Robert Boyd speaks today

As part of the College’s celebration of Black History Month, Robert Boyd, associate professor of English, presents “Slave Songs: Sounds of Survival” at 11 a.m. in the Goins Building College Center (formerly the Student Lounge). (more)

Pellissippi State to show films ‘Persepolis’ and ‘Offside’

Students, faculty and staff can enjoy a free showing of the film "Persepolis" today at 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Goins Building Auditorium. (more)

Student choral groups present sacred music concert downtown

Several years ago the College’s choral groups were invited to participate in a monthlong series of concerts for the 160th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Knoxville. (more)

Pellissippi State students to perform at March 3 recital

Students recently went head to head at Pellissippi State, all hoping for a spot in the annual Student Honors Recital on March 3. (more)

Kathy Douthat wins American College Counseling Association award

Kathy Douthat, Pellissippi State counselor, has received a scholarship to attend the American College Counseling Association conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, in March. (more)

Wedding Planner class offered March 10

“Wedding planners in Knoxville can make from several hundred to several thousand dollars per wedding,” according to Sonya Scott, the state’s only Master Bridal Consultant. “The average wedding in Tennessee costs around $28,000.”  (more)

Book sale offers more than books

Imagine making $8,000 over the course of six days—in increments of 50 cents to $4. That would require selling anywhere from 2,000 to 16,000 items, and that’s exactly what the College did last year at its annual Faculty Senate Book Sale.  (more)

Pellissippi State hosts Career Assistance Day February 28

Unemployment is rising and layoffs are becoming all too frequent. In response to the crisis, Pellissippi State is hosting Career Assistance Day this Saturday, February 28. The event is planned to help affected workers in the area connect with the resources needed to find new employment or return to school.  (more)

Pellissippi State generates $142 million annual economic impact

Pellissippi State pumped an average of $142 million each year into the local economy over the past five years, a recent study shows. (more)

Pellissippi State hosts regional middle school math competition

Challenging, yet fun, math will be the order of the day on May 1, when Pellissippi State’s Mathematics Department hosts the ninth annual Tennessee Middle School Mathematics Competition. The free event is 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the Pellissippi Campus. (more)

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Employee Profile

Name: Shari Robinson Lillestolen

Title: Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education

Major responsibilities: Coordinating Early Childhood and teaching classes

Length of service at the College: In the fourth year

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