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1 THE BULLET N published for faculty & staff of north shore community college danvers, lynn, & beverly, MA Volume 40, No. 8, November 1, 2010 Tolerance in a Time of Intolerance will be the theme of NSCC s 26th Forum on Tolerance, Thursday, November 4, 6:45-8:45 p.m. The forum, which is free and open to the public, will be held at NSCC's Lynn Campus gym, 300 Broad St., Lynn. NSCC will celebrate the compassion and moral courage of Chiune Sugihara, pictured left, a Japanese diplomat who served as the Consul in Lithuania at the beginning of World War II. Sugihara, who despite being forbidden to do so by the Japanese government, signed exit visas for Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany's persecution. By following his conscience and disobeying his government, Sugihara saved the lives of 6,000 Jews. Rabbi Reuven Cohn, right, whose parents were among those saved by Sugihara, is the featured speaker at this year's Forum. He is an instructor at the Hebrew College and Maimonides School in Boston. The Honorable Toyohisa Kozuki, Consul General of Japan in Boston, will also speak. Excerpts from the video, Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness, will be shown and the international choral group, Chorus Boston, will give a musical performance of Japanese songs. Light refreshments will be served. Free parking is available on the Lynn Campus or for a small fee in the MBTA garage. For further information, contact Dr. Sheldon Brown at , x Commencement Speaker Suggestions - The 2011 Commencement Committee invites suggestions from all members of the community for the guest speaker at NSCC s Commencement exercises which are being held Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Salem State University. The Commencement speaker should be one who will be able to address topics of relevance to NSCC. Please consider the following when making your suggestions: Outstanding achievement of some kind (in academics, business, politics, science, the arts, for example) Innovative achievements Humanitarian deeds The extent to which the candidate s achievement represents sustained efforts over the course of a career Connection with North Shore Community College Degree to which the candidate s activities have touched the lives of others The extent to which the candidate represents an outstanding model for our graduates The honor brought to NSCC, should the candidate accept our invitation See Commencement, page 2 THE BULLETIN Page 1 of 10

2 Commencement, continued from page 1 The Commencement Committee will serve as the selection committee. Following a review, the Committee will submit a recommendation(s) to President Burton for consideration, as the president has the responsibility and authority for selecting and inviting a guest speaker for the Commencement exercises. Dr. Burton will make the final choice on the basis of appropriateness, availability, and affordability. Please submit suggestions to Lloyd Holmes (lholmes@northshore.edu), committee chair, by Friday, November 5 th. First Diversity Collaborative Event a Success - Over 150 students, faculty, staff members and community members took part in the first Diversity Collaborative event, The Immigrant Experience: Diversity Dialogues on October 21 st. A full day of information, personal stories of success, cultural performances, and celebration was organized by the Public Policy Institute, the Diversity Leadership Council, Health Services, Student Life, the Multicultural Society and the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI). NSCC programs and Lynn community-based organizations also provided information about their services and resources. Starting off the event was Samuel Tsoi, Policy Associate of MIRA(Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition), who shared information about the state and federal legal issues that impact immigrants. Sharing about their experiences as immigrants were panelists, Ayuen Mach Garang, current NSCC student, Tatiana Burgos-Espinal, NSCC alumna and current Director of Development at NSCC, Huiwei Guan, NSCC Computer Science faculty member, and José Encarnación, NSCC alumnus and Auxiliary Consulate for the Dominican Republic Consulate. Also contributing information regarding the impact, realities and myths associated with immigrants in the United States was Marcia Hohn from the Immigrant Learning Center in Malden. Finally, the National Coalition Building Institute(NCBI) facilitated a Controversial Issues session with participants, providing