Somerset News & Events

Important Dates

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:53:00 -0400

Friday, May 3, 2013 - The last day to officially withdraw at the discretion of the instructor and receive a grade of a W. If it is a Saturday class the last day to withdraw at the discretion of the instructor is Saturday, May 4, 2013.

May 6 - 11: Spring 2013 Final Exam Schedule (pdf)

Friday, May 10, 2013, 7:30 p.m. - 2013 Commencement.
For more information, visit the Commencement Information page.

May 20, 2013: Summer sessions begin.
For more information, visit the Academic Calendar page.

SCC Inducts Ten into Radiological Sciences Honor Society

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:48:00 -0400

The Radiography program at Somerset Community College recently inducted ten new members into the Kentucky Gamma Chapter of Lambda Nu. Lambda Nu is the national honors society for students in the Radiological Sciences.

To qualify for induction into Lambda Nu, individuals must be full-time students in a Radiography program and must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.


Chelsea Beard, Knifley	Becky Coffey, Columbia

Tanya Coffey, Monticello	Lavonna Durham, Liberty

Natalie Dolen Edwards, Monticello	Shawn Hall, London

Paige Loper, Bronston	Amber Phelps, Somerset

Jonathan Thomas, Somerset	Lena Williams, Yosemite

Kentucky Region of Phi Theta Kappa Brings Home 13 International Awards to KCTCS

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:05:00 -0400

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) held its 95th Annual Convention in San Jose, California, April 4-6, 2013. More than 3,450 Phi Theta Kappa members from 501 chapters around the world gathered in San Jose to hear world-class speakers address the current honors study topic, The Culture of Competition, and to honor and recognize excellence in chapters, members, advisors and more. Speakers highlighting the conference included PTK International President Ryan Austin Palmore, a student at Ivey Tech in Indiana, renowned FORTUNE editor Geoff Colvin, sports revolutionary Billie Jean King and Phi Theta Kappa CEO and Executive Director Dr. Rod Risley.

Representing Kentucky were 56 members, advisors, alumni and college administrators from 10 Kentucky two-year colleges. Patrick Holland of Alpha Delta, Hopkinsville Community College, served as a campaign manager for a candidate for Division II International Vice-President. During the conference Kentucky received 13 international awards including:

• Distinguished Regional Officer Awards are presented for distinguished service, based on nominations submitted by regional coordinators. Only 10 Distinguished Regional Officer Awards are given out annually. David Theis, Beta Upsilon Alpha, Southcentral Community and Technical College, was named a Distinguished Regional Officer.

• A Kentucky chapter received the Beta Alpha Continued Excellence Award for the first time in the history of our region. This award was named for the Beta Alpha Chapter at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. If a chapter is named a Distinguished Chapter three years consecutively, the chapter will be presented the Beta Alpha Continued Excellence Award. Alpha Xi Gamma, Owensboro Community and Technical College, earned this top honor under the direction of Chapter Advisor Dr. Timothy Dick.

• Distinguished Honors in Action Project Awards are given to 40 chapters. The Honors in Action Project Award recognizes the top chapters whose Honors in Action Project entries demonstrated excellence in academic research into the Honors Study Topic, leadership roles and leadership development activities, service learning and collaboration. Alpha Xi Gamma, Owensboro Community and Technical College, received this award.

• Distinguished Theme Awards - Honors in Action are given to top three chapters competing in each issue area. The Honors in Action Theme Award recognizes chapters whose Honors in Action Project Award entries scored highest in each of the 10 Themes related to the 2012/2013Honors Study Topic, The Culture of Competition. Theme 7 - One Small Step, One Giant Leap: Competition and Science, Math and Technology. Alpha Xi Gamma, Owensboro Community and Technical College, received this award.

• The Distinguished College Administrator Awards are given to community college vice presidents, deans, or leaders other than college presidents/CEOs serving a community college in an administrative capacity. Dr. Katy Varner of Jefferson Community and Technical College received this honor.

• The Distinguished Advisor Award recognizes distinguished service by advisors who have served at least five years. Cindy Baker from Alpha Phi Kappa, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, received a Distinguished Advisor Award.

• Kentucky received two Continued Excellence Awards for Advisors who have previously received the Distinguished Advisor Award. Dr. William Loftus, Alpha Nu Theta, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, and Dr. Timothy Dick, Alpha Xi Gamma, Owensboro Community and Technical College, received this award.

