or to arrange seating for large groups (10 or more),

please contact Alice Walker, at 434.797.8419 or email: [email protected].

SAVE THE DATES!!!


DCCChristianFellowshipMeetingTuesday, February 28

2:00 p.m.Student Center Conference Room

Open to Everyone!

For further information or questions, please email us at: [email protected]:www.facebook.com/DccChristianFellowshiporscantheQRScannerwithyourSmartphonetogodirectlytoourFacebookpage.

Nursing 2012Applications are available for the LPN and RN Programs at www.dcc.

vccs.edu with a link under College Events to nursing. Prerequisites for both programs can be found in the College catalog. Prerequisites must be completed by the end of Summer 2012 for applicants to be considered.

Wednesday, February 29, is the deadline to submit an application.


TEACH Club (To Educate Always Creates Hope)

Join other students interested in the care and education of children at our TEACH Club meetings. We meet on the second Thursday

of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the Carrington Child Development Center. Watch for details of upcoming events. The meeting schedule for Spring Semester is as follows:

March 8-10 VA Early Childhood Conference in Hampton, VAApril 12 Meeting – Plan Week of the Young ChildApril 21-27 Week of the Young Child campus activities

May 10 Meeting – Plan Graduate Reception May 11 Graduate Reception

This club is open to all DCC students interested in education – Early Childhood Development, Liberal Arts transfer and Pre–Teacher Education programs. Hope to see you there!

S P R I N GB R E A K

March 5-9

DuringSpringBreak,theLearningResourcesCenterwillobservethefollowinghours:

Saturday, March 3 ........................................................................................... ClosedSunday, March 4 ............................................................................................... ClosedMarch 5-8 ......................................................................................8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. March 9 ....................................................................................8:00 a.m. - 12:00 NoonSaturday, March 10 .......................................................................................... ClosedSunday, March11 ..................................................LAC & Library open 1:00-5:00 p.m.

LRC Spring Break Hours

Never Lose Faith in PeopleOn Wednesday, February 22, a DCC student stepped into my office distraught that she had lost her wallet

with $80 in it, but nothing in the wallet to identify who she was. She had just come from the Justice Club Hot Dog Sale. We walked her route and asked others at the Hot Dog Sale and walked it again with no avail. We called security but no one had turned in a wallet. While I was trying to arrange to review camera footage of her route, she walked to the library just to see if someone had turned it in there. And sure enough, there was the wallet with the $80 still intact. No one knew who the person was that turned in the wallet, and the student with the lost wallet wanted to thank her…..not for returning her money….but for reaffirming her faith that people want to do good and will do so the majority of the time. Of course, getting the money back was good also, but not as important as the good deed done for her. Remember, small acts of kindness ripple throughout society and have unintended consequences for the good.

Don’t forget to do an act of kindness when presented with the opportunity.

LCDR Thomas R. Kelley, USN, Ret.Veterans Advisor


TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO APPLY FOR DCC SCHOLARSHIPS!

The deadline is March 16!

By completing one application form, you will be considered

for all available scholarships provided you meet the criteria (see scholarship listing beginning on page 31 of the DCC Catalog).

Students who will be graduating from DCC in Spring/Summer

2012 and who are transferring to a four-year college or university may apply for one of DCC’s graduation scholarships. The scholarships are described in the College Catalog.

Applications are available on-line at http://www.dcc.vccs.edu/foundation/Scholarship_application_form.htm or from the DCC Educational Foundation Office located in Foundation Hall, Room 211.


ABWA Chapter ScholarshipThe Danville Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s

Association (ABWA), is accepting applictions for scholarships. In addition to completing an application, the following information must be attached: three character reference letters, a transcript of courses completed, and a biographical statement including educational background, financial need, and other pertinent information about yourself.

Applications can be picked up in the Admissions/Counseling Office located in the Wyatt Building. The deadlineforsubmittingapplicationsinMARCH 12.

STUDENT ID’S ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN IN THE STUDENT CENTER and MUST BE VISIBLE!

Student IDs must be visibile--eitherclippedtoyourclothingorwornonalanyard around your neck--while in the Student Center. If you do not have a visible student ID, you will be asked to leave the Student Center. If you do not have a clip or a lanyard, please see Mr. Kelley in the Student Center and he will provide you with one.

COLLEGE REPS ON CAMPUS

A representative from Radford University’s College of Business and Economics will be on campus in the Student Center on Monday, March 19, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to talk with students about transfer opportunities.

