MARCH 2008
March 28 , 2008 - NW-SCC to hold Spring Child Development Conference
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College's (NW-SCC) Child Development Program will hold its annual spring conference, "Today's Children; Tomorrow's Future ", to be held Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa Conference Center from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
The spring conference will feature Ms. Maryann "Mar" Harman, a music teacher/recording artist from Pinellas County, Florida. Ms Harman has her BA in Music Education, her Masters in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood and is certified in Level I Orff, an intensive program focused on music and movement education. She has produced numerous award winning recordings including: "Tunes for Tiny Tots", (Recipient of a Parents' Choice Silver Honors Award - 1998), "Start Each Day with a Song" (Recipient of "Best Recording for Young Children" by Children's Music Web Awards - 2001), and "Keep Safety Roo-teen" (Recipient of "Best Recording for Older Children" Children's Music Web Awards - 2002).
Ms. Harman's presentation will include showing childhood educators how to use music to teach.
Four (4) hours of continuing education credits will be awarded in child development and language development to those participating.
March 21, 2008 - NW-SCC Continuing Education Class & Workshop Announcements
Muscle Shoals, AL - Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department Continuing Education announces its class and workshop offerings for April 2008.
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC), the Lauderdale County Extension Service and the Shoals Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Youth Entrepreneurial Summit Wednesday, March 12th and Thursday, March 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the NW-SCC Shoals Campus.
The two-day Youth Entrepreneurial Summit will introduce 10th grade Career Technical Education students to the "Real World". According to NW-SCC Public Relations Specialist/Tech Prep Coordinator Kym Robinson, holding a Youth Entrepreneurial Summit was very appropriate given our current economic situation. "These are the Shoals area entrepreneurs of the future. This is a very important time in their lives. We want to take this opportunity to show students a bit of financial reality and educational options ", stated Robinson.
During the day, students will hear from different speakers about educational and career opportunities. They will rotate in groups through various planned activities. There will also be several volunteers from the area to assist the young people in learning more about the world that awaits them after graduation.
One component of the Summit is the "Reality Check". The "Reality Check" is a hands-on income and budgeting exercise representing various businesses, services and opportunities in the community with which the students will spend their "hard earned" income. This exercise is an eye-opening experience for many of the students. "Students are usually very surprises when they find out how far their money won't go each month. We hope they will become more understanding of their parents' budgets and better managers of their own money after this experience. We know that they will learn the importance of education and income and how big a part they will play in their future," commented Lelia Wissert, Regional Extension Agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
"Reality Check" stations will include Real Estate, Auto Sales, Bank / Investments, Food & Supplies, Clothing, Utilities, Insurance, Day Care, Entertainment, Helping Hands / Charity, Back to School, 2nd Job, Homeless Park and "Deck of Chance" / Life Happens!
FEBRUARY 2008
February 29, 2008
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College Child Development Center's state funded Pre-Kindergarten program will be holding registration Friday, March 14, 2008, from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Workforce Development Center (Building 127) on the Shoals Campus.
Parents and/or guardians should bring:
For additional information, contact the NW-SCC Child Development Center at (256) 331-5245 or (256) 331-5258.
February 27, 2008
Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Theatre Program presents its annual spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, March 13th - 15th, in the Lou B. Bevill Fine Arts Center on the Phil Campbell campus.
Based on the 1960s Roger Corman film, the award-winning musical Little Shop of Horrors features orphan Seymour Krelboyne who spends his days doing menial tasks at a run-down florist, dreaming of the shop's assistant, Audrey. That is, until he discovers the secret appetite of one of the plants. The giant man-eating plant continues to grow, as does Seymour's infatuation for Audrey, but who will get her first?
The show dates and times are as follows:
Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $8.00 for adults; $5.00 for students/senior adults (shows are not recommended for children under school age). For ticket availability, group rate information, and reservations, contact NW-SCC cashier's office at (256) 331-6213 (Phil Campbell campus) and (256) 331 5226 (Shoals campus).
