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State Honors Collin College Professor As 'Piper Professor'

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:45:00 CDT

May 7, 2008 - Collin College Professor Dr. Rosemary Karr has been named a 2008 Piper Professor, an honor presented annually by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation to professors for superior teaching at a Texas college or university.

The award became official on May 1 and comes with a $5,000 honorarium and a gold pin. Dr. Karr, who teaches developmental mathematics at Collin College, is one of 15 professors statewide to be honored. She is also the fifth Piper Professor to have taught at Collin College. Dr. Karr has been on faculty at the college for 17 years.

"We could not be more proud of Professor Karr," said Dr. J. Robert Collins, chair of the Collin College Board of Trustees. "This is a very prestigious award, and she truly deserves commendation."

The Piper honor follows Dr. Karr's induction last year as the 2007 U.S. Professor of the Year from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

"Dr. Karr has earned many statewide and national accolades, but she is most proud of the accomplishments of her students," said Collin College President Cary Israel. "It is that kind of humility combined with intellect that makes her a great professor. We are delighted to have outstanding professors of this caliber teaching our students."

Dr. Karr graduated Magna Cum Laude from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree, and earned a Master of Arts degree at the same university in Mathematics Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education (Computer Education) from the University of North Texas. She currently serves as president of the National Association of Developmental Educators and has received countless honors for teaching, civic engagement, scholarship and student organization leadership. Prior to joining Collin College, she taught at Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Karr has a total of 26 years teaching experience at colleges and universities.

According to Dr. Karr, "Carl Rogers once stated 'The degree to which I can create relationships which facilitate the growth of others as separate persons is a measure of the growth I have achieved in myself.' I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference."

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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CE to Host Free Healthcare Information Sessions May 15

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:30:00 CDT

May 2, 2008 - Collin College Continuing Education will host free Healthcare Information Sessions at 11 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 15.

Programs and courses offered by the continuing education division for healthcare include Dental Assistant/RDA, Practice Administrator, Medical Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Health Unit Clerk, EKG, Rehabilitation Aide and Healthcare Leadership courses. Registration and financial aid information will be available.

The open house will be at the Courtyard Center for Professional and Economic Development at 4800 Preston Park Blvd. in Plano, in Room A134.

To sign up for this free information session, call 972.985.3711 or register online at www.ccccd.edu/ce.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Annual Biotechnology Conference to be Held at Collin College

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:50:00 CDT

May 1, 2008 - Dr. Harold "Skip" Garner, professor of Biochemistry and Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern, will be the keynote speaker of the Eighth-Annual Biotechnology Educators Conference that will be held from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at Collin College's Spring Creek Campus, 2800 East Spring Creek Parkway, in Plano.

This year's theme is "Biotechnology: The Crossroads of Controversy and Solutions" and Garner's keynote address will address translating genomic research into medical applications.

Cost to attend the conference is $20. Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. The registration fee will include concurrent workshops from 10:45-11:45 a.m., 1-2 p.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m., conference materials and lunch.

Registration for Region 10 educators is available online at www.Region10.org while registration packets for non-Region 10 educators can be downloaded at http://dallas.tamu.edu/Biotech .

Topics covered at the conference, which is open to the public and targets primarily teachers, educators, county extension agents and outreach professionals, include:

• Organic versus conventional food crops
• Agents of bioterrorism
• Electronic resources in biotechnology
• Nanotechnology
• Hands-on labs

Additionally, the conference will feature a competitive poster session for undergraduate and graduate students that will have cash awards.

The conference is a joint effort between Collin College, Region 10, Southern Methodist University, The University of Texas at Dallas, the Nanotech Institute, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Texas A&M Extension Service.

Teachers attending the conference also will get Continuing Education credits.

For more information about the conference or to register, contact:

• Bridgette Kirkpatrick at BKirkpatrick@ccccd.edu or 972.881.5853
• Bobette Mauck at bobette.mauck@region10.org or 972.348.1524
• Deborah Brendal at Deborah.brendel@region10.org or 972.348.1513
• Alana Williams at ASWilliams@ag.tamu.edu or 972.231.5362
• David Grelle at david.grelle@region10.org or 972.348.1474

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Collin College Foundation Seeking Living Legends Nominations

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:05:00 CDT

April 24, 2008 - Collin College Foundation invites anyone to submit nominations for its annual Living Legends tribute in honor of individuals making great impacts in our community.

Nominees can either live or work in Collin County. Nomination forms are available at the college website at www.ccccd.edu and are due to the Collin College Foundation, Inc. office by Friday, May 23.

"Among the many individuals living in Collin County, we have many unsung legends who have made a difference in the quality of many lives," said Ron Johnson, chair, Collin College Foundation Board of Directors. "We invite anyone to nominate individuals who have greatly contributed to enhancing the county."

The 2008 Living Legends Tribute ceremony and dinner will be Saturday, Nov. 8 in the Spring Creek Campus Conference Center in Plano. Proceeds from the event benefit students through scholarship awards.

Previous Living Legend honorees are Nancy Boyd of Plano; Mary Alice Skaggs of Celina; Lynn and Neil Sperry of McKinney; Mike and Jean Newman of Plano; Fred and Mazzie Moses of Plano; Raymond B. Cooper of Wylie; and Helen Gibbard Hall of McKinney; Gladys Harrington of Plano; Richard and Diane Dill of McKinney; John and Myrtle Hightower of Plano; Jan Miller of Anna/Celina; Dr. Erwin and Elisabeth Pink of Frisco; Gerry Ruschhaupt of McKinney; Rita G. Smith of Wylie; and Bob Warren of Frisco. These honorees represent community activists, doctors, educators, entrepreneur, philanthropists and public servants.