Ms. Monique Rico-Chavez from Troy University will be on campus in the Student Center on Wednesday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to talk with students about transfer opportunities.


Phi Theta Kappa Inductees

The Upsilon Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held its Spring Induction on Friday, February 24, in Oliver Hall on the DCC campus. Forty-two new members were

inducted. Mr. Charlie Adams, Professor of Information Systems Technology, was the keynote speaker.

Inductees

Shelbah J. AdamsBrandi Rochelle AkersWilliam Albert AlbrittonFederica AversanoValerie L. BoweKyle Randall BrandonLuisa Silvia BrooksMarie Annette BurrowsJanet M. CaseKelsey Lynn CaseCord Lonnie CothrenJaimie Leigh DixDavid Kent DixonMichael Dane DriskillMichael E. EllysonKaitlyn Elizabeth FulcherLeslie McPhail GarrettStacie Ann HardwayRyan Stanley HareElizabeth Anne HedrickMaria Raquel Jackson

Lasheka Monae KirbyAmber Lynn LongSonya Millette MillerRobert MooreZoe Kathryn MooreBrittany Nicole PennellAmie Renee PickeralLisa Kay RicheyShelby RigsbyMark Reece RutledgeCody Lee SextonSunshine SmithFrancine Payne StewartJacob W. StilleyWendy Marie ThomasEmily Hopkins TobinBryant Dwayne WaltonLaVanda Alyssia WardJesse William Wells, Jr.Barry L. Willner, Jr.Amber Dawn Wyatt

Honorary Members:Terri CrawfordStacy W. Drye

Stacy Gunn


Get Weather Alerts and Emergency

Information

To receive information about an incident/emergency that affects

the operation of the College, sign up for DCC Alert, which is your personal connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what to do, or what not to do, who to contact and other important information.

DCC Alert is a free service offered byDanvilleCommunityCollege.Your wireless carrier may charge you a fee to receive messages on your wireless device. You must know the name of your cell phone/wireless service provider in order to sign up.

To sign up, use the following URL: https://alert.dcc.vccs.edu If you have questions about the registration process, please contact Mr. Chris Marshall at [email protected].


Federal Student

Aid

The Financial Aid Office would like to remind you that if you have not already

applied for federal student aid for the 2012-2013 school year, you can do so now using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web. To apply online, either select the following link or copy the entire link and paste it into the address or location line of your Web browser: www.fafsa.gov

You will need your Federal Student Aid PIN to sign your 2012-2013 FAFSA on the Web application. If you are a dependent student, one parent must also have a PIN number to sign the application. If you have forgotten your PIN, you can request a duplicate by going to www.pin.ed.gov and selecting “Request A Duplicate PIN.” You may select one of the following delivery methods: view an online display of your PIN; receive an e-mail with your PIN; or receive your PIN by U.S. postal mail. If you select postal mail, you will receive your PIN by mail within 7-10 days after requesting it.

If you need help with your FAFSA, please make plans to attend one of the following Financial Aid workshops:

Wyatt Building, Room 101

February 28 March 6 April 3 May 1 June 5

March 13 April 10 May 8 June 12



May 29

Please call the Financial Aid Office at 797-8567 to make an appointment.

Youwillneedtobringacopyofyour2011taxreturn. Dependent students will also need to bring a copy of parent 2011 tax returns and parent’s PIN number. If you have any questions, please call the Financial Aid Office at 434-797-8567.

Mid-term Grades Posted This Week

Faculty teaching regular session classes will post mid-term grades by Friday, March 2. These grades indicate how well you are doing in class. If you receive a grade below

a C, you should meet with your instructor to determine your best course of action. Remember, Monday, March 26, is the last day to withdrawwithoutmitigatingcircumstances(“W” grade issued).

March 20Career Fair

Important Date to Remember . . .

Last Day to Withdraw without MitigatingCircumstances

(“W” grade issued)

Monday,

March 26

Join the DCC Alumni Association

Have you passed a one-credit class at DCC, DTI or VPI-Danville? If so, you are an alumni with free access to alumni opportunities. Your registration as an alumni on the alumni

web site means you receive monthly updates about college activities and alumni throughout the nation. It also means you have many opportunities for connecting with friends, conducting job searches, posting resumes, mentoring and engaging in additions to the site over the upcoming months, so to register, go to https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/DVL/or to the DCC home pageathttp://www.dcc.vccs.edu,selectFoundation/AlumnifromthemenuandthenselectAlumni.Formoreinformationorassistancewithregistration,[email protected].


