PRESIDENT’S REPORT | September 2014
American Theatre Festival brings history to the SSB auditorium stage Oct. 15-19 In an effort to keep the national heritage alive, the SCC English, History and Theater departments will present the annual American Theatre Festival – two performances focusing on history, culture and literary topics. Performances will be held in the auditorium in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Science Building Oct. 15-19. The Belle of Amherst delicately explores the life of America’s greatest woman poet, Emily Dickinson, at various stages in her experience from the age of 15, when she was full of hope and success, until shortly before her death. There is one available role – Emily Dickenson. The play was written by
Sandra Fenichel Ashero and will be directed by Hal Berry, professor emeritus in history and cinema. A Women Called Truth chronicles the life of Sojourner Truth, famous abolitionist and women’s rights advocate. There are five available acting roles – three women and two men – along with female chorus members, female and male dancers and one harmonica player. The play was written by William Luce and is directed by Tracy Bono, adjunct faculty in theater. For more information about American Theatre Festival, visit stchas.edu/ americantheatrefest. For tickets, call 636-922-8050 or visit stchastickets.com.
Sold-out golf fundraiser set for Sept. 29 at Old Hickory Golf Club The 18th Annual Presidents Classic Golf Scramble will tee off Monday, Sept. 29, at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters. Proceeds for the event support scholarships and high-quality academic programs. Registration and lunch begins at 10:30 a.m. and the shotgun start is at noon. There will be 18-holes of golf played in a four-person scramble and will include two flights, contests, a happy hour and awards presentation. The event is organized by the SCC Foundation and is supported by local businesses and organizations. The Eagle Sponsor is Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital; Birdie Sponsors: Mercy, RX Systems, Inc., and SSM St. Joseph Health Center and Hospital West; Par Sponsors: Acropolis Investment Management, Ameren Missouri, Cintas, Commerce Bank, Enterprise Bank & Trust, FastLane Convenience Stores, NHC HealthCare & Rehabilitation; Paric Corporation and UPS. For more information, contact Betsy Schneider, director of development, at 636-922-8473 or bschneider@stchas.edu.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AT SCC Sept. 22 – Healthy Stress Management Sept. 23 – Endeavor On Sept. 23 – Developing Healthy Boundaries Sept. 24 – Between the Covers Book Club Sept. 24 – Lunchtime Trivia Sept. 24 – Student Music Recital
Sept. 25 – Coffeehouse Open-Mic Night Sept. 26 – Food Trucks and Film Sept. 28 – Men’s Soccer Home Game Sept. 29 – Text Anxiety Sept. 29 – 18th Annual President’s Classic Golf Scramble Sept. 29 – Language of Chemistry: Chemical Naming Workshop
Sept. 29-Nov. 7 – Prints and Drawing Art Invitational Sept. 30 – Men’s Soccer Home Game Sept. 30-Oct. 1 – Drug and Alcohol Prevention Oct. 1-5 – A Streetcar Named Desire Oct. 2 – Women’s Soccer Home Game See more at stchas.edu/events.
Women’s soccer scores national attention The SCC women’s soccer team has more than a couple of things to cheer about this month. The team is currently ranked 12th in the nation RAVEN LOUGHRIDGE (NJCAA, Division NJCAA Player of the Week I) and boasts a Sept. 1-7, 2014 7-1 record. The team is led by Head Coach Josh Tyler and Assistant Coach Ashlee Slaybeck. Earlier in the month, freshman forward Raven Loughridge was named NJCAA Player of the Week (Sept. 1-7). To that point, Loughridge had posed 9 goals, 3 assists, 21 points, 30 shots and 18 strikes on goal. The next home game will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. For more information, visit stchas.edu/athletics.
Drews named to statewide DESE committee Kathy Drews, director of the Child Development Center, has been asked by the Missouri Department of Elementary KATHY DREWS and Secondary Director, SCC Education Child Development Center (DESE) Director of Early Learning to serve on a committee to complete their work on Missouri’s Early Learning Goals (formerly Early Learning Standards). “Congratulations to Kathy for this honor that speaks so highly of her professional knowledge, skills, and leadership,” said Donna Davis, vice president for human resources.
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College fairs come together on same date – Oct. 16 The 24th annual St. Charles Regional College Fair, traditionally held on a weekend day, has moved to Thursday, Oct. 16, and will run from 6-7:30 p.m. in the College Center. The fair, which features as many as 100 local and regional colleges and universities and the armed services, is for high school juniors and seniors and their parents. The SCC Transfer Fair will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., also in the College Center, and will assist current SCC students who are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university. Representatives from some 35+ institutions will be on hand to answers students’ questions. Students and parents can find the names of colleges and universities attending the fairs, as well as a list of helpful questions to be prepared for the fairs, at stchas.edu/collegefair.
Visited SCC’s YouTube channel lately? High school and college students flock to video sites for entertainment. SCC’s YouTube channel recently underwent a face lift and now includes a branded trailer providing a glimpse of a day in the life of an SCC student. The trailer mirrors recent TV and radio commercials as well as the updated
publications designed for prospective students and by use of SCC’s recruitment and outreach team. In addition to the trailer, content on the channel has been sorted for easy search and viewing. Visitors can find SCC’s commercials, event videos, promotional videos, athletics videos and instructional videos on the channel. Visit youtube.com/StCharlesCC to take a look. View the latest publications distributed to future students and faculty, staff and current students at stchas.edu/publications.
Democracy Days examines current events within framework of American history Michael Kuelker, professor of English and event organizer, discusses how the practice of fracking is covered by American news media at the 14th annual SCC Democracy Days, held Sept. 15-18. Fracking is a method of gas and oil extraction that has raised concerns about damage to the environment and about the power of corporations in American life. Held annually around Constitution Day, Democracy Days explores timely
issues affecting the health and functioning of democracy in America and abroad.