Vol. XXXIII, No. 14

November 22, 2004

This Week at Valencia.

Monday, November 22-Career Program Advisors meeting, 3:00 p.m. East Campus 3-113

Tuesday, November 23-Fall Band Concert, 7:30p.m., PAC East Campus

'Tis the Season to be Sharing

The East Campus Staff Council will be holding a Holiday Drive until December 10. Donations will be sent to the Christian Sharing Center of Longwood, Florida. They are happy to accept donations of:
. New, unwrapped toys
. New and used clothing (clean and good condition)
. Non perishable food items
. Gift wrap, tape, ribbon, bows, etc.
. Gift certificates for stores for older children
. Gifts for mothers
Children from newborns to high school-age will benefit from your donation. On December 17, eligible parents will go to the distribution center and pick out 1 large toy and 3 smaller items for their children. This charity is non-denominational and already has 600 children signed up to participate in this event! Families go through a strict screening process to be approved to participate. Times are tough, especially after experiencing 3 hurricanes this summer. If you can't afford toys or clothing, please feel free to bring items such as tape, gift wrap or canned goods. This is a local charity and any donation will help immensely.  If you are interested in donating, please drop off any items mentioned above to either: Becky Hopkins, Word Processing Center, East Campus 1-255, ext. 2252 or Toni Pittman, Admissions/Records Office, East Campus 5-234, ext. 2649.

The latest from Leadership Valencia

Lifemap for TLA Participants- Participants will explore methods and rationale for creating learning opportunities that promote student life skills development while enhancing discipline learning. This workshop will be presented by Celine Kavalec-Miller on the following dates: Thursday, December 2, 2- 4 p.m., West Campus, LRC Third Floor Study Gallery, registration code LMAP1202, or Friday, December 3, 2- 4 p.m., East Campus, Room 3-11, registration code LMAP1203.

Discovering Valencia: Visions, Values, History, and Mission - Explore the history and vision of Valencia Community College. Join us to find out who's who and what's what. Topics include Valencia's academic programs, services, facilities, image, and role in the community. This workshop will be presented by Chara Allen and Donna Dudash on Tuesday, December 14, 1- 5 p.m., East Campus, Room 5112, registration code GNE1105.

News from Procurement

All empty printer toner cartridges for recycling should be directed to the West Campus Shipping and Receiving area, MC 4-9. By returning the cartridges to our two remanufactured toner companies, we are able to keep our costs down and pass the savings onto you. We currently have three minority-owned, local companies who provide us excellent service and prices that are unbeatable!

Anyone in need of an Oracle 11i Training Manual, please contact us at valenciaprocurement@valenciacc.edu or call ext. 5532. All we need is your name and mail code. The manual includes how to run reports, how to check the status of your requisition or your funds, how to see if a supplier is in the database, and more!

Our vehicle rental agreement with Enterprise can be found on our web-site: http://valenciacc.edu/procurement/facultystaff.asp. The prices listed on the web are for rentals in the State of Florida. Should you require a rental in another State, our contract allows a 10% discount at that location.

Painless Procurement : Annmarie Wise, Purchasing Agent, held a Painless Procurement workshop on the West Campus on November 11, 2004. Topics included information found on the Procurement Web-site, ordering toner cartridges, office supplies, name tags, and how to run Oracle 11i reports. The class was open to questions and answers. The next Painless Procurement class will be on Friday, December 10, 2004 on the East Campus, Bldg. 6 Rm. 117 from 2 -3 p.m. by Cali Campanella.

Since Thanksgiving is around the corner, we include a note along with all our purchase orders to our vendors. The note states that the college will be closed November 24 - November 28, therefore, please do not attempt any deliveries. We want to make sure your items are received during the correct times during the upcoming holidays. We will do the same thing prior to Christmas break.

Join Orlando's Premiere Community Chorus

Start this year right by signing up with one of the best community choruses, Voices of Valencia. This spring, VOV will be featuring works from the American Film Institute's top 100 movie songs. Concerts will include a host of new arrangements from AFI's list and will be a great time for everyone. Join us this spring session as we will be singing and celebrating our 8th year as one of the most in-demand community chorus groups in the Orlando area. Our list of past performance locations includes Arabian Nights, Dixie Stampede, Epcot's Candlelight Processional, Downtown Disney, and Universal's Motown Café, just to name a few. It is easy to join. 1) Register for the Class-Voices of Valencia: MUN 1311, CRN # 24000. 2) Then just show up the first night of class and be placed in your section - no audition is required and all levels of experience welcome.

Remember, first-time students (choir members) must apply to the college by December 10. Anyone can join, including students, faculty, staff, community members, and senior citizens. (Seniors and dual-enrolled High School students may attend for FREE!) For more information, contact Director James C. Jones, at 407-568-5585 or e-mail vov@rightnote.com. Class begins on January 11, 7-9 p.m., East Campus, room 3-124.

Kudos

Congratulations to College-wide College Prep Coordinator for Mathematics Will Johnson. He took office as President of the Florida Developmental Education Association (FDEA) on November 13. Congratulations to Diane Rettig, Senior Instructional Assistant, West Campus, who has also been elected to a second term on the FDEA Executive Board.

Dr. Tami Rogers, Nursing Professor, presented a workshop at the 22nd Annual Midyear Conference for the National Student Nurses Association in Daytona Beach on November 12th. Her workshop was titled "Technology in the Classroom" which provided interactive methods to develop and enhance faculty expertise in classroom technology to stimulate student learning. Congratulations Tami!

Congratulations to Dr. Stefani Koorey, who was invited by the Fall River Historical Society to give a presentation on Lizzie Borden for their centennial celebration. The talk was given on October 27 and was so successful she was invited back next summer to repeat the performance. Koorey is the editor and publisher of The Hatchet: Journal of Lizzie Borden Studies, an online magazine devoted to the Lizzie Borden case, Fall River, Massachusetts, and Victorian America. She is also the webmaster of the highly acclaimed and popular web site devoted to the case, LizzieAndrewBorden.com.

Hello and Goodbye.

A warm Valencia welcome is extended to Dion Alexander, Custodial Services, mc 3-3, ext.2208; Barbara Bisogno, Finance Office Accounting Clerk, mc 4-6, ext.1112; Raul Cruz, Custodial Services, mc 3-3, ext.2208; Martin Denizard, Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs Financial Aid Computer Support Specialist, mc 4-17, ext.1784; Karan Diggs, Valencia Enterprises Sales and Marketing Sales Associate, mc 8-1, ext.6619; Catherine Espencheid, Career Center Counselor, mc 4-20, ext.1654; David Houder, Graphic Designer, mc 4-19, ext.1778; David Huff, College Bookstore Shipping and Receiving Clerk, mc 4-13, ext.1529; and Felipe Mendez, Admissions and Records Technical Document Specialist, mc 4-8, ext.1508.

A fond farewell and best wishes are extended to Linda Smith, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, retiring on 12/31/04; Angela Martincak, Dean of Students, retiring on 1/31/05; and Peter Smith, Biology Professor, retiring on 1/31/05.

Thank You

Please accept my gratitude to all who have given us such a generous, overwhelming outcry of affection, support and friendship during this very difficult time of devastating damage to my home from this year's hurricanes. I could never adequately express how deeply moved my family and I are by your demonstration of pure unselfish love. So many of you have cared so much that I am often brought to tears when thinking of your kindness. Our thanks stretch to all campuses, Valencia saved my sanity through my work and through the many friends I didn't know I had. Thank you.
                                      -Carmen and Carlos Gardell

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