them with opportunities to share and discuss their perspectives around the topic of immigrants and immigration. faculty members. Two groups provided entertainment for the event. Pictured left, Mestre Chuvisco, shared about the history of Capoeira, an Afro- Brazilian art form that combines martial arts, dance and music, and then provided a demonstration. Members of the Divinity Dance Studio conducted a salsa dance workshop, shown right, for NSCC students, staff and The Diversity Collaborative would like to thank all of the speakers, organizations and performers for their time and for making this event such a great success! The Diversity Collaborative consists of partnerships between NSCC affiliated organizations and departments in coordinating, planning and implementing diversity focused events at the College. All NSCC organizations are encouraged to contact Gloria Lopez, Chair of the Diversity Leadership Council if you are interested in co-sponsoring future events. --Gloria Lopez, Chair, Diversity Leadership Council THE BULLETIN Page 2 of 10

3 Veterans Appreciation Days at NSCC November 10, Lynn Campus gym, 10am 1pm November 12, Danvers Campus main lobby, 10am 1pm A collaboration between NSCC Veterans Services, its Veterans Club and The Women s Center Club. NSCC students, faculty and staff are invited to meet NSCC veteran students and participate in the following activities: * Care Package Drive for Deployed Soldiers donation tables will be available to accept your contributions. Listed below are items needed. For more info on the Care Package Drive, contact Alicia Vargas, avargas03@northshore.edu, x4187 *Make your own dog tags, a Program Council event *Letter writing to deployed soldiers Highlights include Kevin Lambert, Outreach Coordinator, Statewide Advocacy for Veterans Empowerment (SAVE) Team, MA Department of Veterans Service and OIF Veteran, who will speak at 11am on both days and the Lynn English Bulldogs, a Marine Corp JROTC Drill Team, will perform at 10am on both days. On display will be a POW/MIA Honor table, flags representing the different branches of the military, literature on services that NSCC offers to our veterans plus the opportunity for students to join different clubs. Veterans Appreciation days will continue with a free Veterans Benefits and Career Opportunities Fair on Tuesday, November 16, 3 6:30 p.m., at Salem State University, South Campus Gym, 11 Harrison Road, Salem. Sponsored by Salem State University, NSCC and the North Shore Workforce Investment Board, the Veterans Benefits and Career Opportunities Fair will give veterans the opportunity to meet representatives of veteran-friendly companies, agencies and programs. Veterans will be able to explore their eligibility under the new GI Bill as well as other veterans benefits. For more information on any of these events, contact Michael Smith, NSCC Veterans Services Specialist at x4178 or msmith@northshore.edu Troops Care Package Drive Items Needed Stationery boxed Holiday cards, paper, pens, envelopes, stamps, phone cards and disposable cameras Puzzles/Books/Games/Holiday Gifts books, crosswords, word searches, brain teasers, magazines, playing cards, travel games, Nerf balls, Wiffle ball sets, footballs, badminton sets, volleyball sets, CD s, DVD s Food Oreo cookies, other types of small packaged cookies, peanuts, pre-sweetened powdered drinks, crackers, Pringles, Doritos, hard candy, fruit snacks, Pop Tarts, cereal bars, individual packages of cereal, non-refrigerated pudding, power bars, Twizzlers, sunflower seeds, Chex mix, beef jerky, throat lozenges, Cup-a-soup, pretzels, raisins, oatmeal/granola bars, Rice Krispy treats, peanut butter, jelly, packaged tuna Toiletries soap, shampoo/conditioner, dental hygiene products, disposable razors, shaving cream, petroleum jelly, unscented powder, baby oil, nail clippers, deodorant, skin lotion, toilet paper, Kleenex, unscented wet wipes (non-alcohol), Q-tips, eyeglass wipes, foot powder, cleansers, cocoa butter, lip balm, mouthwash, sunscreen, aloe-vera, bug repellent, itch cream, Visine, Visine for contacts, hand sanitizer, fly strips, saline nasal spray, feminine hygiene products, hairbrushes, combs Misc. Home Town clothing, new socks, t-shirts, binoculars, flip-flops, flashlights, batteries, sunglasses (must be ALL BLACK FRAMES, no insignia or writings) THE BULLETIN Page 3 of 10

