A newsletter for the faculty and staff of Pellissippi State

Mark your calendars!

This is a busy week for events at Pellissippi State. Here’s a quick reminder of some of them:

Tuesday, April 27, 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Performing Arts Center
Math Bowl
Middle school students from around East Tennessee test their knowledge of math and their ability to solve problems.

Wednesday, April 28, noon, Goins Auditorium and TWAV classrooms
Employee Appreciation Day
Outstanding employees are honored for their achievements.

Wednesday, April 28, noon, Courtyard
WIVK presents The Jenkins
Up-and-coming country artists will perform for free. To find out more about this mother and two daughters and hear their latest single, check out this Web site: www.hififusion.com/video/thejenkins/biom/.

Thursday, April 29, 4-8:30 p.m., Student Lounge
CGT Student Design Showcase
CGT students display their best works for people in the industry and others who are interested in graphic design.

Thursday, April 29, 4-5:50 p.m., Cafeteria Annex
African-American Graduate Reception
Graduating African-American students are recognized for their achievements.

Thursday, April 29, 6 p.m., Performing Arts Center
Academic and Student Leadership Awards
Outstanding graduates and student organizations will be recognized. Reception to follow.

Thursday, April 29, 7-9 p.m., Goins Auditorium
Photographer Joe Howell’s presentation
Adjunct instructor and News Sentinel photographer Joe Howell will give a visual presentation of his year-long travels around the world.

Friday, April 30, 1-3 p.m., Magnolia Avenue Campus
Summer Employment Festival
Sponsored by the Heart of Knoxville Career and Resource Center. Employers offering seasonal employment will be on hand.

Developmental students honored

Faculty and staff are invited to join the English Department and Developmental Reading faculty for Developmental Awards Day on May 5, noon-1, in the Student Lounge. The department will honor its developmental students with an awards ceremony followed by a reception. (more)

Internationals invited to ‘Conversations on the Square’

Though they love living here, many people who have come from other countries to settle in the Knoxville area say that at times they miss getting together with friends at their town square for conversation and catching up on the latest news. This is a traditional way of life in many countries, particularly in Hispanic nations. (more)

Magnolia Avenue Campus plans open house

Prospective students will have the opportunity to find out more about entering college and what to expect once they’re there at “A Taste of Education,” an open house at the Magnolia Avenue Campus. The open house will be May 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (more)

Employee Profile

Name: Chuck Wright

Title: Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Major responsibilities: Instruction for Pellissippi State and ETSU in Engineering Technology

Length of service at the College: Between UT and Pellissippi State, 18 years, 14 years of them at Pellissippi State

Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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