• The Distinguished Members are selected based on a student’s embodiment of the Hallmarks of the Society through Honors in Action and other chapter activities. These award recipients must not have held a chapter, regional or international officer position during the 2012 calendar year. Mark Simonds, Alpha Phi Kappa, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, was named a Distinguished Member.

• Two Kentucky Chapters were named Top 100 Chapters: Alpha Xi Gamma, Owensboro Community and Technical College, and Omicron Zeta, Somerset Community College.

• The Alumni Award of Appreciation recognizes Phi Theta Kappa alumni who support the current and future members of the Society. Cynthia Mason was nominated by the 2012 Kentucky Regional Officer Team. Mason is a graduate of Hopkinsville Community College where she was an active member of the Alpha Delta chapter. She now serves as the President of the Kentucky Alumni Association. Mason received the Alumni Award of Appreciation.

• Josh Yancey, Omicron Zeta, Somerset Community College, was named a Guistwhite Scholar. The purpose of the Guistwhite merit-based program is to recognize the scholarly achievements of Phi Theta Kappa members and enhance members' attainment of baccalaureate degrees. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership accomplishment and engagement in Phi Theta Kappa programs. Only 20 members were selected to receive this scholarships of $5,000 each, for completion of baccalaureate degrees, awards totaling $100,000. The awards are named in honor of Dr. Jack Guistwhite and his wife, Margaret. Dr. Guistwhite developed the first transfer scholarship designated exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members.

Kentucky Chapter earning a 5 Star Level for 2012 included:
Alpha Delta Chapter, Hopkinsville Community College
Alpha Nu Zeta Chapter, Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Alpha Omega Gamma Chapter, Ashland Community and Technical College
Alpha Xi Gamma Chapter, Owensboro Community and Technical College
Alpha Phi Kappa Chapter, Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Omicron Zeta Chapter, Somerset Community College

Commencement Exercises

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:21:00 -0400

Commencement exercises will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset for the summer 2012, fall 2012, and spring 2013 graduates. Students graduating in the summer 2013 can participate in the May 2014 commencement. Only students receiving a diploma or degree are eligible to participate in commencement exercises.

See the Commencement Information page for more information.

If you have any questions concerning commencement, please feel free to contact Marsha Phelps at 1-877-629-9722 ext. 16632 or e-mail at marsha.phelps@kctcs.edu.

How to Give a Presentation Workshop

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:17:00 -0400

Student Support Services presents the workshop:

”How to Give a Presentation”

Thursday, April 18^th
2:00-3:00 in the Meece Auditorium

by Dr. Searcy

Honors Night is Friday, April 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:14:00 -0400

Honors Night Ceremony

Friday, April 19, 2013
7:00-9:00 p.m. EDT

The London Community Center
529 South Main Street
London, Kentucky

Students that have been invited to attend Honors Night: Please be at the London Community Center by 6:30 p.m. EST on Friday evening, April 19, 2013. The Honors Night ceremony is scheduled from 7:00-9:00 p.m. with a reception immediately following the ceremony.

Please feel free to invite your family and friends to share this honor with you. You will be seated with other honorees in a designated location, and your guests are free to sit in the audience area.

The London Community Center is located at 529 South Main Street, London, KY.

Directions

Honorees received an invitation, please confirm your attendance by email to chelsie.wolfe@kctcs.edu or by calling (606) 878-4859 today!

Earth Day Celebration April 21

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:25:00 -0400

Rain Barrels to be given away at annual SCC Earth Day event April 21

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:12:00 -0400

In preparation for the upcoming Somerset Community College/Eastern Kentucky PRIDE Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 21, students in a special topics biology class and the Drawing I class at SCC painted rain barrels that will be given away during the event.

Shown, Kay Stonecypher of Somerset (left) and Amber Brake (right) of Monticello show off their barrels. Stonecypher, who has a degree from the University of Louisville in Studio Art, is attending SCC in preparation for a career in psychology and art therapy. Brake is majoring in environmental science.

The rain barrel project is supported by a grant from the Southeast Environmental Education Alliance, which will allow 15 lucky community members to leave the Earth Day celebration with a beautifully painted barrel. Everyone attending will receive a free ticket for the drawings, and winners must be present at the time of the drawing and able to take the barrel home that day. Five barrels will be given away at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. on April 21.

