Pellissippi State hosts attorney-turned-novelist Tom Slagle today

After years of writing legal briefs, retired Knoxville attorney Tom Slagle decided to tackle something more personal. (more)

Fangs and family: a unique dual book reading this Wednesday

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)

State Rep. Armstrong Commencement speaker

State Rep. Joe Armstrong will serve as speaker for the 2009 Commencement ceremony at Pellissippi State. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at UT’s Thompson-Boling Arena. (more)

Alumni invited to perform at last concert of the season

When Pellissippi State alumni return to campus Thursday, April 30, to sing in the final musical concert of the year, they will surely reflect on the lyrics of “The Road Home.” (more)

Outstanding students and faculty honored

Pellissippi State recognized students and faculty for outstanding achievement at its 2009 Academic Awards ceremony March 30.  (more)

Pellissippi State student achievers balance work, family, education … and success

Like many of the College’s students who hold down jobs, raise families and attend school, Barbara Miller and Tam Ha are accustomed to the juggling act. And though their individual stories differ, both have so successfully struck the balance that they recently were recognized at the 2009 Pellissippi State Academic Awards ceremony. (more)

Learn about the financial market in BCS’ ‘Intro to Wealth Management’

Increase your knowledge with “Introduction to Wealth Management,” offered by Business and Community Services, 6:30-8:30 on Thursday evenings, May 7-21. (more)

When art is a walk in the park

Being outdoors inspires lots of us to do lots of things: walk briskly so as to breathe in the air, walk slowly to enjoy a closer look at whatever intrigues us, run, nap, spread out a picnic blanket. The list is long and diverse, unlimited by individual imagination and each person’s unique reaction to “nature.”  (more)

Tamela Wheeler honored with Holocaust educator award

Using lessons from the Holocaust to teach reading skills to adults? This unexpected approach of combining the disciplines of history and literacy is one of the reasons Tamela Wheeler is being honored by the Tennessee Holocaust Commission with a 2009 Belz-Lipman Holocaust Educator of the Year Award.  (more)

Design showcase for students Thursday

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

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Employee Profile

Name: Pat Myers

Title: Director, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, Pellissippi State Foundation

Major responsibilities: I develop, coordinate, and implement various fundraising and donor appreciation events for the College—the annual Pellissippi State Hot Air Balloon Festival, Swing Big for Students golf tournament, annual giving campaign—and assist with alumni programs and the internal campaign.

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