Tickets can be purchased in the college cashier's office on the Phil Campbell and the Shoals campuses. Any remaining tickets (if available) may be purchased at the door.
For more information about the Northwest-Shoals Community College production, call (256) 331-6322. Little Shop of Horrors is presented through special arrangements with Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.
February 22, 2008
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) announces Transfer Day on the Shoals campus on Tuesday, February 19th and the Phil Campbell campus on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on both campuses.
Transfer Day, held annually, provides an opportunity for students to visit with four-year college representatives and gather valuable information on transferring and scholarships. Students will also be given the chance to meet with National Armed Forces representatives as well as representatives from area hospitals.
"Our students look forward to Transfer Day," stated Tom Carter, Director of Admissions. "This is a wonderful way to introduce our students to the opportunities that lie ahead of them after graduation. Many of them are seeking additional information to determine whether or not to go on to a four-year school, while others have made their decisions and are investigating transfer scholarship opportunities or other viable options. We are seeing more transfer scholarships being awarded each year," he added.
Transfer Day will include up to 35 colleges from Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, four area hospitals, all branches of the military and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
February 20, 2008
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) announces a celebration of Black History Month. This year's event includes poetry, dramatization and a taste of "Soul Food". The Cultural Affairs Committee and the student Government Association (SGA) will host a Black History Program Monday, February 18, 2008. The event will take place at noon in the Hospitality Center on the Shoals Campus. This event will be followed by an old-fashioned soul food tasting.
Marc Lacey, Poet/Author/Spoken Word Artist of Huntsville, AL will present Black History and Poetry. The program will also feature a dramatization from 11-year-old Darrell Little, of Leighton, AL, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. These events will culminate with a "Soul Food" Tasting.
February 14, 2008
NW-SCC TO HOST ABB ROBOTICS PARTNERSHIP IN PRODUCTIVITY TOUR
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will be the host of the Partnership in Productivity tour and traveling exhibition "Robotics on the Move" beginning February 20, 2008.
The tour is a product of ABB Robotics headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is designed to increase awareness of the use of robotics in the marketplace and future job opportunities available to high school and college students.
According to Mike Witt, NW-SCC Training for Business and Industry (TBI) Director, ABB Robotics is a company Northwest Alabama will become familiar with very soon. "One of ABB Robotics most recent clients is National Alabama Corporation. They have already contracted ABB to perform their Paint Shop Automation," said Witt.
The exhibition will be located outside the Center for Industrial Training and Community Education (Building 115) on the NW-SCC Muscle Shoals Campus. The exhibition will take place February 20th - 22nd & 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For tour and visit information, please contact Mike Witt, TBI Director, at 256-331-5289 pr 256-331-5221. If you have a group of eight or more, please contact the above numbers for a convenient tour time.
February 13, 2008
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host a College Financial Aid Workshop on Monday, February 25, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. on the Shoals campus in the Workforce Development Center, Building 127, lab 111.
The event is sponsored by Northwest-Shoals and Educational Talent Search Projects.
NW-SCC Financial Aid Director, Joel Parris, will present information on various forms of financial assistance for attending any college or university.
The event is free. For details, call Kathy Benson at 331-5488 or 331-6230.
February 13, 2008
PATRIOTS' DILL SIGNS WITH UNA
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) cross country runner, Daniel Dill will continue his athletic career on the Division II collegiate level as he recently signed a national letter-of-intent to run for Coach Scott Trimble and the Lions of the University of North Alabama in 2008.
While running for Coach Thomas Pearce and the Patriots for the past two seasons, Dill amassed several honors. 2007 season: Patriots cross country co-captain, finished third in the Region XXII Meet, completed the season with five top five and one top 15 finish. 2006 season: NJCAA Region XXII freshman runner of the year, Patriots' runner of the year, #1 Patriots runner on the Regional Championship team, finished third in the Region XXII Meet, completed the season with three top five and one top 15 finish.
