Palau Community College
MESEKIU'S
NEWS
Friday, April 13, 2007 Weekly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 15
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Palau Community College MESEKIU'S NEWS |
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Friday, April 13, 2007 Weekly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 15 |
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14th Charter Day Celebration Today! |
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Palau Community College celebrates its 14th Charter Day today, April 13th. Today's events kick-off at 5:30 am with the traditional President's Run/Walk from Japan- Palau Friendship Bridge to PCC track. The Run/Walk is open to the public and is known to attract hundreds of walker and runners. After the run/walk, the Babeldaob Island Tour for PCC staff and students will depart at 8:00 am. Hundreds of staff and students are also expected for the tour which will be highlighted by a guided tour of the new Capitol in Ngerulmud, Melekeok. According to Ephraim Ngirachitei who chairs the Charter Day planning committee, the tour of babeldaob and the Capitol building will give students and staff the opportunity to visit the new Capitol, and visit the three branches of the government (Executive, Legislative, Judiciary) and see the inner-workings of the government. Other stops on the |
Hanafuda Tourney... |
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Bebeldaob island tour will also include the historical site of Badrulchau (stone monoliths) in the state of Ngarchelong and the Melekeok State building- Bailechesau- another historical land mark in the state of Melekeok. The youth group of Melekeok state will prepare a traditional lunch for the visitors. As part of the Charter Day celebration, |
the College will also hold a Hanafuda Tourney Fundraiser (see above ad) to be held at the PCC Cafeteria. The public is invited to join in this event which will raise funds for the PCC Endowment Fund. For more information regarding the 14th Charter Day, contact Chairman Ephraim Ngirachitei at telephone number 488-3074 |
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President Tellei Attends the |
REMINDER In commemoration of the 2007
Earth Day on April 20th, the front PCC parking lot facing the main road will be closed from
8:00am-6:00pm to accomodate the numerous educational and
fun-filled activities and booths that will be situated there. |
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Oiterong and Ngiracheluolu Retire |
Green Machine
A short-term training course covering the service and maintenance of green machines began this week at the College. The 40-hour class is being conducted during the evening hours for Bureau of Public Works employees, primarily from the Road and Ground crew, and the Sewer Treatment Plant. The course is being sponsored by the Operations and Maintenance Improvement Program (OMIP) at the College, and is being taught by the Small Engine & Outboard Marine Technology Instructor, Mr. Joshua Ngirngebedangel. Trainees are learning about the different systems that make up a green machine, how to maintain them, how to service them, and how to overhaul the engine. The training is primarily hands-on, and it should help Public Works personnel make their equipment last much longer. For more information, please contact Don Hanser or Sherman Daniel at OMIP office at 488-2471 ext. 254. |
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The College has been very fortunate in having Baskasio Oiterong and Midas Ngiracheluolu contribute a total of fifty-six (56) years of service to the College. Mr. Baskasio Oiterong began his career at the College as a Math Instructor in 1982. Since 1993, Oiterong taught 2,239 students before he retired in February of this year. This figure, however, does not include the years when he first began teaching up to 1992. Therefore, it can be said that he has taught over 2,239 students. He dedicated 25 years teaching a broad range of math courses, concentrating more on developmental math and technical math. "I came on board in 1989, and Oiterong was already working here. We were then colleagues as instructors. Oiterong was very influential and was always there to assist the students. He did a great job professionally", says Dean Alvina Timarong. Another PCC staff, Midas Ngiracheluolu retired from the College after 31 years. Ngiracheluolu began his career at then Micronesian |
Occupational Center (MOC) as a Warehouseman in 1976. Then in 1983 when the College was then called Micronesian Occupational College (MOC), he became a Supply Technician. Then on 1994 when the College was no longer MOC, but Palau Community College (PCC), he became a Supply Clerk. In 2000, he began working as a Maintenance Technician for two years before he became a Security Service Officer up until his retirement late in February and his limited term contract ended late last month. In honor of their services, the Faculty Senate and the Administration hosted farewell luncheons for Oiterong and Ngiracheluolu. The Board of Trustees, President Dr. Tellei, Administration, Faculty, Staff, and most especially the Students, thank Mr. Oiterong and Mr. Ngiracheluolu for all the years they have contributed their services to the College. The PCC Family extends Best Wishes and Happy Retirement to Oiterong and Ngiracheluolu! We will miss you both very much! |
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PCC Offering Free Training in Basic Mandarin There are two classes to choose from. One is offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 6pm to 7:30pm. The other is offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 2pm to 4pm. Classes will begin on April 23, 2007 and ends on June 1, 2007. Registration is now open, please call Taruu or Leona at PCC Continuing Education at 488-6223 to register. |
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BITS AND PIECES... French Scholarship Offered... The French Embassy in Pohnpei, FSM is offering a full scholarship (covers tuition, living allowance, etc.) starting this summer 2007. Based on study interests, applicants will be placed accordingly at French institutions in the Pacific or in France. This scholarship will be offered to one (1) student only for this summer, but in the following year, two scholarships will be offered to two (2) successful applicants. The deadline for applications is on April 27th, 2007. Qualifications If interested, please submit copies of your birth certificate, passport, and transcript to PCC Dean of Academic Affairs, Alvina Timarong. For more information or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Timarong at the Academic Affairs office at 488-2470/2471 ext. 245.