The Annual Earth Day Celebration will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature a fun and educational day packed full of activities, wildlife exhibits and green demonstrations. Activities will be held on the SCC Somerset Campus North, located at 808 Monticello Street, Somerset. The event is free and open to the public.

Somerset Community College and Union College expand Two-Plus-Two Offerings

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:11:00 -0400

Officials from Union College and Somerset Community College (SCC) gather to reaffirm existing program agreements and establish a new one in social work. Front row, from left: James M. Davis, Somerset Community College Counselor; Dr. Andelys Wood, Union College Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs; Lois McWhorter, SCC Associate Dean; Sharon Whitehead, SCC Dean of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Carolyn Payne, Chair of Union College’s Department of Business. Back row, from left: Jon Burlew, SCC Associate Dean; Dr. Sarah Hendrix, Director of Union College’s Social Work Program; Dr. Marcia Hawkins, Union College President; Dr. Tony Honeycutt, SCC Provost; Dr. Robert Armour, Chair of Union College’s Department of Criminal Justice.

Union College and Somerset Community College have worked jointly for several years to bring baccalaureate program opportunities to students who have completed associate degrees.

Those opportunities expanded by one this week, marking what Union College officials hope will be the beginning of a growth trend precipitated by partnering with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

On Monday afternoon in Union College’s Sharp Academic Center, officials from Union College and Somerset Community College met to approve a two-plus-two transfer agreement that leads to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in social work. This program joins existing agreements for degrees in criminal justice and in business administration. College officials also signed reaffirmation agreements for the programs currently in place.

Two-plus-two agreements are transfer initiatives that facilitate seamless transitions from community colleges into approved baccalaureate programs. Students who take advantage of these programs will attend their freshman and sophomore years at Somerset Community College while completing the bachelor’s degree at Union College.

Marcia Hawkins, Ph.D., president of Union College, is anxious bring other degree programs into the mix to increase the number of four-year degrees awarded locally.

"Earning a four-year degree often makes a significant difference in career advancement and serves as a milestone for personal growth," Hawkins said. "The two-plus-two programs are key in making this a reality for many young adults."

SCC to Host Open House April 13; FREE TUITION WAIVERS TO BE GIVEN AWAY

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400

Please note: Preregistration is closed. You can still register at any SCC location during the open house.

Somerset Community College (SCC) will host an Open House and Adult Learner College Fair on April 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. (local time) at all six campuses and centers. Attendees will have the chance to win one of six tuition waivers, an iPad, gas cards, bookstore gift cards, and more.

The Open House will take place at the SCC Somerset and Laurel Campuses, as well as the Casey, Clinton, McCreary and Russell Centers. Faculty and staff will be available to discuss academic programs, financial aid, admissions, transfer and numerous other topics. Tours will also be available and refreshments will be served.

One attendee from each SCC location will receive a free semester of tuition. The waiver is for new or prospective students, is non-transferable and must be used within two years.

Those visiting the Somerset Campus should begin at the Rogers Student Commons on the Somerset North Campus, 808 Monticello Street, Somerset. The general phone number for the Somerset Campus is (606) 679-8501.

Those attending the Laurel Campus should begin at the Laurel North Campus, Health Sciences Building (#3), 100 University Dr., London. The phone number for the London Campus is (606) 877-1421.

Those attending the Casey, Clinton, McCreary and Russell centers should begin at the main entrance. Addresses and phone numbers for these locations are:

Casey Center:
3609 N. US 127
Liberty, Kentucky 42539
(606) 787-4727

Clinton Center:
1273 KY Highway 90 W
Albany, Kentucky 42602
(606) 387-3236

McCreary Center:
250 College Street
Whitley City, Kentucky 42653
(606) 376-5747

Russell Center:
848 W Steve Wariner Drive
Russell Springs, Kentucky 42642
(270) 858-6501

SCC Holds Open House at all Locations April 13, 2-5 p.m.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:22:00 -0400

For more information, see the News Release page.

SCC Spring Play Production "Sketches!" presented April 12 + 13

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:18:00 -0400

Somerset Community College Theatre’s spring production of “Sketches!” will be presented in SCC’s Stoner Little Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 12th and 13th at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the production are $4 each when purchased in advance at SCC’s box office which will be open for business on Monday, April 8. The box office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are $6 each when purchased at the door.