In his high school career, Dill received numerous honors and awards while running for Coach Derrick Gargis including: 2001-2005 USA track & field finalist in 800, 1500, & 3000 meters, 2005 Cross Country All-Region, 2005 Cross Country All-Area, 2005 Cross Country All-State, 2005 14th place Alabama Cross Country State Championship & 6th in 2004. Dill also holds an Alabama State Record for the 15K.
Daniel is the son of Danny and Connie Dill of Muscle Shoals, AL. He plans to pursue a career in Sports Medicine/Education.
***Courtesy Photo: Back Row (L to R): Austin Miller, NW-SCC cross country teammate, Thomas Pearce, NW-SCC Cross Country Coach, John Vanderford, Great-uncle, Charles Taylor, NW-SCC Athletic Administrator
Front Row (L to R): Danny Dill, Daniel Dill, Connie Dill
February 8, 2008
NW-SCC TO HOST AREA HIGH SCHOOLS FOR 2008 ASCA DISTRICT SCHOLAR'S BOWL COMPETITION
Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College will be hosting the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association (ASCA), District High School Scholar's Bowl competition. The district competition will be held on Friday, February 15, 2008, at the Phil Campbell campus of Northwest-Shoals Community College.
The tournament will consist of 12 high schools in Northwest Alabama competing against each other to earn the chance at competing in the Regional & State Tournaments to be held later this spring.
The 12 schools competing are as follows:
1) Belgreen High School
2) Brooks High School
3) Florence High School
4) Hamilton High School
5) Lexington High School
6) Muscle Shoals High School
7) Russellville High School
8) Sheffield High School
9) Shoals Christian High School
10) Waterloo High School
11) Wilson High School
12) Winfield High School
Teams will be randomly grouped into two pools for round robin play. The winner and runner-up from each pool will advance to the regional competition to be held on March 8, 2008.
The regional tournament will have 16 teams to advance to the State Tournament (April 11-12, 2008). The 16 teams will then be divided into two random pools of eight. The top two teams from each pool play a single-elimination tournament to determine the champion and the three runners-up.
The Alabama Scholastic Competition Association (ASCA) recognizes the brightest high school and middle school minds in the state and is dedicated to honoring their academic achievements.
February 4, 2008
NW-SCC TO HOST ACCC MEN & WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
Muscle Shoals, AL -- The state's top two-year college basketball teams will compete for the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) championships March 3-9, 2008, in the ACCC Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament at the Patriot Center on the Muscle Shoals campus of Northwest-Shoals Community College.
The ACCC Division I Men's tournament will feature the top 12 teams (six from each of the ACCC North and South divisions) and will be held March 3rd - 6th. At the conclusion of the regular season, the top four seeds from each division will earn automatic spots in the tournament. However, the fifth and sixth seeds out of each division will be determined through play-in games on March 1st.
The ACCC Division I Women's tournament will feature the top 12 teams (six from each ofthe ACCC North and South divisions) and will be held March 6th - 9th. At the conclusion of the regular season, the top six seeds from each division will earn automatic spots in the tournament.
The winning teams will represent Alabama in the men's and women's Division I national tournaments. The Women's NJCAA tournament will be held March 18 - 22 in Salina, Kansas. The Men's NJCAA tournament will be held March 18-22 in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Not only does the tournament feature the ACCC's top teams, it is a showcase for the state's top two-year college student-athletes including many of the nation's statistical leaders in scoring, rebounding, three point shooting and field goal percentage. This is a premier event of the ACCC's athletic season, as the visiting teams will bring hundreds of fans to the Shoals campus of Northwest-Shoals Community College. The tournament also draws four-year college coaches, recruiters and the news media.
Admission is $5.00 per day for adults and $3.00 per day for students. For ticket sales information, please contact tournament coordinator, Donna Green, at 256-331-6201.
JANUARY 2008
January 10, 2008
NW-SCC INVITES YOU TO MUSH WITH US!*
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host a dog sledding and cross-county skiing course near Ely, Minnesota from February 8th through February 14th, 2008.