"Collin County is full of people whose legendary leadership impacts the lives of today and of generations to come. Unfortunately, many of these humble heroes go unsung," said college President Cary Israel. "This program is intended to be a point of unity for the entire county, so we strongly encourage people from cities throughout Collin County to make nominations."

Selection of Living Legends will be based on the following criteria:
* Nominees must reflect the college's core values: learning, service and involvement, creativity and innovation, academic excellence, dignity and respect, and integrity.
* Nominees must have profoundly shaped the progress of their communities and have a record of service and philanthropy in Collin County.
* Individuals and couples are eligible.

For more information about Living Legends, call Mary Frazier, executive director for major gifts in the Foundation office at 972.599.3143.

Collin County Community College District (Collin College) provides a quality education for about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The Collin College Foundation supports the college by raising private donations that provide student scholarships.

The college has partnerships with 4-year institutions allowing students to seamlessly transfer credits, ensure enrollment and other perks. These universities include Austin College, Baylor University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas Woman's University, The University of Texas at Dallas and University of North Texas.

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Collin College Honors its Stellar Students

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:40:00 CDT

April 21, 2008 - To become a Stellar Student at Collin College, a developmental education student must have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, academic promise and character. Students possessing these strong attributes were honored at the college's third annual Celebrating Stellar Students program April 10 at the Spring Creek Campus in Plano. Two students, Pen-Tsu Lu and Tammy-Jo Elgar, were awarded a $300.00 scholarship at the event.

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Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Takes Home Three Coveted Awards

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:00 CDT

April 22, 2008 - The Collin College Phi Theta Kappa honor society made a name for itself at the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention in Philadelphia April 3-5.

The Collin College chapter took home the Scholarship Hallmark Award, the Leadership Hallmark Award and the Distinguished Chapter Award.

The Scholarship and Leadership Hallmark awards are given only to 25 chapters. The Distinguished Chapter Award is given to the top 25 chapters in the world.

"These awards are an incredible honor for our Alpha Mu Tau Chapter," Angela Putman, professor and advisor of Phi Theta Kappa, said. "While the benefits of what these students are doing far outweigh the awards, it's wonderful to watch them get rewarded for the incredible effort they put in all year long to the chapter, school and community. I'm extremely proud of all of them."

The college's Phi Theta Kappa chapter competed against 500 other chapters from across the United States and from around the world. With about 1,250 chapters, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year colleges.

The Hallmark Awards Program is the society's capstone awards competition annually recognizing excellence in programs that promote the Phi Theta Kappa Hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. Exceptional members, officers, advisors, college administrators and chapters are recognized annually at the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention for their achievements.

Membership to Phi Theta Kappa is based primarily upon academic achievement. The organization offers a myriad of opportunities for scholarships, intellectual enrichment and personal development through programs based on the society's hallmarks.

For more information about Collin College's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, visit http://ptk.ccccd.edu.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Collin College Board Agenda for Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:40:00 CDT

April 21, 2008 - Notice is hereby given that the Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at the Courtyard Center for Professional and Economic Development, 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Plano, Texas, Fourth Floor, Room B425.

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Collin College Chorale Hosts Spring Sing

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:30:00 CDT

April 21, 2008 - The Collin College Chorale group will perform their spring concert.

Collin College's Chorale spring concert is set for 8 p.m., Monday, May 5, at the John Anthony Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. The concert features love songs from the traditional choral literature as well as musicals and pop culture.

The Spring Creek Campus is located at 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.

For more information, contact Kathy Morgan at kmorgan@ccccd.edu.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Deadline for Student Leadership Academy May 9

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:25:00 CDT

April 18, 2008 - College students wanting to foster their inner leader should look into the Student Leadership Academy (SLA).

The priority deadline to apply for Collin College's fall SLA is 5 p.m., Friday, May 9.

Established in 2002, the Student Leadership Academy is a rigorous semester-long leadership experience unique to Collin College. The course is designed to encourage leadership, integrity, professional development, scholarship and service. The curriculum fosters skills through lecture, guest speakers, student facilitation and team projects. The students earn three credit hours upon completion. Established in 2002 and modeled after several area leadership programs, SLA is a rigorous leadership experience unique to Collin College.

Only 25 students will be accepted into the fall LEAD 1301 course. Students interested in the course must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and fill out an application packet. The application must be completed in its entirety to be considered for the class. There is no prerequisite for LEAD 1301.

LEAD 1301 classes are scheduled every Friday from 8:45 a.m.-noon in the fall semester. LEAD 2301 classes are offered at the same time during the spring semester. Both courses will be at the Preston Ridge Campus, 9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco.

As part of the application packet, students participating in the Student Leadership Academy must submit an academic transcript, two letters of recommendation and an essay. Applications are available at the Center for Scholarly & Civic Engagement in Room F105 at the Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano or online at www.ccccd.edu/sla.

Students may also contact the center's director Regina M. Hughes for more information at rhughes@ccccd.edu or call 972.881.5900.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Collin College, UT Dallas Sign Electrical Engineering Agreement

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:05:00 CDT

April 15, 2008 - Collin College and The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) are teaming up to better meet the state's need for electrical engineers.

The two institutions have agreed to provide a smoother and more seamless transfer of credits of Collin College electrical engineering students to UT Dallas, where students will then complete their bachelor's degree.

As part of the agreement, the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at UT Dallas will work with Collin College to develop freshman and sophomore engineering courses that specifically meet UT Dallas requirements. Faculty at the two institutions will work together to develop courses in accordance with standards set by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).

In addition, Collin College faculty will attend ABET workshops and provide lab and equipment exercises.

