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February 2009

February workshops with the Center for Employee Enrichment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - For efficient and effective professional, technical and personal enrichment experiences, Tallahassee Community College reminds its employees to check out the College's Center for Employee Enrichment (CEE).

The Big Read Program underway at TCC

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College is encouraging its students, faculty and staff to pick up a book and read during the month of February. TCC, in partnership with the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library, is participating in The Big Read, a national initiative created by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

TCC announces event lineup for Black History Month celebration

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Tallahassee Community College’s celebration of Black History Month began last week with the ninth annual unveiling of what is now known as the Cherry Alexander African-American History Month Calendar. The official celebration, however, runs throughout the month of February and the College will offer a number of opportunities to celebrate the accomplishments of African-Americans who have made significant contributions worldwide.

TCC student studies medicine in Peru

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – No roads lead into Iquitos, Peru, located near the headwaters of the Amazon River. Visitors to the city of 400,000 must arrive by plane or boat. Unfortunately, insects have no trouble making their way into Iquitos and bringing tropical parasites and other microorganisms with them. Hence, the city’s residents face a continuous battle with infectious diseases such as malaria, hepatitis A, leishmania, dengue and typhoid.

TCC Career Services provides career opportunities for students

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gearing up for its sixth Career Expo, Tallahassee Community College’s Career Center is providing a job fair to once again give students the opportunity to meet potential employers. In turn, the business community can connect with TCC students, alumni and guests and select from TCC’s large talent pool to meet their employment needs.

TCC's Black History Month Celebration continues with political forum

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Black Student Union (BSU), along with the College's African-American History Month Planning Committee, will host a political forum from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 12.

TCC’s Black Student Union hosting charity campaign

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – TCC’s Black Student Union’s “A Drive for Hope” campaign is now collecting personal hygiene products to be donated to a nursing home and a women’s shelter in Tallahassee.

TCC Honors Program wins writing contest awards for 10th consecutive year

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – For the tenth consecutive year, Tallahassee Community College students have received awards in the annual Florida Collegiate Honors Council (FCHC) statewide writing contest. Awards for this contest are based on scholarship, creativity, style and correct standard English.

Tallahassee Southern Model UN returns to Florida Capitol

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - For the second year in a row, the Tallahassee Southern Model United Nations (TSMUN) will hold its annual conference at the Florida Capitol. The conference, scheduled for Friday, February 13, will mark the 13th year of this highly successful and educational high school conference.

TCC honors six outstanding alumni

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Tallahassee Community College Alumni Association will present six Distinguished Alumni Awards to outstanding alumni who have achieved significant recognition in their professional accomplishments; made noteworthy contributions to society; or performed outstanding community leadership, or service.

TCC celebrates Black History Month with Youth Day Event

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College will continue its month-long celebration of Black History Month with its annual Youth Day event on Tuesday, February 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Turner Auditorium.

TCC Fine Art Gallery announces next exhibit

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College’s Fine Art Gallery will unveil “Faces/Places” on Thursday, February 19.

Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy to Host Black History Month Brunch

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --The Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy (PTLEA) will host its second annual Black History Month Brunch on Thursday, February 19 at the PTLEA Dining Commons. A meet and greet session begins at 8 a.m. followed by brunch at 8:30 a.m. and the program at 9 a.m.

TCC quartet selected to attend 2009 Student Scholars’ Institute

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Four Tallahassee Community College students are among a select group that has been selected to attend the 2009 Student Scholars’ Institute.

TCC Speech and Debate preps for FCCAA Tournament

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 19, 2009) – Tallahassee Community College’s Speech and Debate Team resumed its 2008-09 competition schedule at last weekend’s FIFA Tournament.

Coming to TCC: College Goal Sunday, February 22

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College will host its annual College Goal Sunday event on Sunday, February 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.

TCC students participate in Dental Health Awareness event

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College (TCC) Dental Health students had the opportunity to practice their profession during an event established for National Children’s Dental Health Month at the Dr. B.L. Perry Jr. Branch Library. Sharon Edwards, Kelly Prebyl and Emily Timmons, all students from TCC’s two-year dental hygiene program, gave cleaning demonstrations and addressed basic dental hygiene issues to children and parents in attendance.

TCC Fire Academy celebrates 100 percent pass rate for fourth graduating class

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The 4th class from the Fire Academy at Tallahassee Community College is celebrating the unprecedented feat achieving a 100 percent pass rate for both the written and practical skills exam. 100 percent of the graduates were successful on the state licensure exams.

TCC concludes Black History Month with Gospel Extravaganza

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College will conclude its celebration of Black History Month with the annual Gospel Extravaganza and Soul Food Festival on Thursday, February 26.

TCC Speech and Debate team rolls to FCCAA Championship

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College captured the Florida Community College Activities Association’s (FCCAA) Speech and Debate Championship at this past weekend’s annual state tournament, held at TCC.