The college is cooperating with Outward Bound Professional to offer this cold-weather learning adventure. Tuition is $750.00. Airfare will be announced by January 15th. Enrollment is limited to nine participants. For additional details, contact Dr. Bob England at 331-5309.
The Introduction to Dog Sledding Course at NW-SCC is just one of the many aspects of the outdoors to be explored in the Outdoor Leadership Program at Northwest-Shoals. Other courses leading toward an Associate in Science degree in outdoor Leadership include Wilderness First Responder Certification, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Hiking and Canoeing, etc.
The above courses of study are designed to transfer to several four-year colleges and prepare students for immediate service guiding and teaching.
January 11, 2008
NW-SCC TO HOLD 2008 HOMECOMING ON THE 21ST
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College will host its annual Homecoming activities Monday, January 21, 2008, on the Shoals campus. These festivities will coincide with the Patriots' basketball teams hosting Bevill State - Fayette Community College.
The centerpiece of Homecoming and its festivities is the Homecoming Court. The 2008 Homecoming Court consists of eight ladies from the Phil Campbell campus and eight ladies from the Shoals campus with one queen from each campus being crowned at halftime fo the men's game.
2008 Homecoming Schedule of Events:
NORTHWEST-SHOALS PROVIDES FREE SUMMER CLASS TO GRADUATING HIGH SHCOOL SENIORS
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) is providing "Jump Start" on education for the 2008 graduating class. This summer scholarship program is designed to help graduating seniors get an early start on college by awarding them one free class.
Each year thousands of dollars selected for Federal Financial Aid (Pell Grant) go untapped. "This program is intended to help students apply for the unused funds," stated Joel Parris, NW-SCC Financial Aid Director. "These funds along with the summer scholarship program are selected to help college freshmen prepare for their future while saving time and money. We want to encourage students to apply early for Federal Aid. Those not receiving Federal Aid will still be eligible for summer scholarships," stated Parris.
Students who graduate from high school in spring 2008 with the Standard or Advanced High School Diploma are eligible to apply. The scholarship has no effect on any other financial aid and it will not affect plans to attend another school in the fall. To qualify for the free tuition scholarship, students should complete the following by the priority deadline of April 1, 2008:
According to Wanda Lewis, Director of Testing and Advising, early registration opportunities will be available. "It is important that we make every effort to ensure the transition to college is an easy one. With this in mind, we will provide general information, advising and evening early registration sessions for our scholarship recipients," stated Lewis.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office on the Shoals Campus at 256-331-5364 or on the Phil Campbell Campus at 256-331-6232.
March 28 , 2008 - NW-SCC to hold Spring Child Development Conference
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College's (NW-SCC) Child Development Program will hold its annual spring conference, "Today's Children; Tomorrow's Future ", to be held Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa Conference Center from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
The spring conference will feature Ms. Maryann "Mar" Harman, a music teacher/recording artist from Pinellas County, Florida. Ms Harman has her BA in Music Education, her Masters in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood and is certified in Level I Orff, an intensive program focused on music and movement education. She has produced numerous award winning recordings including: "Tunes for Tiny Tots", (Recipient of a Parents' Choice Silver Honors Award - 1998), "Start Each Day with a Song" (Recipient of "Best Recording for Young Children" by Children's Music Web Awards - 2001), and "Keep Safety Roo-teen" (Recipient of "Best Recording for Older Children" Children's Music Web Awards - 2002).
Ms. Harman's presentation will include showing childhood educators how to use music to teach.
Four (4) hours of continuing education credits will be awarded in child development and language development to those participating.
March 21, 2008 - NW-SCC Continuing Education Class & Workshop Announcements
Muscle Shoals, AL - Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department Continuing Education announces its class and workshop offerings for April 2008.
- Fitness Center Workout - Offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be available in the month of April. The cost is $30.00 for a three-month membership. Hours are 6:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m., M-F, and 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, closed Sunday. Call 331-5221 to register.
