Inside Pellissippi
  September 25 , 2006
Issue: II Volume: IV 

Calendar

September 26
Art and Media Building
Groundbreaking

Pellissippi Campus,
9 a.m.
(Everyone is invited to attend)


October 4

COSA Rama Fall Festivus
Pellissippi Campus Courtyard
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

October 5
Faculty Recital: "A Musical Banquet"
Performing Arts Center
8:00 p.m.

October 10
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Study Topic Seminar - Gold, Gods, and Glory: The Global Dynamics of Power
Goins Auditorium
6:30 p.m.

Employee Birthdays

Ron Bridges September 26
Carolyn Renier September 26
Carolyn Carson September 28
Robert Sayles October 1
Rhoda Stone October 1
Paul Ramp October 2
Michael Ware October 3
Ginger Hamby October 4
Mike Looney October 5
Stephanie Morris October 5
Reza Basiri October 6
Donna Ford October 6
Jane Shelton October 6
Tim Allen October 7




Rebecca Napier
Instructor
English
(temporary full time)


A newsletter for the faculty and staff of Pellissippi State


Groundbreaking set for art and media building

Pellissippi State breaks ground tomorrow, September 26, on a 27,000-square-foot facility that will house the College’s Media Technologies program, as well as fine arts. (more)



College hits highest-ever enrollment

Enrollment figures are in for fall semester at Pellissippi State, and the number of credit students who have signed up for classes is at an all time high. (more)



Pellissippi State to combine business disciplines to boost grad opportunities

Effective fall 2007, Pellissippi State will combine four business-related programs into one as a way to increase job opportunities for graduates, benefit employers and make more efficient use of resources within the College. (more)



College offers ‘delicious’ Faculty Recital

Music lovers who attend the Faculty Recital at Pellissippi State on October 5 may leave the event feeling hungry for more. (more)



KD Lawson in movie ‘We Are Marshall’

A few months back, our own KD Lawson, associate professor and program coordinator of Photography, was an extra in the movie “We Are Marshall,” scheduled to be released in December of this year. (more)



College announces fall, spring music performances

Pellissippi State has a busy schedule of recitals and concerts lined up for fall 2006 and spring 2007 semesters.(more)



Cardwell bestows philosophy endowment

Charles Cardwell, assistant professor of Philosophy, has established a new endowment with the Pellissippi State Foundation. (more)



‘Dual Enrollment’: high schoolers earn Pellissippi State credits at reduced cost

Juniors and seniors in five Blount County high schools are earning college credits this fall—and getting a tuition break—thanks to Pellissippi State and a lottery-funded state grant. (more)



Karen Queener selected for professional association’s Leadership Program

Karen Queener, director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action at the College, was recently invited to participate in the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources’ Association Leadership Program. (more)



Manning-Dirl honored for leadership role with Heart of Knoxville

Cynthia Manning-Dirl, Heart of Knoxville Career and Resource Center director, has been recognized for excellent leadership by the board of directors of Midway Rehabilitation Center. (more)



Employee Profile
EMPLOYEE PROFILE

Name: Garry Pennycuff

Title: Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Major responsibilities: Lead instructor for Chemistry 1010 and Chemistry 1310, Faculty Senate, liaison to area middle school teachers

Length of service at the College: 4 years

(more)



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