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FALL 2011
Book store reborn!
Now The Oaks Store
Colorful displays add to bookstores updated appearance.
Nick Milliman, Building and Grounds Director, removes old
floor tile in main hallway outside the bookstore.
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Graduate News.........................................
Nancy Percival New Trustee...................
Recent Grad Speaks Out........................
Sports at Glen Oaks.................................
Walsh College Transfer Agreement........
Faculty Secretary Retires........................
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Smart design, appealing colors and handy product
placement are just some of the descriptions for the redesigned
bookstore near the main entrance to Glen Oaks Community
College and now known as The Oaks Store.
The store went through a complete overhaul, including a
redesign of the main hallway outside the store, for a 21st Century
appearance. A grand opening was held on Wednesday, September
21 with a 10 percent discount on all Glen Oaks merchandise and
free popcorn.
Theresa Hawkins, assistant store manager, said the
remodeling was completed just in time for the start of fall classes.
The new look includes expanded retail space with more room for
books, clothing, school supplies, and gifts. “We really love the
new display windows at the front of the store which allow
students and visitors to see some of our latest college apparel and
other goods,” said Hawkins.
The extensive remodeling meant the store had to move to
the Dresser Auditorium in the Business Development Center
during the summer months. Glen Oaks maintenance workers and
student volunteers helped store staff move items for the construction, then also removed shelving, floor tiles, and other items
before workers from Brussee/Brady of Three Rivers arrived. The
entire job took about two months. Then workers, staff and
volunteers again moved goods back to The Oaks Store.
Glen Oaks graduate invited to
Jobs Act event at White House
Craig Hartzell, a 1975 graduate of Glen Oaks and 2007
GOCC Distinguished Alumni of the Year, was among small
business owners invited for a Rose Garden appearance in which
President Obama urged passage by Congress of his American
Jobs Act. The President’s September 12 remarks, with invited
small business leaders standing front and center, seek bipartisan
support for the jobs creation program.
Hartzell called his mother, Lillian, in Three Rivers to say
he would be among those at the Rose Garden with President
Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. “I’m a bit nervous,” Hartzell
said.
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GRADUATE NEWS
Saying Goodbye...
Cleveland Plain Dealer Photo
Two Chicago area
grads visit GOCC
Two Illinois business men paid a visit this summer to
Glen Oaks Community College. Graduates Abraham Antar and
Alan ElShafei were in the area and decided to see how much the
college has changed. They were amazed by both the ground level
building and BDC leading to the parking lot and the new Gray
Science Building. Classroom technology and laboratories
represented a leap from the early 1980s.
Alan ElShafei is the CEO and founder of MicroSun
Technologies, a manufacturer of rechargeable battery and charger
systems. The company has locations in Illinois, Nevada and
Malaysia. He is also a former Entrepreneur of the Year in Chicago.
After graduating from Glen Oaks in 1983 with an Associate of
Science Degree, he went to UIC Chicago where he earned degrees
in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and an MBA from
Benedictine University. ElShafei lives in Lisle, Illinois with wife,
Nancie, and three children.
Abraham Antar graduated from Glen Oaks in 1984. He
earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and an MBA in International
Business at the University of Toledo. Antar owns Antar Realty,
Napierville, and is a program manager for Information Technology
and Banking at Newedge USA, LLC.
Both men said they are pleased to see the growth of Glen
Oaks Community College and the outstanding services it continues to offer students.
Glen Oaks graduate was wellknown Cleveland disc jockey
Abraham Antar (left) and Alan ElShafei (right)
tour the Glen Oaks campus after nearly 30 years.
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Cleveland, Ohio---Bruce Ryan turned golden oldies into
new hit shows. The former top-rated disc jockey, whose legal
name was Bruce E. Hoffman, struggled with cancer for nine
months. He died August 26 at home in Cleveland at age 63.
Ryan was raised in Three Rivers, Michigan, and earned
an Associate’s Degree at Glen Oaks Community College, then left
Central Michigan University just short of a degree to take a fulltime gig. He met his future wife, Carol (known on the air as Tracy
St. John), at a station in Kalamazoo, and the couple later live in
Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, Middleburg Heights and Cleveland.
Ryan helped pioneer golden oldies in Cleveland, broadcasting
from 1979 through 1997. He played doo-wop, psychedelic and
more.
