Scholarship for Non-traditional Female Student
Submitted by: Abigail Berthold aberthold@iwcc.edu
The local P.E.O. chapters of Council Bluffs and Treynor are pleased to announce this scholarship opportunity for female non-traditional students.
A woman is eligible to apply for this grant if she:
-Is a citizen of the US or Canada.
-Has had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student some time in her adult life.
-Is within 24 consecutive months of completing her educational goal.
The maximum grant is worth $3000 and will be for the Spring 2011 semester. Application deadline is Thursday, September 16. Please pick up your application in the Student Success Office in the Student Center.
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Student Activities Board Meeting - TODAY
Submitted by: Stacy Shockey
The first Student Activities Board meeting will be held TODAY (Thursday, September 2nd) at 3:30 pm in the Student Center in Room 2008. If you plan on having an active Club/Organization please make sure you send a Representative to the meeting.
If you are unable to attend, please contact Stacy & we will figure a time out to meet!!
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SOS and Datatel Colleague Unavailable This Weekend
Submitted by: Information Technology Center support@iwcc.edu
SOS and Datatel Colleague will be shut down at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, and will be unavailable for most of the Labor Day weekend. The IWCC News will be updated on Sunday afternoon with an estimate on the approximate time that the systems will be made available again. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Attention IWCC Clubs/Organizations - Upcoming Meeting
Submitted by: Stacy Shockey
The first Student Activities Board meeting will be held Thursday, September 2nd at 3:30 pm in the Student Center in Room 2008. If you plan on having an active Club/Organization please make sure you send a Representative to the meeting.
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Bank Fair TODAY
Submitted by: Student Activities
Why do you need to be in the Student Center TODAY from 10 am - 1 pm? Well, for starters, you will find out what to do with your new REIVER CARD!
Need more reasons?
- Get your Reiver Card questions answered and get hands-on help activating your account.
- Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft
- Shop for a local bank at the Bank Fair
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IOWA WESTERN FOOTBALL
Submitted by: Peter Soby psoby@iwcc.edu
Watch the Reiver's dramatic win over Highland, Tuesday night at 7pm on CBTV Channel 17.
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Every Monday Matters - Read a Book!
Submitted by: Service-Learning Initiatives cgrace@iwcc.edu
What is the Every Monday Matters program?
Monday used to be the least favorite day of the week, but that is changing. EMM is based on the idea that every Monday people can make a difference in their life and the lives of those around them. No matter how big or small the actions, they matter. And not only do people have the power to make change, they have a social responsibility to do so. Not out of guilt, but out of an appreciation for every living thing in the world. Together, each person can make a difference in the world and raise the collective consciousness, thereby creating a legacy worth participating in…one Monday at a time.
This Week's EMM: Read a Book!
FACTS
- 1 in 4 Americans don’t read a single book per year, while the average person reads 7.
- More than half of today’s adults are literary readers, meaning they read novels, mysteries, contemporary and classic fiction, short stories, plays, or poetry.
- Leisure reading has increased 10% over the last 6 years for all ethnicities.
- 58% of women read for leisure compared to 50% of men.
- 43% of all literary readers perform volunteer and charity work compared to 17% of non-literary readers. The more books people read the more active and involved they are in their communities through volunteerism, philanthropy, and politics.
- Book buying constitutes less than 6% of total recreational spending while spending on music, videos, computers, and software constitutes roughly 25%.
TAKE ACTION TODAY!
+ Read a book you’ve never read before. If you don’t have one on your shelf, go to the library, local bookstore, or order one online.
+ Find a book on the bestseller list. (http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/bestseller/index.html)
+ Exchange books for only the cost of postage. (http://bookmooch.com/)
+ Join a book club at the local public library or start one with your friends or co-workers. (Join the "Diversity" reading group or the "Professional and Personal Development" reading group on campus! Contact Karna for details at kloewenstein@iwcc.edu.)
+ Give books to people as gifts.
YOU MATTER
Reading is like exercising—mental and physical benefits flourish with regular practice. Reading improves language skills, vocabulary and spelling skills; it introduces new ideas, perspectives and information; it staves off the effects of aging by keeping your mind active; it provides a vehicle for mental escape and creativity; and it relaxes, entertains, and inspires your soul. Take time out to read today…this page doesn’t count.
