DECEMBER 2010

December 17, 2010 -- NW-SCC to Hold Open Spring Registration Jan. 4th

Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, AL -- For students planning to attend Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) for the 2011 spring semester and have not registered, there's still time to do so. NW-SCC will be holding its annual open spring registration January 4, 2011, according to Admissions Director, Tom Carter.
The spring open registration will be held on both the Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell campuses, Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Registration on the Shoals campus will be held in the Patriot Center (gym) while registration on the Phil Campbell campus will be held in the Wallace Administration Building (Building 301). Open registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. break for lunch at 12:30 p.m. and resume for the afternoon session at 4:30 p.m. and conclude at 7:00 p.m.
Spring classes begin Thursday, January 6th. For more information or to obtain a copy of the spring semester schedule, visit the Northwest-Shoals Community College website at www.nwscc.edu.
***NW-SCC will be closed for the holidays December 20th - December 31st.

NOVEMBER 2010

November 9, 2010 -- NW-SCC Phil Campbell Campus to Celebrate 29th Year of "The Legend of Toyland"
Phil Campbell, AL -- The Legend of Toyland, a holiday theatrical performance that traditionally opens the holiday season commemorates its 29th-year with public performances beginning Friday, December 3, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium on the Phil Campbell Campus of Northwest-Shoals Community College.
According to Lanny McAlister, director and creator of "Toyland", the area has truly embraced the annual production over the years making it the most successful and longest running Christmas production in the state. The college production has attracted audiences of all ages from all over the state and is viewed by over 10,000 people annually.
"Over the last 28 years, more than 320,000 people have made the journey to 'Toyland'," stated McAlister. "I get questions year round about what new section we are going to add this year. We are so thankful for the continued support from the community! It is this support that has truly made 'The Legend of Toyland' what it is today."
Four public performances are scheduled December 3rd through December 5th.

• Friday, December 3rd - 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, December 4th - 2:30 p.m.
• Saturday, December 4th - 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, December 5th - 2:30 p.m.

Tickets for public performances are $8.00 and are available at the Northwest-Shoals Community College Phil Campbell campus bookstore or can be reserved with credit card by calling (256) 331-6382.
Due to production sell-outs in recent years, McAlister encourages individuals to purchase tickets in advance. Any remaining tickets may be purchased at the door prior to each performance. For more Toyland information please call (256) 331-6201.

The Legend of Toyland (2009 performance)

November 5, 2010 -- NW-SCC Phil Campbell Campus presents its Annual Fall Concert

Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College's Music Department will hold its annual Fall Concert, Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at 7:30 P.M. in the Lou B. Bevill Fine Arts Center on the Phil Campbell Campus. The Fall Concert will feature two of the college's musical groups: The Northwest-Shoals Chorale directed by Jeff McAlister and The Northwest-Shoals Jazz Ensemble directed by George Crummie.
Admission is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students/senior adults. Tickets are available at bookstores on both campuses and at the door. For more information, please call Jeff McAlister at 256.331.6299.

Chorale Member	Hometown
Kimberly Brock	Haleyville
Nathan Cox	Russellville
Cara Kimbrough	Russellville
Jeremy Gates	Haleyville
Patrick Hellums	Red Bay
Chase Gilmer	Russellville
Martez Hill	Russellville
Beth Coker	Russellville
Meghan Garrison	Double Springs
David Horton	Belgreen
Sebastian King	Russellville
Caroline Knight	Hamilton
Ariel Murray	Russellville
Cody Mansell	Russellville
Tommy Quinn	Hackleburg
Hannah McDougal	Phil Campbell
Caitlin Stancil	Phil Campbell
Kevin Vincent	Russellville
Chelsey Wade	Russellville
Jazz Ensemble Member	Hometown
Montana Sewell	Russellville
Cara Kimbrough	Russellville
Jessie Franks	Russellville
Hannah McDougal	Phil Campbell
Alex Crittenden	Russellville
Ryan Hollins	Russellville
Nathan Cox	Russellville
Jeremy Gates	Haleyville
Tyler Kitterman	Russellville
Kristian Witt	Russellville
John Ross Bolding	Red Bay
Sarah Clingan	Haleyville
Grant Collins	Russellville
Jesse Kimbrell	Russellville
Josh Graham	Russellville

OCTOBER 2010

October 26, 2010 -- Patriots set to Host ACCC Conference Tournament

Muscle Shoals, AL -- The state's top two-year college volleyball teams will compete for the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) championship Friday and Saturday, November 5th and November 6th, in the ACCC Division I Women's Volleyball Tournament at the Shoals campus of Northwest-Shoals Community College.
Not only does the double elimination tournament feature the ACCC's top teams, it is a showcase for the state's top two-year college student-athletes (brackets will be available at www.acccsports.org as the regular season is completed). Only the top six teams in the conference will qualify for the tournament. The teams eligible to participate in the 2010 tournament are yet to be decided. The Patriots are currently third in the conference with a 17-15 overall record and 9-5 in the conference.
The winning team will represent Alabama in the Division I national tournament to be held November 18-20, 2010, Missouri State University in West Plains, MO.
For the first time, this entire event will be live webcast by Panhandle Sports. Each match can be viewed live through the ACCC sports website or through Panhandle Sports. The matches will be broadcast in real time free of charge to all viewers. "I hope everyone will come out to support this event and take the opportunity to see some great women's volleyball," said ACCC Commissioner Al Cox.
"It's really exciting to have the opportunity to again host this prestigious tournament and showcase the best volleyball players and teams the ACCC has to offer," said NW-SCC Athletic Administrator, Charles Taylor.
Admission is $8 per day for adults and $5 per day for students. For ticket sales or other information, contact Sheila Williams, at (256) 331-5466 or s.williams@nwscc.edu.