4 Consider Yourself Invited! - On behalf of the officers and members of Alpha Lambda Kappa, North Shore Community College s Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, it is with pleasure that I cordially invite all to attend the 2010 Fall Induction Ceremony on Wednesday November 10 th, 2010 at 6pm in the Lynn Gym. Phi Theta Kappa, the largest honor society in American higher education, includes some 1,200 chapters on two-year college campuses in all 50 states, Canada, Germany and U.S. territorial possessions abroad. Approximately 100,000 honor students are inducted into membership each year. The Society provides its members programming in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and service and promotes civic engagement. Our keynote speaker is Pam Irwin, a local community advocate of green issues. At this Ceremony, we will honor and celebrate the academic success of the following students who have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.7, and have chosen to accept the invitation for membership: Elizabeth Adams Nancy Allphin Francisco Almonte Holly Andrews Kathleen Ashley Adam Belanger Andre' Bennett Khadija Bhulasar Tina Bimbo Michael Boltrushek Shannon Boswell Stephen Buitkus II Adam Burnett Olga Cameron Vincent Camley Georges Charles Linda Chhay Roun Chin Elizabeth Clay Shelby Cole Jamar Colucci Jacqueline Connors Adam Conti Lee Cusolito Hannah Dahlmer White Christina Danek Quynh Dang Lisa D'Attilio Jacqueline DeGeorge Andrea Diorio Jarrod Douglass Donna Eldridge Jamie Karima Tara Roberta Chad Hayley Katrina Brett Ivy Rose Ryan Robert Chet Margaret Pamela Fatmata Ashley Brandon Rosselyn Heather Sharon Rebecca Jennifer Rory Marisol Scott James Thomas Leslie Kelsey Stephen John Kara Kristen Elliott Erriahi Forbes Freeman Freeman Freer Gogolos Goodhue Guevara Guild Gunther Gurung Herman Hinckley Kanu Keighley Key Lalana Lane Leach LeSaffre Lynch Madden Mancia Marcoux Martinez McCaul McCormack McGuinness Meola Mercier Noyes O'Connor Rithy Laura Nathan Sharolyn Christina Margaret Robert Justin Chris Gail Sara Tania Crystal Grace Rebecca Jessica Maria Thang Noris Dayla Lorraine Mary Tracy Kathleen Andrea Kristy Ariel William Matthew Sharon Wendy Kristen Oeur O'Neil Owens Pearyer Pesente Peters Plamondon Plourde Ricci Saporito Seng Sicari Smith Takang Timberlake Toomey Torres Tran Trejo Umana Varone Vasco Wallis Watson Wegner Weishaar Wheeler Wheeler Willis Zajac Zimmerman Zona All are welcome to participate in a brief reception with light refreshments, immediately following the ceremony. --Lisa Milso, Director of Student Life THE BULLETIN Page 4 of 10

5 Full of the Halloween Spirit The Danvers cafeteria staff, left to right, Pam, Linda, Poohk, and Sandy. $30,000 Transfer Scholarship Now Available - The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has opened the nomination process for the largest scholarships available to students and recent alumni from community colleges. The private foundation will award up to $30,000 annually per recipient to help students and recent alumni from community colleges pursue four-year degrees at any college or university in the United States. In order to be eligible for nomination a student should have a minimum GPA of 3.5, be graduating in May, or be a recent alumni, and plan to enroll full-time in September 2011 at a four-year college or university. Please refer potential nominees to Peter Monaco in the Student Support Center for all the details on the nomination process. --Peter Monaco, x6688 Free Flu Shots Health Services is sponsoring free flu clinics for faculty, staff and students on the following dates: Danvers, DB108 - Thursday, November 4 11a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, November p.m. $5 Massages and Postural Assessments - Relax your aching back, neck and shoulders and have your posture assessed. NSCC s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program is offering $5 massages and postural assessments for NSCC students, faculty and staff, Friday, November 5 from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the Physical Therapy Lab, DH124. (the last massage will be as 12:30 so please arrive at 12:00 to check in) Massages and postural assessments will be done on a first-come, first-served basis and will be 15 minutes long. Please bring the appropriate clothing for the massage. (T-shirts, shorts, sweats) All proceeds to benefit the PTA club. --Diane Caruso, PTA program, x4469 Classroom Technology Tutorials - For those of you who were not able to attend our Smart Classroom training sessions, please note that a Smart Classroom and Smart Cart video tutorial are available on our Academic Technology web page. The navigation is as follows: Campus Pipeline/My Northshore tab/college Departments heading/academic Technology page. We hope that you'll find this helpful! --Dave Houle, Academic Technology THE BULLETIN Page 5 of 10

