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October 16, 2020
CUPPA JOE | straight up news.
Northeast Iowa Community College announces this year's alumni and retiree inductees to the Hall of Fame! ... news
Donor's generous contribution to support new Veterinary Technican Lab at Calmar will expand students' learning and enhance their workforce skills ... video
Mark Donhowe, former NICC Foundation director and officer, to receive Luther College Distinguished Service Award ... link
FACULTY AND STAFF: Stay up-to-date on the College's Strategic Plan and Tracking document in NICC Shared Files!
WEEKLY FEATURE | good to know.
Are You Still Using Documents with this Letterhead/Electronic Letterhead?
If you answered yes, it's time to update your documents.
The letterhead above is several years out of date and has the wrong phone numbers.
It's easy to update!
1. Download the NEW electronic letterhead located on the Google Drive.
2. Copy your content into the new document, tweak alignment and save.
Do you need new stationery? Not a problem, simply:
1. Complete and submit the Stationery Request Form located on the Google Drive.
2. Gather all your outdated stationery and send via intercampus mail to the Print Center closest to you to be repurposed or recycled.
3. Once your request is received your request will be delivered to you via intercampus mail or if you are at a center you will be contacted to make delivery arrangements.
JUST DESSERTS | let's celebrate.
Congratulations, Newlyweds!
Congratulations to our own Amanda Leonard, NICC Manchester Center and Oelwein RAMS Center Supervisor! Amanda and Trevor Hoisington were married on Oct. 3 at Windmill Hill, a barn venue located outside of Manchester. Amanda, who grew up in Strawberry Point, and Trevor, from Colesburg, enjoyed a ceremony and reception with 150 of their close family members and friends. Although COVID-19 impacted the number of guests who were able to attend, everything went well and it was a beautiful day.
(Photo courtesy of Cassidy Leigh Photography)
WELLNESS 360 | be well.
Self-Care Tips and Inspiration
by Flannery Cerbin-Bohach, Wellness and Life Stage Program Manager
Self-Care Tip of the Week:
Anyone else feeling the need for a reset? Visit our 10 Ideas to Make the Most of a Staycation resource and start planning for your next staycation.
Online Yoga! Calling all interested NICC employees; if anyone missed the sign-up for online yoga, you’re still welcome to join the fun. Here are the details.
Inspiration of the Week:
Thanks to Julia Sollien for her "pumpkin contact." This giant pumpkin has landed on the Calmar campus … just in time for us to have a campus-wide guessing game!
Recipe of the Week:
These were easy and fun. Check out the stuffed squash recipe.
Reminder: you can still join the Northeast Iowa Community College Employees Group on Facebook. These are places for sharing photos of your office, positive thoughts and expressions of gratitude.
NEW Wellness Calendar 2021: Calling all photographers and want-to-be photographers. Submit up to two original photos for the 2021 Wellness Calendar Contest. The prompt for the 2021 calendar is “This Brings Me Joy...” Details and photo submission form!
BIG FISH | be amazed.
Shannon Betzer
Associate Director of Student Life | Calmar Campus
If you could start all over again, what would be your career choice?
A fiction novelist. When I was younger, I used to write so many stories and post them on online platforms. There was something so fun about creating a different world and controlling the hero of the story. That or an archaeologist, because I love history, traveling and making discoveries.
Name one country or region in the world you have never visited that you someday want to visit, serve or spend a vacation?
I am a world traveler so I have a long list! I would have to go with Egypt to explore all the ancient archaeological sites! Ever since I was really little (and obsessed with The Mummy movies), I have been fascinated by the ancient Egyptian culture, the advanced technology they possessed and great architecture they built in honor of their kings and gods. If it were even possible, I would love to join a team of archaeologists and assist in one of their projects as well. What a thrill it would be to be on the cusp of a historical discovery.
In one sentence, how would you explain the internet?
The wonderful and chaotic technological resource with the power of infinite possibilities for good and bad!
If you could create a holiday, what would be called and how would we celebrate it?
Spread Kindness Day, a day when everyone was required to provide an act of kindness for someone else without the expectation of something in return. The main point of the day would be to focus on the little things that leave a big impact, and how one small act can make a significant impact on a person's life.
If you had one million dollars to build anything you wanted, what would you build and why?
I would buy a piece of land in the country surrounded by woods and build a comfortable cabin house with lots of windows to look at the trees.
If you have input on a upcoming feature, Big Fish, something to celebrate or a suggestion, email us at news@nicc.edu!