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| Pioneering Partnership Begins a New Era for Education |
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Pikes Peak Community College and The Classical Academy (TCA) held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 27 for the new TCA facility, located on the Rampart Range Campus. This partnership is the first of its kind in the nation, and streamlines education for students from kindergarten through the first two years of college.
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| Book Signing - The Immeasurable Spirit |
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| Motivational and inpirational speaker and author Latoya Lucas will discuss her remarkable life story at a book signing for "The Immeasurable Spirit: Lessons of a Wounded Warrior about Faith and Perseverance," on Wednesday, September 23 at the Centennial Campus Atrium at 10 a.m. and at the Rampart Range Campus Library at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. |
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| COLLEGE NEWS >> |
| PPCC Enrollment is Up for Fall Semester |
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Preliminary enrollment numbers for fall semester are in, and they are showing strong growth. Student head count grew almost 16% over last year, for a total of 13,083 students. Full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment grew almost 19%. Falcon Campus has a healthy 13% increase, and online classes grew at an amazing 38%.
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| College Students at High Risk for H1N1 Flu |
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| If you are age 24 or under, you are in the highest risk group for getting H1N1 Influenza. The H1N1 Flu, also known as Swine Flu, may have severe symptoms. Follow these simple guidelines to protect yourself and stay healthy. |
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| Walkway Bridge Repair on Centennial Campus |
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The elevated walkway bridges between the Aspen and Breckenridge buildings on Centennial Campus are undergoing repair and renovation. The work will fix water drainage problems, and make the walkways safer for pedestrians. As part of the PPCC Emergency Response Plan, the bridges are “Designated Areas of Rescue” for evacuation of individuals with disabilities. Only one bridge at a time will be closed, allowing full access across the other bridge at all times.
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| Sign Up Now for PPCCAlert |
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| Find out immediately when there is a campus emergency, weather closure, or other critical news. Sign up today for PPCCAlert - the college's emergency alert system, delivered right to your cell phone or email. Registration is free and it's easy to sign up - just go to www.ppcc.edu/alert. |
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| EVENTS & ACTIVITIES>> |
| Culinary Arts Club holds Bake Sale |
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| PPCC Culinary Arts students will present a variety of baked goods for sale on Thursday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in both the Centennial Campus Rotunda and the Rampart Range Campus Atrium. Come taste some delectable treats, and support the Culinary Arts Club at the same time. |
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| Employee Health & Wellness Fairs |
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PPCC will host the 2nd annual health and wellness fairs for college employees, sponsored by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. All faculty and staff members and their families are invited to take advantage of the various free health screenings offered.
Tuesday, September 22, 7 - 10 a.m. at Rampart Range Campus room S-205/206
Wednesday, September 23, 7 - 10 a.m. at Centennial Campus, in the Atrium
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| PPCC Art Faculty Display Talents |
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The Fall Faculty Art Exhibit is on display at the Downtown Studio Campus Art Gallery through Friday, October 2. Come see the outstanding talents of your art faculty, many of whom are luminaries in the local art scene. The exhibit features works in a wide variety of media and styles.
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| Imagine Nation Book Fair |
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The Imagine Nation Book Fair is back, selling a large selection of new books and gifts at discounted prices. They have a great selection of children's books and CDs. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the PPCC Child Development Centers.
September 23 - 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rampart Range Campus Atrium
September 29 - 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Centennial Campus Rotunda
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| PPCC Open Mic |
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| Presenting poetry, free verse, comedy, music, and more - stand up and participate, or just enjoy the show. Thursday, September 24 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Downtown Studio Campus, in the Student Commons. Sign up to participate starting at 11:45 a.m. **No Bands Please** |
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| Seasonal Flu Shots |
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The Visiting Nurses Association will administer seasonal flu shots from 11 a.m. -
1 p.m. during the PPCC Student Health Fairs. Please note: these are *not* H1N1 flu shots. Cost is $25 for a flu shot, $35 for Flu Mist nasal spray (ages 2-49), and $49 for a pneumonia vaccine. Sponsored by Campus Life.
September 28, Centennial Campus Atrium
September 29, Rampart Range Campus Atrium, Downtown Studio Campus Front Lobby, and Falcon Campus Front Lobby
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| Student Health & Wellness Fairs |
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Get free health screenings, a 5-minute massage, try smoothie samples, pick up information and samples from local health & wellness vendors, make life-saving blood donations, and much more at the PPCC Student Health & Wellness Fair and Blood Drive September 28 and 29. Flu shots will be available.
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| Visits from 4-Year Colleges and Universities |
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| Throughout the academic year, many colleges and universities make visits to Pikes Peak Community College campuses to discuss program opportunities, advise potential transfer students, or to distribute materials about their colleges. Find out the complete schedule of campus visits at this link. |
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| IN THE SPOTLIGHT>> |
| Harris to Represent Community College System |
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| Chelsy Harris, director of the Area Vocational Program and High School Programs, has been appointed by David Skaggs, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, to serve on the State Concurrent Enrollment Advisory Board to represent the Colorado Community College System. |
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| PPCC Faculty Attend 2-4 Conference |
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A number of PPCC Faculty have been specially selected to represent PPCC at the Two-to-Four Conference in Denver this year. They include Michelle Bender, Karen Bowen, Russell Flora, Misty Hull, Kris Johnson, Shawna Mahan, Kathy Sturdevant, March Sustarsic, and Rod Thirion. The selections were announced by Dr. Geri Anderson, Provost of the Colorado Community College System. The disciplines meeting this fall are Biology, Business, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Elementary Education, History, Mathematics, Psychology, and Spanish.
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