6 Arts in April is a celebration of the arts co-sponsored by many departments at the college. It will be held April 11-15, The Committee is currently seeking proposals for events or displays. Past events include "Rockin' Ralph's Roadhouse", Hip Hop Dance, environmental art displays, and much more. If you would like to submit an idea, please me (ddavis@northshore.edu) by December 1st. It would be helpful if you can include the type of event and brief description, approximate length of time, and the possible campus (either Danvers or Lynn). We always welcome new ideas and new committee members. Come help us promote the Arts at NSCC! -- Donna Davis, TRiO, ext Cosmetology Clinic Opens November 23 - The cosmetology salon at North Shore Community College is a student-run, instructor-supervised hair, skin and nail salon. The Salon will open to the public on Tuesday Nov. 23, 2010 and will remain open on most Tuesday s, Wednesdays and Thursdays through May of Hours of operation are from 9.00 am to 12.30pm. Walk-in only. No appointment necessary. Salon flyers with the monthly schedule are available in our reception area. We are located at 562 Maple St. (Rt. 62) in Danvers, on the Essex Agricultural High School Campus in Maude Hall. You may also call ext for the monthly salon schedule. We certainly look forward to servicing and pampering you with a relaxing facial, manicure, pedicure, scalp treatment, hair cut, blow dry, or roller set just to mention a few of our services! Our prices are extremely reasonable starting at $5.00 and up. --Kathy Champlain, Cosmetology Department Chair Paralegal Employment Panel and Networking Opportunity - North Shore Community College's Paralegal Department and Alumni Office invites the public to attend the 15th annual Paralegal Employment Panel and Networking Opportunity, a free lecture, "How Do I Get There From Here?" The event is Wednesday, November 17 from 7:00-8:30p.m. at the Danvers Campus Health Professions Building Lecture Hall, 1 Ferncroft Rd, just off Route 1 south. Learn about the latest opportunities in the legal field by listening to the career paths and educational experiences of the panel of guest speakers, all graduates of NSCC's paralegal program. There is no charge to attend but SPACE IS LIMITED - registration is required. For more information, or to reserve your spot, contact the Alumni Office x5481 or to srochon@northshore.edu --Sandy Rochon, Alumni Coordinator Cummings Foundation Faculty Fellowships Service with a community-based organization. Full- and part-time faculty members who are interested in working with the community have the opportunity to develop a service project with a local community-based organization and complete a 40-hour fellowship over the Spring 2011 semester. Fellowships include a $1,200 stipend. Deadline is November 19, Please contact Cate Kaluzny, ckaluzny@northshore.edu or at x5571/2148 for a Fellowship application and for any questions regarding this opportunity. THE BULLETIN Page 6 of 10

7 Technology Across the Curriculum (TAC) - The TAC Committee invites all full-time and adjunct faculty and all professional teaching staff to submit applications to develop a Technology Across the Curriculum (TAC) project in the spring of 2011 with implementation in the summer or fall of This year we are making a few changes to the TAC process. First, we moved the application dates to earlier in the semester to avoid the end-of-semester rush. Fall application materials are being distributed in October, and proposals are due at midnight on November 22. Second, we have split TAC into two parts. 1. If you would like to develop an online/hybrid course: Please contact Julie Riley (jriley@northshore.edu) or John McCormick (jmccormi@northshore.edu. They will explain the process and discuss the expectations, have you complete some short readiness activities, and give you an application. You will also need to discuss your plans with, and get the approval of, your Division Dean. Applications and Process are available during your consultation with the Instructional Designers, John McCormick or Julie Riley 2. If you would like to develop a project integrating technology into the curriculum: Apply for a TAC grant. The application, which includes project ideas, and the description of the TAC Process are attached to the bulletin. Please read all of the materials before completing your application. Division Deans and Department