The smooth, deep-voiced Ryan hosted top-rated shows
on the old WGAR-AM, WZZP-FM and WLTF-FM, including
“Music Magazine” and “Golden Age of Rock and Roll.” He often
teamed with his wife or with record collector Steve Petryszyn. For
the past 15 years, Ryan was education director for the Ohio Center
for Broadcasting. For the past five, he doubled as national
education director of the Ohio and Illinois Centers for Broadcasting, which has six campuses in three states (including Colorado).
“He was about 5 foot 8, but that voice was as big as a
mountain,” said former newscaster Ed Byers, who worked with
Ryan at several stations. “He could do anything as a broadcaster,
and do it well. He was on the air the night John Lennon was shot,
and put together a documentary on the fly that was one of the
best pieces I’ve ever heard.”
For many years, he spun oldies weekly at the Cleveland
Hilton South. He also spoke in promos, a documentary, national
commercials for Kraft-Maid and Convenience Food Marts and
local commercials.
Kelly Bibb’s life-changing journey began at GOCC
As she raised her daughters, Kelly Bibb knew she
wanted to invest more in her own life and return to school. She
entered college classes at Glen Oaks Community College at about
the same time as the fateful September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
“I’ll always remember that event because I was out at Glen
Oaks,” recalls Bibb, who had served as a senior buyer and
materials manager in industry. She decided after working as a
teacher’s aide at Colon elementary school that she enjoyed
education. “Both of my daughters were in high school, so I
decided to go to college. I studied hard. I guess I am a
perfectionist anyway,” she said.
Kelly Bibb attended classes for the next two years. As a
non-traditional student returning to the classroom Bibb enjoyed
the excitement of (now retired) English Professor Lucy
Zimmerman and Psychology Professor Susan Reardon. “I
enjoyed literature and writing. I also discovered that Michigan
and American History really were interesting because of the way
History and Political Science Professor Robert Wathen presented
it,” said Bibb.
“I enjoyed working in the Tutoring Center as a peer
tutor, and serving as an officer in Phi Theta Kappa. I met so many
wonderful fellow students,” said Bibb, who was selected as a
student speaker for the graduation program.
Bibb graduated with the Associate Degree in General
Studies and immediately entered Western Michigan University
where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education, summa cum
laude, in 2006. “During my last year at Western Michigan
University my daughter was also attending WMU classes,” she
recalled.
At this point Bibb’s career direction took a turn. “Rather
than teaching I decided to seek a position with Edward Jones as
a financial advisor. I drew on my business experience and study
skills on the Series 7 and Series 66 exams. These are somewhat
like a legal bar exam, but more like a Certified Public Accountant
exam. I qualified as an Accredited Asset Management Specialist
(AAMS),” explained Bibb, who works in the Edward Jones office
on Lakeview Avenue in Sturgis.
Kelly Bibb
She added, “I love what I am doing as part of a limited
partnership business. It means constantly learning with
continuing education programs that keep me fully-informed. I feel
like I’m still using the teaching skills of my college degree as I
meet with individuals and offer financial advice. There is plenty
of one-on-one advising and an ability to make sense of the
financial world for people. I enjoy helping people understand
their options.”
Recently, Bibb earned the Century Award from Edward
Jones for outstanding performance in 2010. Bibb was one of only
625 in the firm’s more than 12,000 financial advisors to receive the
Century Award. James D. Weddle, the firm’s managing partner,
said Bibb’s achievement illustrates “her unyielding dedication
and enthusiasm for her business.”
Bibb juggles her career and family with Bob, her
husband of 20-years, two daughters (Heather and Sharlee) and
step-daughter, Staci, and their families that now include five
grandchildren. Community involvement includes the Sturgis
Success and Kiwanis programs.
Returning to the classroom proved the right investment
for financial advisor Kelly Bibb.
Alumni part of White House ceremony [continued from page 1]
AP Photo
Hartzell returned to Glen Oaks after serving in the U.S.
Army’s Green Berets. He graduated in 1975 and completed his
bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University. After first working in
New Jersey, Hartzell co-founded Azimuth, Inc., at Morgantown,
West Virginia. With less than 100 employees, Azimuth has
corporate, engineering and medical services divisions in West
Virginia and Maryland, as well as government and contractor sites
across the nation. Hartzell has nearly 30 years of experience in the
field of communications-electronics and logistics. “We recognize
that Azimuth must provide outstanding support and build a solid
reputation in areas of technical performance, contract management and financial soundness,” said Hartzell.
