Palau Community College
MESEKIU'S
NEWS
Friday, July 27, 2007 Weekly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 30
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Palau Community College MESEKIU'S NEWS |
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Friday, July 27, 2007 Weekly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 30 |
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Upward Bound Celebrates 24th
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Mellil Completes Thomson Education Direct Last Friday, government officials, including PCC officials, and family members of Rollins E. Mellil witnessed the Diploma Awarding Ceremony of Mellil, who received his diploma in Artistry under the Thomson Education Direct- Career Programs offered through PCC. This was a special ceremony as Mellil, despite his disability, persevered through numerous courses, eighteen (18) to be exact, finally receiving his diploma. Mellil is a great example of someone who does not give up. Despite his disability, he was not detered and instead, diligently worked to accomplish his goal. During the ceremony, President Dr. Patrick U. Tellei, Delegate Noah Idechong, Senator Alfonso Diaz, and Mellil himself all gave brief remarks. But the most joyous and memorable part of the ceremony was when Mellil received his diploma presented by Minister of Education Mario Katosang. For more information about Thomson Education Direct, please contact Sherman Daniel at 488-2470/2471 ext. 254 or email him at shermand1961@yahoo.com
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Summer is coming to a conclusion and so are many of the summer programs at the College. This was evident this Wednesday night, when the Upward Bound (UB) Program held its 24th Annual Graduation Banquet, officially marking the end of school year 2006-2007. Students of the UB program were joined by special guests, and their parents in exercising the 24th Annual UB Graduation Banquet. The Graduation Banquet is the culmination of years of hard work for the seniors who come from high schools throughout Palau. The banquet also celebrated the accomplishments of the program's underclassmen, through a number of recognition awards. The ceremony which was held at the College Cafeteria kicked off with the freshman class singing the national anthem. Nashi Bandarii, a graduating |
senior gave the invocation while
another senior, Mr. Elway Ikeda, work-study reporter for this
newsletter-Mesekiu's News, delivered the welcoming
remarks before a crowd of honored guests, parents, teachers, and fellow
students. PCC President Dr. Patrick U. Tellei who graced the ceremony with a number
of other College officials addressed the graduating seniors. In his message,
Dr. Tellei congratulated the seniors and encouraged them to continue the
hard work well into College as Palau needs them. He also praised Program
Director Kuye Belelai and staff for a job well done. Noting Belelai's 24
successful years as head of the program, Tellei
said that Belelai and her staff's achievement amount to nearly a quarter of a
century of continuous academic support and outreach programs to students, a
feat unmatched. The awarding of awards |
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College Officials to Attend CCLDI Workshop College officials, comprised of Trustee Masa-Aki Emesiochl, President Dr. Patrick U. Tellei, Dean Alvina Timarong, Associate Professor Wilma Sukrad, Director Deikola Olikong, Classified Staff Organization President, Ephraim Ngirachitei, and Project Director Tchuzie Tadao left last night to attend the Fifth Community College Leadership Development Initiative (CCLDI) Leadership Academy at the University of San Diego from July 29th- August 2nd. The CCLDI leadership academy prepares and trains classified staff, faculty members, and administrative leaders as well as governance leaders from higher education in the western region to better understand how to improve Student Learning Outcome (SLO) at their respective institutions. The week-long academy will focus on leadership skills and group work that positively affect SLO. |
Taiwanese Professors Visit Campus |
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The College was fortunate this week to have had Director/Professor Dr. Li-Na Fang of the National Kaohsiung Normal University and Dr. Shih-Chang Hsin, Director/Associate Professor of the National Taiwan Normal University visit the campus. Both professors met with President Tellei to see the progress of the Mandarin language program. Discussions centered on the introduction of an intermediate level Mandarin class to complement the basic Mandarin class currently being offered. New Mandarin instructor, Su Wenling arrived two weeks and has began teaching the basic |
Mandarin class this week. There are over twenty (20) participants who are taking the class. Employees of Bank of Hawaii, Island Times Newspaper, Ministry of State, Koror State Government, EQPB, Ministry of Justice- Fire & Rescue, and even College staff are taking the class-learning basic conversational skills. |
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Twenty-four Enlist in U.S. Military,
Six From PCC
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Summer 2007 Teachers' Academy
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The College would like to take this opportunity and congratulate the new recruits to the U.S. Military: Idechiil Augusto; Gladys Blesam; Silverio Tumechub; Camellia Wasisang; Charles Besebes; Darrel Derbai; Sidney Itelmong; Gerda Remekel; Dilmeringel Ngirmechaet; Justine Worswick; Lannie Garayol; Serah Sor; Alyssia Turow; Masako Azuma; John Managafir; John Yuguffel; Terry Mirmed; Seth Carlson; Melaos Tmetuchl, and most especially Gilbey Gilbert; Omtilou Tellei; Efrin Tellei; Jerilyn Ngirdimau; and Jase Tsuneo who attended PCC. The brave young men and women were sworn in during a ceremony held at the Kalau Gym yesterday, July 26th. |
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After five weeks of class, the twenty-eight (28) participants from Palau Community Action Agency (PCAA)- Head Start complete the five course series of the Summer 2007 Teachers' Academy. The Academy provides the opportunity for beginning or aspiring teachers who are high school graduates or current teachers who need refresher training. This week, Bernie Keldermans taught the final course serie, Lesson Planning & Presentation. Jemmy Blelai taught Introduction to Teaching in the first week and taught Classroom Management in the second; retired Koror Elementary School teacher and principal, Esther Koshiba taught Teaching Methodologies/Strategies in the third week; and Masaharu Tmoderang taught Test & Measurement/Evaluation last week. Congratulations to all the participants and much thanks to all the instructors for their time. |
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BITS AND PIECES... ANNOUNCEMENT CE Offers Basic and Intermediate Mandarin... Registration for the Basic and Intermediate Mandarin classes is now open. Classes will begin in September. However, in order to ensure your spot, it is best to register now as space is limited. ANNOUNCEMENT Summer Cultural Class Students Invites Everyone...