SPRING 2012 Lab Assistant: David Dixon

Taylor 102 11:00-12:30

Taylor 101 1:00-2:00

Taylor 102 8:05-9:20

Taylor 101 3:45-6:00

Taylor 102 11:00-12:30

Taylor 101 1:00-2:00

Taylor 102 2:00-6:00

Taylor 102 8:05-9:20

Taylor 102 4:00-5:00

Computer WorkshopsIf you are enrolled in SDV 100, free computer

workshops are being offered by Ms. Lois Galloway, adjunct instructor of Information Technology. Please sign up on sheets posted outside Ms. Galloway’s office in the Taylor Building, 121-A. Times for all workshops are shown below. Each session is limited to 20 students. All workshops will be held in Taylor 103 and will last about 30 minutes each.

Mondays 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Tuesdays 1:45 – 3:45 p.m. Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:00p.m.

Students should arrive at the workshop with their EMPLID or USERNAME and password. A list of students who attend each workshop will be forwarded to SDV instructors.

The same days, times and location will be used for open lab assistanceforMicrosoftWord,Excel,Access,PowerPoint,Blackboard, E-mail, and SNAP.

TutoringCenter

FREE peer and professional tutoring is available to any

Danville Community College student with an academic need. Tutoring is provided by appointment for individuals and small groups. Take advantage of this service by calling (434) 797-6432 for an appointment or more information.

Help is just a phone call away!


Academic Success Center

Located in Temple 101, the Academic Success Center has MyMath Lab and MyLabsPlus software with staff to assist students. Students may also use the Academic Success

Center for My Reading Connect and My Writing Connect.

For more information or if you have questions, contact Mr. Jim Sutherland at 434.797.6431.

Listed below is the schedule for February 6-March 1:

Week 1, Week 2, Week 3 (Open Lab) Week 4 (Testing Only)Mondays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closed

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (434) 797-8520.

Be sure to check out our JOB SITE at www.dcc.vccs.edu

Click on: Current Students/

Career Center/ C A R E E R C E N T E R

Do you need help?· Exploring career options· Choosing a major· Preparing a resume· Finding a job· Preparing for an

Receive individual Career Assistance from our Career Counselor or visit the Career Center website at www.dcc.vccs.edu/careercenter/career_center.htm

ATTENTION STUDENTS . . .



Student ID Cards

All students should have a student identification card. ItisrequiredthatallstudentswhogototheCollege’sStudentCenterhaveoneanditmustbevisible.

Listed below is the schedule for making IDs this semester:

LOCATION: Student Center

Monday-Thursday:3:00-6:00 p.m.

Friday:8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Student ID Policy• AllNewandReturningStudentsshouldhaveaStudentIdentificationcard.• Studentmusthavehis/herStudentEMPLIDNumber.• Studentmustbeenrolledforthecurrentsemesterandmustpresentastudylistorschedulefromthecurrent

semester.• StudentmustpresentacurrentpictureID;i.e.,ValidDriver’sLicense,DMVpictureIDcard.• Studentcannotwearhatoranythingcoveringhis/herhead.Sunglassesarenottobeworn.• DuplicateStudentID’swillonlybetakenifthestudentiscurrentlytakingclassesandpresentstheabove

identification.

For more information, please contact Mr. Jim Lindley at 434.797.6422 or stop by his office located in the Counseling Center.

KNIGHTS

SCOREBOARDFebruary 18, 2012DCC opened its home 2012 baseball season hosting University of South Carolina @ Lancaster a DIV. I NJCAA team and dropped a DH 8-3 and 4-1 at Dan Daniel Park . USCL improved its record to 8-0 and DCC dropped to 1-4.

Game 1: DCC lost 8-3. Evan Belyeu was losing pitcher but pitched well in 6 2/3 innings. The offense struggled leaving 11 runners stranded 8 in scoring position. Dillon Reid led the way going 4 for 4 with 2 singles, double, triple and 2 rbi’s; Mike McCollum and Tyler Leick each added doubles.

Game 2: DCC lost 4-1. A pitchers dual thru 5 innings and USCL got to DCC pitcher Ryan Cooper for 2 runs, Cooper was losing pitcher throwing a 5 hitter. Jake Coleman led the offense with 2 singles, rbi. The offense again left 7 runners stranded.

