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THURSDAY, APRIL 19 UAH Transfer Advisor For more information please contact Jennifer McRea @ 256.352.8477 9 a.m. Center for Nursing & Science
For more information, please contact Ricky Burks at 256-352-8277. 7 p.m. Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Wallace State Baseball vs. Bevill State (DH) The Lions renew their ACCC meetings with the Bears. 2 p.m. James C. Bailey Baseball Stadium
Earth Day Celebration For more information please contact Sally Warren @ 256.352.8006 11 a.m. School of Nursing and Center for Science, Peinhardt Conference Center
TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Wallace State Concert Band Spring Concert For more information, please contact Ricky Burks at 256-352-8277. 7 p.m. BLH Theatre, Recital Hall
“Making Alabama. A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit” Reception For more information please contact Kristen Holmes @ 256.352.8118 11 a.m. Burrow Center for Fine & Performing Arts The Greatest Showman For more information please contact Shea Glenn @ 256.352.7899 6 p.m. AVC Building FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Food Truck Day Please contact LaDonna Allen at 256-352-8071 for more information. 11 a.m. Front of Student Center Big Band Dance
Emily Carlisle Samantha Galloway Landon Philpot Victoria Graham Emily Dia
THURSDAY, MAY 3 Wallace State Baseball vs. Central Alabama CC (DH) The Lions host the Trojans in their home finale. 2 p.m. J a.m.es C. Bailey Baseball Stadium FRIDAY, MAY 4 Broadway Night
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SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Wallace State Baseball vs. Shelton State (DH) The archrival Bucs pay a visit to James C. Bailey Stadium. 2 p.m. James C. Bailey Baseball Stadium
Challie Johnson Megan Taylor Grace Allbright
Makayla Chandler Carolina Chacon Sarah Hinkle
Bethany Sartain
Sydney Pendley
Della Parker
Garrett Johnson
Michael Moran Aaron Holder Elivia Jones
Joanna Crauswell Ross Wallace Haley Self-Tumlin
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For more information, please contact Ricky Burks at 256-352-8277. 7 p.m. Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, Recital Hall TUESDAY, MAY 8 WSCC Community College Month Celebration For more information please contact Suzanne Harbin @ 256.352.8144. 2:30 p.m. JBC Auditorium/lobby Fast Track Graduation & Reception For more information please contact Karen Johnson @ 256.352.8051 5 p.m. Student Center, Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre FRIDAY, MAY 11 Graduation 6:00 p.m. Tom Drake Coliseum MONDAY, MAY 14 AL 200 Bicentennial Cullman Area Student Art Competition Awards and Reception For more information please contact Anna Parrish @ 56.352.8356. 6 p.m. Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, Atrium & Recital Hall
About Participation The newspaper always welcomes new staff members and is sponsored by the Wallace State Art & Communications and Marketing Department. If you are interested in participating, please contact:
Russell.Moore@wallacestate.edu, 256.352.8443, Burrow Center 210 Adrian.Scott@wallacestate.edu, 256.352.8145, Burrow Center 219 Kristen.Holmes@wallacestate.edu, 256.352.8118, Burrow Museum Anna.Parrish@wallacestate.edu, 256.352.8356, Burrow Museum
Meetings are held in the Graphic Arts Classroom on the 2nd floor of the Burrow Center on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Mission It is the mission of the Wallace State newspaper to inform the Wallace State student body of campus news and events. Submissions and Suggestions If you have a story idea or would like to make a submission to the Wallace State newspaper, please send an e-mail to any of the following sponsors listed above. All submissions must include the author’s name and contact information. It is the policy of the Alabama State Board of Education and Wallace State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or age, be ex-cluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment.Wallace State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097. Ph: 404-679-4501).
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Wallace State’s Rotaract team assists with annual Rotary auction Story by: Bethany Sartain Photos by: Challie Johnson On Friday, March 9, the Wallace State Rotaract Club went to the Cullman Civic Center to help with the 45th Annual Rotary Auction. Goods like pet supplies, beauty products, restaurant gift cards, camping equipment, office supplies, authentic Cuban cigars and televisions had been donated by local businesses. The proceeds will go to local charities like The Link, Childhaven, Good Samaritan Health Clinic, and Cullman Area Workforce Solutions.
Rotaract students took a break from the auction to meet and greet a three-week-old lamb.
The students were even treated with a cute little guest when Challie and Garret Johnson brought their 3-week-old lamb for a visit.
Proceeds also purchased books for area school libraries and scholarships for high school seniors. The Rotaract and Rotary club set up tables and chairs, as well as priced and placed the goods for sale.
Abigail Long,left, and Hannah Manley,right, created a poster that reads “Don't let empty hands turn into empty hearts."
The event was fun for all, and over $50,000 was raised to help local charities. Rotaract and Rotary members were satisfied to give back to the community.