"The Collin College-UT Dallas agreement promotes an increased level of access and flexibility for Collin College students pursuing an engineering career who ultimately intend to transfer to complete the degree in electrical engineering at UT Dallas," Bill Blitt, dean of the Business, Information and Engineering Technologies division at Collin College, said. "The Collin College-UT Dallas collaboration is an excellent example of institutions collaborating in the design of an agreement where the primary objective is to increase the level of access and impact for students who begin the pursuit of an engineering career at Collin College."

The program is for Collin College students who successfully complete their associate degree in electrical engineering with a grade point average of at least 2.5 and no grade lower than a "C" in an engineering class. Students who meet these requirements will be allowed to transfer 62 credit hours to UT Dallas satisfying the university's core curriculum and any undergraduate electrical engineering courses.

"We look forward to working more closely than ever with Collin College to ensure Texas has the electrical engineers it needs to compete effectively on the world stage in the 21st century," said Bob Helms, dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at UT Dallas. "Reducing health care costs and creating renewable energy sources are two of the top challenges we're facing today, and I think engineers and computer scientists are better prepared than anyone to grapple with those issues."

In addition, according to Blitt, Science Mathematics Advanced Research and Technology (SMART) scholarship opportunities, funded by Texas Instruments, are available to financially support qualified students who elect to complete their first two years majoring in engineering or computer science at Collin College before transferring to UT Dallas. The SMART scholarship awards are worth up to $2,500 a year for two years.

For more information about the agreement between Collin College and UT Dallas, contact Blitt at bblitt@ccccd.edu.

UT Dallas, located at the convergence of Richardson, Plano and Dallas in the heart of the complex of major multinational technology corporations known as the Telecom Corridor, enrolls more than 14,500 students. The school's freshman class traditionally stands at the forefront of Texas state universities in terms of average SAT scores. The university offers a broad assortment of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs. For additional information about UT Dallas, visit www.utdallas.edu.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Auteur Film Series Ends with 'Sense and Sensibility'

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:45:00 CDT

April 10, 2008 - Collin College is ending its 2007-08 Auteur Film Series at the Angelika Film Center with a screening of "Sense and Sensibility."

The final screening is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, April 24, under the theme of "Secrets, Deceptions and Epiphanies: Fruit from the Cinematic Tree of Knowledge."

The event is open to the public and free for Collin College students, faculty and staff. For community members, it is $5. The Angelika Film Center is located at The Shops at Legacy in Plano, 7205 Bishop Road.

The Auteur Film Series operates under the umbrella of "Education Through Film." The film will be followed by a panel discussion led by Collin College faculty and staff discussing the themes of the film.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is limited. Some material may not be suitable for all audiences.

The adaptation of the Jane Austen novel is directed by Ang Lee. "Sense and Sensibility" chronicles the widow of Mr. Dashwood and their three daughters who are placed in straitened circumstances and are forced to marry for social and financial survival. Both daughters and their suitors negotiate the rigid system of British courtship, but must look beyond to rules to see each other.

The film is rated PG and runs 136 minutes.

Education Through Film is a collaboration between the Auteur Film Series and the Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement.

For more information about the Auteur Film Series, visit www.ccccd.edu/auteurfilms or contact Dr. Carolyn Perry at cperry@ccccd.edu.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Candlelight Vigil is Highlight of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:45:00 CDT

April 10, 2008 - Collin County Community College District and The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center will host the 5th Annual Candlelight Vigil at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 at the Collin College Spring Creek Campus Atrium, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, in Plano.

The theme of this year's event is "A Candle for Hope, a Call for Action." The Vigil is the keystone event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is free and open to all who wish to commemorate victims, past or present, of sexual violence.

This year's speaker is Vickie Lamb, a survivor of sexual violence who writes poetry and prose. One of Lamb's written works will appear later this year in a collection of survivor stories to be published by RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network).

Macie Jepson, news anchor for local ABC affiliate WFAA Channel 8, will emcee the event. Music will be provided by popular Dallas-area singer/songwriter Colin Boyd, with poetry selection will be read by Jenny Warren. A candle-lighting ceremony to honor victims and inspire action against sexual violence will conclude the event.

The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center provides free advocacy, crisis intervention and counseling to survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse as well as their families. Each year, tens of thousands of Collin County residents participate in sexual violence awareness and prevention presentations offered by The Turning Point through schools and community organizations.

Collin County Community College District (Collin College) serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

For more information, contact The Turning Point at 972.985.0951 or Collin College Counseling Services at 972.881.5126.

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Expressions Concert to Raise Money for Scholarships

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:35:00 CDT

April 7, 2008 - The Collin College Expressions vocal jazz group is singing for scholarships.

The Expressions vocal jazz group will perform at their 6th annual Express Cafe at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 20, in the Spring Creek Campus cafeteria. Tickets are available at the door and are $10 for general admission and $5 for students with their school ID and free for children under 6. Proceeds benefit choral student scholarships. The 'cafe' is set up as an upscale coffee shop with complimentary desserts and beverages available.

For more information, contact Kathy Morgan at kmorgan@ccccd.edu.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Chamber Singers Schedule Formal, Informal Concerts

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:05:00 CDT

April 4, 2008 - The Collin College Chamber Singers will present two free concerts Friday, April 18.

The Chamber Singers will perform an informal spring concert at 11:30 a.m. at the Spring Creek Campus Atrium and a formal spring concert at 8 p.m., at the Spring Creek Campus, Room C104.

Both events are free.

For more information, contact Kathy Morgan at kmorgan@ccccd.edu.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Knowledge is Power Series Takes on Biofuels

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:35:00 CDT

April 2, 2008 - The Collin College Knowledge is Power Lecture Series always includes subjects of current interest.

The spring installment is no different.

