Category Archives: TnCIS

Pellissippi State faculty members lead TnCIS study abroad to Paris

Posted on December 21, 2011 by elsimpson

Baguettes, scarves, the Eiffel Tower … the pleasures of Paris will be at the fingertips of Tennessee college students this summer, thanks to a study abroad opportunity led by three Pellissippi State Community College faculty members. The trip is sponsored … Continue reading →

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Vocalist from France includes Pellissippi State in U.S. tour

Posted on November 4, 2011 by elsimpson

Chloé Clerc, a native of France, has performed in her home country, as well as in Switzerland and India. She brings her musical stylings to the United States this year, and Pellissippi State Community College is included in the tour. … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State–TnCIS partnership introduces Galápagos Islands study abroad

Posted on October 18, 2011 by elsimpson

Every year, thousands of people visit the Galápagos Islands to glimpse the beauty of the archipelago and experience its biological diversity. Next summer, those visitors will include students enrolled in biology and genetics courses through Pellissippi State Community College. The … Continue reading →

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Chinese calligraphy art exhibit at Pellissippi State

Posted on September 13, 2011 by elsimpson

It might seem impossible to condense the three-plus-millennium history of Chinese writing into one art show, but a new exhibit opening at Pellissippi State Community College accomplishes the feat with both style and substance. “The Genesis of Chinese Writing and … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State’s Business Functions class learns lessons from the ‘real world’

Posted on June 1, 2011 by elsimpson

Sometimes the best way to learn is to step out of the classroom. Last summer’s trip to Italy inspired Lucinda Alexander to do that. Alexander is an associate professor in Pellissippi State Community College’s Business Administration degree program. Through the … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State one of only two Tennessee hosts for Mexican art exhibit

Posted on February 17, 2011 by elsimpson

Pellissippi State Community College is one of only two venues in the state to host a traveling historical art exhibit from Mexico. Slated for display Feb. 21-March 4, “Historia de México” features engravings that celebrate Mexico’s 1810 independence from Spain … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State professor travels to China for Winter Chinese Bridge program

Posted on January 20, 2011 by elsimpson

David Key, an assistant professor at Pellissippi State Community College, understands the importance of a global education, and he goes to great lengths to bring an international perspective to his students. “As a student, learning about different cultures and learning … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State offers study of and study in China

Posted on January 6, 2011 by elsimpson

Benjamin Waugh had 15 countries to choose from when he wanted to spend the summer of 2011 studying abroad. He chose China. The Pellissippi State Community College student reflects a national trend: Interest in studying Chinese language and culture is … Continue reading →

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