“Sketches!” has become a spring tradition at SCC. Each year, director Steve Cleberg selects, from over a hundred submissions from across the United States, the best comic sketches to suit the actors who audition for a spot in the spring production. This year, four short comedies will be performed by seven actors, most of them doing double duty, and interspersed with the comic stylings of John Alexander.

SCC Spring Play Production "Sketches!" presented April 12 + 13

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:13:00 -0400

Somerset Community College Theatre’s spring production of “Sketches!” will be presented in SCC’s Stoner Little Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 12th and 13th at 8 p.m.

SCC and Watershed Arts Alliance presents the Afrikana Cultural Troupe April 12

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:10:00 -0400

SCC in partnership with the Watershed Arts Alliance presents

Afrikania Cultural Troupe
Friday, April 12th, 7:00 PM.
Rogers Commons Community Room

This event is free of charge, and open to the public!

SCC Spring Play Production Opens April 12; Tickets on Sale April 8

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:31:00 -0400

From the Costume Parade for "Sketches!" 2013. James Rose and Doug Silvers in "The Business Plan."

From the Costume Parade for "Sketches!" 2013. Aaron Whitehead and Chris Harris in "Architect."

Tickets will soon be on sale for Somerset Community College Theatre’s spring production of “Sketches!” The evening of short comic sketches will be presented in SCC’s Stoner Little Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 12th and 13th at 8 p.m.

“Sketches!” has become a spring tradition at SCC. Each year, director Steve Cleberg selects, from over a hundred submissions from across the United States, the best comic sketches to suit the actors who audition for a spot in the spring production. This year, four short comedies will be performed by seven actors, most of them doing double duty, and interspersed with the comic stylings of John Alexander.

The first sketch of the evening focuses on a bizarre set of circumstances at an innocent evening of dining at a Chinese restaurant. You may want to reconsider opening your fortune cookie after viewing this hilarious short comedy. The cast for the short sketch entitled “Misfortune” by Mark Harvey Levine is made up of three SCC students Katie Lowe, James Rose and Caitlyn Wheeler. There are also appearances by Doug Silvers and Dana Floro.

The second comedy, “Architect” by Robert T. Fields takes a look at a meeting between a client and an architect. The meeting takes a comically surreal turn as the client reveals his identity and the mission he has planned for the architect. Aaron Whitehead and Chris Harris play the client and architect, respectively.

In the third short sketch entitled, “The Business Plan” by Philip Hall, two good old boys, Bo and Lester, become inspired by the possibility of going into business together. The role of Lester will be played by Doug Silvers. SCC student James Rose role will take the role of Bo.

The evening will conclude with a short sketch entitled, “Answer the Question, Iris” written by playwrights Stefanie DeLeo and Jenifer Menedis . The sketch takes place in a psychiatrist’s office where Iris, played by SCC student Katie Lowe, has come to Harry, played by Aaron Whitehead, for assistance. Doug Silver also appears in the sketch.

Tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 8. Contact Sherry Crabtree at (606) 451-6766 for more information. Credit cards and checks, made payable to Somerset Community College, are accepted. Children under the age of four will not be admitted. For further information, contact the director at Steve.Cleberg@kctcs.edu.

Learn How to Cope with Test Anxiety

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:34:00 -0400

Is test anxiety keeping you from doing your best?

The Learning Commons has provided some coping tools with a new guide, located at somerset.kctcs.libguides.com/testanxiety.

While you are there, be sure to check out the other research guides at somerset.kctcs.libguides.com.

Looking for a specific subject area and don’t see it? Contact emily.krug@kctcs.edu for more information.

Local Artists Collaborate with Young, Challenged Artists in Upcoming Art Exhibit

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:44:00 -0400

Somerset Community College Assistant Professor of Art Darlene Libbey, back middle, served as the instructor for the 2013 Side-By-Side project. Here, Libbey works with the students on pastels.

Eight local artists recently teamed up with 11 local Eubank, Oak Hill, Pulaski and Burnside Elementary school students with mental and physical challenges to create a collaborative art exhibit entitled “Side-By-Side.” The resulting artwork will be on display at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset from Monday, April 1, until June 2. The art exhibit is free and open to the public.