Dr. Jon Hardesty, professor of chemistry, and Dr. Debra St. John, professor of political science, will present "Farming for Fuel: Will Biofuels Work?" from 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, at the Preston Ridge Campus Event Center, 9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco.

The event is free and open to the public.

The two professors will give an evaluation of the positive and negative aspects of fuels derived from biomass feedstock as well as the various pros and cons in the context of our current national energy situation and how biofuels may or may not contribute to alleviating the energy problems facing the nation and society.

The Knowledge is Power lecture series pairs professors from different academic arenas into one discussion about a topic relevant in global current issues.

For more information, contact Sukanya Subramanian at 972.377.1583 or ssubramanian@ccccd.edu.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Destination College/ACCESS Hosts Transition Seminar

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:45:00 CDT

April 2, 2008 - Collin College's Destination College and ACCESS departments will partner to host a second-annual transition seminar for students with disabilities from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 at the Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, in Plano.

Any disability that might impact learning will be covered at the free seminar, "Smooth Sailing: Chart Your Course for the Future - Opportunities for Students with Disabilities."

The seminar will provide students, parents, educators, diagnosticians and any interested community member with information to help students successfully transition from high school into the college setting.

Aside from the seminar, a slew of exhibits will open at 6 p.m. featuring information from the University of Texas-Arlington, University of Texas-Dallas, University of North Texas, North Central Texas College, Social Security Administration, North Central Texas Workforce Commission, Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services, DART, CCart, Texas Department of Health and Human Services, United Cerebral Palsy and Global Edge Tech Prep.

Information booths will also be present regarding the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), Financial Aid, Career Services, dual credit, technical programs, student life, counseling office, developmental education, disability services, tutoring and more.

Additionally, representatives from the University of Texas-Arlington and the University of North Texas will share information about the transitional differences from high school to universities.

Participants will also learn more about the required documentation guidelines and key differences between secondary 504 modification and post-secondary accommodations.

Sign Language Interpreters and captioning services, along with free LPC credits will be available. Interested participants are encouraged to RSVP to destinationcollege@ccccd.edu by Friday, April 4 or call 972.377.1772. If special accommodations are needed for this event, contact Sharon Steele-Blakeman at sblakeman@ccccd.edu or 972.881.5677.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Collin College Students Take Top Slots in Poetry Contest

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:45:00 CDT

April 1, 2008 - Two Collin College students are now award-winning poets.

Christina Sharp and Lisa Marie LeGrand, both of Richardson, were named first and second place, respectively, in the National Career Development Association (NCDA) state poetry competition. Sharp's and LeGrand's poems will be submitted for the national competition in April.

The poems stemmed from the activities of National Career Development Month hosted by the college's Career Services and Cooperative Work Experience Department in November. In cooperation with Collin's English Department, 47 poems were submitted by Collin College students and 16 were submitted for state competition.

Sharp's poem "Your Choice, Your Voice" and LeGrand's "Uneven Steps" will be forwarded to national competition.

"I was deeply honored," Sharp, 25, said. "To have even been considered was such an honor, let alone ranking first place among so many wonderfully talented submissions. The written word is so powerful and I can't express how happy I am that there are contests out there just like this that encourage students to be creative."

LeGrand, 45, had been writing poetry since she was a teenager.

"I was excited and happy that someone recognized my work and that I can write," she said. "The judges understood what I was trying to say."

The NCDA's mission is to support career preparation for high school and college students.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Shermer Gives Speaker Series Finale

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:45:00 CDT

April 1, 2008 - In closing out Collin College's 2007-08 Distinguished Speaker Series, author Dr. Michael Shermer attempts to answer this : "Why People Believe Weird Things."

That's the title to Dr. Shermer's lecture at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 15 lecture at the college's Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.

Dr. Shermer is the founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, the executive director of the Skeptics Society, a monthly columnist for Scientific American, and the host of the Skeptics Distinguished Science Lecture Series at the California Institute of Technology.

He is the co-host and producer of the 13-hour Family Channel television series, "Exploring the Unknown." Dr. Shermer is the author of Why Darwin Matters: Evolution and the Case Against Intelligent Design, Science Friction: Where the Known Meets the Unknown, The Science of Good and Evil: Why People Cheat, Gossip, Share Care, and Follow the Golden Rule and others. He has appeared on such shows as 20/20, Dateline, Charlie Rose, Larry King Live, Tom Snyder, Oprah and others including documentaries aired on PBS, A&E, Discovery, The History Channel, The Science Channel and The Learning Channel.

"Why People Believe Weird Things" delves into the reasoning behind the belief in UFO abductions, mind reading, reincarnation, urban legends and "scientific creationism." Based on his bestselling book, the presentation focuses on "pseudoscience" and how it relates to the series' theme, "knowledge."

A Conversation with Dr. Michael Shermer will be held from 10-10:50 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16 in the conference center.

Both events are free and open to the public. The Conversation has limited seating.

The Distinguished Speaker Series is sponsored by the Collin College Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement.

For more information about the Distinguished Speaker Series, contact Regina Hughes, director, at rhughes@ccccd.edu or call 972.881.5900. Or visit the series webpage at www.ccccd.edu/speakerseries.

Collin County Community College District (Collin College) serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Bioterrorism Experts to Speak at Collin College

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:25:00 CDT

March 31, 2008 - Bioterrorism has become a real threat in the United States.

Collin College will host a lecture by two bioterrorism experts to discuss that threat from 12:30-1:45 p.m., Monday, April 14, at the Central Park Campus, Room B201, 2200 W. University Drive in McKinney. Speakers Janet Glowicz and Eileen Prentice will present "The Case of the Sickening Salad: Bioterrism."

The event is free and open to the public.

