Palau Community College
MESEKIU'S
NEWS
Friday, December 29, 2006 Weekly Newsletter Volume 8, Issue 51
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Palau Community College MESEKIU'S NEWS |
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Friday, December 29, 2006 Weekly Newsletter Volume 8, Issue 51 |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR |
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Ungil Becheserrak, Maligayang Taon Saeyo, Shinnen Omedetogozaimasu, Pwapwan Ier Sefe`, Yacsasu, Pahra Kap Mahu, Monono Ilo Iio In Ekal, Happy New Year Palau! This coming Monday is New Year's Day. It's the beginning of a new year and we hope all of you have gone to a good start. There is nothing like a new beginning, a fresh start, a chance to right those wrongs, strengthen those weaknesses, and improve everything else. However, before we press on with business this 2007, let us take the opportunity to visit some of the events that were recorded by this newsletter in 2006. By doing so, we are reminded as to where, what, how, who, and why events occurred; therefore, better preparing us for the year to come. |
Here are some of the 2006 Mesekiu's News Headlines: - Library Technician, Grace Merong, attended Pacific Library Training Institute (PLTI) seminar at UH- Manoa in Honolulu, HI. - Dean Alvina Timarong and Assistant Accreditation Liaison Officer, Marianne Temaungil, attended the 82nd Annual WASC meeting in Irvine, California. - VP Jay Olegeriil was reappointed to serve another 4 years as a member of the Palau National Scholarship Board. - PCC Environmental/ Marine Science program convenes first student symposium. |
- PCC Tourism Club hosts International Student Exchange Tourism Summit (ISETS). - PCC-CRE offered food technology classes to community members in Ngaremlengui, Melekeok, and Airai. - Social Science Instructor, Tutii E. Chilton, was accepted into the Doctoral Program in Political Science at UH-Manoa. - PCC hospitality graduate, Hamilton Maech, was hired as a Recreation Office Staff. - Dean of Students Presley Etibek accepts position as administrator of the Palau Civil Service Pension Plan. (Continued on page 2) |
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Important Dates to Remember for PCC Students Placement Testing - January 3-5 (W-F) Freshmen Orientation - January 4 (TH) Advising and Class Registration- First Day of Instruction - January 15 (M) Late Registration/ Last Day for Drop and Add Period- January 15-19 (M-F) |
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(Continued from page 1) - Most of the High School Valedictorians of Palau chose and enrolled at PCC. - University of Guam President Dr. Harold Allen and other officials donate $1,000 to PCC Endowment Fund. - PCC-SDSU master's cohort among presenters during PEC 2006. - Upward Bound Program acquires software program enabling it to expand its foreign language program. - PCC Dorm students and local kayak tour company teamed-up to clean coastal mangrove area next to the College. - Over $30,000 was raised for PCC's annual Endowment Fund Thanksgiving Fundraiser. - PCC co-hosted the 23rd Annual Pacific Educational Conference (PEC). - PCC-CRE staff attended a workshop conducted by United Nations Food & Agricultural Organization's (UN-FAO) Dr. Ranaan Katzir. - VP Jay Olegeriil attended the Association of Pacific Islands Public Auditors (APIPA) convention in Pohnpei. - VP Thomas Taro attended a COM-FSM Board of Regents meeting in Kosrae. - CRE Staff, Josepha Tutii, attended an Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Healthy Living in Pacific Islands (HLPI) conferences in CNMI. - PCC will be the hosting headquarters for the Commission on Education in Micronesia (CEM). - PCC Library, Ministry of Education, and Palau Association of Libraries receive a $54,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). |
- PCC Student, Shane Salvador, elected again as Student Trustee. - PCC student, Ltelatk Fritz, attends historical, cultural, and language program in Osaka, Japan. - PCC student, Shelley Remengesau, attends forum on water issues in Okinawa, Japan. - PCC alumni and valedictorian, Laureen Joseph, graduated from Grand Valley State University with honors and won a full scholarship to The Ohio State University for her masters. - PCC Class of 2006 and the honor society student members of the Beta Omicron Zeta donated textbooks to Ministry of Education and canned goods to the Ministry of Health. - PCC Librarian, Gretchen Reynolds, attended a seminar for the Association of College and Research Libraries- Information Literacy Immersion Institute at the University of Houston, TX. - PCC student, Michelle Ramos, receives a $250 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. - PCC welcomes new Architectural Design & Drafting instructor, Elizabeth deJong. - First U.S. high school graduate, Sam Ore, enrolls at PCC making enrollment for Fall 2006 at 624. - PCC-CRE mass-distributed taro plantings to the public. - Dr. Aurora Del Rosario of PCC-CRE attended a meeting in Suva, Fiji. - U.S. Department of Education approved the Educational Talent Search (ETS) grant proposal. - Former PCC Public Relations Manager, Temmy Temengil, was appointed to be the Deputy Chief of Mission to the United Nations. - PCC hired Takashi Mita, a former Japan Embassy employee, to be the new Political Science Instructor. |
Our Deepest Condolences
On behalf of the PCC Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty, Staff, and Students, President Patrick U. Tellei, Ed.D., would like to extend his sincerest condolences to Spencer Saburo Rufino's Family in their time of sorrow. Spencer was a good student and he will surely be missed by us all at PCC. |