October 21, 2010 -- NW-SCC holds Grand Opening of $1 Million Advanced Manufacturing Training Center

Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) expands the Machine Tool/CNC program through the addition of the new $1 million, Advanced Manufacturing Training Center on the Shoals Campus.
According to NW-SCC Machine Tool/CNC Instructor, Tim Maupin, the Shoals campus program has virtually doubled in size. "We have gone from a facility of 8,400 square feet to one that is 15,000," said Maupin. "We can now train approximately 80 students. Previously, we could train no more than 40 students at a time."
The opening of the newly renovated 15,000 square foot building which houses the Machine Tool/CNC program includes: two large classrooms, a computer lab, instructor's office space, sanitation facilities, tool storage, and large areas for training on machine and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment.
According to NW-SCC President, Humphrey Lee, the program upgrades and renovations have helped NW-SCC transition into one of the top machine tool training facilities in the state. "The past nine months have been huge for our Machine Tool & CNC program," said Lee. "We can now train more students on equipment equal to or better than what they will use when they filter into the workforce. I believe these upgrades will prove extremely beneficial to them (students) as they enter the job market."
The renovation/construction of the facility is funded through Public School and College Authority (PSCA) Bond funds. The Advanced Manufacturing Training Center is furnished with state-of-the-art equipment due to a $1.9 million Department of Labor Job Training Grant NW-SCC received in 2009.
Contractor for the project was King & Associates General Contractors of Muscle Shoals, Ala. The architect was Lambert Ezell Durham Architecture + Interior Design of Florence, Ala.

Northwest Alabama leaders join together for ribbon cutting at the NW-SCC Advanced Manufacturing Training Center Grand Opening.
Pictured (L to R): Garry Warren, Alabama Board of Education; Tammy Irons, Alabama Representative; Roger Bedford, Alabama Senator; Bill Shoemaker, Tuscumbia Mayor; Bobby Denton, Alabama Senator; Dr. Humphrey Lee, NW-SCC President; Forrest Wright, SEDA President; Bobby Irons, Florence Mayor; Marcel Black, Alabama Representative

October 18, 2010 -- NW-SCC Shoals Campus to hold Grand Opening of Advanced Manufacturing Training Center

Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will hold a news conference followed by the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new $1 million, Advanced Manufacturing Training Center on the Shoals Campus.
The news conference preceding the open house will focus on the purpose and functionality of the NW-SCC Advanced Manufacturing Training Center and the other building projects for the Phil Campbell and Shoals campuses including its effect on business and industry in the Shoals area.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: NW-SCC Shoals campus, beginning in the Hospitality House (next to the new facility)
Agenda:
2:00 p.m. President Humphrey Lee, Northwest-Shoals Community College
2:10 p.m. Alabama State Board of Education, District 7, Garry Warren
2:17 p.m. Alabama State Senator, District 1, Bobby Denton
2:24 p.m. Alabama State Representative, District 3, Marcel Black
2:31 p.m. Shoals Economic Development Authority, Executive Director, Forrest Wright
2:45 p.m. Ribbon-Cutting
2:48 p.m. Tour Facility
3:00 p.m. Refreshments
Media Note: officials will be made available for interviews following the ribbon cutting.

October 11, 2010 -- NW-SCC Shoals Campus to hold Grand Opening of Advanced Manufacturing Training Center

Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will hold a news conference followed by the ribbon cutting and guided tour of the new $1 million, Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. on the Shoals Campus.
The opening of the newly renovated 15,000 square foot building which houses the Machine Tool/CNC program includes: two large classrooms, a computer lab, instructor's office space, sanitation facilities, tool storage, and large areas for training on machine and CNC equipment.
According to NW-SCC President, Humphrey Lee, the program upgrades and renovations have helped NW-SCC transition into one of the top machine tool training facilities in the state. "The past nine months have been huge for our Machine Tool & CNC program," said Lee. "We can now train more students on equipment equal to or better than what they will use when they filter into the workforce. I believe these upgrades will prove extremely beneficial to them (students) as they enter the job market."
The renovation/construction of the facility is funded through Public School and College Authority (PSCA) Bond funds. The Advanced Manufacturing Training Center is furnished with state-of-the-art equipment due to a $1.9 million Department of Labor Job Training Grant NW-SCC received in 2009.
Contractor for the project was King & Associates General Contractors of Muscle Shoals, Ala. The architect was Lambert Ezell Durham Architecture + Interior Design of Florence, Ala.
Keynote Speakers for the event will include: Alabama State Senator, District 1, Bobby Denton, Alabama State Board of Education, District 7, Garry Warren, Alabama State Representative, District 3, Marcel Black and Shoals Economic Development Authority, Executive Director, Forrest Wright.