The Communicator - 09/21/09
Posted on September 29, 2009
Filed under Communicator
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra First in Cultural Arts Series Lineup
The world’s only year-round, professional ensemble performing ragtime style of music, Paragon Ragtime Orchestra will recreate “America’s Original Music” on stage at OCCC on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of silent film classics as the 12-piece orchestra performs the films’ original scores under the direction of Rick Benjamin.
Prior to the concert, learn the history of movie music during the educational activity set to begin at 2 p.m. Benjamin will discuss the invention of cinema music and its evolution as an art form from 1900 until 1928 in his lecture/demonstration titled “Inventing Sounds for the Silents.” He will relate the specific techniques of early underscoring and conclude with some specifics regarding the accompaniments the orchestra will perform in the film-concert later that evening.
Positive Guidance A - Z
Oftentimes being a parent or teacher isn’t easy. Join others in reviewing some positive guidance techniques in the parenting session, “Positive Guidance A - Z” in Room 3L2, Sept. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Child development specialist and child guidance counselor, Katherine Broekhuysen, M.Ed., of the Oklahoma City County Health Department will be on hand during the session.
These topics and more will be discussed: redirecting and distracting, praising, ignoring and using positive instructions.
For more information, please contact Lee Ann Townsend at ltownsend@occc.edu or ext. 2423.
Fall Job Fair
Know someone looking for employment? Tell them about the fall Job Fair, hosted by the OCCC Office of Employment Services on Oct. 7 in the College Union.
Individuals seeking general employment should attend anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those seeking employment in health professions should attend between noon and 6 p.m.
More than 100 employers are expected to attend the fair, including:
• Federal Aviation Administration
• Oklahoma Department of Transportation
• Association of Oklahoma General Contractors
• Bank of Oklahoma
• Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
• Metropolitan Library System
• Deaconess Hospital
• Duncan Regional Hospital
It’s important to remember a few easy and professional tips when attending a job fair:
• Dress professionally
• Bring several copies of your resume (proofed and updated)
• Review standard interview questions and formulate your responses
• Obtain the list of companies before attending the fair
All community members are welcome to attend. For additional information, please call OCCC Employment Services at (405) 682-7519, or by email at employmentservices@occc.edu.
Garage Sale Items Needed
One of the college’s largest fund raisers for student scholarships, the OCCC campus garage sale is in need of donations as soon as possible so organizers can get ready for the event scheduled for Oct. 27 and 28.
Please call Linda Boatright at ext. 7468 or contact one of the following committee members for questions or to get more information.
Jennifer Ball - 7305
Linda Boatright - 7468
Jeff Carlisle - 7391
Jennifer Halpin - 7193
Carol Heitkamper - 7659
Karen Jordan - 7192
Michael Machiorlatti - 7454
Ginnett Rollins - 7704
Tad Thurston - 7605
Shelly Troxel-Tevis - 7197
Amy Wilson - 7624
Walktober Competition
Walktober sign-up is underway and continues through Sept. 30. Late registration will be taken through Oct. 9.
Sign up by emailing your name and first target goal to walktober@occc.edu. Upon registering, employees will receive a “Walk your Way to Fitness” guide and daily log and a pedometer, if needed.
For more information or for questions, please contact Lisa Vaughan at lvaughan@occc.edu or 405-682-1611 ext. 7148.
Remembering Veterans
November 11 is designated as Veteran’s Day in America. It takes more than just a designation on the calendar to help our veterans re-adjust to life during and after their service. At OCCC, it’s our goal to assist veteran students to re-adjust to school life.
To learn more about the challenges and issues often facing veterans from any era, Dr. Steven Scruggs from the Veterans Administration Medical Center will be speaking to OCCC faculty, staff and students, Sept. 25 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Library, room 407.
Dr. Scruggs is a team leader with the Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Re-adjustment Program. As well, he serves as a volunteer clinical assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
“In America, many men and women choose to serve our country in the various branches of the military. Service members who do tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq face especially difficult and dangerous missions. Although their service is appreciated, it sometimes comes at a high price to them personally,” Scruggs, said.
Join us on Sept. 25 to hear more from Dr. Scruggs. For more information, please contact Penny Hampton, Professional Development director at ext. 7827.
This Week’s Training Sessions
Take advantage of professional development opportunities provided through the college’s training program. Please be aware of the following training sessions scheduled for September 21 - 25, 2009.
Bloodborne Pathogens Basics
Course Number: ENHS-1000-003
Date: Thursday, September 24
Times: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Location: SEM - 200
Presenter: Vaughan, Lisa S
A comprehensive catalog of the training sessions can be found on http://www.occc.edu/wow.
GET TO KNOW…
Kristi Fields
Position:
Division Secretary
Department:
Division of Business
How long have you worked for OCCC:
6 Years
Previous Jobs:
Niemeyer, Alexander, Austin and Phillips Law Firm
Family:
Husband; Taylor, Children; Sarah, 10, Donovan, 9 and Jordan, 6
Community Involvement:
Church Teacher, The Rock Assembly of God Church
Famous Favorite Saying/Quote:
“Pretty is as Pretty Does.”
- my MAMAH
Happy Birthday
Jerry Ludlow - 9/21
Aaron Folsum - 9/22
Barbara Gowdy - 9/22
Gyanendra Baral - 9/23
Randy Anderson - 9/23
Jennifer Harrison - 9/24
Randy Wythe - 9/24
OCCC - 9/25
Harvey Conner - 9/25
Kathy Bailey - 9/25
Patricia Hauck - 9/25
Sergio Gallegos - 9/25
Tennent Emmons - 9/26
Tamara Carter - 9/27
HAPPY 37th Birthday OCCC!
