Walters State Community College Daily Bulletin RSS feed. http://ws.edu/bulletin/ http://www.ws.edu/favicon.ico http://ws.edu/bulletin/ 16 16 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ The Lady Senators jumped to No. 6 in this week's National Junior College Athletic Association poll. The Lady Senators go for their 45th straight regular season win tonight at 6 p.m. The Senators follow at 8 p.m. Admission is free! http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1622 1622 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT If you made an appointment with the Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center for a mammogram, the mobile mammography unit is here today. It's parked in front of the College Center. http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1623 1623 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Several people asked that the Bulletin express gratitude to Nurse Becke Vesely and Walters State's nursing faculty and students for the excellent way the H1N1 vaccine clinic was handled yesterday. The clinic was sponsored by the Morristown Health Department, but our student nurses made the process run very quickly. http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1624 1624 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Bookstore now has copies of several of Frank X. Walker's books. Walker will be speaking at Walters State on Feb. 5 in an inaugural one-day conference on Appalachian literature and arts. This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of America's powerful new writing voices. Don't miss it, and get ready for it by reading his award-winning work. http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1625 1625 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Walters State will host the best young band musicians from the area in the Walters State Community Band High School Clinic Friday and Saturday. The Community Band is directed by well-known band director Tom Shupe. The clinic will end with a free concert at 4 p.m. on Saturday. http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1618 1618 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Word Up hosts an open mic today at noon. All students are encouraged to come share their writings...or just come enjoy some coffee and the talents of others. The event will be in the Humanities Lobby. http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1619 1619 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Rel Maples Institute for Culinary Arts will offer a bake shop Tuesday and Wednesday. Lots of tasty baked goods and desserts will be for sale. You can also order a completely prepared turkey or ham dinner. Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 20. http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1620 1620 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Today is the Great American Smokeout. The American Cancer Society encourages you to try to quit for just today. (Maybe if you can quit today, you can quit Friday, and Saturday, and so on.) Stop by the Health Clinic for helpful hints. http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1621 1621 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Math Lab is in MBSS-222 and is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday). Other times may be available through appointment. For students who cannot make it to campus during the day, the Math Lab is offers help via e-mail and by phone. Students may contact Beth Dixon Beth.Dixon@ws.edu or (423) 585-6872. All services are free! http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1465 1465 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Here some information on scholarships at MTSU. Incoming transfer students who may qualify for a $3000 Transfer Academic Service scholarship must apply for admission to MTSU by the Feb. 1 priority scholarship deadline. (This is two weeks earlier than in previous years.) To be considered, students must have a 3.0 GPA and at least 45 earned hours at the end of the Fall 2009. Priority will be given to students transferring from a TBR community college who are receiving an academic scholarship at the current institution. Updated information about MTSU's academic scholarships will be available at http://www.mtsu.edu/scholarships/transfers_scholarships.shtml by mid-October. Phi Theta Kappa members may apply for a $4000 PTK Scholarship by submitting the application available at http://www.mtsu.edu/scholarships/forms/PTKapplication.pdf. Priority will be given to members of the All-Tennessee Academic Team. For more information, contact Matt Hannah at (615) 898-2111. http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1553 1553 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Students interested in transferring to Tennessee Technological University have until Dec. 15, 2009, to apply for scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. Several scholarships are available and students must first apply for admission to TTU online at www.tntech.edu/applyonline. A $15 application fee is required. All transcripts must be submitted by Jan. 15, 2010.If you have questions, contact the scholarship office at scholarships@tntech.edu or at (931) 372-6159. http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1512 1512 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <P>A representative from Milligan College will be on campus today to talk with prospective students. If you're interested in transferring to Milligan, look for the table in the Tech Lobby from 4-6:30 p.m. No appointment is needed! </P> http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1617 1617 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Everyone is invited to noonday lunch every Wednesday at the BCM from 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. A home-cooked lunch is provided by a local church. Your first meal is free, and it's $2.50 afterwards with all proceeds going to campus missions. No need to RSVP...just show up! http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1504 1504 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Students taking DSPW 0800 this semester should enter the Developmental Writing Scholarship. Write a five paragraph essay on "Taking Charge of My Life." Two tuition scholarships will be given with the winner receiving $500 and honorable mention receiving $300. Ask your developmental writing instructor for more information about the Developmental Writing Excellence Award. Submit your entry to Glenda Nolen in HUM-148 by 4 p.m. on Dec. 14. The winners will be announced at Honor's Day in April 2010. http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1484 1484 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Are there any poets, story writers, songbirds, or leftover beatniks wandering the Walters State campus? If so, then you are invited to Word Up's Open Mic Coffee House on Thursday, Nov.19 from 1-2 p.m.. in the Humanities Lobby. It will be a glorious hour of premium coffee, snacks, and colorful words. Anyone interested should contact Sherri Jacobs in HUM 148C at 585-6965 or e-mail sherri.jacobs@ws.edu. Come and share your work! http://ws.edu/bulletin/default.aspx#article1597 1597 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT