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April 29, 2022
CUPPA JOE | straight up news.
Northeast Iowa Community College enters partnership with Zurich Insurance to build agribusiness talent pipeline ... link
College and Career Connection program brings student’s information technology career goal into focus ... feature
NICC announces the winners of the 2022 Larry Kruse Memorial Writing Contest! ... news
Sports Shooting Team concludes season with strong individual performances at 2022 Iowa Jr. College Championships ... news
FACULTY AND STAFF: View the College's Strategic Priorities document in NICC Shared Files!
WEEKLY FEATURE | good to know.
Sixty-six Northeast Iowa Community College Students Complete Leadership Program!
Peosta students received their 2022 Spring Emerging Leaders Certificate of Completion on April 26 (pictured above) and on April 28 in Calmar (pictured at right). Keynote speakers for the event were Gerarda Lahey-Keppler at the Peosta event and Dr. Wee in Calmar.
This theme for the program was Learning to Work Together Again, which included Team Thinking, Team Talking, Team Collaborating and Team Storming. Sessions were facilitated by Troy Vande Lune - a John Maxwell Leadership Speaker. Sixty-six students across the district participated in the program.
APPETIZER | something for your appetite.
Keep Up the Good Work!
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has awarded five-year accreditation to the Peosta campus Child Development Center! Accreditation demonstrates the center's commitment to quality and continuous quality improvement. NAEYC-accredited programs commit to ensuring that their environment, policies and practices are continually aligned with NAEYC’s early learning standards and recommended practices.
Founded in 1926, the National Association for the Education of Young Children is a large nonprofit association in the United States representing early childhood education teachers, paraeducators, center directors, trainers, college educators, families of young children, policy makers and advocates.
GREEN CORNER
Kara and Piper, our Green Iowa AmeriCorps Sustainability Coordinators, will be bringing us regular facts and tips to green your life and make it more sustainable.
In partnership with the Green Iowa AmeriCorps team at Winneshiek Energy District (WED), WED members Kevin and Leslie Sand have created the Tiny Trees Initiative and are offering free tree seedlings to area residents. Did you know that one tree can provide enough oxygen for four people, in addition to storing carbon dioxide? Trees also provide wonderful shade in those hot, humid months (I know we're all longing for those temps right now!) and cut down on your summer energy bills.
If you live in Decorah, residents can sign up here to have a tree planted on your property. If you don't live in Decorah, you can still receive a free seedling by emailing giasignup@energydistrict.org or max@energydistrict.org. They also will be handing them out at the Winneshiek County Solar Fair this Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. - noon in the Danan Lansing Buildling at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds. There will be workshops on solar, solar financing and solar + electrification plus solar and geothermal contractors. There will also be fun activities for the kids and refreshments from 301 Eatery, so you can get your questions answered and keep the family entertained and hydrated in preparation for planting your free tree!
BIG FISH | be amazed.
Theresa Leisen
Business Solutions Consultant, NICC Business and Community Solutions
Dubuque
What lie were you told as a kid?
(when pouting) If you keep your lip stuck out a bird will come by and poop on it.
What is the best parenting tip?
Be flexible and give them independence (but not too much!). As a parent of two teenagers our schedules are constantly changing and I never know what they have planned.
Do you have a recurring dream/nightmare and, if so, what happens in the dream?
I am in an elevator alone and when the elevator moves I float in the air. It's just a dream but because of it I do not like riding in elevators.
What fashion trend do you regret?
Big hair! In high school I had Elaine (from Seinfeld) hair.
Tell us you’re an American without telling us you’re an American.
Our grill out parties consist of beer, hamburgers, hotdogs and a dish to share
What fictional place would you like to visit?
Hogwarts, Universal Studios is awesome, but I would love to wander the halls of the school and experience the magic.
What is the most unusual job you have had in your life?
As a teen, walking bean fields for my neighbor, pulling weeds and picking up rocks.
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