The presentation is based on a real investigation that occurred in Oregon in which a group attempted to disrupt local election by contaminating a salad bar with salmonella. The presentation will include discussion related to verifying that an outbreak is occurring, linking bacteria to a source and discovery of intentional spread. This type of investigation would be detected locally and would rapidly involve state and federal resources. Persons attending will understand the role of the agencies involved in outbreak investigation and how those agencies resources can be accessed.

Glowicz is a registered nurse who earned her master's degree in public health epidemiology from the Health Science Center at the University of North Texas. She has been an epidemiologist in Collin County since 2003 and worked on several interstate outbreaks of illness. She works with the state to implement control measures such as removing contaminated food from distribution.

Prentice has worked at the state and federal levels in microbiological research and testing after earning her bachelor's and master's degrees from Texas A&M University. With the Texas Department of State Health Services, she was promoted to the Biothreat Team where she has implemented various testing procedures for select agents. She currently works on the Collin County Bioterrorism Team.

The event is sponsored by the Academic Affairs division, the Central Park Campus biology department and the Pre-Med/Biology Club.

For more information, contact biology professor Cathy Donald-Whitney at cwhitney@ccccd.edu or 972.548.6717.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Cougarcast for March 2008

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:20:00 CDT

March 25, 2008 - Spring Cleaning. It's easier said that done. But when one's house and office are in order it can make a significant impact on one's life and career. In this Cougarcast, we talk with Gloria Cockerell, professor of business, who discusses the value and strategy of using a daily planner when keeping one's work and school schedule organized.

Also in this episode, Ali Kholdi, professor of interior design, shares his thoughts on cleaning and organization -- how cleaning up one's space works toward a greater self improvement.

Also: This month's Cougar News features an article on spring cleaning. It offers tips for cleaning up five common clutter causers<>.

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College Vocal Group Set to Perform at North Texas Jazz Fest

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:20:00 CDT
March 25, 2008 - Collin College's Expressions vocal jazz ensemble will perform at the North Texas Jazz Festival.

Expressions vocal jazz ensemble performs at 9:45 a.m., Friday, April 4, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 14315 Midway Road in Addison.

For more information about the festival, visit www.jazz.unt.edu/ntjazzfest.

For more information, contact Kathy Morgan at kmorgan@ccccd.edu.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Expressions to Perform with Area College Groups

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:20:00 CDT
March 24, 2008 - A Collin College vocal group will partner with two other area groups for a concert.

Expressions vocal jazz ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 29, in the 3rd annual Community College collaboration with Richland and Brookhaven colleges' vocal jazz choirs. The event is free and will be at Richland College's Brazos Art Gallery in Crockett Hall, 12800 Abrams Road at Dallas.

For more information, contact Kathy Morgan at kmorgan@ccccd.edu.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Collin College Hosts Earth Day Celebration on April 15-16

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:10:00 CDT
March 24, 2008 - Collin College in coordination with the city of Frisco will host an Earth Day Celebration on April 15-16 at the Preston Ridge Campus, 9700 Wade Blvd., in Frisco.

The event is free and open to the public and it will focus on the theme "It is easy to be green! Recycle - Reuse - Renew our Planet."

Attendees will have an opportunity to get henna tattoos, view hybrid vehicles, take a trip on a "Segway," see a "found art" installation, listen to Native American music, learn about green building, cleaning, and rain barrels, among many other activities.

Additionally, community members are encouraged to bring old eye glasses, old cell phones, gently used pairs of shoes and clothing, old telephone books, old printers and computer components to recycle.

The following events are scheduled:

* Rock Concert and the movie, "The 11th Hour" - 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 15 (Quad): "The 11th Hour" explores the state of the global environment including visionary and practical solutions for restoring the planet's ecosystems.
* Fun Run-Walk and Bike Cruise - 9:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 16 (Quad): This event will emphasize foot- and pedal-power as alternative modes of transportation that improve quality of life.
* Official Proclamation and Welcoming Ceremony - 11 a.m., Wednesday April 16 (Quad): The Collin College Board of Trustees and Mayor of Frisco will kickoff the festivities with the reading of the Earth Day Proclamation.
* Recycled Fashion Show - noon, Wednesday April 16 (Quad): Theatre costume design students along with local vendor Counter Culture will showcase renewable fashion.
* Special Lectures - 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, April 16 (Event Center)
o Peace Corps Experiences - noon - 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 (Event Center) presented by Jeremy Starritt, Environmental Educational Coordinator for the City of Frisco
o A Faculty-Student Panel: "Who Gets the Fuel - Us or Them?" - 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, April 16 (Event Center): Panel will focus on the impacts of the inexpensive cars being made available and purchased by the masses in developing countries like India.

For more information, contact E.J. Hanford, Earth Day committee chair, at ehanford@ccccd.edu or 972.377.1589.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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New Collin College Students Invited to Workshop on March 25

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:50:00 CDT
March 24, 2008 - New students planning to attend Collin College this summer or in fall 2008 are invited to attend the Getting Started at Collin College Workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 at the Collin College Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.

Get your questions answered at one convenient time and place; learn about Collin College's admissions, financial aid, testing requirements, degree choices and more.

Participants can register at destinationcollege@ccccd.edu or 972.377.1772.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Board Agenda for Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:20:00 CDT
March 24, 2008 - Notice is hereby given that the Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at the Courtyard Center, 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Plano, Texas, Fourth Floor Room B425.

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Cougar News for March 2008 II

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:59:00 CDT
March 24, 2008 - This edition of Cougar News features a new culinary arts degree and five tips to clearing out the junk in your life. Also, learn about the new honor society on campus and find out how to nominate someone as the Collin College Professor of the Year.