Chairs would appreciate an letting them know about your ideas so they can support your efforts. Applications must be submitted via to tacapp@northshore.edu by Monday, November 22, No late applications will be accepted under any circumstances. Notification of awards will be made before the end of the semester. Please note: These application materials are also available on Pipeline. To access, go to My North Shore and select the link to Technology Across the Curriculum in the left column. Applicants need not have high level experience using technology, but because the TAC grant is becoming highly competitive, we urge applicants to prepare their applications carefully, making sure the descriptive narrative is thorough and clear. We are also, of course, interested in the applicant s motivation and willingness to think about how technology can improve his/her teaching. Finally, we would be delighted to answer any questions or discuss application ideas. We hope you will consider applying for a TAC grant and look forward to assisting you in any way we can in that process. --Tina Lemoi, Dean of Academic Technology and Distance Learning and Terri Whitney, TAC Coordinator and Professor of English THE BULLETIN Page 7 of 10

8 Labor of Love The NSCC Labor Of Love Committee is pleased to announce that out of 72 applicants, the following 11 students have been selected to serve in New Orleans from January 5th - 15 th, left to right, Michael Nguyen, Emily Jones (Student Team Leader), Mirna Portillo (Student Team Leader), Roberta Leal, Adeline "Henrietta" Slocum, and Farah Ahmad. Not pictured are Sara Barrientos, Joseph Basher, Marissa Carfagna, Gisell De La Cruz, and Alexander Reddy. These students will be working with Rebuilding Together, Beacon of Hope and the Green Project to assist the resident in restoring their neighborhoods. They will also have the opportunity to learn more about New Orleans, to develop new friendships, to increase knowledge of self and gain a deeper understanding of social issues. As you can imagine, a project of this scale involves an enormous amount of fundraising. Our goal is to raise $10, towards the costs of airfare, housing, van rental, food and daily expenses. Attached to this Bulletin is an announcement of one of our upcoming Fundraisers at the Tides Restaurant in Nahant on Monday, Nov.8 th from 6-9 pm. We hope you may be able to join us there or at Elissa Al- Chokhachy s book signing event which will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 3 rd at 7 PM in the Lynn Gym. For more information on how you can support our efforts and assist us in reaching our goal, please contact Lisa Milso, Director of Student Life, Cate Kalunzy, Service Learning Program Coordinator, or Gerard Sullivan, Vice President Alumni Association & Adjunct Faculty Member. Four-Year Colleges and Universities Visiting NSCC this Semester Wednesday November 3, 10am to 1pm, Danvers campus, first floor lobby Berry Building Albertus Magnus College American International College Bay Path College Bay State College Boston University Bridgewater State College Bryant University Curry College Dean College Eastern Nazarene College Emerson College Endicott College Fitchburg State College Framingham State College Johnson and Wales University Lesley University Mass College of Liberal Arts Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Merrimack College Mount Holyoke College Mount Ida College Northeastern University Quinnipiac College Regis College Rivier College Roger Williams University Sacred Heart University Salem State College Simmons College Southern New Hampshire University Southern Vermont College Springfield College Suffolk University State University of New York Cobleskill UMass Amherst UMass Boston UMass Dartmouth UMass Lowell University of Southern Maine Wentworth Institute of Technology Western New England College Wheelock College --Peter Monaco, Student Support THE BULLETIN Page 8 of 10

