Download - KCC February 2013 Newsletter
KILIAN NEWS Issue 30 Page 2
Note taking
Skills 101 Getting all of the information presented in class can
be a challenge, but with good note taking skills it
can be done.
1. Use a spiral notebook or 3-ring binder for your
notes. Always use the same notebook for the
same class, to stay organized. If you get
handouts, add them to your 3-ring binder.
2. Start a new page for each class and each day.
Write the date, the class and the topic of your
notes at the top of the page.
3. Practice active listening. Listen to your teacher
as if you were listening to the lyrics of a new
song by your favorite musician—really try to
“get” the message.
4. Find the main point. You can’t write it all down,
so listen for key vocabulary words, information
that is repeated and anything your instructor
REALLY emphasizes.
5. Don’t worry about writing in complete sentenc-
es. Abbreviate words in a way you’ll under-
stand later, underline important stuff, and
break down large ideas into smaller chunks.
Studies show that people can forget up to 50% of
what they learned within 20 minutes, so spend
some time reviewing your notes right after class
and at the end of the day to help it all sink in for
good. Fill in anything missing, and compare notes
with classmates.
Student activities box
Do you feel like all work and no play makes you a
dull student? Are you looking for a fun way to
connect with other students? The student ser-
vices team would like to remind you to stop by
the front desk and suggest an activity or two you’d
like to see on campus. Board games, Wii or other
console tournaments, movie nights, trivia ses-
sions—the sky is the limit! Be creative and come
up with some fun activities to engage in with oth-
er KCC students and families. Kilian is YOUR
school, so make it what you want!
Chili cook-off winner
Congratulations to chili-cook-off winner Chris Flanagan.
He won the SSC’s chili cook-off in January. Below, Dori
Mushaney awards a prize.
FYI: Things to know about KCC
FOOD ORDERS TO KILIAN CAMPUS
If a pizza or sub craving hits during your long hours of studying
here at Kilian, having food delivered is no problem. However,
please make sure that you are waiting to pick up & pay for your
delivery. The front desk staff cannot leave the desk unattended
to come and find you when your food arrives, and we don’t want
to turn away the delivery driver!
COPIES, FAXES & LAMINATING
Do you know that the front desk staff can make copies, send fax-
es and laminate pages for you?
-Copies = 10 cents per page (copies made front & back to save
paper unless you specify otherwise)
-Faxes = $1.00 for the 1st page & 10 cents for each additional
page (please have your cover sheet ready)
-Laminating = $1.00 per page
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
Please remember to write your first and last names on all assign-
ments. This will ensure that all assignments handed back
through the student folders will go to the appropriate person.
DON”T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR FOLDER.
LIBRARY CARDS
Students who live in Minnehaha and Lincoln counties can get
free library cards, and those who live outside these areas can still
get a chard, for a small fee. The Augustana and USF libraries are
also open to the public, although any desired materials must be
used while in the library, as they cannot be checked out.
FRONT DESK MESSAGES
The front desk can take messages for students while they are
here, but they cannot leave the desk to find you, nor can they
give out information about a student to any caller. Please make
sure people who might try to reach you at school know this.
Your FERPA release form contains information about this policy,
so ask if you have questions!
Black History Month Febru-
ary is Black History month, and since
1925 people across the United States
have spent the month honoring and
learning more about African American
roots, culture and historic achievements.
The literary contributions made by black
authors over the years are quite signifi-
cant, so if you’re looking for a good book
to take an edge off of February chills, try
one of these books and learn something
new:
Cry, The Beloved Country, Alan Paton
Finding Fish: A Memoir, Antwone Q.
Fisher
Meridian, Alice Walker
Incidents in the Life of a Slave
Girl, Harriet Jacobs
Colored People: A Memoir, Henry Louis
Gates Jr.
The Bluest Eye, Toni Morrison
A Gathering of Old Men, Ernest
Gaines
Why They Marched: The Struggle for
the Right to Vote, Dr. Donna Elam
-list from KSFY.com
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Honor’s List– Fall 2012
All students on this list are enrolled in at least three
classes.
President’s List (GPA 3.75 or higher)
Derrick Adams
Justin Brunk
Steve Fideler
Sarah Hammer
Sarah King
Carrie McKellar
Mona Miller
Katherine Moreno
Laura Otteson
Lydia Sandquist
Robert Swaney
Chelsea Weinzetl
Kenneth Wicks
Nichole Wilson
Wayne Wosje
Achievement List (GPA 3.5-3.74)
Samantha Brinkman
Scott Duchenaux
Suzanne Francis
Keldon James
Jessica Lappegard
Jack Lipscomb
Demien Looking Elk
Becky Mamboleo
Shannon Matlak
Angela Sligar
Morgan Spier
Rhiannon White
Samantha Yeager
Congratulate your classmates when you see them!
