April 8 reading by Writer-in-Residence Francisco

The presentation is part of the series of activities related to the school’s Common Academic Experience, which this year revolves around class readings and discussion of the graphic-style novel “Persepolis.” The book is based on the childhood of its author, Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian woman who lived through the Islamic Revolution of the late seventies. (more)

Former choral students needed for spring concert

If you have ever sung with a choral group at Pellissippi State, your talents are needed again! The College wants you to participate in the final concert of the year. (more)

Earth Day activities April 14-15

Global warming, hiking and self-discovery are a few of the topics to be discussed at this year’s Earth Day celebration, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14-15, on the Pellissippi Campus.  (more)

April 17 Festival of Cultures celebrated with dance, music, food

More than 20 countries on five continents will be represented at the annual Festival of Cultures. That translates into a celebration that includes Vietnamese dragon dancers, live jazz and bluegrass music, Mexican tamales, Asian pork, colorful and informative exhibitor booths, and a whole lot more.  (more)

Job fair scheduled April 21 to fill part-time faculty positions

Are you interested in teaching at the college level? Do you have a master’s degree with 18 subject-specific credit hours? (more)

Fangs and family: a unique dual book reading April 22

Rabid wolves running loose in Sevierville. A young girl and her family displaced from their Oak Ridge home by the Manhattan Project. Two wildly different tales of fiction; two local authors reading from their first-ever published novels. (more)

Pellissippi State hosts April 23 design showcase for students

Pellissippi State’s showcase for its Communication Graphics Technology students on April 23 provides an opportunity to display their design work for professionals, prospective employers, family and friends. (more)

‘Swing Big’ on May 5 and support students

Not all golf tournaments are just for golf enthusiasts. The fifth annual Swing Big for Students Golf Tournament, scheduled for May 5 at Egwani Farms in Rockford, is an event for golfers and for education enthusiasts. (more)

Registration starts for Pellissippi State Summer Camps

Pellissippi State’s Business and Community Services is now enrolling for this year’s Summer Camps, and participants have an exciting variety of sports, arts, enrichment and recreation camps from which to choose. This year’s selection is as follows: (more)

CGT student earns prestigious ADDY award

In any industry, it can be difficult to stand out from competitors. But in the advertising world, where professionals are paid to garner attention for their clients, the struggle to be noticed is especially aggressive. It seems an unlikely place for an industry newcomer in graphic design to be recognized with an award that some veterans have yet to achieve. (more)

Demand remains high for computer-aided drafting graduates

The economy may be in a slump, but drafting graduates from Pellissippi State are still in demand. (more)

Pellissippi State grad: from home-school to art gallery

Look up the definition of home-schooling and you’ll find something along the lines of “instructing in an educational program outside of established schools.” Public perception may be that home-schoolers lack structure, that parents teach whatever they like, whenever. But anyone with firsthand experience will emphasize the “program” aspect of home-schooling, the planned tailoring of instruction to each child.  (more)

Pellissippi State book sale raises scholarship funds

The annual Faculty Senate Book Sale, hosted at all four campus locations of Pellissippi State, raised $6,000. Funds go to the Pellissippi State Foundation to benefit student scholarships. (more)

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Employee Profile

Name: Rick Horner

Title: Information Processing Specialist

Major responsibilities: Answering phones and greeting visitors at the Information Center.  Assisting students with Confirmation Test and advising appointments.

Length of service at the College: Three years

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