9 Worthy Causes WE NEED YOUR HELP! - On November 2 nd Joanne Light and I are going behind bars for "GOOD" PLEASE HELP BAIL US OUT! Your donation is the key to our freedom! Be proud of the fact that together we're providing help and hope to kids and adults served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in our community. It is easier than ever to support this great cause - you can make your donation online by simply visiting Joanne s page or my page If you prefer you can write a check and send it to Joanne or me via interoffice mail (LW 108). Visit mda.org for information on how MDA makes a difference to people around the country and in your community. Thank you in advance for your generosity! --Julie Howland, Student & Enrollment Services Miraculous Moments Labor of Love Fundraiser Have you heard from a deceased loved one? Do you wonder if life continues on after physical death? Join board certified hospice nurse and author Elissa Al- Chokhachy on Wednesday evening, November 3, 2010 at 7 PM in the Lynn Campus gym for an interactive discussion on after death communication, nearing death awareness (the heightened awareness experienced during the last days and weeks of life) and near-death experiences. Come share your own experiences that have given you hope that life and love are eternal, and that one day, we will all be together again. Autographed copies of Elissa s new book, Miraculous Moments: True Stories Affirming That Life Goes On, will be available for purchase. All book sale proceeds will be donated to the Labor of Love Fund which provides funding for NSCC student community outreach and service, including the annual Labor of Love trip to help rebuild homes in New Orleans. Labor of Love tax-deductible donations are also welcome. Donations can be forwarded to the NSCC Office of Institutional Advancement, DB-323. Thank you! Labor of Love event & refreshments sponsored by Student Life. For more information, contact Elissa at ealchokh@northshore.edu or at x2197. Reading Girl Scouts Operation Undercover-Troop A Community Service Project for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (Cradles To Crayons) Girl Scout Troop of Reading is trying to collect 1,000 pairs of new socks and underwear for MA children living in low-income families and/or who are homeless. Donations will be taken now through December 31 st. We are asking friends, neighbors, family members and co-workers to help out! Please drop off or send your donations of new children s (all sizes) socks and underwear to Jane Trullo in Student Financial Services, Danvers. Thank you for your support. --Jane Trullo, x4509 THE BULLETIN Page 9 of 10

10 Turkey Drive - The Presidential Scholars at North Shore Community College are putting together a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive this fall, which will provide a turkey dinner to fourteen families in the Lynn, Saugus and Revere area. We are asking first for donations of non-perishable items, boxed stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned goods, tin pans and even gift certificates to local grocery stores. As Thanksgiving becomes closer, we will be accepting vegetables, deserts, milk, juice, rolls and other similar items which can be frozen as well as refrigerated. Any help is greatly appreciated! Collection boxes will be located at our Lynn and Danvers campuses, and checked routinely. If you would like to donate a gift certificate please drop it off at Victoria Pasciuto's office Danvers DB130 or you could also mail it to us at 1 Ferncroft Road Danvers Ma Attention Victoria Pasciuto On the Monday before Thanksgiving, we will be dropping off the designated meal items at the schools of the families in need so we are asking for all food donations and gift certificates by the end of the day on Wednesday the 17th. For more information, contact Victoria Pasciuto, x5471, or vpasciut@northshore.edu Thank you for supporting our cause! --The Presidential Scholars Ice Cream Pie Fundraiser - for the American Cancer Society - Relay for Life of Peabody As most of you may know, my family and I have participated in the American Cancer Society s Relay for Life of Peabody for the past 5 years. We walk in memory of my cousin, Shaun Connolly, who lost his battle with Leukemia in 1989 at just 9yrs old. We have fundraisers throughout the year for the Relay which helps fund cancer research and treatment. I am currently taking orders for Ice Cream Pies (made by Scoops n' More of Peabody) that will be ready in time for Thanksgiving. Flavors are Chocolate Chip, Mocha, Oreo, Peppermint and new this year, Pumpkin! Pies cost $15/each and $5 of every order is donated to the American Cancer Society. Our team gets credit for all the pies that we sell. Orders and payment must be received by November 3rd. Checks should be made payable to the American Cancer Society in the full amount of $15/pie. Please contact Erin Ford for more information (Marketing, DB330, x5421 or eford@northshore.edu). Thank you in advance for your support! If you would like more information on how to join the Relay, please let me know. --Erin Ford & Family, Relay for Life Team Steps for Shaun THE BULLETIN Page 10 of 10