Koror State Government and CE office is inviting the public to witness the display of weaving, spear-making, woodcarving, and performing arts that the Summer Cultural Class students have been studying over the summer. Doors will open today at 3 :00 p.m. at Koror State Assembly Hall. REMINDER Important Dates to Remember... Last Day of Instruction Final Examination Period Grades Due |
EN95-1a Holds Creative Writing Contest |
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By: Duke Gibson (1st place winner) There was a time when I felt like I didn't belong in my own family. The person that I loved, cared for, and trusted, my own grandmother, made me feel that rejection. I had felt so safe and happy every time I was with her. It broke my heard when she stopped talking to me for a whole entire year. It was like I didn't even exist every time she was around. It was not easy for me. No matter how much I tried to apologize, and set things right between us, she just kept pushing me farther and farther away from her. I would cry every night when I went to bed, and would continue crying in my sleep. I felt so lonely, and rejected. I felt like I was not even her grandson. I would wake up every morning with tears running down my face, and a pillow soaked with all my sadness. I always felt the same of rejection every time I went to school. Friends would tell stories about what they did with their family, and I would just be trapped in the corner, hiding my eyes, because I was ashamed to talk about my family. Every time school was over, and every student were walking back home to their families, I would walk so slowly, and my conscience would debate on whether I should commit suicide or not. Every step closer to my house felt like a step closer to humiliation, and whenever I stepped in front of the door, I would start crying silently with my lips shaking, and my whole body trembling. I wanted to just give up this life I had. Happiness was not around me anymore, and the only thing that would make me feel better was to cry, and cry all the time. |
By: Bobby Rideb (2nd place winner) Being a child is like drinking hot cocoa with marshmallows on your twin size bed with the softest pillow that feels like sleeping on tons and tons of warm feathers, and a blanket over your lap that is four inches thick on a cold and snowy morning. Carefree...safe, but always out of reach. For inside, deep within, something is missing. A void you cannot fill, even with an endless supply of hot cocoa. You heart feels like it's having trouble beating, causing your chest to cave in. Cold chills run up your body and straight to your ear tips, then to your head. Gasping for air, knowing that if you take that breath, you still face the emptiness inside. Crying and crying inside, hoping someone will hear. The feeling of falling forever, not knowing when you'll hit the ground. Then your heart stops, you feel as if your body is frozen and helpless. Yet that voice inside, so soft and tender as a mother's whisper. Her voice stretches out like the first time she held you at birth, never letting go. Seconds pass by, feels like an eternity. Then that breath you've been longing for, the feeling of that touch of air on the surface of your lungs, filling all the small gaps and holes. Then a sigh of relief. But still...the emptiness inside remains. By: Christez Ongrung (3rd place winner) How cruel fate can be to my world |
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ALUMNI NOTES: Class of
2004 (PCC) Class of 1999 (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
Ministry of State Employee, Temmy Temengil and Ministry of Health- Behavioral Health Employee, Everlynn Joy Temengil 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 Koyu at the Development office at 488- 2470/ 2471 ext. 253.
Enter PNCC Photo Contest Do you have a great photo? You could win a great prize! This August, PNCC celebrates 25 years of connecting Palau to the world. Submit a photo that shows people using any PNCC services and you can stand to win great prizes including cell phones, airtime cards, sim cards, debusch cards & more. Entry deadline for PNCC 25th Anniversary Photo Contest is August 6, 2007, entry forms can be picked up at PNCC Customer Service in Koror & Airai. For more information call telephone number 587-9000 or email pnccphotos@palaunet.com
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(Continued from page 1) The ceremony concluded with Director, Kuye Belelai giving the closing remarks. She thanked the President Tellei for his help and support to the Program. She also extended appreciation to the parents and mentors for their tireless support, especially during the summer component of the program. After the ceremony, a local band entertained the crowd as they were served a sumptuous dinner. Senior Recipients of "Academic Excellence": 1. Adachi, Nikita Senior Recipients of "Academic Improvement": 1. Gibson, Duke
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