A newsletter for the faculty and staff of Pellissippi State

Ivie’s article advocates journaling

Doris Ivie, a professor in Natural and Behavioral Sciences, has written an article that is published in the February/March 2004 edition of the magazine Bountiful Health, Discovering the Joy of Living Well. The article, “Write for Your Life,” advocates the healing power of journaling. Ivie, who has been journaling since she was 14, writes about the benefits she has received from putting down her thoughts in journals. (more)

CGT students hold annual design showcase

Students in the Communications Graphics Technology (CGT) program will exhibit some of their best work April 29 in the Goins Student Lounge. The annual exhibit and professional critique of student portfolios is 4-8:30 p.m. and is free and open to all.
The CGT curriculum prepares students for a wide range of jobs in advertising, publishing, computer illustration, Web design and many other forms of media. (more)

TSAC executive leads lottery scholarship information night

Michael Roberts, executive director of Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation, will lead an information session on the lottery scholarship March 30 6-7 p.m. High school seniors, their parents and anyone else interested in learning more about the scholarship is invited to attend. (more)

Pellissippi State German students to study abroad

Two Pellissippi State students soon will be putting their foreign language skills to work—literally. Amanda Baggett and Jill Baker Ladaa, both second-semester German students here, have each been honored with fellowships to work and study in Germany this summer. (more)

Heart of Knoxville plans two employment festivals

The Heart of Knoxville Career and Resource Center will hold its Spring Career Expo April 14 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The career fair is for people seeking full-time and part-time jobs in administration, customer service, health care, construction trades and business technology. (more)

Employee Awards Day looks back at the past 30 years

Mark you calendars now! Employee Awards Day is Wednesday, April 28, and you won’t want to miss the festivities. You might even get lucky and win a door prize this year! (more)

Easterly gives presentation at foreign languages conference

Joan Easterly, professor in Liberal Arts who teaches French and film studies, will present at the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in Dearborn, Michigan, on April 3. Easterly’s presentation is titled “So How Was the Movie? Cinema for French Conversation.” (more)

Covenant Health Check returns to Pellissippi State

Free health screenings and health and wellness information! Inexpensive blood chemistry tests! Numerous health professionals to answer your health questions! All this and more is available at the 2004 Covenant Health Check on April 7. Booths will be set up in the Goins Student Lounge from 8:30 a.m.-noon. The event, which is free and open to all, is sponsored by Covenant Health, Cariten Healthcare, WBIR-TV and the Knoxville News Sentinel.

Employee Profile

Name: Rick Bower

Title: Associate Professor/Librarian

Major responsibilities: Reference Librarian

Length of service at the College: 15 years

Place of birth: Newton, Illinois

Family members: Wife, Cheryl; daughter, Kealy; son-in-law, Jason; granddaughter, Madalyn

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