February 22, 2012DCC vs Averett University JV at Averett University.DCC won 8-4. The Knights banged out 15 hits lead by Jake Coleman with 3, followed by Brandon Mitchell, Mike McCollum, Kris Williamson, Scott Rickman, Tyler Leick all with 2 each, Rickman and McCollum had doubles. Robbie Spinks improved to 2-0 on the mound.

DCC is now 2-4 overall and 1-2 Virginia-Carolina NJCAA Region X Conference.

Show your support!!!!! Check the schedule on page 15

and attend the games! Admission is free for students!

After two weeks, NJCAA has released stats for DII for the whole country, and DCC has several student athletics listed:

• Ryan Cooper - 47th out of top 50 in K's with 8

• Ryan Cooper - 32nd out of top 50 in ERA with 3.00

• Jake Coleman - 36th out of top 50 in stolen bases with 2

• Dillon Reid - 11th out of top 50 in hitting .471

• Austin Winkles - 23rd out of top 50 in hitting .429

• Jake Coleman - 50th out of top 50 in hitting .381

• Travis Tyree - tied for 16th out of top 50 in HR with 1

• Mike McCollum - tied for 17th out of top 50 RBI'S with 7

• Travis Tyree & Dillon Reid - tied for 21st out of top 50 in RBI'S with 6

• Dillon Reid - 22nd out of top 50 in OB% .526

• Austin Winkles - 48th out of top 50 in OB% .471

The Region X stats will be released later.

BASEBALL STATS RELEASED

Thebestthingsinlifeareunseen,thats why we close our eyes when we

kiss, cry, and dream.


If transferring to a four-year college is part of your plan, you should meet with Alexis Ehrhardt, DCC’s Transition Counselor.

Ms. Ehrhardt is located in Room 14 in the lower level of the Learning Resources Center and is available Tuesday-Thursday. Please contact her at 797-8469 or [email protected] to make an appointment.

We have 41 guaranteed admission and articulation agreements with four-year schools throughout the Commonwealth and our region. Further, there are state grants and institutional scholarships available specifically for transfer students, especially those from Virginia’s community colleges.

Please visit the Transfer Center online at www.dcc.vccs.edu/transfer to learn about transfer requirements, upcoming events, and more!

Transfer CenterSignupnow...

TriptoLongwoodUniversity--Friday,March30

We will leave campus around 8:00 a.m. and return by 4:00 p.m. A $10 deposit is required to hold your seat and can begiventoMs.ReynoldsorMs.RichieinTemple102.Thedeposit will be returned to you the day of the trip.


