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October 30, 2020
CUPPA JOE | straight up news.
Attending Northeast Iowa Community College is the logical choice for recent high school graduate and Phi Theta Kappa member, Layla Quinones ... news
What's in store for education in 2021? See "5 eLearning Trends That Are Dominating In 2020 (And 5 Predictions For 2021)" article in elearningindustry.com ... 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.
It's Not Too Late to Make a Donation to the Student Crisis Fundraiser Silent Auction!
Here's how you can help make this year's event a success:
Donate an item to the silent auction! Please complete the Donation Form for Virtual Auction first and bring us your item as soon as you are able
Mark your calendars to BID on items Nov. 12 at 8 a.m. through Nov. 19 at 1 p.m.
Make a donation! Not interested in bidding on an item? Skip the bidding and opt to make a monetary donation.
JUST DESSERTS | let's celebrate.
Celebrating Four Decades of Service to Northeast Iowa Community College!
Germaine Kuhn began working at the NICC Calmar campus library on Oct. 29, 1980. Colleagues gathered this week to celebrate her 40 years of service to the College! Pictured at right, Germaine in costume as an avid birdwatcher and photographer, her favorite hobby besides helping NICC students, faculty and staff.
Thank you, Germaine, for your outstanding service and commitment to Northeast Iowa Community College!
APPETIZER | something for your appetite.
Faculty: Encourage Invited Students to Join Phi Theta Kappa!
Faculty, please remind students! Students who have completed 12 hours of coursework toward an associate’s or bachelor's degree, or six hours of credit for a one-year certificate, with a 3.5 cumulative GPA should consider joining Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society! Students would have also received an invitation letter from Dr. Wee celebrating their accomplishments.
Phi Theta Kappa offers great benefits for students including leadership and service opportunities on campus and in the community, access to scholarships and recognition of academic excellence.
Students may contact any advisor to join:
Calmar PTK: Val Gunhus, Robin Hinders, Jackie Langreck, Margie O'Neill, Sue Schneider, Eileen Schlawin, Rhonda Seibert, Julie Wall, Karla Winter.
Peosta PTK: Evelyn Buday, Michelle Geistkemper, Lora Hannan, MaryKay Kellogg-Strong, Brad Noethe, Sue Schneider, Jodi Troutman, Jennifer Wood
Learn more at www.ptk.org/join
#IAMPTK
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:
I read through The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies recently for some inspiration for the Lemonade. This book contains more than 1,000 natural remedies for the prevention, treatment and cure of common ailments and conditions.
I thought the following points were good reminders for a healthy diet, especially when trying to preserve the nutritional content of foods:
Eat the skins of vegetables.
Don’t cut, wash, soak fruits and vegetables until you are ready to eat them.
Eat brown, unpolished rice and whole grains.
Nutritional value decreases with age for both fruits and vegetables. Fresh is best, then frozen.
Eat raw vegetables whenever possible, use as little water as possible when cooking. Try saving the water you’ve boiled vegetables in for gravy or sauces. This water holds a lot of vitamins.
Inspiration of the Week:
Drumroll! The pumpkin weighed in at 474 lbs.! Winner of the Guessing Game is Todd Hills, Industrial Technology instructor at Calmar. Todd guessed 435 lbs. Thanks to all 80 of you who took your best guess. If anyone has additional ideas for fun campus-wide contests, please send them my direction.
Recipe of the Week:
Who else adores a fusion of two or more cuisines in a dish? Thai Chicken Enchiladas merges a concept that originated in Mexico (enchiladas) with some elements of Asian cuisine into a dish that you can toss cabbage, carrots, onions and peppers. It is really neither cuisine, but maybe will become a tradition in your household.
BIG FISH | be amazed.
Charissa Wegmann
Business and Community Solutions Health and Safety Program Developer
Town Clock Business Center, Dubuque
When you retire, and assuming you have enough money to do so, what is one cause you would give to because you are passionate about its mission and purpose?
I would give to a foundation started in memory of my cousin: Chelsey's Dream Foundation. Chelsey passed away in 2014 due to uterine and ovarian cancer. When she found out there was to be a benefit in her behalf, she didn't feel she deserved it and thought she would pass prior to the funds being raised. She asked her family to give money to those who are unable to conceive and will need assistance adopting. The foundation is still going today, and 75 children have been adopted so far! I will always cherish this foundation and get chills every time a family that Chelsey has brought together speaks of her and her family.
Is there a book you’ve read that you love so much you’ve read it twice, or even multiple times?
Definitely the Harry Potter series. It never gets old and I get all the feelings every time through and cannot put the books down. My oldest nephew expressed interest in starting to read them, and that was one of the coolest moments for me. I am happy he will be introduced into the Harry Potter world and can geek out with me as we discuss spells and try to get the family involved in a Quidditch game.
If you could morph two animals to make one super animal what would you choose and why?
This may sound silly, but I would morph our two German Shorthair Pointer dogs together. That way they can have an extra-long life, and we selfishly don't have to lose them. They both have wonderful personalities and are so loving; they'd be the best super animal.
What kid’s movie has completely scarred you for life?
This is fitting for the season: Hocus Pocus. I have never understood the hype about this movie! It is rated PG, but has witches sucking the life out of children, so much so that one girl dies! What is the joy of this?! I see everyone ecstatic during Halloween season to watch this movie and, meanwhile, I cringe. And the eerie "I Put a Spell on You" popular song? No thanks!
If you had one million dollars to build anything you wanted, what would you build and why?
I always wanted to build a large shelter for dogs. But I am such an animal lover, I don't think I could stop at dogs. I would probably turn our farm into a "funny farm" and have a huge indoor/outdoor area for all of the stray animals that need help. I would hire a great team to assist in making sure the animals are fed, loved and get along!
If you have input on a upcoming feature, Big Fish, something to celebrate or a suggestion, email us at news@nicc.edu!