CC “Week” promotes partnerships F CC] will host a variety of activities from April 25 through May 7 in celebration of Community College Week and culminating in commencement ceremonies. “The theme, ‘FCC] Salutes the Stars,’ gives us a chance to recognize members of the community, govern— ment and businesses who have sup— ported the College for more than 20 years,” said Joe Caldwell, co' chairperson of the Community Col— lege Week Planning Committee and FCC] chapter president of Florida Association of Community Colleges. “Activities will take place from Florida’s First Coast to our state Capitol." Salute/.1. wj’mzu This year marks the fourth obser— vance of Community College Week in Florida. Founded by FACC, the activities recognize the achievements and draw attention to the needs of the state’s 28 public, two’year colleges. “The high level of energy our staff bring to the project is extremely stimulating. They deserve tremendous credit for their interest and efforts,” said Ann Tillinghast, director of public affairs and co—chairperson of the Planning Committee. JACKSONVILLE LANDING — From April 1 through 30, the Jacksonville Landing will showcase FCC] programs. Window fronts will feature art by students and faculty; Open Campus and senior adult pro; grams; and displays on interior design, fashion merchandising and cosmetology by students. Lunchtime performances by FCC] students are scheduled for the court— yard: April 25—the Recycles, an or! Logo design by FCC] student Jack Griggs. chestra of senior adult students; April 25—Sign and Sing, a group of students who perform songs through sign language; April 26vthe FCC] Chorale; April 28Troupe de Kent; April 28—the Singleton Swingers, a group of senior adult dancers. WORKDAYS AT BUSINESSES FCC] representatives will provide information on college programs and services at display booths, April 25—29, at the Educational Communi— ty Credit Union—Main Street branch, AnheuseraBusch, Inc., Office of the Sheriff, Florida Publishing Company, and ].M. Family Enterprises. NASSAU COUNTY — On April 29, business, educational and political leaders from Nassau County will tour the site of the proposed FCC] center and existing FCC] facilities. ARGYLE VILLAGE SQUARE — A local disc jockey will broadcast live from the shopping square on April 30. Exhibits will highlight FCC] pro— grams and services, and recognize local businesses, the ]acksonville Naval Air Station, Cecil Field and Mayport. TALLAHASSEE DAY — In con— junction with FACC, FCC] will par, ticipate in activities at the Capitol on May 3. The activities are de— signed to make state legislators more aware of the needs of community col— leges and their role in the state education system. ASSOCIATE DEGREE PRE FERRED CAMPAIGN — This campaign strives to have employers embrace the associate degree in job development, review, and advertising, as well as in career advancement. Human Resources will work with businesses to promote and come municate to all potential students and associate degree holders the employment opportunities available. COMMENCEMENT — Coma mencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. in the Civic Auditorium.- ‘it ’«1 Artist Betty LaDuke in her studio. Cross—Cultural Dreams of Peace M ulti—cultural issues as they relate to women in the third world is the theme of “CrossCultural Dreams of Peace,” a public humanities program to be held April 14 — May 12 at Florida Community College at ]acksonville. The program is sponsored by the Kalliope Writer’s Collective, FCC] Women’s Center and the Florida Endowment for the Humanities. “Cross—Cultural Dreams of Peace" features Betty LaDuke, an Oregon— based artist, writer and educator, who has traveled extensively in Africa and Latin America seeking women artists to examine how culture influences their art. In addition to her artwork on display at the Kent Campus Gallery, Ms. LaDuke will present two lectures with slides on “African Roots: CrossCultural Comparisons," at 2 pm, Friday, April 15 at the Downtown Campus Auditorium, and “latin American Impressions,” at 7 pm. at the Kent Campus Auditorium. On Saturday, April 16, Ms. LaDuke will conduct an artists’ workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kent Campus Student Activities Building. Space is limited, and reset! vations must be made in advance. The public is invited to participate in this free, multivcultural presenta— tion. For more information, call 387—8211. I Grenada: Brief Flowering. , OCR Text: CC “Week” promotes partnerships F CC] will host a variety of activities from April 25 through May 7 in celebration of Community College Week and culminating in commencement ceremonies. “The theme, ‘FCC] Salutes the Stars,’ gives us a chance to recognize members of the community, govern— ment and businesses who have sup— ported the College for more than 20 years,” said Joe Caldwell, co' chairperson of the Community Col— lege Week Planning Committee and FCC] chapter president of Florida Association of Community Colleges. “Activities will take place from Florida’s First Coast to our state Capitol." Salute/.1. wj’mzu This year marks the fourth obser— vance of Community College Week in Florida. Founded by FACC, the activities recognize the achievements and draw attention to the needs of the state’s 28 public, two’year colleges. “The high level of energy our staff bring to the project is extremely stimulating. They deserve tremendous credit for their interest and efforts,” said Ann Tillinghast, director of public affairs and co—chairperson of the Planning Committee. JACKSONVILLE LANDING — From April 1 through 30, the Jacksonville Landing will showcase FCC] programs. Window fronts will feature art by students and faculty; Open Campus and senior adult pro; grams; and displays on interior design, fashion merchandising and cosmetology by students. Lunchtime performances by FCC] students are scheduled for the court— yard: April 25—the Recycles, an or! Logo design by FCC] student Jack Griggs. chestra of senior adult students; April 25—Sign and Sing, a group of students who perform songs through sign language; April 26vthe FCC] Chorale; April 28Troupe de Kent; April 28—the Singleton Swingers, a group of senior adult dancers. WORKDAYS AT BUSINESSES FCC] representatives will provide information on college programs and services at display booths, April 25—29, at the Educational Communi— ty Credit Union—Main Street branch, AnheuseraBusch, Inc., Office of the Sheriff, Florida Publishing Company, and ].M. Family Enterprises. NASSAU COUNTY — On April 29, business, educational and political leaders from Nassau County will tour the site of the proposed FCC] center and existing FCC] facilities. ARGYLE VILLAGE SQUARE — A local disc jockey will broadcast live from the shopping square on April 30. Exhibits will highlight FCC] pro— grams and services, and recognize local businesses, the ]acksonville Naval Air Station, Cecil Field and Mayport. TALLAHASSEE DAY — In con— junction with FACC, FCC] will par, ticipate in activities at the Capitol on May 3. The activities are de— signed to make state legislators more aware of the needs of community col— leges and their role in the state education system. ASSOCIATE DEGREE PRE FERRED CAMPAIGN — This campaign strives to have employers embrace the associate degree in job development, review, and advertising, as well as in career advancement. Human Resources will work with businesses to promote and come municate to all potential students and associate degree holders the employment opportunities available. COMMENCEMENT — Coma mencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. in the Civic Auditorium.- ‘it ’«1 Artist Betty LaDuke in her studio. Cross—Cultural Dreams of Peace M ulti—cultural issues as they relate to women in the third world is the theme of “CrossCultural Dreams of Peace,” a public humanities program to be held April 14 — May 12 at Florida Community College at ]acksonville. The program is sponsored by the Kalliope Writer’s Collective, FCC] Women’s Center and the Florida Endowment for the Humanities. “Cross—Cultural Dreams of Peace" features Betty LaDuke, an Oregon— based artist, writer and educator, who has traveled extensively in Africa and Latin America seeking women artists to examine how culture influences their art. In addition to her artwork on display at the Kent Campus Gallery, Ms. LaDuke will present two lectures with slides on “African Roots: CrossCultural Comparisons," at 2 pm, Friday, April 15 at the Downtown Campus Auditorium, and “latin American Impressions,” at 7 pm. at the Kent Campus Auditorium. On Saturday, April 16, Ms. LaDuke will conduct an artists’ workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kent Campus Student Activities Building. Space is limited, and reset! vations must be made in advance. The public is invited to participate in this free, multivcultural presenta— tion. For more information, call 387—8211. 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