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'Cuckoo's Nest' the Latest Installment of Auteur Film Series

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:45:00 CDT
March 19, 2008 - Jack is back with a little deception and trickery.

The Collin College Auteur Film Series will screen the film adaptation of Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" starring Jack Nicholson at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, under the 2007-08 theme of "Secrets, Deceptions and Epiphanies: Fruit from the Cinematic Tree of Knowledge."

The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.

The Auteur Film Series operates under the umbrella of "Education Through Film." The film will be followed by a panel discussion led by Collin College faculty and staff discussing the themes of the film.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is limited. Some material may not be suitable for all audiences.

Nicholson plays "McMurphy," a felon who convinces the courts that he's crazy in order to forego any jail time and be sent to a psychiatric facility. There, he convinces a group of misfits to assert their rights and independence against Nurse Ratched.

The film is rated R and runs 133 minutes.

Education Through Film is a collaboration between the Auteur Film Series and the Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement.

For more information about the Auteur Film Series, visit www.ccccd.edu/auteurfilms or contact Dr. Carolyn Perry at cperry@ccccd.edu.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Annual Collin College Talent Show Set for March 28

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:10:00 CDT
March 14, 2008 - America has talent. So does Collin College.

The Collin College 7th annual Talent Show is set for 7 p.m., Friday, March 28, at the John Anthony Theatre, located at the Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.

Tickets will be sold at the door. The event will feature a number of Collin College students performing various acts including vocals, music, dance and more.

For more information, contact Kathy Morgan at kmorgan@ccccd.edu.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Job Fair, Workshops Set To Improve Individual Job Prospects

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:50:00 CDT
March 13, 2008 - Collin College has two opportunities for the community to improve their job prospects.

Sponsored by Career Services and Cooperative Work Experience and Student Life, the college will host a Job Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, at the Spring Creek Campus Atrium, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.

The event is free and open to the public.

Full- and part-time employment, professional, technical and service positions will be available. Internships may be available.

Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally and bring their resumes to talk with area employers face to face.

Furthermore, the college is hosting a Job Fair Workshop for those wanting to improve interview skills, spruce up one's resume, make network connections and dress professionally.

The events are scheduled for:
* 1-3 p.m., Monday, March 10, at the Central Park Campus, Room E210, 2200 W. University Drive in McKinney;
* 3-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, at the Preston Ridge Campus, Room F148, 9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco;
* 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, at the Spring Creek Campus, Room J208.

The workshops are free and open to the public.

For more information about the workshops and Job Fair, call 972.881.5781 or visit www.ccccd.edu/careerservices.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Spring Break is March 17-23

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:50:00 CST
March 10, 2008 - Spring Break is March 17 - 23. During this week, college administrative offices will be open March 17 - 19; however, there are no classes. The college district will close March 20 - 23. Classes resume Monday, March 24.

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Early Bird Registration Set for March 17-19

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:01:00 CST
March 3, 2008 - Early birds get the worms. Early students get classes.

Collin College is opening online early bird registration for Maymester and summer semesters from 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, March 17-19.

University transfer students can plan ahead for their summer at home, high school seniors can get a leg up in their collegiate career and current Collin College students can edge closer to completing their associate's degrees.

Early-bird registration will be based on hours completed at Collin College:
. 50+ hours - Monday, March 17
. 30+ hours - Tuesday, March 18
. All students will be able to register Wednesday, March 19.

Collin College's e-schedule can be downloaded from www.ccccd.edu on Monday, March 17. The e-schedule includes a list of class times, days, professors and important class notes.

Maymester is an intensive 10-day mini-semester from Monday, May 12-Tuesday, May 27, scheduled between the end of the spring semester and the beginning of the summer semester.

Summer I and III classes begin Monday, June 9. Summer II Classes begin Monday, July 14.

The college accepts VISA, MasterCard or Discover credit cards online. Personal checks are accepted in person or over the web using the college's secure Webcheck program.

For more information, visit the college website at www.ccccd.edu or call 1.877.COLLIN1.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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Water is the Buzzword for Gallery's Latest Exhibition

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:00:00 CST
February 29, 2008 - Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink.

THE ARTS gallery is going two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen for its newest exhibition, "Watermarks II Invitational" from Thursday, March 13-Saturday, April 12. A reception for the showcase is set at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, at the gallery.

This invitational show will focus on water media and will represent conventional water media techniques, as well as non-traditional techniques and other water media venues.

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"Head Study" by William J. Patterson will be at the "Watermarks II" show through Saturday, April 12. Photos courtesy of THE ARTS gallery.

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"Dutch Masters" by Warren Taylor is one of the pieces at the upcoming show, "Watermarks II Invitational" at THE ARTS gallery. Photos courtesy of THE ARTS gallery.

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Mary Kathryn Collins' "Sketchbook #2" will be showcased at the event. Photos courtesy of THE ARTS gallery.

The invitational will include a number of artists from around the state and country including: Mary Kathryn Collins, Cathy Cotter-Smith, Marilyn Todd Daniels, Kay Goodrum, Jeff Hukill, Vicki Mayhan, Dennis Nolan, Bill Patterson, Jeremiah Patterson, Marie Renfro, Warren Taylor, Theresa Traweek and Stephen Zhang.

THE ARTS gallery hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The gallery is located at the Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.

For more information about this show or future shows, visit the gallery's website at www.ccccd.edu/THEARTSgallery or call 972.881.5873.

Collin College serves about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

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College Hosts Health Fair in Frisco

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:00:00 CST
February 25, 2008 - Receive free glucose and hearing screenings, body fat tests and much more at Collin College's Live Smart! Health and Safety Fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, March 7, at the Preston Ridge Campus, 9700 Wade Blvd., in Frisco.