- Excel I - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Monday and Tuesday, March 31 & April 1 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $93.00 (book included). Call 331-5221 or 331-5297 to register.
- Access I - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 1-10 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $93.00 (book included). Call 331-5221 or 331-5297 to register.
- Basic Cake Decorating - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Thursdays, April 3 through May 1 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $50.00). Call 331-5221 to register.
- Beginning Tennis - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Saturdays, April 5 - April 26 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Shoals Campus. Cost is $35.00. Call 331-5221 to register.
- Medical Terminology -offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Monday and Tuesday, March 31 & April 1 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $93.00 (book included). Call 331-5221 to register.
- Word II - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, April 7 - 16 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $93.00 (book included). Call 331-5221 or 331-5297 to register.
- Windows XP - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Monday and Tuesday, April 7 & 8 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $93.00 (book included). Call 331-5221 or 331-5297 to register.
- Quickbooks II - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 8 - 17, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. noon at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $93.00 (book included). Call 331-5221 or 331-5297 to register.
- Excel II - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 8 -17 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $93.00 (book included). Call 331-5221 or 331-5297 to register.
- Interior Decorating - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Tuesdays, April 8 - May 13 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $50.00. Call 331-5221 to register.
- ServSafe Essentials - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Tuesdays, Arpil 8 - 29 from 1:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $85.00 (book included). Call 331-5221 to register.
- Ballroom Dance - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Wednesdays, April 9 - May 21 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $30.00. Call 331-5221 to register.
- Stained Glass - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Saturday, April 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $80.00. Call 331-5221 to register.
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC), the Lauderdale County Extension Service and the Shoals Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Youth Entrepreneurial Summit Wednesday, March 12th and Thursday, March 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the NW-SCC Shoals Campus.
The two-day Youth Entrepreneurial Summit will introduce 10th grade Career Technical Education students to the "Real World". According to NW-SCC Public Relations Specialist/Tech Prep Coordinator Kym Robinson, holding a Youth Entrepreneurial Summit was very appropriate given our current economic situation. "These are the Shoals area entrepreneurs of the future. This is a very important time in their lives. We want to take this opportunity to show students a bit of financial reality and educational options ", stated Robinson.
During the day, students will hear from different speakers about educational and career opportunities. They will rotate in groups through various planned activities. There will also be several volunteers from the area to assist the young people in learning more about the world that awaits them after graduation.
One component of the Summit is the "Reality Check". The "Reality Check" is a hands-on income and budgeting exercise representing various businesses, services and opportunities in the community with which the students will spend their "hard earned" income. This exercise is an eye-opening experience for many of the students. "Students are usually very surprises when they find out how far their money won't go each month. We hope they will become more understanding of their parents' budgets and better managers of their own money after this experience. We know that they will learn the importance of education and income and how big a part they will play in their future," commented Lelia Wissert, Regional Extension Agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
"Reality Check" stations will include Real Estate, Auto Sales, Bank / Investments, Food & Supplies, Clothing, Utilities, Insurance, Day Care, Entertainment, Helping Hands / Charity, Back to School, 2nd Job, Homeless Park and "Deck of Chance" / Life Happens!
FEBRUARY 2008
February 29, 2008
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College Child Development Center's state funded Pre-Kindergarten program will be holding registration Friday, March 14, 2008, from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Workforce Development Center (Building 127) on the Shoals Campus.
Parents and/or guardians should bring:
- Child's social security card
- Child's original birth certificate
- Child's up-to-date certificate of immunization (blue slip)
- Valid driver's license
- Proof of residency
For additional information, contact the NW-SCC Child Development Center at (256) 331-5245 or (256) 331-5258.
February 27, 2008
Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Theatre Program presents its annual spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, March 13th - 15th, in the Lou B. Bevill Fine Arts Center on the Phil Campbell campus.
