2017
MONTH September - October
REVIEW ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-NEWPORT
Images of Success and Service at ASU-Newport
September started with a visit from The Bread of Life Mobile Food Pantry, with stops at ASUN-Jonesboro and ASUNMarked Tree. Students in need were able to show their student ID and receive a FREE bag of groceries.
ASU-Newport Students, Faculty and Staff participated in the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Trashiest Team Clean Up Contest. So exciting to help Keep Arkansas Beautiful, and the community we serve!
Paving The Way Arkansas Next magazine featured ASU-Newport alum Rachel Scott in it’s September edition. Rachel is paving the way for women in her field after becoming the first professional female auto body painter in Jonesboro. Not only that, she is the first female worker at Cavenaugh Ford Lincoln. When asked what advice she would give students considering this field Rachel said that employees in this line of work make good money, and there will always be a need for it. The most surprising thing about training was that “it takes time to master the skills to be successful. You can’t just throw things together and call it a day. This career takes someone who is willing to invest their time in what they’re working on.” Rachel also says, “Now that I have a job in the field, I see more and more how much the program helped me succeed!” To find out more about an exciting career as a Refinish Technician, contact the Collision Repair department!
Happenings Around ASUN
Constitution Week was celebrated at all ASU-Newport Campuses! ASUN Faculty/Staff were out at Depot Days and the Cotton Pickin’ Jubilee on September 30, distributing promotional materials!
Welcome to the Jonesboro Campus Coffee House
News and Happenings Around ASUN Chris Glenn Named ASUNewport’s Chairman of the Board of Visitors Hytrol is pleased to announce that Chris Glenn, Hytrol’s Vice President of Operations, will serve as Chairman of the newlyestablished Board of Visitors for Arkansas State UniversityNewport (ASUN). As part of the Board, Glenn and the other nominated members will serve as advisors to ASUN Chancellor, Dr. Sandra Massey and act as liaisons between ASUN and the residents of their respective northeast Arkansas’ counties. Dr. Massey said Hytrol has been a long-time partner for ASUN, with Glenn actively providing leadership during the institution’s restructuring of its Advanced Manufacturing Program. “His expertise and experience will continually guide ASU-Newport as we focus our strategic priorities to further the institution and our mission,” she said. Glenn said it’s important for companies like Hytrol to remain connected to their communities, especially with local academic institutions like ASUN. “With the number of manufacturing career opportunities available right here in northeast Arkansas, I’m eager to offer my experience and expertise with the Board to help ensure ASUN’s goals and activities align with our community’s needs,” he said. (Article courtesy of Hytrol Conveyor Company, www.hytrol.com)
In October, our Surgical Technology students dissected pig hearts to learn in-depth cardiovascular anatomy. After class, they used an earth worm to perform a Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting technique.
PTK Awareness Week kicked off at ASUN-Marked Tree on October 17th! Photo booth, smart cookies, t-shirt drawings, and more were part of the festivities on all three campus locations!
More PTK Awareness Week
News and Happenings Around ASUN
Our ASU-Newport students showcased their talents at the ASUN coffeehouse on October 26th!
Arkansas Community Colleges Convention Arkansas Community Colleges held its annual convention, October 15th-17th in Little Rock, Arkansas. Formerly AATYC, ACC provides a valuable avenue for communication, connection as well as professional development for institutions throughout the state. ASUNewport has enjoyed a successful tradition of ACC participation, with numerous individuals earning key leadership positions. Pictured are Dr. Sandra Massey and ACC Executive Director Bill Stovall with ASUN’s 2017 honorees: Dr. Ashley Buchman and Crystal Gillihan, ACC Leadership Academy Graduates; Mary Williams, ACC Outstanding Staff; Megan Martin, ACC Academic All-Star and Kristen Weatherford, (in memory of her husband Patrick), ACC Outstanding Alumni. Not pictured was Dr. Misty Stroud, ACC Outstanding Faculty.
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Celebration ASU-Newport students were able to celebrate the Hispanic holiday of Dia de los Muertos at each of our campus locations. Spanishthemed lunch was served, and students were able to learn more about the holiday and Hispanic culture. Participants also received a special ASUN sugar skull t-shirt!