Palau Community College
MESEKIU'S
NEWS
Friday, February 09, 2007 Weekly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 6
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Friday, February 09, 2007 Weekly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 6 |
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Japan Foundation Donates $8K Worth of Books to Library |
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The Japan Foundation, a non-profit and special legal entity associated with the Government of Japan, has awarded Palau Community College (PCC) with the Library Support Program 2006 valued at approximately $8,000. This program is designed to support overseas research and educational organizations in promoting the understanding of, and research on Japan through donations of books and other materials related to Japan. Under the program, three sub-categories refer to the stages of development of Japanese studies of the applying organizations. |
PCC, being in the early stages, was awarded Category A1 which is for overseas organizations that have no books related to Japan and wish to obtain introductory books that cover a broad spectrum of topics relating to Japan. The books donated are written in the English language and are chosen from the Book List drawn up by the Japan Foundation. The Japan Foundation does not only donate the books and materials, it is also responsible for all expenses incurred for the sending of the materials from Japan as well as packing fee, Japanese custom tax, and shipping. In a simple hand-over ceremony on Wednesday, February 07,2007 at
the Embassy of Japan, the Charge d' Affaires a.i., Honorable Naotake
Yamashita presented the library books to President Dr. Patrick U. Tellei, who was
accompanied by Todd Ngiramengior, and Debra Neas. Honorable Charge d'
Affaires Yamashita gave his opening remarks before presenting the books. |
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PCC Holds Special Election Earlier This Week |
Reminder to All All Prospective Graduates for Spring and Summer 2007 are requested to file your application for graduation by February 15, 2007. For more information, please call Registrar's office at 488-2470/ 2471 ext. 274. |
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(continued from page 1) Donations of this kind serve as another symbol of the maturing mutual friendship between Japan and the Republic of Palau and also enhances and enriches the teaching as well as learning of the Japanese culture, history, and language. Once again, the College would like to thank Embassy of Japan and Japan Foundation for their donation. |
PCC Conquers Airai, Takes PML Lead |
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On Friday, February 2, 2007 at Asahi Field, home of the Palau Major League, Palau Community College baseball team, Mesekiu, defeated the league leader Airai Aces (5 win, 0 loss) by a score of 4 to 2 and take the lead. The long awaited game between the two undefeated teams proved to be an exciting contest in front of the packed Asahi Field. Once again, Mesekiu ace pitcher Sureor Ngirailemesang maintained his pitching dominance by striking out 10 Airai batters in 8 innings while allowing only 2 singles and 2 walks. Ty Saiske came in relief and struck out 2 while singled and stole second base. Omsuul Yalap then singled to get on first base and moved Kyota to third base. Kyota scored on a sacrifice fly by Dekei Ngiramengior. A double by clean-up batter Caleb Meltel |
brought Yalap in. Meltel later scored when Airai leftfielder misplayed a liner by Melengis Uchel.
Behind superb pitching by Sureor, Mesekiu maintained their 4-0 lead until the 8th inning when Airai leadoff hitter Reagan Sidoi reached base on an error by PCC leftfielder and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Allen Bruno. In the 9th and final inning, Airai mounted a rally that had the look of an upset when closer Ty Saiske walked the leadoff batters to load the bases. A hit by Avery Mesubed brought in 1 run with the bases loaded. However, a timely conference between Pitcher Saiske, catcher Uchel, and the coach restored the pitcher's rhythm and brought the game to a close, leaving potential Airai's tying and winning runs stranded on the bases. Saiske struck out the next two batters and Tkoel Iyechad grounded to Dekei at third base who threw a strike to Omsuul at first for the final out. The win leaves Mesekiu the only undefeated team, followed by Airai (5 wins, 1 loss); Ngerbeched (4 wins, 1 loss); Kayangel (3 wins, 2 losses); Ngardmau (3 wins, 3 losses); Ngerbeches (1 win, 4 losses); Koror (1 win, 4 losses); and Ngaraard (0 win, 5 losses). The players and the coaching staff would like to thank their fans, especially the students for coming out to the field to support their team. Special thanks to the Cafeteria staff, Nixon at Maintenance and especially Adora at Project Beacon for energy bars. |
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Air-Condition Training Offered at PCC |
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Palau Community College is currently offering a short-term air-conditioning training course for state government employees. This is a 48 hours training that covers installation, service & maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques. The training started on February 5th, 2007 and will be completed on March 1st, 2007. There are nine participants from the states of Koror, Ngchesar, Ngardmau, and Ngarchelong who are currently attending the training. One participant from the national hospital also joined the training. After the completion of this first training, it will continue to be offered to the rest of the state governments. The training is intended to provide opportunities for participants to learn skills needed to install, service and repair air-conditions |
in their respective states. It is also a good preparation for students who may be interested in pursuing a degree program at PCC. The training is also supported by the Operation Maintenance & Improvement Program (OMIP). For more information, please contact Sherman Daniel or Don Hanser at 488-2470/ 2471 ext. 254.