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- PCC Library was one of the sponsors of the 2006 Pacific Islands Association of Libraries and Archives (PIALA) Conference. - Japan Foundation donated Japanese language teaching materials to PCC. - Belau National Museum donated books to PCC Library. - PCC Student Body Association donated $450 to the Health and Information Resources Center (HIRC). - PCC-CRE staff and PCC Agricultural Science students attended a seminar conducted by Dr. Shan-Ney Hung from Tainan District Agricultural Research & Extension Station in Taiwan. - PCC Cafeteria Supervisor, Ezra Takeo, attended the United Nations- sponsored Chefs & Cooks Workshop in Turino, Italy. - Librarian Gretchen Reynolds and her husband established a $300 Library Services Scholarship. - Former PCC Student, Athena Wally, will appear on Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 2007 edition elite group. |
BITS AND PIECES... Urgent Public Announcement... As of Wednesday, December 27th, there are 443 cases of gastroenteritis outbreak reported by the Bureau of Public Health. Signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and sometimes fever with abdominal pain/ cramps. The stool is usually watery, but in severe cases, it may contain blood and/ or mucus. The disease may last several days to a few weeks. The mode of transmission is through food, fingers, feces, or flies. Therefore, in order to prevent having gastroenteritis, please make sure to wash hands frequently with soap and water before preparing/ handling/ serving food, after using toilets, and after changing diapers of young children; boil or treat water with Clorox for human consumption; clean homes and eliminate breeding sites for flies. Please contact the Community Advocacy Program at 488-2002 for further information. Tis the Season for a Good Rest... In observance of New Year's Day (Monday, January 01, 2007), all Palau Community College offices will be closed. Only essential services will be provided during that day. With that, the Board of Trustees and the Administration extend a very Happy New Year to all staff, faculty, and students. New Library Hours... The PCC Library will follow the below schedule until Spring Semester starts: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri.) 9am-6pm (Sat.) 12pm-6pm (Sun.) |
Resolutions for the New Year...What's Yours? |
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PCC President- Build PCC Library. Derbei Meyar- To be herself & stay the same. Merlino Halieliang- Stay out of trouble. VP Thomas Taro- Fulfill CRE goals. Stop chewing betelnut and encourage others to do so. Maria Ngoriakl- Save and earn more money. Norma Adelbai- Smile everyday, be happy, and be positive. |
VP Jay Olegeriil- To be able to meet the expectations of others. Kuye Blelai- Stay healthy. Ador Shirai- Be a good student; Be a good leader; Encourage fellow peers to study hard. Wiles Tmecherur- Stop chewing Dahlia Katosang- Want to increase enrollment for upcoming 07-08 school year. Ignacio Akiwo- Exercise more. Be healthier. Mason Sepelainam- Be a nice person. Arlene Ignacio- Save money. Idela Iyehol- Stop clubbing. Howard Charles- Get a raise. |
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PCC Hosts Christmas Luncheon at Mesekiu Bai |
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Last Friday, PCC held a Holiday Luncheon for the entire PCC family. Students and staff were treated to some great food and cool drinks. The luncheon was provided by the PCC Cafeteria staff. During the luncheon, PCC President Patrick U. Tellei on behalf of the Board of Trustees, and Administration wished everyone at the college a happy and safe holiday season, and encouraged everyone to take this holiday break to spend quality time with their family and friends. Although there over a hundred PCC staff and students in attendance, the delicious food was in abundance and almost everyone helped themselves to second servings. The event was special as it was a way for the College to come together in the spirit of the holiday season to share some good food and warm laughter with their friends and co-workers. |
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ALUMNI NOTES: Class of 2004 (PCC) Class of 1990 (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 Koror State Government- Department of State and Cultural Affairs Employees, Mr. Bethwel Emul and Cleoffas Iyar, Koror State Government- Youth Department Employee, Dingelius Ngotel, and a Koror Elementary School Secretary, Delina Kulas 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, Charlene, or Koyungil at the Development office at 488- 2470 ext. 253. |
Job Opportunities Available at PCC!!! Positions: (2) Science Tutor
Salary: From $110- $150 bi-weekly, (Beginning January 08, 2007, ending May 15, 2007) Job Summary: Job Qualifications: General Information: For further information and application forms, please contact PCC Human Resources Division at 488-2470/ 2471 or Upward Bound Math & Science at 488-3965. |
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(Continued from page 3) Pioria Faungy- Be healthy. Evelyn Sidoi- Work Hard Husayn Beketaut- Be punctual and ace all his classes. Becheseldil Nakamura- Get BA in Theology. Kuye Blelai- Stay healthy. Maloreen Renguul- To get in shape. Ucherb Recheungel- Make more money. |
Willa Walter- Loose weight Aluka Kebou- To learn more about himself and to do good in school. Calvin Sato- To find peace and justice. Ramon Adelbai- Become a better leader. Maureen Renguul- Stop chewing and loose weight. Myra Hollingshead- Loose weight. Galileo Saiske- Get 4.0 and be punctual. Karen Mobel- Stay healthy. |
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