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Keely Nelson was one of the first students to walk through the doors of the Child Development Center when it opened in 1996.
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2 The 11th annual SCC Democracy Days took place on campus Sept. 12-15. The theme of this year’s forum was “9/11: 10 Years After,” which included presentations on bioterrorism, information control, the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, post-9/11 democracy movements in the Middle East, responses to the 9/11 attacks and a variety of philosophical issues. “This was the first Democracy Days that had a specific theme,” said Michael Kuelker, SCC professor of English and event organizer. “And it was one of our most memorable and best attended forums yet.” 3 SCC hosted its first ever TweetUp SCC, a week of events focused on the educational, professional and networking uses of social media, Sept. 26-29. There were two presentations, two film showings and two panels covering topics such as SCC’s social media efforts, networking vs. friending, social media in the classroom and privacy and security issues. There were also free showings of “The Social Network” and “Catfish.”The SCC Student Activities and Marketing and Communications departments partnered with the student chapter of Phi Beta Lambda to sponsor the weeklong events.
d performed live 4 Rachel Brown and her ban rly 3,200 SCC at SCC’s Fall Fun Blitz Sept. 7-8 as nea food, games and free students, faculty and staff enjoyed biggest turnout giveaways. “This year was by far the Mandi Smith, SCC we’ve ever had at Fall Fun Blitz,” said with student booths student activities coordinator. Along sadors, there were such as S.A.G.E. and Student Ambas g Chick-fil-A and also several outside vendors, includin Sun Drop. of SCC’s 25th and his crew were anniversary year, Scooter McCougar on the 25th of seen passing out popsicles and stickers red ice cream cones September. The Plaza Bistro also offe ent won a free 25th for just 25 cents and one lucky stud wering an SCC history anniversary T-shirt for correctly ans book page. Watch for trivia question on the college’s Face month! more anniversary celebrations this 5 In continuing the celebration
N O T E S of D I S T I N C T I O N The SCC Bookstore donated nearly 2,445 back-to-school items to Forest Park Church in Joplin, Mo., as a part of “Mission Joplin.”
SCC adjunct faculty Travis Mossotti received the 2011 May Swenson Poetry Award for his collection of poems, “About the Dead.” The collection was published in the Utah State University Press in July.
SCC’s Child Development Center won the AgriMissouri 10,000 Garden Challenge for their respective category. They won a $500 prize package for supplies, tools, seeds and plants for their garden, which was created by the children and families of the CDC to reconnect children with nature and to promote healthy eating.
First Child Development Center ‘grads’ return to SCC Familiar faces returned to SCC as college students in 2010-11 – the same students who started their education as young children at the Child Development Center when it first opened in 1996. Alyssa Seely, a 2010 Troy-Buchanan High School graduate, completed her first year at SCC, taking advantage of the A+ Schools Program. “I have great memories of my teacher, Miss Liz, and I remember my dad coming up to the fence during playtime,” Seely said. Seely’s dad is Doug Seely, former SCC grounds supervisor. Liz Quiggins still teaches at the CDC. Keely Nelson, a 2010 Duchesne High School graduate, also took classes at SCC in 2010-11. While her current interests are in marketing and advertising, her first days on campus were when she was 4 years old. She performed as a preschooler in the SCC Center Stage Theatre production “Tiger in Traction” and the CDC performance of “Thee Piggy Opera.” Keely’s mom is Lee Ann Nelson, assistant professor of communication. Since 1996 the CDC has been providing an environment of quality, developmentally appropriate early care education for young children, serving children of faculty, staff, students and the general public. The current building opened in May 1996 and was expanded in 2000 during Phase 3 allowing the center to serve 156 children from infancy through 8 years of age in a variety of program options. The center also serves as a resource for area professionals in early care and education and is a laboratory site for students in early education.
SCC is continuing the celebration of its 25th anniversary with a Trivia Night on Friday, Oct. 14, in the College Center Gymnasium. SCC family and friends are invited for a night of fun and trivia for only $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. VIP tables are available for $250. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the trivia will begin at 7 p.m. New 25th anniversary T-shirts are on sale at the SCC Bookstore, along with other 25th anniversary items. The 25th anniversary commemorative poster is for sale online. SCC Continuing Education Department is offering special classes for just $25, and Papa John’s is offering a 25 percent discount for all online orders with the promo code SCC25. The SCC campus community recently viewed a video produced by the SCC Instructional Media Department. “Opening the Doors: A College Takes Its First Steps,” covered the history and founding of the college. Reserve a Trivia Night table: www.stchas.edu/25th
Scooter McCougar greeted golfers like Chris Romer, SCC director of Purchasing, as they arrived at Lake Forest Country Club to golf on Sept. 26.
Faithful golfers make 15th Presidents Classic Golf Scramble a success The SCC Foundation raised more than $47,000 at its 15th annual Presidents Classic Golf Scramble on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lake Forest Country Club in Lake St. Louis. Proceeds from the event, presented by Charles E. Jarrell Contracting, will be used to fund scholarships and academic enhancements. “We are so thankful for the support from our friends, alumni and employees who make this event a success year after year,” said Kasey McKee, SCC associate vice president for foundation and alumni relations. “These community members are making a quality higher education possible for many students in our region.”