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October 23, 2020
CUPPA JOE | straight up news.
A catalyst for business growth: 260E Iowa New Jobs Training Program through NICC helps local business, Milkhouse Creamery, expand its workforce ... news
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences honors the College and northeast Iowa partners for environmental education work! ... news
The 2020 Tri-State Emergency Responders Conference started this week, virtually! ... 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.
Northeast Iowa Community College Launches Five-Week Winterim Term!
COVID-19 has changed a lot of plans for students, colleges and universities. Now, starting on Dec. 17, 2020, the College will introduce a Winterim term for students with even more time over holiday break. The Winterim classes are only five weeks long, completely online and 20 percent off tuition. Students will have technical support and free access to live online tutoring 24/7. Course options include algebra, astronomy, developmental psychology, world geography, natural resources conservation and world civilization II that transfer to a four-year college or apply to their current program of study. Spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors!
Pandemic Response Team (PRT) and Wellness to Host Speaker on Brain Health, Nov. 10.
Join us for a conversation about mental health and connection. The College will host TEDx speaker/international mental health educator, trainer and advocate David Woods Bartley for a keynote address, Sometimes What Hurts the Most Can’t Be Seen; and sometimes what helps the most is easy to do. The truth is mental illness does not look a certain way. As it stands now, its many evil incarnations are inflicting devastating harm on people in all demographics and in all parts of their lives including, home, worship, school and work. Recent suicides of the famous, the accomplished and the seemingly content points to the fact that much lies behind a forced smile, a distracting joke, or a “perfect” life. This keynote address chronicles the story of David’s journey from the brink of suicide to the experience of mental health. Leveraging stories, he shares how mental illness feels, the causes of his condition, the lessons he has learned and the simple actions we can each take to bring about the most life affirming gift of all; connection.
Time: Nov 10, 2020 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Password: 174237
Join by phone: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 US Toll
Meeting ID: 968 9835 8971
We are seeking donations for the 14th Annual Student Crisis Fundraising event, a virtual silent auction: Giving with Gratitude, in memory of Kathy Davis. Your support helps students in need with school-related expenses, so they can remain enrolled during a financial crisis. Donations can be single item donations (hand-crafted or new items, gift cards, etc.), gift baskets, or even small items that can be included in a multiple donor basket (wine, candy, etc.). Please complete the Donation Form, for items to be donated to the silent auction. Thank you for your support of our students and donation of any size!
APPETIZER | something for your appetite.
Project Currently Under Construction: Main Building North Entrance
Major progress on renovations to the North entrance of the Main Building at the Peosta campus! Shown here are the roof and pillars that will become the entrance stairs.
BIG FISH | be amazed.
Meghan Bergan
Allied Health Instructor | Peosta Campus
Who is your favorite comedian?
Tim Hawkins. (singing comedian)
Name one country or region in the world you have never visited that you someday want to visit, serve or spend a vacation?
Bora Bora, it looks so relaxing.
What is something you just realized that you are embarrassed you didn’t realize earlier?
This wasn't recently, but in college I always thought that Fergie looked a lot like one of the lead singers from Black Eyed Peas.
If you could be an Olympic athlete, in what sport would you compete?
Sand volleyball. I love volleyball and warm weather (Summer Olympics)!
If you could choose one cartoon character to be your best friend, what character would you choose?
Someone with speed or magic (Sonic the Hedgehog or Fairy Godmother) because I have three children and I am constantly running late or cleaning up messes.
If you have input on a upcoming feature, Big Fish, something to celebrate or a suggestion, email us at news@nicc.edu!