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Campus Ministries sends student to Texas Story & Photos by: Challie Johnson When I first learned about Wallace State’s Campus Ministries, I knew I wanted to be involved. I joined during my first semester at Wallace State. It has been a fun way to meet people on campus while growing closer to the Lord. During Fall Break last semester, Christy Hicks, the Campus Ministries’ Director, led a group of students on a trip to Vidor, Texas, to aid with disaster relief. It was a great way to grow closer as a group and help a lot of people. “I really loved helping the people in Texas and meeting other Christian college students from around the US,” said Dawsen Miller, Campus Ministries member. “I have always wanted to go on a mission trip, and this was a great opportunity.” Miller, a Wallace State freshman, enjoyed his ministries so much that he will be traveling to Port Arthur, Texas, for a week this summer to help rebuild houses that were damaged during the hurricane.
on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. in room 100 of the Student Center.
Through Campus Ministries, Hicks leads devotions each week
Right now, Campus Ministries is preparing for its spring retreat.
Wallace State students, Josh Presto and Kyle League, help with the construction of houses affected in Texas.
It’s scheduled for April 20-21 at Smith Lake. If you are interested in learning more about Campus Ministries, call Christy Hicks at 256.338.4468.
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Wallace State celebrating National Community College Month in April
Wallace State Community College is celebrating National Community College Month in April, which is one of the busiest months for activities and events on campus.
Wallace State Community College has been serving Cullman County and surrounding areas since 1966. The college is national pacesetter, recently named an Achieving the Dream Leader College, and selected as an Aspen Prize Nominee for the third time in five years. Wallace State was chosen as one of 30 community college in America to launch the American Association of Community College’s Pathways Project and is a leader in student success in the Alabama Community College System. It is ranked among the nation’s fastest growing community colleges with enrollment of 5,000 and is the first choice community college for students taking the ACT. The college has also been designated as a National League of Nursing Center for Excellence, All-Steinway School, and Military Friendly Institution,
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, center, signed a proclamation designating April as Community College Month. Pictured are from left: Paul Knetter of Springville, a business major, representing Rotaract; John Elliott of Joppa, a general studies major, representing Phi Theta Kappa; Maci Key of Hayden, a machining major, representing Skills USA; Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs; Gabrielle Leek of Arab, a general studies major, representing PTK; Emily Dia of Hayden, a business major, representing PTK and the Student Government Association; Challie Johnson of Hartselle, representing PTK and the All-Alabama Academic Team; and Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics.
among other accolades. The mayors of Hanceville and Cullman signed proclamations recognizing Wallace State during Community College Month. A similar event in Oneonta was held Wednesday.
Throughout the month, Wallace State will celebrate the stories of students and alumni. The Wallace State Future Foundation is also celebrating the month by encouraging donations to help fund scholarships so that students can begin their stories at Wallace
State. For more information, visit wsccfuturefoundation.org. To learn more about Wallace State and events scheduled during Community College Month, visit wallacestate.edu.
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Instructor Cindy Mallard Makes Accounting Fun
Story by: Emily Dia
lace State, but switched to softball and was MVP of the 1981 softball conference tournament. Mallard, formerly Barksdale, was one of the team’s top power hitters during the 1981-1982 seasons.
Instructor Profile: Cindy Mallard I met Wallace State instructor Mrs. Cindy Mallard at the beginning of spring semester when I began Accounting I.
Mallard was inducted into in the Wallace State Athletics Hall of Fame 2016 and is also a member of the Cullman County Hall of Fame.
Mrs. Mallard is currently substituting for Accounting at Wallace State. Initially, I was skeptical of having a substitute teach the class, however, my confidence in Mrs. Mallard's teaching quickly grew. She really has a passion for teaching and you can tell.
As an instructor, Mallard has been very active with Wallace State athletics during her 20 plus career with the college, serving as an academic advisor, among other roles.
“Accounting I is the basis for all accounting classes,” said Mallard. “I want my students to have a strong understand of the basics.” Mallard brings real world experience into the classroom in an exciting way. “I want my students to be excited about accounting,” said Mallard. “Many students are afraid of the class, so I want to make it
exciting for them.” Mallard’s current title is Wallace State’s Developmental Math Instructor. She has been a math instructor at Wallace State for 24 years now. Mallard’s journey at Wallace State began as a student where she
attended on an athletics scholarship. Mallard was an outfielder on the first Wallace State softball team during the 1981 season, a team that won the conference tournament in its inaugural season. She originally signed to play basketball at Wal-
She’s one of the college’s main volunteers during the annual AHSAA Northwest Regional tournament and has umpired baseball and softball and officiated volleyball. She has been an inspiration to me during my time at Wallace State and I have enjoyed her class. She is kind and will offer any help that a student may need.