February 2004

The Community College of Baltimore County Online Newsletter

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news


Should America pay? Reparations 101
invites discussion at CCBC
Raymond A. Winbush, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University, will shed light on this controversial issue as part of the Fifth Annual Chancellor’s African-American Lecture Series on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Grant helps CCBC educate community on
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CCBC’s Respiratory Care Therapy (RCT) program (School of Health Professions) will use a $8,640 grant to develop and conduct a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Outreach Education Program in the eastern Baltimore County area.

New Hippodrome Theatre is site for CA Jazz 2004
Hot jazz and a cool new venue create a can’t-miss combination for Catonsville Jazz 2004 (CA Jazz), 7-11 p.m. Saturday, March 20.

Guest artist Jim Lucas brings King’s message to life
Keeper of the Dream, an evocative and inspiring performance by guest artist Jim Lucas, will bring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words and passion to CCBC Catonsville 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13.

Bill Lucy to share first-hand account of
decisive 1968 union struggle
Bill Lucy, international secretary/treasurer and the second highest ranking officer of AFSCME, AFL-CIO, will introduce and discuss the documentary At the River I Stand 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at CCBC Dundalk.

Servicemen fought for dignity and
equality at Camp Logan
Camp Logan is the riveting tale of the 1917 courts-martial and execution of 19 black soldiers from the U.S. Army's 24th Infantry. The winner of the NAACP Image Award for Best Play, Camp Logan will be presented at both CCBC Catonsville and CCBC Dundalk in February.

Women’s Expo focuses on career,
financial and personal growth
The Third Annual Women’s Expo, sponsored by CCBC and the American Association of Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) will be held 10 a.m – 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14 at CCBC Catonsville.

Broom sweeps into CCBC Essex
to direct Once On This Island
Local actress, dancer, storyteller and teacher Maria Broom will be guest director for Once On This Island, a fairy tale love story, as part of the spring theater season at CCBC Essex.

Freundel and students nominated for
Kennedy Center awards - again
Carl Freundel, assistant professor of Theatre and Speech, was nominated for the Mark David Cohen Playwriting Award for his original work, Traghost, at the Region II Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in January.

Senior Star Showcase wows ‘em in Vegas
Members of CCBC’s Senior Star Showcase traveled to Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in January to perform Encore! – A Tribute to 20th Century Music as part of the Senior Theatre USA Performance Festival.

Justice comes to Chesapeake High School
Beth Barker, dean of the CCBC School of Justice, Captain Charles Rapp of the Baltimore County Police Academy and Sergeant Richard Ricko of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, ventured to Chesapeake High School in Essex for Baltimore County Public School Professional Development Day.

Milford Mill Academy students
take a closer look at CCBC
One of CCBC's most successful enrollment management initiatives is "CCBC Day" at area high schools. This series of recruitment events take place throughout the year at selected high schools in Baltimore County, most recently at Milford Mill Academy in December.

Diggs preserves local history for future generations
In a presentation to students, faculty, staff and guests at CCBC Dundalk, local historian Louis Diggs elaborated on the history of the Turner Station community, referencing his new book From the Meadows to the Point.

Do you have the ‘write’ stuff?
The Rotary Club of Catonsville–Sunrise and CCBC Catonsville are in search of authors to participate in a spring Author’s Night and Book Fair in May.


 
Insights


Job Network program addresses life issues
as well as employment matters
by Joan Edwards, director, Special Projects
Occupational Training Center, CEED

When I was first approached by the Baltimore County Department of Social Services about a proposed “work-first” program for welfare applicants and recipients, I was skeptical that such a program could have a positive impact on participants’ lives.


Snapshots


"No painting can tell the truth of a single instant; no snapshot can do anything else."
-- John A. Kouwenhoven (1909-1990)
U.S. author

Browse the CCBC photo gallery for images from college events and activities.


 
 
 
 
Features


MACC Launches First Statewide Marketing Campaign
The Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) has launched its first statewide marketing effort, geared toward enhancing the image of Maryland’s community colleges.

There’s no business like snow business
Overzealous employees can thwart Plant Operations’ efforts to make a clean sweep of campus roads and parking lots in a weather emergency. Review what you should do – and not do – when a significant weather event is in the offing.

CCBC goes green as campuses embrace ‘RecycleFirst’
CCBC campuses are becoming greener every day – in the environmental sense, that is. “RecycleFirst” is the college’s newest salvo in the battle to conserve resources and reduce expenditures.

In-House Departments Repair Printing Equipment
When CCBC Printing Services in Catonsville encountered a tough equipment problem, they had to look no further than their own staff and their campus colleagues in the Computer-Automated Manufacturing (CAM) department for a remedy.


 
Events


From arts and entertainment to travel and sports, check out the Live@CCBC calendar of events to see what’s happening in and around CCBC.


Chatroom


Visit the Chat Room for information on employee accomplishments and honors, department and program news tidbits.

In the News highlights college and employee media mentions and appearances.

New Faces lists the names of faculty and staff who have recently joined the CCBC employee family.