U.S. forces used many of Azimuth’s leading edge
hardware and software products in the hunt for Osama Bin Laden
and other terrorists. Hartzell was named 2003 Entrepreneur of the
Craig Hartzell, with gray hair
and mustache, over the
president’s shoulder.
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Year by Ernst & Young. His company was named Outstanding
Small Business of the Year in 1993 in West Virginia and then by
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1995.
Dr. Frank Janca taught at
Glen Oaks since 1993.
Nancy Percival
joins GOCC
Trustees
Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees on
June 8 appointed Nancy Percival, a Colon township resident, to
complete the term to 2014 of David Locey. Mr. Locey resigned in
May following many years of dedicated service as a Trustee.
Percival said she values education and looks forward to
serving on the board. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree
from Michigan State University in Police Administration and a
Master’s degree in Counseling from Western Michigan
University.
Serving on the Glen Oaks Board of Trustees is like
coming home for Percival. She worked part-time as a JTPA
Coordinator and performed marketing duties for the college in the
1980s and both of her daughters graduated from Glen Oaks.
Percival worked for the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service
Agency at Michigan Works! from 1987-2004, serving as
supervisor beginning in 1993. She served on the Colon School
Board from 1984 to 1988. Other activities have included being a
Colon Township Trustee for 23 years, Colon Village Council since
2000, Economic Development Board since 1997, Community
Action Board of South Central Michigan since 2007 (currently
Secretary), Walk for Warmth since 1990 and member of the Colon
Caring Food Kitchen Board.
Percival said she is pleased to serve on the Board of
Trustees at Glen Oaks, “This College is such a valuable resource
for the county. I think people are realizing the value of Glen Oaks
more as they see the increasing cost of higher education.”
Dr. Frank Janca retires
Dr. Frank Janca, Professor of Biology, retired this
summer after nearly 20 years at Glen Oaks Community College.
Dr. Janca joined the college in August 1993.
Dr. Janca taught hundreds of students Biology,
Microbiology, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, and
Chemistry through the years. The last few years of instruction at
Glen Oaks have been in the new classrooms and laboratories of
the Dale E. Gray Science Building.
Dr. Janca, a Chicago native, attended Western Michigan
University where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees
in biology. He earned his doctorate at Louisiana State University
and completed post-doctoral work at the University of Alberta
and South Dakota State University. His doctorate in zoology at
LSU included research work with Dr. William R. Lee in the field of
mutagenesis (study of mutations and alterations of genetic
material and the mechanisms that cause them).
Many of his students wouldn’t recognize Dr. Janca
without his white lab coat. On occasion, Dr. Janca sent good
natured jokes throughout the college which often seemed to
arrive just as faculty and staff needed a laugh.
The long-time educator will be missed at Glen Oaks.
Dr. Mowry picture donated to
Glen Oaks by Lifelong Learners
The Adventures in Lifelong Learning (ALL) organization
at Glen Oaks Community College recently purchased and
donated a painting by Dr. Robert L. Mowry, a retired Sturgis
veterinarian and accomplished artist, to the college. “This
beautiful painting by Dr. Mowry needed to be viewed by as many
people as possible,” said Mary Lou Falkenstein, who organized
the ALL donation. The painting is exhibited in the Robert L.
Mowry Wing at Glen Oaks Community College. Dr. Mowry has
been a long time supporter of the local community college.
Shown presenting the painting are (left to right) ALL
member Mary Lou Falkenstein, President of Glen Oaks
Community College Dr. Gary Wheeler, and artist Dr. Robert L.
Mowry.
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Graduate dispels myths
about community colleges
By Sammy Chandler, May 2011 graduate
Most people easily overlook community colleges for
various reasons. One reason is they are afraid that credits will not
transfer. Another is that graduating from a community college is
not as prestigious as a university when applying for a job.
However, both of these are great examples of the perfect myths.
All of my credits transferred to Grand Valley State University.
Also, most employers do not mind where you graduate from as
long as a person has completed the classes with passing grades.
All of the general classes that are taught at community colleges
cost a significantly lower price. When I am paying for my own
schooling, affordability means less future debt.