KNIGHTS 2012 NJCAA BASEBALL SCHEDULE

VCCS Champions: 2002, 2006, 2007, 2010

DATE DAY OPPONENTS TIME SITE

Feb 29 Wednesday Greensboro College--Greensboro, NC 4:00 (9) Leonard ParkMar 3 Saturday ***Lenoir Community College, Kinston, NC 2:00 (9/7) Lenior CCMar 4 Sunday ***Lenior Community College, Kinston, NC 12:00 (9) Lenoir CCMar 6 Tuesday Marshalltown Community College--Marshalltown, IA 12:00 (7) Myrtle Beach, SCMar 6 Tuesday Danville Area Community College--Danville, IL 6:00 (7) Myrtle Beach, SCMar 7 Wednesday Lansing Community College--Lansing, MI 12:00 (7) Myrtle Beach, SCMar 7 Wednesday Olney Central College--Olney, IL 3:00 (7) Myrtle Beach, SCMar 8 Thursday John Wood Community College--Quincy, IL 9:00 (7) Myrtle Beach, SCMar 10 Saturday ***Wilkes Community College--Wilkesboro, NC 1:00 (9/7) Dan Daniel ParkMar 11 Sunday ***Wilkes Community College--Wilkesboro, NC 12:00 (9) Dan Daniel ParkMar 14 Wednesday Ferrum College--Ferrum, VA 4:00 (9) Ferrum CollegeMar 17 Saturday ***Surry Community College--Dobson, NC 1:00 (9/7) Dan Daniel ParkMar 18 Sunday ***Surry Community College--Dobson, NC 12:00 (9) Dan Daniel ParkMar 20 Tuesday Anne Arundel Community College--Arnold, MD 2:00 (7/7) Dan Daniel ParkMar 24 Saturday ***Catawba Valley Community College--Hickory, NC 1:00 (9/7) Dan Daniel ParkMar 25 Sunday ***Catawba Valley Community College--Hickory, NC 12:00 (9) Dan Daniel ParkMar 28 Wednesday Apprentice School--Hampton, VA 2:00 (9) Dan Daniel ParkMar 31 Saturday ***New River Community College--Dublin, VA 1:00 (9/7) Radford Rec CenterApr 1 Sunday ***New River Community College--Dublin, VA 12:00 (9) Radford Rec CenterApr 3 Tuesday Averett University--Danville, VA 4:00 (9) Dan Daniel ParkApr 6 Friday ***Rockingham Community College--Wentworth, NC 3:00 (9) Rockingham CCApr 7 Saturday ***Rockingham Community College--Wentworth, NC 1:00 (9/7) Rockingham CCApr 9 Monday Greensboro College--Greensboro, NC 4:00 (9) Dan Daniel ParkApr 10 Tuesday Ferrum College--Ferrum, VA 4:00 (9) Dan Daniel ParkApr 14 Saturday ***Stanly Community College--Albemarle, NC 1:00 (9/7) Dan Daniel ParkApr 15 Sunday ***Stanly Community College--Albemarle, NC 12:00 (9) Dan Daniel ParkApr 17 Tuesday Bluefield College--Bluefield, VA 3:00 (7/7) Dan Daniel ParkApr 20 Friday Apprentice School--Hampton, VA 4:00 (9) War Memorial StdApr 21 Saturday ***College of Albemarle CC--Elizabeth City, NC 1:00 (9/7) Elizabeth City, NCApr 22 Sunday ***College of Albemarle CC--Elizabeth City, NC 12:00 (9) Elizabeth City, NCApr 26 Thursday College of Southern Maryland--LaPlata, MD 2:00 (7/7) Dan Daniel ParkApr 28 Saturday ***Southeastern Community College--Whiteville, NC 1:00 (9/7) Dan Daniel ParkApr 29 Sunday ***Southeastern Community College--Whiteville, NC 12:00 (9) Dan Daniel ParkMay 5 Saturday ***Brunswick Community College--Supply, NC 1:00 (9/7) Dan Daniel ParkMay 6 Sunday ***Brunswick Community College--Supply, NC 12:00 (9) Dan Daniel ParkMay 11-16 Region X Tournament (Top 7 of 13) TBA Morehead City, NCMay 25-June 2 NJCAA Division II National Championship TBA Enid, OK Head Coach--John Bailey: (434) 836-3156 or (434) 548-1411 -- email: [email protected] Head Coach--Wayne Cook; Assistant Coach--Larry Cook; Assistant Coach/Trainer--Mike McGregor

***DenotesNJCAARegionXCarolina-VirginiaConferenceGames


Recycle for Breast Cancer Helps Individuals and Businesses Dispose of E-Waste All Year Long, Coast to Coast, While

Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer.

The recycling box is currently located in Ms. Taylor’s office, Taylor 121E, and the following items are being collected: computers, monitors, laptop computers, cell phones, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges, MP3 players and digital cameras.

RECYCLE ALUMINUM CANS

There are containers around campus marked Aluminum Cans Only. Phi Theta Kappa members regularly empty these containers as a service to the College

and the community. The cans are used by Habitat for Humanity to purchase wood to build houses. Please use these for cans, not trash.

You will also find plastic baggies for the tabs from the cans in the Taylor Building Break Room and outside Ms. Sherry Gott’s office in the Temple Building. These are used to get free treatment for a local patient.

The “Wellness Corner” ThisWonderfulFoodWillHelpYouLiveLonger

Wouldn't it be nice to discover a food that reduces your risk of death from heart disease, infectious and respiratory diseases and, in fact, reduces your risk of death from all causes?

This wonder food exists, and the good news is that you don't have to wait for it to be produced. It's available to everyone right now.

It's called fiber, but not just any fiber. The fiber from grains is what offers the magic of a longer life. That's a proven fact.

The National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study shows that fiber from grains has the strongest association with reduced mortality. The fiber in vegetables and beans was far less effective, and the fiber from fruit had no life lengthening qualities.

This was just one of the studies in 35 to 40 years of research on grain fibers. The largest study, by The National Cancer Institute, compared the fiber intake of 219,123 men and 168,999 women ages 50 to 71. Over a nine-year period, those in the highest grain fiber group were 22 percent less likely to die of any cause.

