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newsletter for the faculty and staff of Pellissippi State
 College
celebrates Black History Month
Pellissippi State has numerous activities planned during
the remainder of February for its 18th Annual Black History
Month observance. This year’s theme is “Embracing
Tradition—Advancing the Cause.” All events are
free and open to the public. (more)
 College’s
musical talent featured at annual Sacred Choral Concert
The annual Sacred Choral Concert will feature Pellissippi
State’s Concert Chorale and Variations Ensemble singing
classic, traditional and contemporary sacred music. The
free event takes place in downtown Knoxville at the First
Baptist Church, 510 W. Main St., February 25 at 7 p.m. (more)
 College
hosts Future Teachers Conference February 24
High school and college students who are interested in becoming
teachers and teachers who are early in their career are
invited to attend the one-day Future Teachers Conference
on the Pellissippi Campus February 24. (more)
Media
buying, public relations topics of seminar
Need to know how to buy local advertising or generate public
relations for your business or organization? Learn how to
work with the media from the experts at a free public seminar
at Pellissippi State on February 21. (more)
Throughout 2007 “Inside Pellissippi” will
focus on success stories of faculty or staff members
who have been involved in initiatives to help students.
Of those stories, many will focus on Foundations of
Excellence in the First College Year, which is an
effort specifically aimed at helping first-year students
succeed. Others will focus on student success stories
from various employees who work with students.
 Leigh
Anne Touzeau: Providing the transition for home-schooled
students
Home-schoolers often have many questions when they
begin college: How will I get a transcript? How does
dual credit work? Is this campus a safe place? Will
I fit in? How many hours should I take at first? (more)
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EMPLOYEE
PROFILE  Name:
Bob Coleman
Title: Professor, Mathematics,
and retired lieutenant colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
Major responsibilities:
Teaching math
Length of service at the College:
15 years
(more)
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