Another prominent myth about community colleges is
that there is absolutely nothing to do. I was a Student Ambassador, a member of Phi Theta Kappa (academic organization), and a
work-study student. I absolutely loved all three! The Student
Ambassador program helped me become a better leader, amped up
my communication skills, and has given me the opportunity to
meet many new people. Phi Theta Kappa allowed me to make
friends who care about their schooling, assist with leadership
skills, and participate with others. The work study program
enabled me to pay for my college and still be able to focus on my
studies.
Student Services at Glen Oaks was nothing less than
awesome in helping me with my admission process, finances,
registration for classes, and my transition from Glen Oaks to
GVSU. I am a first generation college student and I did not have
anybody to ask for advice on what I needed as a future college
student. I was apprehensive about college, but the admissions
and financial aid staff made sure to answer any questions. The
counselors were amazing and helped me figure out classes I
should take and they made sure that my credits would transfer.
TRIO/Student Services has assisted me in my transfer process by
connecting me with a similar program at GVSU.
I had a positive experience at Glen Oaks Community
College. The small class sizes are perfect to receive one-on-one
attention from professors. Personally, I enjoyed the fact that the
professors, students, and Student Services staff knew me by my
name and not as a number. My professors cared that I pass their
Nine students awarded Sturgis Hospital
Medical Guild scholarships
The Medical Scholarship Guild of Sturgis Hospital
Auxiliary has awarded eleven $1,000 nursing scholarships for the
2011-2012 year.
Nine of these honorees are attending Glen Oaks. They
are Kristina Mellinger, Sarah E. Schwartz, Leslie Varner, Chris Bell,
Lynn Harter, Sarah A. Schwartz, Leah Clementz, Haley Schrader
and Abigail Hoyt.
Joel Eichorn, a Glen Oaks nursing graduate, was awarded
a scholarship to earn his Bachelors of Science in Nursing at
Bethel College.
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Sammy Chandler (left) talks with Advisor Cheryl Hayden.
class, understood the material, and had a fun time learning. They
wanted to know what my plans and goals were to help me get the
most out of their classes.
All in all, Glen Oaks was one of the smartest choices I
could have made. Do not let all of the myths scare you out of
coming to a community college. Glen Oaks Community College
will set you on the road to success. You will definitely not be
disappointed.
One nursing course can lead to good job
A single college course that can quickly lead to employment is the Nurse Aide (NUR 100) training class offered October
24 to November 18, 2011.
Registration is limited for the six (6) contact hour course
that includes classroom time, clinical orientation and clinical study
at a designated nursing home.
“The Nurse Aide Course is designed to teach individuals
the skills required for certification as a nurse aide. The course
includes the skills needed for the state certification exam. Graduates gain an understanding of the resident patients they will work
with and, in turn, understand their role in relation to the residents,” said Karen Ganger, Director of Nursing.
Nurse Aide Information Packets are available in the
Department of Nursing Office at (269) 294-4333 or online at
www.glenoaks.edu/connect/nurseaid.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Glen Oaks Community College that
no discriminatory practices based on gender/sex, race, religion,
color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other
status covered by federal, state or local law be allowed in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, employment or
in policies governing conduct and attendance. Any person believing
GOCC or any part of the organization has engaged in a discriminatory practice should contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at 62249
Shimmel Rd., Centreville, MI 49032, (269) 467-9945.
SPORTS AT THE OAKS
Student athletes show
strong academics
Proefrock
honored
for 200 wins!
Steve Proefrock, the Athletic
Director, Head Basketball Coach and
Physical Fitness Professor at Glen
Oaks, has received a framed certificate from the Basketball Coaches
Association of Michigan honoring
his achievement with the Vikings of
200 wins!
Glen Oaks student athletes were high achievers in the
2010-2011 academic awards. An MCCAA All Conference Award
for 36 hours with 3.0 to 3.1 GPA went to Derek J. Pyles of the
men’s basketball and cross country teams with 62 credits and a 3.1
GPA. Six players were named to the MCCAA All State 36 hours 3.2
to 3.5 GPA: Alyssia R. Roach-cross country with 74 credits and a
3.5 GPA, Naomi C. Harless of women’s basketball and cross
country with 63 credits at 3.4 GPA, Chelsea Mohney of women’s
basketball with 43 credits and a 3.5 GPA, Caitlin R. Courtney of
women’s softball with 81 credits and 3.5 GPA, Kelly A. King of
women’s softball and 56 credits and a 3.3 GPA, Ashley R.