The event is free and will have something for all ages.

Information tables will be in Room A118 and speakers will be in Room A112, both in Alumni Hall.

Speakers and topics include:
* Dr. Renee L. Chan, OB/GYN -- Women's Health
* Dr. Charles Toulson, Orthopedics -- Orthopedic Joint Health and Current Treatment Advances
* Dr. Jason Bullajian, Ophthalmology -- Healthy Eyes and Treatment Advances
* Dr. Richard Thrasher, ENT/Otolaryngology -- Sinus Surgery Advances
* Dr. Reena Daniel, Internal Medicine -- Staying Healthy for a Lifetime

The event is sponsored by the college, Medical Center of McKinney, Baylor Regional Medical, Medical Center of Plano, Centennial Medical Center in Frisco and Frisco Medical Center.

For more information, call Dr. Linda Adams at 972.881.5777.

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College Awarded for Civic Engagement Initiatives

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:00 CST
February 22, 2008 - Collin College was named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the second straight year.

The recognition was given by the Corporation for National and Community Service and honors a number of colleges and universities from around the nation.

"We are pleased to be recognized for our civic engagement contributions for a second year and equally honored to be included among this distinguished group of higher education colleagues," Regina Hughes, director of the Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement, said.

Launched in 2006, the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement. Honorees for the award were chosen based on a series of selection factors including scope and innovativeness of service projects, percentage of student participation in service activities, incentives for service, and the extent to which the school offers academic service-learning courses.

Collin College created the Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement in 2004 in an effort to foster "intellectual inquiry through collaborative actions focusing on global, national and local issues that enrich student learning, uphold the civic purposes of higher education and build stronger communities."

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Collin College Board Agenda for Feb. 26, 2008

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:00 CST
February 22, 2008 - Notice is hereby given that the Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at the Courtyard Center, 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Plano, Texas, Fourth Floor Room B425.

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Foundation Sets Fundraising Record with 2008 Collin Cabaret

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:00 CST
February 22, 2008 - Guests were greeted with a Parisian scene complete with bistro tables and incredible live entertainment at Saturday evening's 2008 Collin Cabaret sponsored by Collin College and the Collin College Foundation.

The fundraiser, which raised a record of more than $250,000 for scholarships, showcased the amazing talent of more than 20 current and former Collin College dance, choral and music students who performed jazz standards, Broadway classics and offered dynamic dance routines in support of student scholarships.

A highlight of the evening included a commanding performance by 2006 Miss Texas Shilah Phillips, a former Collin College student now enrolled at the University of North Texas. Ms. Phillips' rendition of "I Am Changing" from Dreamgirls provoked thunderous applause and a standing ovation.

The entire Collin College cast of performers united to present a rousing finale with Hairspray's "Can't Stop the Beat."

The show-stopping evening was directed by William R. Park, associate professor at Collin College, whose Broadway credits include The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, Gus/Growltiger in Cats and Buddy in Sideshow. In addition, Professors of Music David Alexander and Katherine Morgan served as music and choral directors, respectively, and Professor of Dance Tiffanee Arnold, chair of the dance department and artistic director of the Collin Dance Ensemble, served as the dance choreographer. Finally, Professor of Music/Jazz Studies Kris Berg served as the Cabaret Jazz Band director.

David McCall was the Honorary Chair for the 2008 Collin Cabaret. His law firm of Gay, McCall, Isaacks, Gordon & Roberts P.C. served as the lead sponsor of more than 50 sponsors *. The college appreciates the support of all contributors with sponsor partnerships ranging from $2,500 to $30,000.

Collin County Community College District (Collin College) provides a quality education for about 44,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The Collin College Foundation supports the college by raising private donations that provide student scholarships.

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Distinguished Speaker Series Continues with Dr. Joan Fujimura

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:30:00 CST
February 19, 2008 - The 2007-08 Collin College Distinguished Speaker Series -- "Knowledge" -- continues at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 4 with Dr. Joan Fujimura.

Dr. Fujimura is a professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she was founding director of the Robert F. and Jean E. Holtz Center for Science and Technology Studies. Her primary work is in anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, feminist studies, history of science, medicine and technology.

She will present "Epistemology in Action: Knowledge Production in Context." Dr. Fujimura will discuss the practical production of knowledge. What are the real world contingencies that scientists face as they attempt to produce knowledge, to weave some sense from the tangle of information and the perceived disorder on the frontline of research? How is knowledge constructed and re-constructed?

Dr. Fujimura will also speak from 10-10:50 a.m., Wednesday, March 5. Seating is limited for this lecture.

Both events are free and open to the public, and will be at the Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.

The final installment of the 2007-08 series is Dr. Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic magazine and executive director of the Skeptics Society, Tuesday, April 15. The Distinguished Speaker Series is sponsored by the Collin College Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement.

For more information about the Distinguished Speaker Series, contact Regina Hughes, director, at rhughes@ccccd.edu or call 972.881.5900. Or visit the series webpage at www.ccccd.edu/speakerseries.

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Secrets Uncovered in Latest Auteur Film Screening

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:33:00 CST
February 18, 2008 - The Collin College Auteur Film Series will screen "The Name of the Rose" at 7 p.m., Monday, March 3, under the theme of "Secrets, Deceptions and Epiphanies: Fruit from the Cinematic Tree of Knowledge."

The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.

As with all the screenings, "The Name of the Rose," will be followed by a panel discussion led by Collin College faculty and staff discussing the themes of the film.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is limited. Some material may not be suitable for all audiences.

The year is 1327 when a mysterious death in an abbey takes place. Franciscan monk William of Baskerville is called in to investigate. More deaths take place and a secret is uncovered that the abbey seeks to keep hidden. The film is rated R and runs 130 minutes.