All of this simply means that eating whole-grain bread, cereals and crackers will help you avoid conditions that could shorten your life!


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PHI THETA KAPPA

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS . . . Induction was held on Friday evening, February 24. Our speaker was Mr. Charlie Adams. Forty new members from the Spring Semester and two from the Fall Semester were inducted. Our new Honorary Members include Terri Crawford, Stacy W. Drye, and Stacy Gunn. Dr. Carlyle Ramsey graciously welcomed everyone and Dr. Chris Ezell gave congratulatory remarks to new members. It was a lovely occasion thanks to the assistance of current members and guests.

THANK YOU to all faculty, staff and administrators who attended our induction. It meant a great deal to the members to have you there. Special thanks is extended to the maintenance staff for all their help in preparing the rooms and then getting them ready again for classes on Monday morning. Kudos!

MEMBERSHIP REMAINS OPEN UNTIL SEMESTER’S END . . . Completed membership profile forms should be completed and dues paid to Mr. Drinkard. Packets are availableonMs.Gott’sandMs.Taylor’sofficedoors.Advisors are Sherry Gott (797-8466 or [email protected], Temple 113), Dee Drinkard (797-8485 or [email protected], Temple 112), or Vickie Taylor (797-8452 or [email protected], Taylor 121E). If you are still at DCC, you may participate in the Fall formal induction ceremony. You just need to remind us.

REGULAR MEETINGS . . . There are regular meetings on Thursday, March 1, at 11:00 a.m. in Taylor 201 and 5:30 p.m. in Temple 01. We will discuss the new Honors Study Topic and welcome all our newly inducted members.

CHECK www.ptk.org often for updates from headquarters!

M&M’s ARE HERE . . . Members are selling milk chocolate and peanut M&M’s for $1 per bag. Help support the Chapter by buying some today and tomorrow and the next day… Members need to check with an advisor to see if any extra boxes need to be sold. Turn your money into to an advisor as soon as you sell your box of M&M’s. Checks should be made to DCC-PTK. Please, do not bring coins, only bills. Make certain your name is mark paid on the list when turning in your money.

WE NEED YOU TO BE AN OFFICER FOR 2012-2013? Talk to a current officer and/or an advisor. Use your talents and abilities to help lead your chapter. Please attend the Executive Meetings for more information.

STREET CLEAN-UP . . . THANK YOU to those who braved the chilly weather for the street clean-up on Saturday, February 25! Look for pictures in the next Le Courrier.

BULLETIN BOARDS IN TEMPLE BUILDING ARE BEING REDONE . . . Thanks to the efforts of Karen Barksdale, Lord Hudson, and Mike Ellyson. If you can offer assistance, please contact one of these people.


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MEMORY BOOK WORK SESSION . . . On Friday, February 17, Randy and Stacy Drye, K.C. Moore and Vickie Taylor descended on Ms. Gott’s house armed with scrapbook materials to work on the memory book for the 2011-2012 years. Great fun was had by all! We still have much work to do, but this was a great start. Honorary member Steven Libby assisted by shopping for much-needed supplies. Thank you to each for your talents in this undertaking!

NEW HONORS STUDY TOPIC . . . The new Honors Topic is The Culture of Competition. Go to the Phi Theta Kappa web site under the icon tabs (Quick Links) across the top to see the new guide complete with the ten themes. You will have to log in. Ms. Gott or Ms. Taylor can e-mail you a copy.

UPWORDS . . . If you have poems or short stories you wish to contribute to UPWords, send them to RyanWilliams at [email protected].

2012 RELAY FOR LIFE . . . This year’s event will be held Friday, May 11, at 6:00 p.m. until . . . One of our members is on a team and looking for walkers and donations for this event. There is a $10 fee to join the team (or any Relay team), and you receive a t-shirt. Contact Stacy Drye at [email protected], [email protected], or phone her at 434.334.7068 (text messages are welcome). This counts towards Regional Awards. The team made approximately $75 at Checkered Pig on February 16. The following are ways anyone can help this team. Allofthefollowinglocationswillbedonatingtenpercentoftheproceedsto Relay for Life:

• LastMondayofeverymonthfrom5:00-9:00p.m.--Cici’sPizza• Sunday, March 4, at 12:00 p.m.--Riverside Lanes

NASHVILLE BOUND . . . The 2012 International Convention is being held April 12 – 14, in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Registration is $334 through March 19. If you plan to attend, you may pay Ms. Gott in increments. Those who paid for the early bird rate have been registered. The cancellation fee after we have registered is $50 and will not be returned to the Chapter until after May 1. This is truly a wonderful experience. Decide now if you want to take the journey.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS . . . Upcoming events in which members are need to participate include the Annual Easter Egg Hunt--Saturday, April 7 (9:30 a.m.); Spring Fling--Tuesday April 10 (11:00 a.m.); Open House--Saturday, April 21; and possibly the Night of Elegance--Friday, May 4 (8:00 a.m.-12:00 Midnight, Student Center).

