NEWS

*Picture of the day: A beautiful Alaskan sunset, January 2010

Provided by Jacque Hill.


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Two $1,000 scholarships being offered by Alaska Professional Communicators
Alaska Professional Communicators, the Alaska chapter of the National Federation of Press Women, is offering two $1,000 scholarships to college students who are Alaska residents and planning a career in communications. The scholarship being offered is called the Alaska Professional Communicators Memorial Scholarship and was created in 1981 in memory of Alaska Press Women members who have passed away over the years. Anyone interested in applying should check out this flyer for more information about the scholarship. Applications can be found here and are due by Friday, March 19. Check out the Alaska Professional Communicators site here.

Great new scholarship being offered by ISA Alaska section
The Alaska section of the International Society of Automation will be awarding two $5,000 scholarships to KPC students for the 2010/2011 academic year. The scholarships will be available to students who are enrolled in a program that is preparing them for a technical career. Students interested in engineering, electrical technology and instrumentation technology are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants (or the applicant's parent) must be a current member of ISA in order to apply. Applications are to be submitted via e-mail to Carrie Burford by midnight on March 14. To learn more about the ISA scholarship and to view application requirements, please view this flyer. Have questions? Contact Allen Houtz of Ernie Dummann. Apply early and don't miss out on this incredible scholarship opportunity!

EVENTS

*KRCSU food event to be held Feb. 11
The KRC Student Union will be sponsoring a free soup and salad event at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 in the McLane Commons. All students are welcome to participate in this great event!

*Ripple Effect films to be shown at KRC Feb. 11, March 11 and April 8
Various films from the Ripple Effect film series will be shown at 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 11, March 11 and April 8 in room 115 at KRC. The films all focus on exploring our connection to and impact on our planet. To view a schedule of films to be shown, please view this link. For more information, please contact Dave Atcheson at 262-0346 or Krista Timlin at 262-0337.

*Title III DE Workshop being offered to all KPC faculty - last week to submit applications!
Planning is underway for KPC's 2010 DE Workshop. According to Heather M. Nash, Ed.D., KPC Title III Activities Director and eLearning Developer, "The workshop has been successful for several years and we look forward to an exciting Spring 2010 workshop. In the workshop, participants can learn new skills with Blackboard, eLive and various tools and software applications. They can also learn about good instructional design and see what some of their peers are doing with distance, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses. Participants will also have an opportunity to dedicate time to work on one of their own courses. At Title III, we try to work with people at different levels of expertise, so those new to DE should not fret if they are a beginner with distance education."
Here are a few quick planning details:

• Dates: May 10-14
• Location: KRC campus, Soldotna
• There is a $100/day stipend for workshop participants
• Travel is paid for those coming from out of town

KRC Psychology Club meeting to be held Feb. 11
The KRC Psychology Club will be holding a meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 in room 116. All students are welcome to attend!

Kenai Fine Arts Center juried exhibit coming up soon
The Kenai Fine Arts Center is once again preparing for their March Juried Exhibit! All adult Kenai Peninsula Borough residents are eligible to submit up to four pieces of artwork that have been completed in the last two years. Entries can be submitted to the Fine Arts Center from 12-6 p.m. on March 1 and 2 and mailed entries must be sent prepaid and arrive by March 2. The entry fee for members of the Fine Arts Center is $15 and $25 for non-members. This year's juror is Sheila Wyne, a mixed-media artists from Anchorage. To learn more about this upcoming exhibit, please view this flyer. Entry forms can be found here.

REMINDERS

KPC Momentum Campaign update and appeal
KPC’s system-wide annual internal fundraising campaign is steadily moving towards last year’s record breaking success. It was recently brought to light that KPC’s Momentum Campaign surpassed all other UAA campuses in terms of percent of participation! This year, the Resource Development Team is looking to continue the trend with the goal of exceeding last year’s campaign participation. Currently, the 2010 Momentum Campaign has raised more than $9,500 for student scholarships and campus support. The generosity of KPC’s faculty and staff is astounding and everyone can take pride in that. Remember, it is not the amount of support, it’s about participation. This year, in addition to staff and faculty, KPC’s College Council is supporting the Momentum Campaign! Any and all donations are welcome—here is the pledge form!