Learn more about the "Every Monday Matters" movement at: www.everymondaymatters.com
Every Monday Matters is all about YOU. Remember, YOU have the power to make a difference. It all starts with YOU.
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Adding and Dropping Classes
Submitted by: Danielle Lewis dlewis@iwcc.edu
The last day to drop a regular-term fall class for a full refund of tuition and fees is Friday, August 27. Students can drop and add classes online in SOS through this week. Beginning on Monday, August 30, students cannot drop or add any fall classes using SOS. Students will need to complete an add/drop form to drop classes beginning on Monday.
August 27 Last Day to Add Day Classes
September 2 Last Day to Add eCollege Classes
Tuition Refund Schedule for Dropping Regular Term Classes:
On-Campus Classes
August 23 – August 27 100% Tuition & Fees
August 30 – September 3 50% Tuition & Program & Course Fees
After September 3 No Refund
eCollege Classes
August 30 – September 3 100% Tuition
September 7 – September 10 50% Tuition
After September 10 No Refund
Please note that classes that do not meet on a full-term basis will have a different refund schedule.
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Diversity at IWCC
Submitted by: Diversity Committee cgrace@iwcc.edu
Diversity at Iowa Western Community College—what is it and what does it mean to you and your students? How can you incorporate diversity seamlessly into your syllabus so both you and your students can benefit from the experience?
Need some ideas/suggestions to help you on this journey?
The Diversity Committee is available to offer assistance to faculty and staff looking for ideas and best practices for including diversity in their courses and ways to encourage student participation in diversity activities. Please feel free to contact any of the Diversity Committee members listed in the attached powerpoint with questions or ideas.
Here are some activities that are already planned for Fall 2010 that can assist you in achieving IWCC’s vision:
International Literacy Day
September 8, 2011
Hispanic Heritage Day
September 15, 2010
Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil
September 30, 2010 @ 6pm (Bayliss Park)
LGBT Awareness Day
October 11, 2010
Diversity Awareness Fair
October 13, 2010
Halloween Party for Youth with Disabilities
October 21, 2010
El Dia de los Muertos
November 1, 2010
Invisible Children - Special Guest Speakers
November 9, 2010
Learn more at: www.invisiblechildren.com
Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11, 2010
International Education Week Fair
Week of November 15-19, 2010
Other activities to be announced...
The Diversity Committee would like to encourage faculty to consider incorporating one or more of the above activities into your syllabus. These activities can be for credit or extra credit, and are designed to foster the inclusive differences among us. Please see the attached powepoint for more activities and for some ideas for promoting student participation. Feel free to contact the Diversity Committee with any questions or suggestions.
Thank you for your support of diversity at IWCC!
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Diversity at IWCC
Submitted by: Diversity Committee cgrace@iwcc.edu
Diversity at Iowa Western Community College—what is it and what does it mean to you and your students? How can you incorporate diversity seamlessly into your syllabus so both you and your students can benefit from the experience?
Need some ideas/suggestions to help you on this journey?
The Diversity Committee is available to offer assistance to faculty and staff looking for ideas and best practices for including diversity in their courses and ways to encourage student participation in diversity activities. Please feel free to contact any of the Diversity Committee members listed in the attached powerpoint with questions or ideas.
Here are some activities that are already planned for Fall 2010 that can assist you in achieving IWCC’s vision:
International Literacy Day
September 8, 2011
Hispanic Heritage Day
September 15, 2010
Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil
September 30, 2010 @ 6pm (Bayliss Park)
LGBT Awareness Day
October 11, 2010
Diversity Awareness Fair
October 13, 2010
Halloween Party for Youth with Disabilities
October 21, 2010
El Dia de los Muertos
November 1, 2010
Invisible Children - Special Guest Speakers
November 9, 2010
Learn more at: www.invisiblechildren.com
Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11, 2010
International Education Week Fair
Week of November 15-19, 2010
Other activities to be announced...
The Diversity Committee would like to encourage faculty to consider incorporating one or more of the above activities into your syllabus. These activities can be for credit or extra credit, and are designed to foster the inclusive differences among us. Please see the attached powepoint for more activities and for some ideas for promoting student participation. Feel free to contact the Diversity Committee with any questions or suggestions.
Thank you for your support of diversity at IWCC!
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