Francisco to present language research paper at Oxford Round Table
 Language, math, spirituality.
These three words may find well-known British atheist Richard Dawkins and Pellissippi State English professor Edward Francisco, who is Catholic, locking horns … not over God, exactly, but over semiotics, a branch of language study that Francisco believes opens the door to possibilities not readily explained by a simple stimulus-response theory.
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Flag flown in honor of Tamela Wheeler
Tamela Wheeler, assistant coordinator of English as a Second Language and a teacher in Adult Education at Pellissippi State, was recently recognized for her teaching accomplishments by having a flag flown in her honor in Nashville.
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 Pellissippi State hosts ceremony honoring employees
Pellissippi State hosted its annual ceremony recognizing employees for outstanding service, longevity and retirement on April 23. The event took place in the Clayton Performing Arts Center. This year’s theme was “The People’s Choice Awards.” (more)
PTK receives numerous awards at conference
 Cleaning out warehouses isn’t exactly what you’d expect of students in an honor society. But students belonging to the Pellissippi State chapter of Phi Theta Kappa not only did warehouse cleanup—they also won an award for that and their other work in the community. (more)
 Thirty teams benefit students in Swing Big golf tournament
Word on Rockford’s Egwani Farms Golf Course was that one tournament player came within 11 inches of sinking a hole in one and winning a Harley. (more)
Pellissippi Alerts emergency notification system offers new options
If you haven’t yet signed up for the free emergency alert text messaging service, now is a good time to do so. Originally designed to notify students, faculty and staff of on-campus emergencies, unscheduled closings and weather-related class delays and cancellations, the optional service now makes general announcements available, too. (more)
Manners, magic and Microsoft Office
Anyone who attended summer camps as a child is familiar with the traditional offerings of tennis, art and dance. But “Mind Your Manners,” “Fun With Magic and Tricks” and “Microsoft Office Sampler”? (more)
A new hands-on green course
The emerging green energy industry promises plentiful jobs, and Pellissippi State is now offering in-the-classroom green courses for those wanting an introduction to the newest technologies and retrofitting concepts. (more)
 New forensic anthropology course offered in fall
The course, Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, begins fall semester and will focus on osteology, the study of bones. Students will learn to create a biological profile of skeletal remains, as well as discover the basics of identifying trauma. (more)
College plays role in helping veterans achieve career success
The College has enrolled two participants of a new program that supports veterans who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Both are scheduled to begin fall semester. (more)
Adult Education at Pellissippi State: improving job and earning opportunities—FREE!
Chances are, you know someone locally who is unemployed or underemployed as a result of the current economy. The Adult Education Program at Pellissippi State can help that someone improve his or her job status and/or earnings—and the resource is absolutely free. (more)
 Pellissippi State director named VP of state PR group
Julia Wood, director of Marketing and Communications at Pellissippi State, was elected vice president of the Tennessee College Public Relations Association at the group’s spring conference in Clarksville on May 14. (more)
 Roberto Martínez: Alumnus impacts community
Like many who settle in Knoxville and begin a new life, Roberto Martínez came here to further his education, starting at Pellissippi State. (more)
 Employee Profile
Name: Brenda J. O’Neal
Title: Computer Help Desk Technician
Major responsibilities: First line of technical support in assisting faculty, staff and students with accounts and computer technology issues.
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