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BITS AND PIECES... PCC Staff Leaves the College...
After contributing a year and eight months to the College, especially to Development office, Ms. Charlene Madraisau has decided that it is time to further her education; therefore, is moving with her family to the United States this week. The College would like to wish her and her family a safe trip and bid her farewell. PCC also thanks her for all her contribution to the College. Best wishes and good luck Charlene, from your PCC family!!!
Video Production PCC Continuing Education is offering a noncredit, short-term training on video production to anyone who is interested to learn. Registration is open until at least ten people sign up. Detailed schedule will be decided after enough participants sign up. The same course will be offered for credit this coming summer. For more information and registration regarding this opportunity, please contact Taruu or Leona at PCC CE at 488-6223.
New Library Hours... 8am-8pm (Mon-Fri.) 9am-6pm (Sat.) 12pm-6pm (Sun.) |
Environmental/ Marine Science Scholarship High School Student Applicant PCC Student Applicant Other Student Applicants (Undergraduate) Other Student Applicants (graduate) Supporting documents to be submitted with the application: All applicants are required to submit their completed application forms with supporting documents to the PCC Development office by Friday, February 9, 2007 |
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UBMS Thanks PCC Students |
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The staff and students of the Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) Program would like to extend their appreciation to the Palau Community College Environmental Science Majors |
for volunteering as tutors of the UBMS students last Fall 2006. This Spring 2007, they have again volunteered their services to UBMS Program to tutor math, science, and other subjects. This learning partnership was formed in a way for the high school students to not only get help in their school work, but also gain understanding and knowledge from current college students. Hopefully through this interaction, UBMS students will be encouraged to pursue Science related professions. Again, a big thanks to the PCC Environmental Science Majors. |
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ALUMNI NOTES: Class of 2000 (PCC) Class of 1984 (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 Social Security Administration Employee, Michener Besebes and OEK Employee, Josepha Joyce Rdialul are the newest members of the Endowment Fund. Ngaremlengui State Government Employee, Anita Tebelak, has also re-enrolled. 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. |
Study Hall Available
When: Monday- Thursday Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Place: Study Hall B & C (Located at the Dorms) Study Hall started this week |
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Mesekiu
Earlier this week, Mesekiu Basketball team won over PPR with a score of 89 to 53. This is Mesekiu's third consecutive win. The team's lead scorers who led the team to victory was Team Captain Duffy Tulensru with 28 points; Patrick Nena with 8 points; Bradley Wichep Weires with 7 points; and Joseph Joseph with 6 points. The team now has 6 wins, 6 losses. Mesekiu Basketball team thanks the College for its support and their fans for coming to cheer them during their games.
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Endowment All bi-weekly donors to the PCC Endowment Fund are reminded to come to PCC Development Office and complete their application packets, enabling them to get refunds for their donations. This reminder is for those who have not completed their packets. When your refund has been released, PCC will contact you and your refund may be picked up at the College. Refund checks will take approximately two weeks to be processed. Remember, the sooner we file your application, the sooner you receive your refund! If you are not sure whether or not your application packet is complete, please feel free to contact Hulda, Dilubch, Charlene, or Koyungil at PCC's Development Office at 488-2470/ 2471 ext. 253.
Scholarship Checks
All Palau National Scholarship checks are now ready for pick-up at the PNSB office next to Palau High School. For more information, please call 488-3608.
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