Based on the 1960s Roger Corman film, the award-winning musical Little Shop of Horrors features orphan Seymour Krelboyne who spends his days doing menial tasks at a run-down florist, dreaming of the shop's assistant, Audrey. That is, until he discovers the secret appetite of one of the plants. The giant man-eating plant continues to grow, as does Seymour's infatuation for Audrey, but who will get her first?
The show dates and times are as follows:
Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $8.00 for adults; $5.00 for students/senior adults (shows are not recommended for children under school age). For ticket availability, group rate information, and reservations, contact NW-SCC cashier's office at (256) 331-6213 (Phil Campbell campus) and (256) 331 5226 (Shoals campus).
Tickets can be purchased in the college cashier's office on the Phil Campbell and the Shoals campuses. Any remaining tickets (if available) may be purchased at the door.
For more information about the Northwest-Shoals Community College production, call (256) 331-6322. Little Shop of Horrors is presented through special arrangements with Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.
February 22, 2008
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) announces Transfer Day on the Shoals campus on Tuesday, February 19th and the Phil Campbell campus on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on both campuses.
Transfer Day, held annually, provides an opportunity for students to visit with four-year college representatives and gather valuable information on transferring and scholarships. Students will also be given the chance to meet with National Armed Forces representatives as well as representatives from area hospitals.
"Our students look forward to Transfer Day," stated Tom Carter, Director of Admissions. "This is a wonderful way to introduce our students to the opportunities that lie ahead of them after graduation. Many of them are seeking additional information to determine whether or not to go on to a four-year school, while others have made their decisions and are investigating transfer scholarship opportunities or other viable options. We are seeing more transfer scholarships being awarded each year," he added.
Transfer Day will include up to 35 colleges from Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, four area hospitals, all branches of the military and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
February 20, 2008
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) announces a celebration of Black History Month. This year's event includes poetry, dramatization and a taste of "Soul Food". The Cultural Affairs Committee and the student Government Association (SGA) will host a Black History Program Monday, February 18, 2008. The event will take place at noon in the Hospitality Center on the Shoals Campus. This event will be followed by an old-fashioned soul food tasting.
Marc Lacey, Poet/Author/Spoken Word Artist of Huntsville, AL will present Black History and Poetry. The program will also feature a dramatization from 11-year-old Darrell Little, of Leighton, AL, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. These events will culminate with a "Soul Food" Tasting.
February 14, 2008
NW-SCC TO HOST ABB ROBOTICS PARTNERSHIP IN PRODUCTIVITY TOUR
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will be the host of the Partnership in Productivity tour and traveling exhibition "Robotics on the Move" beginning February 20, 2008.
The tour is a product of ABB Robotics headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is designed to increase awareness of the use of robotics in the marketplace and future job opportunities available to high school and college students.
According to Mike Witt, NW-SCC Training for Business and Industry (TBI) Director, ABB Robotics is a company Northwest Alabama will become familiar with very soon. "One of ABB Robotics most recent clients is National Alabama Corporation. They have already contracted ABB to perform their Paint Shop Automation," said Witt.
The exhibition will be located outside the Center for Industrial Training and Community Education (Building 115) on the NW-SCC Muscle Shoals Campus. The exhibition will take place February 20th - 22nd & 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For tour and visit information, please contact Mike Witt, TBI Director, at 256-331-5289 pr 256-331-5221. If you have a group of eight or more, please contact the above numbers for a convenient tour time.
February 13, 2008
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host a College Financial Aid Workshop on Monday, February 25, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. on the Shoals campus in the Workforce Development Center, Building 127, lab 111.
The event is sponsored by Northwest-Shoals and Educational Talent Search Projects.
NW-SCC Financial Aid Director, Joel Parris, will present information on various forms of financial assistance for attending any college or university.
The event is free. For details, call Kathy Benson at 331-5488 or 331-6230.
February 13, 2008
PATRIOTS' DILL SIGNS WITH UNA
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) cross country runner, Daniel Dill will continue his athletic career on the Division II collegiate level as he recently signed a national letter-of-intent to run for Coach Scott Trimble and the Lions of the University of North Alabama in 2008.