Zinsmaster of women’s softball with 53 credits and a 3.4 GPA.
The NJCAA Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement 45 hours at 3.6-3.79 GPA went to Carly R. Roach of cross
country with 78 credits and a 3.7 GPA. The NJCAA Award for
Superior Academic Achievement 45 hours at 3.8-3.99 GPA went to
Shelby S. Dury of cross country with 70 credits and a 3.8 GPA.
The NJCAA Spring Academic Team of the Year with an overall
GPA of 3.291 was awarded to the women’s cross country team:
Jasmine Brown, Shelby Dury, Jessica Ganger, Naomi Harless,
Caprice Lee, Alyssa Roach and Carly Roach.
Steve Proefrock
Albion grad named softball coach
Alicia Dell became the new head coach of the lady
Vikings softball team this past spring. She replaces Ray Monty.
Alicia played softball at Albion College and was an assistant
women’s softball coach at GOCC. She has recruited some fine
talent as the team looks forward to the coming season.
Janell Smith heads
to Northwood University
Women’s basketball student athlete Janell Smith accepted an
athletic scholarship at Northwood University. Janell was an All
Conference player this past year for the Lady Vikings and was an
outstanding representative for the college.
Harper, Bohanon signed
with Division 1 colleges
Two of the men’s basketball athletes from last year
signed letters of intent at Division 1 universities. Austin Harper
signed with Eastern Michigan University and Kurklin Bohanon
signed at Georgetown College in Kentucky. “Both players were
captains for the Vikings and good representatives of Glen Oaks.
Division 1 scholarships are extremely difficult to receive and both
men deserve a lot of credit for their hard work in both the classroom and the hardcourt. I am very proud of them,” said Steve
Proefrock, Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach.
Baseball team set the bar high!
Bower, Matthews awarded scholarships
Jake Bower, a 2011 Constantine High School graduate,
and Jessica Matthews, a Three Rivers graduate, have been
awarded Jim Bishop Award Scholarships for the 2011-2012 year.
The scholarship was established in 1980 and honors Jim Bishop, a
former GOCC athlete who died in a car accident. To be eligible, a
student must have and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 and be
enrolled full-time. Bower held a 3.56 GPA in high school. Bower
joins the men’s basketball team, while Matthews joins the
women’s basketball team.
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The Glen Oaks baseball team finished on top of the Western
Division of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association
(MCCAA) last Spring. The Vikings finished their home season on
May 5 by sweeping Jackson Community College, 12-2, and the
second game, 9-6. The team clinched the MCCAA Western
Conference by defeating St. Clair County Community College, 3-0,
and game two, 8-0. The Vikings completed the season 28-12
overall, and 24-6 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Unfortunately, the Vikings lost to Grand Rapids CC, 8-1, in Regional
action. The team was not only conference champs, but also State
Champs! Pitcher Josh Vandemark was named State Player of the
Year, to the 1st team All American by the NJCAA, and Josh and
Conner Hudnall were named All Region! Coach Keith Schreiber
was named MCCAA Coach of the Year.
Walsh College offers Transfer
Agreement to business grads
Glen Oaks Community College and Walsh College
announced a transfer agreement providing business students the
opportunity to earn their undergraduate and graduate business
degrees from Walsh.
Walsh College, established in 1922 and located at Troy,
Michigan, is a private, nonprofit, upper-division all-business
institution. The college offers courses year-round in 11-week
semesters at two campuses, three southeast Michigan university
centers, and online.
Within the agreement, Glen Oaks students can transfer
up to 82 credit hours of academic coursework toward Bachelor of
Accountancy, Bachelor of Business Administration, or Bachelor
of Science in Business Information Technology degrees. After
completing 82 credit hours at GOCC, students will have
approximately 45 credit hours of Walsh academic coursework to
complete their bachelor’s degree. Fall semester Walsh classes
begin September 21.
The new transfer agreement includes the options for
students who meet the requirements to participate in the Walsh
Honors Fast Track program. The Honors Fast Track program is
designed to allow students to complete their Glen Oaks associate
degree, Walsh Bachelor of Business Administration, and Walsh
Master of Business Administration degree in approximately five
years.