The public is also invited to a free reception for the student artists and their local collaborators on Sunday, April 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center for Rural Development.

Somerset Community College Assistant Professor of Art Darlene Libbey received a grant for the project from VSA, the Kentucky Arts Council and the Kennedy Foundation. This year, Side-By-Side sessions were held at Pulaski Elementary School in the art room of Delilah Young. As the Side-By-Side instructor, Libbey worked with the students to explore charcoal, collage, pastels and paint. Later, each student worked with a local artist to create collaborative painting. The collaborative piece, as well as one individual creation from each student, will be included in the Side-By-Side exhibit at The Center for Rural Development.

The 11 student artists are: Cade Hill, Oak Hill Elementary; Jacob Allen, Oak Hill Elementary; Gregory Waylon, Eubank Elementary; Ella Smith, Eubank Elementary; James Osborne, Eubank Elementary; Patrick Duncan, Eubank Elementary; Levi H. Russell, Eubank Elementary; Olivia Burton, Pulaski Elementary; Iris Watkins, Eubank Elementary; Hannah Weatherly, Burnside Elementary; and Jack Weatherly, Burnside Elementary.

The local artists participating in the program this year included the following: Garry Harrison, Katey Whitt (former SCC art student), Lakia Stout (former SCC art student), Emily Williams (former SCC art student), Kursty Little, Mark Estes, Jennifer Kosakowski and Delilah Young.

The two-month exhibit at The Center for Rural Development will include individual artwork by each student, a collaborative piece by the student and the local artist and an individual work by the local artist.

“We have been partnering with VSA Kentucky for the past five years to produce this fascinating art show,” said Libbey. “It is always a very rewarding and enjoyable experience. Each time we do this the local artists find the experience of working with these young artists to be refreshing and fun.”

The Side-By-Side project is a partnership between The Center for Rural Development, VSA Kentucky, and Somerset Community College. VSA Kentucky receives funding from the U.S Department of Education.

For more information about the “Side-By-Side” exhibit contact Dianna Winstead at (606) 677-6000.

The Center for Rural Development is located at 2292 South Highway 27 in Somerset. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The reception will be held in the first floor lobby.

SCC's Project BEAM now Enrolling new Farm/Migrant Workers as Students

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:27:00 -0400

Somerset Community College Project BEAM, a program aimed at assisting adults in completing their GED (Certificate of High School Equivalency) and entering college, is currently accepting new participants.

Project BEAM is administered through a grant to Somerset Community College by the Office of Migrant Education, U.S. Department of Education. To be eligible for Project BEAM, students must be considered either out of school youth (age 16-19) or be over the age of 19. They must need to earn a GED, have worked on a farm or had a spouse or parents who worked on a farm in the last two years. Instruction is available in English and Spanish.

Qualified students can receive payment for instructional time and assistance with GED testing fees. Project BEAM also provides free books and study materials along with one-on-one tutoring for students.

In 2014, the GED test will be changing and the cost to take the test will increase. In January, 2014, the test will cost $120 and will be given via computer, requiring typing skills. The present required knowledge in mathematics, reading skills and comprehensive writing will also increase.

Project BEAM is a grant program that assists students with preparation for the GED exam. The program pays eligible students $5 per hour, provides books and instructors for all GED subjects and pays the initial testing fee. The program also aids students with applying and enrolling in college.

There are seven locations for Project BEAM. To find out more, contact the Project Beam location nearest you.

Adair County
(270) 384-1741

Casey County
(606) 787-4732

Clinton County
(606) 387-3236, ext. 3728

McCreary County
(606) 376-3430

Pulaski County
(606) 451-6865
(606) 451-6913
(606) 451-6872

Russell County
(270) 866-8836

Wayne County
(606) 340-0064

Plus 2 Business Administration Program at Western Kentucky University Offers Online Transfer Option for SCC, KCTCS Students

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:13:00 -0400

In July, Somerset Community College (SCC) and Western Kentucky University (WKU) signed a joint admissions agreement. Now, that agreement has recently been expanded into an official two plus two agreement for business administration students transferring from SCC to WKU.

Lois McWhorter, associate dean of business and professional services at SCC, said the agreement applies to all present students and past graduates of any college within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

“This is an excellent opportunity for SCC and all KCTCS students to start at their local community college and finish with their business degree from the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University,” said McWhorter. “We have worked hard to make this partnership work for the students, even including scholarship opportunities and an uncomplicated path of transfer.”