While running for Coach Thomas Pearce and the Patriots for the past two seasons, Dill amassed several honors. 2007 season: Patriots cross country co-captain, finished third in the Region XXII Meet, completed the season with five top five and one top 15 finish. 2006 season: NJCAA Region XXII freshman runner of the year, Patriots' runner of the year, #1 Patriots runner on the Regional Championship team, finished third in the Region XXII Meet, completed the season with three top five and one top 15 finish.
In his high school career, Dill received numerous honors and awards while running for Coach Derrick Gargis including: 2001-2005 USA track & field finalist in 800, 1500, & 3000 meters, 2005 Cross Country All-Region, 2005 Cross Country All-Area, 2005 Cross Country All-State, 2005 14th place Alabama Cross Country State Championship & 6th in 2004. Dill also holds an Alabama State Record for the 15K.
Daniel is the son of Danny and Connie Dill of Muscle Shoals, AL. He plans to pursue a career in Sports Medicine/Education.
***Courtesy Photo: Back Row (L to R): Austin Miller, NW-SCC cross country teammate, Thomas Pearce, NW-SCC Cross Country Coach, John Vanderford, Great-uncle, Charles Taylor, NW-SCC Athletic Administrator
Front Row (L to R): Danny Dill, Daniel Dill, Connie Dill
February 8, 2008
NW-SCC TO HOST AREA HIGH SCHOOLS FOR 2008 ASCA DISTRICT SCHOLAR'S BOWL COMPETITION
Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College will be hosting the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association (ASCA), District High School Scholar's Bowl competition. The district competition will be held on Friday, February 15, 2008, at the Phil Campbell campus of Northwest-Shoals Community College.
The tournament will consist of 12 high schools in Northwest Alabama competing against each other to earn the chance at competing in the Regional & State Tournaments to be held later this spring.
The 12 schools competing are as follows:
1) Belgreen High School
2) Brooks High School
3) Florence High School
4) Hamilton High School
5) Lexington High School
6) Muscle Shoals High School
7) Russellville High School
8) Sheffield High School
9) Shoals Christian High School
10) Waterloo High School
11) Wilson High School
12) Winfield High School
Teams will be randomly grouped into two pools for round robin play. The winner and runner-up from each pool will advance to the regional competition to be held on March 8, 2008.
The regional tournament will have 16 teams to advance to the State Tournament (April 11-12, 2008). The 16 teams will then be divided into two random pools of eight. The top two teams from each pool play a single-elimination tournament to determine the champion and the three runners-up.
The Alabama Scholastic Competition Association (ASCA) recognizes the brightest high school and middle school minds in the state and is dedicated to honoring their academic achievements.
February 4, 2008
NW-SCC TO HOST ACCC MEN & WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
Muscle Shoals, AL -- The state's top two-year college basketball teams will compete for the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) championships March 3-9, 2008, in the ACCC Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament at the Patriot Center on the Muscle Shoals campus of Northwest-Shoals Community College.
The ACCC Division I Men's tournament will feature the top 12 teams (six from each of the ACCC North and South divisions) and will be held March 3rd - 6th. At the conclusion of the regular season, the top four seeds from each division will earn automatic spots in the tournament. However, the fifth and sixth seeds out of each division will be determined through play-in games on March 1st.
The ACCC Division I Women's tournament will feature the top 12 teams (six from each ofthe ACCC North and South divisions) and will be held March 6th - 9th. At the conclusion of the regular season, the top six seeds from each division will earn automatic spots in the tournament.
The winning teams will represent Alabama in the men's and women's Division I national tournaments. The Women's NJCAA tournament will be held March 18 - 22 in Salina, Kansas. The Men's NJCAA tournament will be held March 18-22 in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Not only does the tournament feature the ACCC's top teams, it is a showcase for the state's top two-year college student-athletes including many of the nation's statistical leaders in scoring, rebounding, three point shooting and field goal percentage. This is a premier event of the ACCC's athletic season, as the visiting teams will bring hundreds of fans to the Shoals campus of Northwest-Shoals Community College. The tournament also draws four-year college coaches, recruiters and the news media.