PENS FOR SALE . . . Our great-writing pens are available for $1. See Ms. Taylor or Ms. Gott to get some to sell or to purchase some.

PHI THETA KAPPA CUPS . . . Purchase a Phi Theta Kappa insulated cup for $3. These are great for keeping cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. Ms. Taylor has them in her office, Taylor 121E.


RECYCLE FOR BREAST CANCER . . . Upsilon Phi is collecting empty Inkjet cartridges, old cell phones and PDAs for recycling. See page 16 for details!

FUNDRAISER FOR THE DANVILLE CANCER ASSOCIATION . . . Phi Theta Kappa continues “FLOCKING” deserving people in Danville with flamingos. We will flock yards, businesses and, yes, offices on campus for a donation of at least $25 for 20 plastic flamingos for two days and $15 for 25 pink paper flamingos. All money benefits the Danville Cancer Association which is used locally. This has been a very successful project for the past several years. Help us continue the tradition!

ΦΘΚ UPCOMING EVENTS

February 27 … ................... Sell flamingos for flockingFebruary 27-March 31 ..... Indicate desire to run for officeMarch 1 ............................... Meetings: 11:00 a.m., Taylor 201; 5:30 p.m., Temple 01March 2-4 ............................ Virginia Region Convention, RoanokeMarch 15 ............................ Meeting: Taylor 201, 11:00 a.m.

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2012 Spring Semester CalendarMid-term Grades Posted ............................................................................. February 27-March 2Black History Trivia Game, 11:00 a.m., Oliver Hall .................................................... February 28DCC Christian Fellowship, 2:00 p.m., Student Center Conference Room .................... February 28Deadline for submission of LPN/RN Programs applications ........ February 29Mid-term Grades Posted ............................................................................. February 27-March 2SpringBreak ........................................................................................................................... March 5-9Deadline to apply for DCC Scholarships/Graduation Scholarships ... March 16CORE COMPETENCY TEST FOR GRADUATES .................. MARCH 19-23, 26-30Radford University Rep in Student Center, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. .......................................March 19Career Fair, Student Center ........................................................................................... March 20Troy University Rep on Campus, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Student Center ............................ March 21LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES (W Grade Issued) .................................................March 26Celebration of the Arts ............................................................................................. March 26-30TriptoLongwoodUniversity,8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. ........................................................... March 30“SteppingItUp,”TimeTBA,StudentCenter ................................................................. March 31EasterEggHunt ............................................................................................................... April 7SpringFling .................................................................................................................... April 10Trip to Busch Gardens ..................................................................................................... April 20DCC’sGotTalent,”6:00p.m.,StudentCenter ...................................................................April 20Open House .................................................................................................................... April 21Institutional Effectiveness Day .......................................................................................... April 4TEACHClubMeeting,11:00a.m.,CarringtonChildDevelopmentCenter ...................... April 12WeekoftheYoungChild ............................................................................................ April 21-27AnnualRecognitionAwardsCeremony,6:00p.m. ............................................................. April 27Classes End .....................................................................................................................April 30Exams ......................................................................................................................... May 1-4, 7TEACHClubMeeting,11:00a.m.,CarringtonChildDevelopmentCenter ....................... May 10TEACH Club Graduate Reception ................................................................................... May 11Graduation .................................................................................................. May 11


DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Delayed Class Schedule 2011-2012

In case of inclement weather, students and employees can call (434) 797-8595 for information about the College’s operation or check the website at dcc.vccs.edu. Individuals registered for the DCC Alert System will receive notice via their cell phone and/or e-mail. Evening classes will remain on their regular schedule unless announcements are made to indicate cancellations. Students should also check with their individual instructors regarding class start times.

For the schedule of classes offered at off-campus locations in the event of inclement weather, students should contact that location directly for operating hours.

