Palau Community College
MESEKIU'S
NEWS
Friday, December 01, 2006 Weekly Newsletter Volume 8, Issue 47
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Palau Community College MESEKIU'S NEWS |
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Friday, December 01, 2006 Weekly Newsletter Volume 8, Issue 47 |
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Over $30K Raised for Endowment, PCC Thanks All Supporters! |
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With the support of the national and state goverments, local businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups, and private citizens, Palau Community College was able to stage a successful Thanksgiving fundraiser last week Wednesday, netting over $30,000 dollars for the Palau Community College Endowment Fund. Considering the current financial situation facing the Republic of Palau with the abrupt closure of a locally owned bank- patronized by more than seven thousand depositors including many state goverments, the fundraising event was a huge success. During the fundraising, individuals, businesses, and local groups won prizes from the event's raffle drawing. Deluus Polycarp won the Grand Prize #1 which included a Round-trip ticket to Manila, Philippines and a $500 cash prize. Grand Prize #2 winner was U-Corporation with a Round-trip ticket to Taipei, Taiwan and a Roast Turkey with stuffing, gravy, and |
pumpkin pie. Palau International
Coral Reef Center won the Grand Prize #3 which included a computer set &
printer from Computer's Plus.
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TVET Educators Visit PCC |
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Last week, the Technical and Vocational Educators of the Pacific Region arrived on the island to attend the week-long Sixth PRIDE (Pacific Regional Initiatives for the Delivery of Basic Education) Project Regional Workshop. The workshop focused on the role of TVET (Technical/Vocational Education and Training) in the Pacific Secondary Schools. Participants were from Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and a PRELBoard Member from Guam. As one of the highlights of the workshop, the |
participants visited Palau Community College to tour and observe its technical/ vocational programs. Before touring the campus, President Tellei greeted the participants and gave a welcoming speech. Then, the participants were split into two groups and visited PCC's technical/ vocational classes such as the Information Technology and Tourism & Hospitality Program just to name a couple. Afterwards, the participants had a Q & A session with PCC's Associate Dean Sherman Daniel. Shortly after, Mr. Winsley Degoba, the Assistant Secretary of TVET, spoke on behalf of the participants. He thanked President Tellei for allowing them to tour the campus and see its programs and stated that they were all very impressed with PCC and its programs. They learned a lot of different approaches from PCC's technical/ vocational programs that they may use in their own countries. They were also very impressed with the good collaboration among PCC, Ministry of Education, and the Palauan community as a whole in regards to the technical/ vocational programs here in Palau. |
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Japanese Students Visit Campus Earlier this week, the Niigata College of Art & Design students, accompanied by their Vice Principal Kazuhito Kato and Director of International Program & Cultural Exchange, Emi Okamoto, arrived on the island for a brief tour of Palau and a chance to visit PCC campus to observe and learn about its programs and meet with the students. |
SBA Donates to Hospital In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Student Body Association (SBA) visited the Belau National Hospital's Medical and Surgical Ward patients last week and donated ten packages which included tissues, soaps, lotions, and toothpastes as their thanksgiving gifts to the long-term patients. They also gave balloons to cheer them up for the holiday. |
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BITS AND PIECES... Walk-N-Pick
Trash-A-Thon... Registration starts at 6:30am- 8:00am at PCC Track and Field parking lot on December 02,2006 (Saturday). T-Shirts and light refreshments for participants will be given. There will also be a free concert for all students by the famous Japanese Shamisen Band at PCC Cafeteria from 6:30pm- 9:00pm on December 06, 2006 (Wednesday). The public is also invited for both events. ANNOUNCEMENT The Palau Red Cross Society is offering courses in First Aid & CPR. The course is 12 hours long and can be divided into two or three day sessions depending on your preference. There is a $15 participant's manual which you can get to keep as reference and can be reused should you want to certify additional personnel. There is also a $20 course fee per participant. If you are interested or have further questions, contact the Palau Red Cross Office at 488- 5780/1. To Err is Human... |
Chuuk State Organization Tours Babeldaob |
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Two weekends ago, the Chuuk
Student Organization members, like the Pohnpei State Organization, visited and
toured the new capitol in Ngerulmud Hill. While at the capitol site, Senator Caleb Otto took us inside the Capitol building and gave us a tour in the Senate Chamber and the Senators' offices. Afterwards, we drove to Ngaraard where we had a special lunch at Bethania High School (BHS). In the afternoon, PCC students and |
BHS students from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) had a cultural exchange. This exchange was to celebrate the FSM National Day, a national holiday in FSM held on November 18th each year to celebrate the birth of FSM as a nation and a member of the international community. The cultural exchange continued throughout the day with students from different FSM entities performing their cultural performances. The day ended with students enjoying a smooth drive on the nearly completed Compact Road. Special thanks to Senator Otto and BHS Principal Tem for allowing us to tour inside the Capitol building and using the BHS campus. Also, special thanks to PCC Dean Edward and Director Olikong for making their trip possible. |
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UBMS Holds Academic Survival Skills Workshop |
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On November 18, 2006, Upward Bound Math and Science held its second workshop with Mr. Jemmy Blelai as the guest speaker. Mr. Blelai empowered UBMS students with 10 Ways to Stay Motivated, the basic academic skills that students need to stay academically motivated and stay in school. In addition, Mr. Blelai had the students participate in a few ice-breaking activities and time management exercises. The students enjoyed learning new useful skills for them. One of the students said, "This workshop
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is very useful for us to organize our time in the future." Another said, "It was fun. It is good we have someone who cares about what we're doing." The UBMS staff and students would like to take this opportunity to extend their big thank you to Mr. Blelai for a good and useful workshop. Special thanks also goes to Taruu for availing herself on a weekend to be with us at the CE Training Room. Last, but not least, UBMS staff thanks PCC cafeteria staff for preparing the yummy snacks. |
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ALUMNI NOTES: Class of 1994 (PCC) Class of 1985 (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
Belau National Museum Ethnographer, Meked Besebes, and Chief of Marine Law, Ellender Ngirameketii, are the new Endowment Fund members. 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, Charlene, Koyungil, or Armstrong at the Development office at ext. 253. |
Job Opportunities Position: Librarian Salary: $16, 010 to $24, 647 per year Examples of Duties: Minimum Qualifications Requirements: General Information: |
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To All Second Year Students and
Academic Advisors |
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In preparation for Spring Semester 2007 Internship placement, we need to know the number of students who will be eligible to participate in the training and their respective trade areas at this time. This will allow us time to identify and secure commitments from appropriate employers who will be providing training to our students. To assist in this effort, Student Advisors are requested to review their advisees' folders and to advise those who will be eligible to participate in the training to come to Academic Affairs Office and see the Extension Program Coordinator, Mr. Vincent Ito, and fill out required application forms. Application forms are now ready for pick up anytime during working hours. |
Deadline for submission of completed application forms is Friday, December 22, 2006 in order for student to be considered for internship placement. Congratulations to both Mesekiu teams and to Petra Layan! A job well done!
GOT A STORY?... We want to know the scoop over at your office, what's new, what's being implemented, etc. Share your news with us by bringing your articles to the Development Office no later than Wednesdays at 10am each week. |
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