Admission is $5.00 per day for adults and $3.00 per day for students. For ticket sales information, please contact tournament coordinator, Donna Green, at 256-331-6201.
JANUARY 2008
January 10, 2008
NW-SCC INVITES YOU TO MUSH WITH US!*
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host a dog sledding and cross-county skiing course near Ely, Minnesota from February 8th through February 14th, 2008.
The college is cooperating with Outward Bound Professional to offer this cold-weather learning adventure. Tuition is $750.00. Airfare will be announced by January 15th. Enrollment is limited to nine participants. For additional details, contact Dr. Bob England at 331-5309.
The Introduction to Dog Sledding Course at NW-SCC is just one of the many aspects of the outdoors to be explored in the Outdoor Leadership Program at Northwest-Shoals. Other courses leading toward an Associate in Science degree in outdoor Leadership include Wilderness First Responder Certification, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Hiking and Canoeing, etc.
The above courses of study are designed to transfer to several four-year colleges and prepare students for immediate service guiding and teaching.
January 11, 2008
NW-SCC TO HOLD 2008 HOMECOMING ON THE 21ST
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College will host its annual Homecoming activities Monday, January 21, 2008, on the Shoals campus. These festivities will coincide with the Patriots' basketball teams hosting Bevill State - Fayette Community College.
The centerpiece of Homecoming and its festivities is the Homecoming Court. The 2008 Homecoming Court consists of eight ladies from the Phil Campbell campus and eight ladies from the Shoals campus with one queen from each campus being crowned at halftime fo the men's game.
2008 Homecoming Schedule of Events:
- NW-SCC Lady Patriots vs. Bevill State-Fayette Lady Bears - 5:30 p.m.
- NW-SCC Patriots vs. Bevill State-Fayette Bears - 7:30 p.m.
- Homecoming courts announced and queens crowned - 8:10 p.m. (approx.)
NORTHWEST-SHOALS PROVIDES FREE SUMMER CLASS TO GRADUATING HIGH SHCOOL SENIORS
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) is providing "Jump Start" on education for the 2008 graduating class. This summer scholarship program is designed to help graduating seniors get an early start on college by awarding them one free class.
Each year thousands of dollars selected for Federal Financial Aid (Pell Grant) go untapped. "This program is intended to help students apply for the unused funds," stated Joel Parris, NW-SCC Financial Aid Director. "These funds along with the summer scholarship program are selected to help college freshmen prepare for their future while saving time and money. We want to encourage students to apply early for Federal Aid. Those not receiving Federal Aid will still be eligible for summer scholarships," stated Parris.
Students who graduate from high school in spring 2008 with the Standard or Advanced High School Diploma are eligible to apply. The scholarship has no effect on any other financial aid and it will not affect plans to attend another school in the fall. To qualify for the free tuition scholarship, students should complete the following by the priority deadline of April 1, 2008:
- 1) Complete the 2007-2008 Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form using 2006 income information. This application can be submitted online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or through the mail.
- 2) Complete the NW-SCC application for admission. The application is obtainable from the high school counselor or at NW-SCC. There is no application fee.
- 3) Approximately three weeks after submitting your financial aid forms, all students should contact the NW-SCC Financial Aid office for further assistance. Those not qualifying for Financial Aid will be eligible to apply for a summer scholarship.
According to Wanda Lewis, Director of Testing and Advising, early registration opportunities will be available. "It is important that we make every effort to ensure the transition to college is an easy one. With this in mind, we will provide general information, advising and evening early registration sessions for our scholarship recipients," stated Lewis.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office on the Shoals Campus at 256-331-5364 or on the Phil Campbell Campus at 256-331-6232.