*Classes starting at or after 3:45 p.m. meet at their regular time.

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FITNESSCENTER–Spring2012Womack 105

Operating Hours forFaculty/Staff/Students

Attendant: Fred Betts

Monday: 9:30 – 12:30 Tuesday: 9:30 – 12:30 Thursday: 3:00 – 4:00 Friday: 10:00 – 3:00

Faculty, staff, and students may exercise when attendants are not available and there are no classes scheduled provided they exercise in pairs and have been previously trained on the equipment and reviewed and signed the procedures and rules of use for the fitness center

Patrons must sign in at desk before using equipment!

30th AnnualCelebration of

the ArtsMarch 26 - 30

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An excerpt from

AttitudeisEverythingby Vicki Hitzges

I used to worry. A lot. The more I fretted, the more proficient I became at it. Anxiety begets anxiety. I even worried that I worried too much! Ulcers might develop. My health could fail. My finances could deplete to pay the hospital bills.

A comedian once said, "I tried to drown my worries with gin, but my worries are equipped with flotation devices." While not a drinker, I certainly could identify! My worries could swim, jump and pole vault!

To get some perspective, I visited a well known, Dallas businessman, Fred Smith. Fred mentored such luminaries as motivational whiz Zig Ziglar, business guru Ken Blanchard and leadership expert John Maxwell. Fred listened as I poured out my concerns and then said, "Vicki, you need to learn to wait to worry."

As the words sank in, I asked Fred if he ever spent time fretting. (I was quite certain he wouldn't admit it if he did. He was pretty full of testosterone—even at age 90.) To my surprise, he confessed that in years gone by he had been a top-notch worrier!

"I decided that I would wait to worry!" he explained. "I decided that I'd wait until I actually had a reason to worry—something that was happening, not just something that might happen—before I worried."

"When I'm tempted to get alarmed," he confided, "I tell myself, 'Fred, you've got to wait to worry! Until you know differently, don't worry.' And I don't. Waiting to worry helps me develop the habit of not worrying and that helps me not be tempted to worry."

Fred possessed a quick mind and a gift for gab. As such, he became a captivating public speaker. "I frequently ask audiences what they were worried about this time last year. I get a lot of laughs," he said, "because most people can't remember. Then I ask if they have a current worry—you see nods from everybody. Then I remind them that the average worrier is 92% inefficient—only 8% of what we worry about ever comes true."

Charles Spurgeon said it best. "Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, but only empties today of its strength."

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The difficulty rating on this puzzle is easy.


What’s So Special About . . .

American Red Cross Month. Every year, the president proclaims March “American Red Cross Month” to encourage citizens to volunteer and participate in the important work this valuable organization performs in time of war and natural disaster.

Music in Our Schools Month. As education budgets get slashed because of the tough economy, school music programs are increasingly endangered. The purpose of Music in Our Schools Month is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children, and to remind citizens that school is a prime location for children to have access to music.

Social Work Month. “Social Work Matters” is the theme of Social Work Month 2012, sponsored by the National Associations of Social Workers. A key message for this year’s celebration is that social workers are the safety net in a civil society, contributing to the community’s health, mental health, aging, schools, veterans services, community agencies, local politics and more.

Peace Corps Day, March 1. On this date in 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps, a Cold War effort to enlist civilians to volunteer their time and skills in underdeveloped nations assisting them in any way they could.

National Procrastination Week, March 4-10. The Procrastinators’ Club of America (Bryn Athyn, Pa.) marks this as a week to promote the benefits of putting off until tomorrow everything that needn’t be done today.

International Women’s Day, March 8. Thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements.

Girl Scout Week, March 11-17. Celebrated every year during the week of March 12, when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization’s first 18 girl members in 1912 in Savannah, Ga.

Brain Awareness Week, March 12-18. A global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Events may include open days at neuroscience labs; exhibitions about the brain; lectures on brain-related topics; displays at libraries and community centers; classroom workshops; and more.

St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. Break out the green, read some James Joyce, and try to catch a leprechaun.

National Puppy Day, March 23. Adopt a puppy, donate toys or blankets to your local animal shelter, or buy your own puppy a new toy.

Root Canal Awareness Week, March 25-31. A root canal may sound painful, but not getting one when needed could be worse. Root Canal Awareness Week seeks to raise awareness of the role of endodontists—root canal specialists who bring high-quality care, compassion, and comfort to their patients, and who deserve recognition for their service and commitment.


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