March 2004

The Community College of Baltimore County Online Newsletter

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news


Hospital partnership is another attempt to reverse
the nursing shortage
The CCBC School of Health Professions is joining forces with Franklin Square Hospital Center (FSHC) to increase the enrollment in the college’s nursing program as part of a combined effort to address the nursing shortage crisis.

It’s all about fun this summer at Cockpit in Court
Two splashy musicals on the Mainstage, a gripping murder and a frothy romantic comedy in the Cabaret, and a magical trip to Oz in the Children’s Theatre will transform CCBC Essex into a world of illusion and suspense this summer.

Virtual Advising Center Comes Online
Just a few clicks from the CCBC home page and voila! You can enter the Virtual Advising Center.

Groundhogs aren’t the only ones who
saw shadows Feb. 2
Ten faculty and administrators on the Dundalk campus saw their shadows on Monday, Feb. 2 as visiting high school students got an up-close view of the world of work during the annual Job Shadowing Day.

College-wide CISL Fair is just the beginning for yearlong initiatives
Communicating and Integrating Scholarly Lessons was the theme of the first college-wide CISL (Council on Innovation and Student Learning) Fair, held at CCBC Dundalk in January.

Start sweating before the warm weather even arrives
Get into shape this spring at CCBC Catonsville! College employees are invited to use the campus fitness center and pool free of charge during special days/hours.


 
Insights


Fighting breast cancer requires action
as well as awareness
When is the last time you did something for your own “breast health?” When is the last time you did something to help all women in the fight to cure breast cancer?
by Barbara Tower
Director, Evening/Weekend Nursing Program


Snapshots


"Photographs may be more memorable than moving images because they are a neat slice of time, not a flow."
-- Susan Sontag (b. 1933), writer

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


 
 
 
 
Features


CCBC Dundalk’s Dawud Drew leads nation in scoring
Dawud Drew, 22, CCBC Dundalk’s star basketball player, is the nation’s leading scorer in NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Division II basketball, averaging 32.3 points per game.

Class project is a study in independence for local girl
With the help of a device designed by students in Engineering Science 101 at CCBC Essex, a local 12-year-old is able to stand up and transfer to and from her motorized wheelchair with little or no assistance.

Women’s History Month takes off with Amelia
In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, and in honor of the 100th anniversary of aviation, Asylum Products, Ltd. will present Amelia, a one-woman show based on the life and mystery of Amelia Earhart.

Floral Design students create holiday wonderland at governor’s mansion
CCBC Dundalk students were honored to help decorate for a weekend open house at Government House in Annapolis.



 
Events


The spotlight is on Juliet Funt for
Women's History Month
As an actress and human relations trainer, Juliet Funt opens the shutter on cultural myths, which she says weigh upon us and block the possibilities of joy in our lives.

Noted designer Sid Meier puts on his
game face for CCBC
Meet legendary computer game designer Sid Meier when he makes a personal appearance at CCBC’s Second Annual Computer Game Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 13 at CCBC Essex.

Star light, star bright, which stars can you see tonight?
Science faculty will point out a number of interesting objects in the night sky during several upcoming "star parties" at CCBC Dundalk.

Spring Job Fair set for March 23
Sponsored by the CCBC Catonsville Career Center, the fair will feature employers from every sector and throughout the state of Maryland.

Check out event calendars for CCBC Catonsville , CCBC Dundalk and CCBC Essex.


Chatroom


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

CCBC 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.