Register for
Spring classes
Registration for spring classes is now open. Make
sure to see your advisor today to get signed up for
classes. The sooner you sign up the better, be-
cause you know you’ll get into the class you want.
Getting registered early also helps keep classes
open, so that the class doesn’t get cancelled due
to a lack of interest. Classes begin March 4 and
run through May 17.
Former student news
A round of applause (or maybe one of those
crowd “waves” is due to former Kilian student
Eric Hartzell, whose work as senior goalie with
the Quinnipiac Bobcats hockey team helped
earn him a spot in the Sports Illustrated “Faces
in the Crowd” section in January. As of SI’s pub-
lication, the team is on a 16-game winning
streak, and Hartzell is a nominee for the Hobey
Baker award. The award is given annually to the
NCAA’s best collegiate ice hockey player. Eric
has gone on to achieve his dream since his time
here, and you can too! If you know Eric, con-
gratulate him on his hard work and success!
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Alumni outreach
The Office of Development needs your help! With more than
30 years of success as a community college, Kilian has hun-
dreds of alumni who have passed through the various pro-
grams offered by the college. In an effort to connect with
them and help them stay abreast of Kilian news, the office of
development is putting together an outreach list of past stu-
dents. If you have the names and contact information (phone
number, email address, postal address, Facebook address, etc.) of Kilian alumni that you
keep in touch with, please share this information with Wendy McDonnel, Director of De-
velopment. Email her at
[email protected] or give the information to the front desk student.
This outreach effort will help bring past, present and future students together, creating a
stronger college! Even one name is a significant contribution.
STUDENT REFERRAL CARDS
Do you know someone who is con-
templating going to college? Invite
them to come check out Kilian.
Kilian offers medical, business, hu-
man services and general education
courses.
Flexible scheduling, financial aid and
free tutoring also make the KCC ex-
perience a great one!
For more information contact Mary
Klockman in room 104 or Marcella
Prokop in room 107. You can also
call 605-221-3100.
Spring semester begins March 4, 2013. Encour-
age your friend to fill out an online application
today!
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HOROSCOPES
Gemini (5/21-6/20): Work with others to solve your work and relationship issues.
Cancer (6/21-7/22): This will be a hectic, but rewarding, month at work. Enjoy it!
Leo (7/23-8/22): It’s a wonderful month for you, so don’t let stress get you down.
Virgo (8/2323-9/22): Be wary of people who may lie or manipulate you this month.
Libra (9/23-10/22): Educational and cultural opportunities present themselves.
Scorpio (10/ 23-11/21): The desire for adventure hits you, but don’t let it take over.
Sagittarius (11/22-12/21): Property and location issues will arise this month.
Capricorn (12/22-1/19): Communication challenges lead to irritability in February.
Aquarius (1/20–2/18): Artistic endeavors will be rewarding for you this month.
Pisces (2/19-3/20): Impulsiveness will rule your month, so think twice before acting.
Aries (3/21-4/19): Forget January-for you, this month is all about renewal and love.
Taurus (4/20-5/20): You’ll be happy, but emotional this month.
Save the Date!
The annual Scramble for Success will be held Monday, June
24th at Bakker Crossing Golf Course. This event helps con-
tribute resources to the scholarship funds and other areas of
need for Kilian students. More information will be available
as the date nears. For questions or sponsorships, please email
Wendy McDonnel at [email protected].
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
~Nelson Mandela
Financial Resolutions for 2013
The financial aid office wants to salute everyone on their continued efforts to meet their New Year’s resolutions as we move into the second month of the year. This time of year is wonderful! Everyone has a renewed sense of spirit and desires to do better for themselves and those around them. One of the ways to do this is to be more finan-cially aware. Here are some resolutions you can adopt for your “pocketbook” health as a student: I will live like a college student (keeping luxuries to a minimum) now so that I won’t have to live like a college student later.
I will only borrow what I need to cover college expenses such as tuition, room and board, and books.
I will check www.nslds.ed.gov to verify that the loan amounts reported match my records, keep track of how much I’ve borrowed in student loans, what the estimated monthly payments will be, and how to obtain loan servicer contact information. I will contact my loan holder to discuss possible options if I am having trouble making my loan payments and I will request a different repayment plan if needed. (There are options.)
I will set up auto-payments for my student loans. I will notify my loan holder of any changes to my address, phone number, name, or enrollment status. It is human nature to “get in the way” of our own full potential… we all desire to do and be better. The hope in a new year is an opportune chance to clear that slate. We must set goals, because honestly, people with goals succeed because they know where they are going. It is as simple as that! Good luck keeping your resolutions (goals) in the New Year. Remember, you are doing it to better you! If there is anything we can do to help you along your path, please let us know!