Education Through Film is a collaboration between the Auteur Film Series and the Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement.

For more information about the Auteur Film Series, visit www.ccccd.edu/auteurfilms or contact Dr. Carolyn Perry at cperry@ccccd.edu.

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Cougar News for February 2008 II

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:33:00 CST
February 15, 2008 - The second February 2008 edition of Cougar News promotes the upcoming Foundation fundraiser and the Honors Institute Scholar-in-Residence, Billy Collins. Also, learn more about a new law that impacts the number of classes a college student can drop. In addition, the Salsa Stand-Off was a huge success. Check out photos from the sizzling event.

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President's Response to Tragedy at Northern Illinois University

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:04:00 CST
February 15, 2008 - As news of the horrific shooting spree at Northern Illinois University broke yesterday, we were again reminded of the incredible grief caused by such a senseless violent act. Collin College deeply mourns this tremendous loss. United through higher education, this tragedy is felt among colleges and universities throughout the nation. The collective prayers of our students, trustees, faculty and staff are with the Northern Illinois University family as well as the families of the victims and those injured.

The Collin College flag will fly at half mast in observance of those who lost their lives or were injured.

A crisis of this magnitude encourages us to reflect on the sanctity of life. The college's vigilant commitment to the safety, security and well-being of our students and employees remains strong.

We send wishes of hope and comfort to President John G. Peters, the students, faculty and staff at Northern Illinois University and to the DeKalb, Illinois community during this time of great sorrow.

President Cary A. Israel

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Parents, Students Invited to University Pre-Admission Workshop

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 08:47:00 CST
February 4, 2008 - Collin College will host a University Pre-Admission Workshop from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.

Parents and students are encouraged to attend the workshop to learn how students have the opportunity to complete the first two years of their bachelor's degrees at Collin College and, if pre-admission requirements are met, get admitted to any of Collin College's nine partner universities.

Collin College is partnered with Austin College, Baylor University, Texas Women's University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, the University of Texas at Dallas, Southern Methodist University, Texas Tech University and the University of North Texas.

A representative from the partner institutions will be at the workshop to provide information about the program benefits, financial aid and scholarships, application process and ways to prepare for college.

Light refreshments will be served and seating is limited. Online registration is available at destinationcollege@ccccd.edu. For more information, call 972.377.1772.

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College President Supports ZERO Tolerance of Violence Initiative

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 17:24:00 CST
February 4, 2008 - Safety from violence begins with knowledge, respect and unity of purpose. Collin College is committed to ensuring the continued safety and well-being of our campus community. Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Violence Against Women, Collin College is confronting the issues of stalking, sexual assault and intimate partner violence head-on through ZERO Tolerance of Violence.

Project ZERO is a coordinated effort to provide education to the student community about the myths and facts regarding this criminal behavior, about resources available for assisting victims and about the recognition and prevention of violence. For Project ZERO, Collin has partnered with two agencies providing exceptional services to Collin County--The Turning Point (formerly the Rape Crisis Center of Collin County) and Hope's Door Shelter and Counseling Center.

The grant mandates an educational component, and we are pleased to launch the inaugural version of Collin's Online Educational Modules located at www.ccccd.edu/zero. It will serve each of us well to review the information available on this website, as it will act to unite us in dignity and respect.

Please contact Sandy Suvannackkham at 972.881.5820 with any questions. Thank you for being at Collin College. Stay well.

President Cary A. Israel

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Collin College Offers Healthcare Leadership Courses

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 17:08:00 CST
February 4, 2008 - Collin College's Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division is offering healthcare leadership courses to provide real-world training for those who need it most: the healthcare leaders of today and tomorrow. All courses are held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Courtyard Center for Professional and Economic Development, 4800 Preston Park Blvd. in Plano.

The courses include contract negotiations and conflict resolution, human resources for healthcare leaders, revenue cycle management and project management. New courses for summer will include building and managing healthcare teams.

These courses are approved by the American College of Medical Practice Executives as credit hours toward certification/recertification as a Certified Practice Management Executive (CPME).

Training is provided by industry experts and will ensure that participants receive quality information relevant to today's healthcare environment.

Collin College also offers a Practice Administrator certificate series that has been approved by the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM) and allows healthcare administrators to sit for the Certified Medical Management exam offered by PAHCOM.
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30 Something: College Pays Tribute to Professor with Showcase

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 17:08:00 CST
February 4, 2008 - Thirty years of teaching and art will be in the spotlight at THE ARTS gallery.

The Collin College gallery will host "30 Years!," a retrospective of the work of professor Lee Akins, who has taught clay for 30 years, the last 20 at the college. Akins is moving to New Mexico after the spring semester.

The show will run from Thursday, Feb. 14-Saturday, March 8, at THE ARTS gallery, located at the Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. A reception is set at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18, at the gallery.

Professor Akins has been featured in a number of solo and group exhibitions across the state and nation showcasing his clay creations. He earned his bachelor of fine arts from the College of Dayton Art Institute and his master of fine arts from Southern Methodist University.

THE ARTS gallery hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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College Schedules African American History Month Events

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:38:00 CST
February 1, 2008 - Collin College will honor Dr. Carter G. Woodson and his vision during African American History Month.

This February's slate of events is themed "Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism," in honor of the Harvard scholar who founded "Negro History Week" in 1926 remembering and commemorating the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans.

That week evolved into a month-long celebration.

African American History Month events are free and open to the public.
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Cougar News for February 2008 I

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:38:00 CST
February 1, 2008 - In the February I Cougar News, mark down African American History Month events on your calendar and realize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream at an upcoming speech competition. Also, plan an affordable good time for Valentine's and celebrate some February birthdays.
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