Tara Gray, Interior Design program chair and creative force behind Envi Design Studio, had an article featured in the May issue of Colorado Homes and Lifestyles Magazine. The article highlights the Watermark #511 Residence from the 2008 Young Designer's Challenge. This project was completed during summer of 2008, in Denver to raise money for The Kempe Foundation. PBS is working on a deal with Property Podcasting to release the project video to the television network. You can see a podcast of the project at www.propertypodcastingcorporation.tv/YDC_2008_Player.html.

Joan Ims, AVP faculty, was named HOSA Advisor of the Year by the Health Occupations Students of America.

Marilyn Russo, Nurse Aide Program coordinator, was recently honored at the city-wide Nightingale dinner for her contributions to the field of nursing. She has worked at the college for 23 years in the Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical Nursing, and Nurse Aide programs. 

COAT Listening Assessment a success
How well do students listen? The College Outcomes Assessment Team (COAT) conducted a listening assessment in April to find out how well PPCC students generally listen. Students were asked to listen to a podcast and then answer questions related to the podcast. Results and an analysis of the assessment will be available in the fall. All students who participated were eligible to win a free iPod Nano. The two lucky winners were Towanda Green and Christopher Preston—congratulations!