The agreement, called the Plus 2 Business Administration option, is offered completely online and grants a Bachelor of Science in Management (business administration track). The program consists of coursework in accounting, computer information systems, economics, finance, management and marketing to deepen a student’s understanding of the world of business and develop his or her managerial skill set.

WKU’s business programs are accredited by AACSB International, the world’s premier accrediting body. Graduates from these programs are highly sought after by employers and graduate schools.

A minimum of 120 credit hours between KCTCS and WKU are required for the degree with 42 hours of upper-division level credit. The program can be completed on a full or part-time schedule and again is completely online.

Transfer students from KCTCS with an associate degree and a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.25 are eligible for a $4,000 scholarship when attending full-time. The scholarship is renewable for up to two academic years with a maintained cumulative GPA of 3.25.

For more information, visit www.wku.edu/info/plus2.

You can also read more on WKU’s news site at http://wkunews.wordpress.com/2013/03/25/gfcb-kctcs/.

Students Named to SCC Fall Dean’s List

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:51:00 -0400

Several students, 712 to be exact, were named to Somerset Community College Dean’s List for the Fall 2012 semester.

To be a member of the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average and be a full-time student at Somerset Community College. A full-time student must take 12 credit hours during a semester, excluding developmental classes.

The following is a list of Dean’s List members by county and city (alphabetical order).

Adair County
Columbia: Jennifer Bright, Deanna Chapman, Brooke Cowan, Katina Furkin, Desiree Gordon, Amanda Grant, Brandon Holbrook, Courtney Janes, Catherine Pearson, Leslie Willis, Hanna Yeast
Knifley: Chelsea Beard, Danielle Kerekes

Bell
Beverly: Johnny Smith, Kevin Sturgill
Pineville: Jennifer Gibson

Bracken
Brooksville: Gregory Spaulding

Butler
Morgantown: Anna Hocker

Carroll
Carrollton: Anthony Abbott

Casey
Dunnville: Jacob Cappel, Sara Luttrell, Ryan Luttrell, Martin Riggs
Liberty: Robert Colyer Jr., Anthony Cruse, Rachel Hack, Chris Hall, Monica Hines, Ellena Hussey, Donna Jeffries, Jessica Peavey, Lindsey Pennington, Casey Propes, Sylvia Stanfield, Paige Tucker, Andrew Walters, Kalyn Weddle, Dezarae Wethington, TyAnn Williamson
Yosemite: Trenton Buis, Kristopher Jones

Clay
Garrard: Tara Riley, Vanda Shaffer
Manchester: Jonathan Baird, Sherry Boggs, Danielle Byrd, Jodee Collins, Jennifer Davidson, Bryan Day, Mary Estep, Melissa Goins, Norman Griffitts, Katelinde Hacker, Michael Hensley, Lonnie Lawson, Candy Martin, Ethan Nolan, Alyssa Nolan, Noah Reid, Aaron Roark, Jonathan Runion, Ivan Sawyers, Olivia Sawyers, Jared Sizemore, Brandon Smallwood, Robert Smith, James Smith, Kendra Swafford, Amy Wagers, James Webb, Katelynn Young

Clinton
Albany: Sallye Boils, Adam Britt, Elizabeth Brown, Rachel Claborn, Katherine Cole, Nathan Collins, Kasey Conner, Dillon Crawford, Sammie Dyer, Tyler Guffey, Michael Harlan, Rachel McFall, Tiffany McMillon, Chelsea Sampson, Paige Staton, Lisa Stinson, Risa White, Maria White

Cumberland
Burkesville: Forrest Campbell, Erin Flowers, Terra Riley, Laura Scott, Vickie Vincent, Stephanie Walker
Dubre: Beverely Capshaw

Fayette
Lexington: Joseph Davis, Christopher McIntyre

Garrard
Lancaster: Kelcey Dennis, Jeffrey Rich

Green
Greensburg: Sharla Corbin, Beverly Redmon

Jackson
Annville: Felisha Carpenter, Katelyn Dunn, Kelli Huff, Clarisa Mcqueen, Jennifer Neeley
McKee: Chris Pennock, Trenton Tillery
Tyner: Kayla Hubbard, Sherry Neeley, Kimberly Stewart, Trey Vickers