Sincerest Apology to Miriam Anastacio... In last week's issue of Mesekiu's News under the story "Work-Study Students' Success Stories- Part 5", Koror Elementary School Teacher, Miriam Anastacio's name was mistakenly written as Miriam Ignacio. We sincerely apologize to Miriam Anastacio for the error. |
Tips for the Classroom |
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SQRW is a four-step strategy for reading and taking notes from chapters in a textbook. Each letter stands for one step in the strategy. Using SQRW will help you to understand what you read and to prepare a written record of what you learned. The written record will be valuable when you have to participate in a class discussion and again when you study for a test. Read to learn what to do for each step in SQRW. Survey. Question. |
uses of electricity?" If a heading is stated as a question, use that question. When a heading contains more than one idea, form a question for each idea. Do not form questions for the Introduction, Summary, or Conclusion. Read. Write. HINT: Once you complete the Survey step for the entire chapter, complete the Question, Read, and Write steps for the first heading. Then complete the Question, Read, and Write steps for the second heading, and so on for the remaining headings in the chapter. |
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Second Air Conditioner Training Commences |
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Earlier this week, the short-term training course in air-conditioner maintenance and servicing commenced. |
The 48 hours hands-on training is being offered primarily for state government employees, but participants from the national government ministries are also participating. The class, which is being held for four afternoons a week for a month, will cover installation, maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of air-conditioners. This course is being sponsored by the Operations and Maintenance Improvement Program (OMIP). For more information about the training, please contact Don Hanser or Sherman Daniel at OMIP office at 488-2471 ext. 254. |
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ALUMNI NOTES: Class of 2002 & 1999 (PCC) Class of 1974 (MOC) Alumni Notes showcases MOC/PCC alumni who contribute to the quality of life in their local community and are postive role models for other PCC students to emulate. If you are that alumni or know someone who is, please contact the PCC Development Office at telephone number 488-2471. We would like to feature you in future issues of the Mesekiu's News.
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More Show Support to PCC Endowment Fund
PCC Dormitory Office Clerk, Alice Faletam and PCC Security Service Officer, Herman Rdechor are the newest members of the Endowment Fund. PCC welcomes the new supporters of the Endowment Fund and invites others who have not signed up to show their support as well. For more information about the PCC Endowment Fund, please contact Hulda, Dilubch, or Koyungil at Development office at 488- 2470 ext. 253. Basketball Team
Items For Sale The Welding and Construction students are selling their class projects so, come and check them out! Dressers, Tables, and Barbecue Grills of all shapes and sizes are for sale! If you are interested, please contact Jade at Academic Affairs at 488-2471 ext. 245.
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Saiske & Ngirailemesang Combo Subdue Airai for another PCC Win On Saturday, April 6th the PCC Mesekiu (18-1) defeated Airai (14-6) behind superb pitching by Ty Saiske and Sureor Ngirailemesang who combined for a three-hitter thrashing 12-3 win over Airai. Starter Saiske pitched four strong innings, striking out four and allowing only 2 singles. Ngirailemesang struck out 10 and allowed only 1 single in five innings, including retiring the side in order on only 9 pitches in the final inning. Offensively, once again the PCC Mesekiu demonstrated the potency of its offense by collecting 18 hits, with each starting player reaching base and scoring. While Airai's scores only came in the third inning via errors, Mesekiu's offensive attack produced runs in almost every innings, including six runs in the eighth inning. Caleb Meltel collected two doubles and two singles; Dekei Ngiramengior and Omsuul Yalap each with two singles and a double; Melengis Uchel single and a double; Ngirailemesang two singles; Cleofas Iyar single; and Saiske one single. On Wednesday, April 11th, the PCC Mesekiu won against Koror, 20-2. This was a very unique game as it only ended in the third inning by forfeiture at the request of the Koror team. Mesekiu team will have its final game of the regular season against Ngardmau Pirates on Saturday, April 14th. In the meantime, they continue to practice in preparation for the playoffs.
New Library Hours... 8am-8pm (Mon-Fri.) 9am-6pm (Sat.) 12pm-6pm (Sun.)
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