For more information, contact Walsh College
Admissions & Advising at admissions@walshcollege.edu ,
phone (248) 823-1610 or visit www.walshcollege.edu. Individuals
may also contact Kathy Hicks, articulation coordinator, at Glen
Oaks Community College (269) 467-9945.
2010-2011 President’s Award
Leanna Tokarski, of Three Rivers, received the 2010-11
President’s Award presented by Dr. Gary Wheeler at the May 13,
2011 Graduation. Leanna had outstanding academic and student
achievement while at Glen Oaks. She graduated Summa Cum
Laude (3.75-4.00 GPA) with an Associate of Applied Science in
Allied Health Degree and a Medical Assistant Certificate. Leanna
worked part-time, became a trained student tutor and was “very
active” as a member and leader of several campus organizations
including Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government, Music Club,
and Medical Assistant Club. She was named to Who’s Who
Among America’s Junior College Students.
Study Abroad 2012 to France
Glen Oaks Community College’s Study Abroad (SSF
200) tour program for 2012 has already been determined.
Students and interested area residents have the opportunity
now to sign up at a reduced rate to see France. The trip
departs on May 15, 2012. The 12-day Education First Tour
includes Paris, Brittany and Normandy at a cost of $3,075 plus
insurance. Jeanne Reed, Professor of Sociology and Study
Abroad, said participants may upgrade rooms if they’d like.
The cost includes round-trip flights, bus transfers,
high speed rail, seven overnight stays in hotels with private
bathrooms, meals, a full-time tour director, and selected guides
and entrances to all attractions on the itinerary.
“I know people will delight in the culture of Paris, see
the masterpieces of the Louvre, explore the island town of
Mont St. Michel and reflect on the events that took place
during World War II at the beaches of Normandy, and
experience the French Riviera,” said Professor Reed.
Those wishing to learn more about the Glen Oaks
Study Abroad Tour should contact Professor Reed at
jreed@glenoaks.edu or (269) 294-4257.
Added security at Glen Oaks
Glen Oaks Community College requested and the
St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners agreed to a three-year
agreement for Law Enforcement Services. The September 20, 2011
action on the contract means the county will provide one 40-hourper-week deputy to provide dedicated law enforcement services
to the college buildings, property, staff, students and public. The
deputy will also assist Glen Oaks with preparation of emergency
action plans and procedures related to maintaining law and order.
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Transfer Day/College Night: October 13
Thinking of transfering to a college or university? Don’t
forget to attend Transfer Day on the Concourse. Representatives
from at least 28 schools will be present from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Also, College Night, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the gymnasium, includes up
to 50 schools and agencies. Both events are Thursday, Oct. 13!
Maralee Hawver (left) listens as
Professor Bill Furr reads some
of the best wishes she received.
Faculty secretary retires
Faculty and staff at Glen Oaks Community College said
goodbye late this summer to Maralee Hawver, Executive
Assistant to the Faculty.
Hawver served over 30 years at the college. She worked
in several departments over the years. Her favorite, by far, was as
a right-hand to the faculty members. If a faculty member needed a
helping hand with copies of tests or instruction sheets or needed
a gentle reminder that a deadline was approaching, it was
probably Hawver who kept the ball rolling.
Faculty and staff surprised Hawver with a short
ceremony in her office. Bill Furr, Professor of Business, presented
several gifts including a giant television (delivered to her home)
to make her new leisure time a bit more fun. “We had no problem
collecting for a gift. In fact, we received more than we anticipated.
Everyone truly loved her and she will be greatly missed at Glen
Oaks,” said Professor Furr.
Visit The Oaks Store first!
Whether you need textbooks, class supplies,
college apparel, computer stuff, DVDs, CDs,
or greeting cards, always make the newly
remodeled store your first stop!
Monday, Thursday & Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday
8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Call (269) 294-4240 or
visit us at www.glenoaks.edu
SHAPE UP!
Glen Oaks Community College
Fitness Wellness Center
(269) 294-4309 or toll-free
1-888-994-7818
Check
These
Fees!
Open to area residents (16 and older)
Friendly assistance available
$3 daily pass
$25 monthly pass
Semester passes ($60 to $75)
Annual pass $175
Cardiovascular and weight-training
equipment, Fitness/Health classes
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