Jessamine
Nicholasville: Robert Bourland, Rachid Rafia

Knox
Barbourville: April Deaton, Joseph Hoskins, Terry Mays, Bethaney Spencer
Cannon: Michael Willis
Girdler: Samantha Moriarty
Gray: Tyler Eagle, Christina Lockhart, Candace Morgan, Joshua Sasser
Hinkle: Ivy Gray

Laurel
East Bernstadt: Destany Edwards, Tiffany Jackson, Carrie Morgan, Patricia Nolin, Starla Roark, Billy Thomas, April Yearta
Keavy: Dave Decker, Ariel Johnson, Sean Sizemore
Lily: Tiffany Barker, Sheila Cassidy, William Daniels, Ashley Hollin, Terry Melton, Ashley Ragland, Tiffany Taylor, Kristen Vanover
London: Stephen Acampa, Jennifer Adams, Brittany Adams, Michelle Allen, Tracey Allen, Jacob Baker, Amy Baker, Kyle Beck, Elizabeth Blanton, Jonathan Brashear, Lena Brumley, Susan Bruner, John Bruner III, Rhonda Bryant, Thelma Bryant, Sarah Burns, Kalvin Campbell, Monica Campbell, Shana Caudill, Charles Cawood, William Cheek, Kirsten Chersi, Dallas Collett, Shellie Collier, Melissa Coussons, Rhonda Dalrymple, Whitney Eversole, Ashley Faulkner, Crystal Fields, Katie Flannery, Rachel French, Tiffani Gabbard, James Gambrel, Logan Gay, Johnathon Gillette, David Goss, Paul Grigsby, Brad Hacker, Heather Hacker, Emily Hammons, Sherri Hood, Brittany Hubbard, Jennifer Jackson, Hazel Jackson, Brandon Jordan, Gary Karr, Collin Kern, Lonnie Kilburn, Paula King, Jennifer Laster, Linda Lawson, Breanna Lawson, Gregory Lewis, John Louthan III, Joy Manning, Phyllis May, Steven Mayle, Gina McFadden, Alexa McWhorter, Joshua Messer, Beth Moore, Stephen Morris, Tabatha Mullenix, Daniel Muncy, Martha Napier, Laura Napier, Chasity Nichols, Sarah Parks, Chaz Pasqualini, Jessica Pence, Charles Pennington, Alyssa Pettit, Ronald Pierce, Eleanor Pridemore, Stephanie Proffitt, Ryan Quinn, Ellen Roark, Holly Robinson, Brandon Rush, Kara Saylor, Sarah Sibert, Veronica Singleton, Rachel Sizemore, Kyle Smith, Katelyn Sprinkles, Jenny Stead, Richard Stubblefield, Joina Swanner, Lucas Taulbee, George Thompson, Walter Trebolo III, Heather Truett, Whitney Truett, Andrew Truty, Cynthia Turner, Brandon Tuttle, Faith Tuttle, Joseph Walker, Edward Watson, Tiffany Westerfield, Brittany White, Jonathan Whitman, Tarra Wiles, Cody Williams, Whitney Wright

Lincoln
Crab Orchard: Jadon Brock, Angel Carmickle, Renee Crawley, Taylor Elam, Katherine Linville, Megan Noel, Amy Shackleford, Janie Smith, Kimberly Taylor
Hustonville: Krystal Freeman, Logan Russell, Joshua Tomlin
Kings Mountain: Heather Gill
Stanford: Jessica Allen, Mark Bryant, Matt Coleman, Lexi Harris,
Waynesburg: Kimberly Bullock, Jeremiah Folger, Lola Hensley, Jennifer Hodge, Teresa Mullins, Marilyn Rector, Dustin Smith

Madison
Berea: Craig Hembree, Tiffany Hurst, Jennifer Tevis
Richmond: Kayla Harned, Christina King, Josh Miller
Waco: Karen Brock

