Palau Community College
MESEKIU'S
NEWS
Friday, October 10, 2008 Weekly Newsletter Volume 10, Issue 41
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Nursing Alum to Test for US Nursing Career
According to Michelle's former nursing instructor, Terry Ngirmang, Michelle
is very bright and will do well on the test. Ramos who is a registered nurse at
the Belau National Hospital says her quest is one day be able to practice
the profession that she loves in the United States. GOOD Luck Michelle! Our Condolences |
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For more information about the non-instrument navigation class, you may contact Ephraim Ngirachitei at telephone number 488-3074, or Instructor Sesario at 488-4033 |
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Koror Elementary students and their teacher recently paid a visit to Palau Community College. The group was taken on a tour of the campus by Music instructor Howard Charles and also had the opportunity to meet with PCC President Tellei. The KES students will join PCC music students at Bethlehem Park during the holiday season caroling. |
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BITS AND PIECES... BE INFORMED Palau Bar Assoc. On Campus Next Week... The Palau Bar Association will be on campus next Thursday October 16 to discuss the twenty-two (22) Constitutional Amendments that will be on the ballot during the general election in November. The discussion will be from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. PCC encourages all student voters and the rest of the voting community to attend the discussion and be informed of the possible impact their votes may have on Palau's future laws. Thank you Professor Tutii Chilton and Trustee Elway Ikeda for providing the information! MOVIN' ON UP! Former PR Manager Readies for Grad School...
KOMENASAI In the September 26, 2008 issue of the Mesekiu's News story "Okayama University Wants Ties with PCC", we inadvertently referred to Okayama University student Yuya Fukui as Liaison Officer Setsuko Otake. Our apologies to Yuya Fukui for the error. |
PCC Trio Personnel Attend COE |
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Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Director Tchuzie Tadao and his executive assistant Larry Wakakoro recently attended the Council for Opportunity in Education's 27th Annual Conference in Washington D.C. The conference, which took place from September 17-20, involved 1,500 TRIO program directors, alumni, and advocates. Topics of interest in conference workshops included new formats for each TRIO program's Annual Performance Reports(APR), overviews of
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U. S. congressional laws affecting TRIO programs, and presentations from Universities and College TRIO programs across the U.S which have implemented new and successful methods of instruction and student retention. With the recent reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, TRIO programs will need to work closely with the US Department of Education to implement new regulations now governing all TRIO programs. The HEA of 1965 created grants, loans and other programs to help underprivileged students obtain education beyond secondary school. Staff from the PCC SSS Project Beacon, and the Talent Search offices also attended the conference. For more information about the COE Trip, please contact Tchuzie Tadao at telephone number 488-3965. |
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Environmental Club
Organizes for School Year 2008-09 The PCC Environmental Club held its first meeting on Wednesday, September 24. There were 13 members who showed up, 8 of which are Environmental/Marine Science majors. Among the meeting's proceedings was the election of the club's officers. The new elected officers are as follows: President Ngedikes Benedict, Vice President Ngelulei Ililau, Secretary Renee Benardo, and Treasurer Carson Mesubed. The club discussed designs for club uniforms and fundraising ideas among other topics. The club's goal is to provide the opportunity for students to participate in environmental associated activities, and to help educate and make the public aware of environmental issues in our community. The club is happy to see new members join and welcomes any and all student who are interested in joining the club to attend future meetings. Meeting notices will be posted on campus bulletin boards. |
CSO Gathers for a Good Ole Time Last month, the PCC Chuuk Student Organization (PCC-CSO) along with friends and supporters held a "Chuukese-cuisine" barbecue to formally welcome new and current students back from summer break. Advisor Rose Aliven-Kohama brought local foods from Chuuk; husband and wife, Advin and Pioria brought sashimi, with fresh fish donated by Vice President Jay Olegeriil. The group enjoyed an afternoon of good food, beautiful Chuukese songs, and words of encouragements from supporters. An encouraging email from Ms. Uroi Salii
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ALUMNI NOTES: Class of 2007 (PCC)
Class of 2005 (PCC)
Class of 2004 (PCC)
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. Previous Mesekiu Issues:
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Phase II of Real The Continuing Education (CE) office will offer the second phase of the Real Estate Appraisal training this coming November. The training will be held from November 10-15, 2008 at the CE training room every evening from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Tutoring classes will also be held every morning from Monday, November 10 to Friday, November 14 for those who want to retake the test, which was administered back in March when the first phase of the Basic Principles of Real Estate Appraisal training was held. Mark Gruber of the Micronesian Appraisal Associates based in Guam
will again be conducting the training. Registration is open until the end
of October 2008. For more information, please contact Taruu Nakamura or
Dean Willy Wally at CE office at 488-6223. (Continued from Page 3) (former instructor) was read. In it were words of encouragement and well-wishes. Advin and Pioria, both successful alumni themselves and active supporters of the CSO shared positive experiences from their years at PCC. They reminded everyone to work hard and not lose sight of their educational goals. Recognition also went around for those who made honor roll last spring semester as well as those who made dramatic improvements in their GPAs. The CSO thanks to VP Jay Olegeriil, Advin and Pioria, Advisor Rose Aliven-Kohama, Uroi Salii and the rest of the PCC-CSO members and supporters. |
Former Mandarin Instructor Now at WWU
She said that she will forever treasure her beautiful memories and experience in Palau and thanks President Tellei, Vice President Olegeriil, Deans Timarong & Wally and the entire PCC family for their support during her one year assignment in Palau. Japan Univ. Student |
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