McCreary
Marshes Siding: Leslie Rose
Parkers Lake: Charles Gregory, Amy Heath
Pine Knot: Jacy Ball, Michael Callebs, Darcey Foster, Deborah King, Tammi McCarroll, Kyle Patrick, Rhonda VanKirk, Tristan Wright
Stearns: Julie Adkins, Maranda Anderson, Dale Beighley, Adam Coffey, Lori Duncan, Gwendolyn Gibson, Paula Gregory, Andrea Jones, Charles Murphy, Brittany Pierce, Tasha Rose, Joseph Strunk
Strunk: Eric Kemplin, Franklin Stanfill, Derek Stephens, Natasha Stephens
Whitley City: Leandra Bowling, Kevin Bryant, Brittany Bryant, Amanda Carson, Kathy Coffey, Earldine Freeman, Hayley Hayes, Amber Hogeland, Amelia Jones, Rachel Ledbetter, Kathy New, Jesse Sellers, James Sumner, Bonita Swanson, Whitney Tucker, Heather Vanover, Michelle Wainscott, Donna Williams, Kelsey Worley

Pulaski
Bronston: Shane Bertram, Autumn-Dawn Littrell, Paige Loper, Melody New, Kezia Ramsey,Megan Richardson, Bethany Roberts, Thomas Slagle, Taylor Snowdy, Melissa Ward
Burnside: Eddie Jarvis, Margaret Jarvis, Rebecca Langford, Katlyn Richardson
Eubank: Sabrina Abbott, Kendra Corder, Jacob Denney, Jacob Dick, Darlene Durham, Raymond Foley, Diana Gier, Jennie Hall, Kristin Helmer, Megan Hull, James Johnson, Giovanna Martini, Kelli New, Bradley Watson
Ferguson: Maegan Moore
Nancy: Elizabeth Ard, Benjamin Blevins, Jacob Bridges, Jared Bridges, Sharon Brown, Gary Cooper III, Aaron Denham, Taylor Epperson, Amanda Hisel, Derek Inman, Valerie Inman, Lee King, Katie Lowe, Megan McClendon, Sarah Molen, Sherry Price, Brianna Stanley, Tamara Stumbo, Arron Thompson, Amanda Whitehead, Erin Wilch, Tess Young
Science Hill: Shanan Akers, William Arnold, Sara Barrish, Heather Beebe, Teddy Bragg, Nichole Dow, Sheila Duncan, Dylan Guffey, Lisa Hardwick, Judith Lowery, Ashley Morris, Shirley Russell, Chad Spears, Lucinda Stringer, Corkie Taylor, Trina Turpin, Joseph Warren, Joshua Yancey
Somerset: Brittany Aaron, James Adcox, Nicholas Alsip, Michael Baker, Hannah Barker, Amanda Belcher, Karen Bhatti, William Bingham, Keisha Black, Cole Blevins, Elizabeth Bourne, Brandy Bowling, Johnnie Boykin, Dakota Brown, Holly Bullock, Julie Bumgardner, Barbara Burkett, Allison Burton, Jerry Campbell, Janice Carpenter, Robert Citak, Courtney Clontz, Chelsea Coldiron, Timothy Combs, Regina Coomer, Natalie Corder, Cody Corder, Tammy Cornejo, Justin Cornett, Richard Crowe, Amanda Cundiff, William Davidson, Natasha Davis, Brittney Deborde, Donna Dick, Christopher Dick, Travis Dills, Calvin Duggin, Emily Dunham, Mary Eaton, April Everidge, Charity Farmer, Chelsie Fitzpatrick, Johnny Flatt, Emily Forbes, Jason Fox, Brittany Gaines, Clarence Garrett, Christopher Glover, Justin Groves, James Hadley, Jessica Hamm, Jessica Hardin, Jayne Hardwick, Candice Hare, Rebecca Harney, Michael Harrell, Cody Harris, William Hart, Zachary Hensley, Bryan Heuberger, Kayla Howard, William Hughes, Grant Huston, Sydney Ikerd, Emily Ikerd, Brooke Isaacs, Krystal Jackson, Danielle Jasper, Jordan Jones, Michael Joyce, Marissa Keith, Tory Kidd, Donald Koger, Judy Kulpa, Matthew Latham, Nikisha Lawson, Justin Lewis, Kimberly Lynde, Richard Marsh, Shannon Mathis, Jakob Maybrier, Erica Mays, Holly McAdams, Courtney McCoy, Edward Meadors, Jordan Meadows, Jeremy Meece, Edward Meece, Cole Meece, Christine Miller, Brian Miller, Susan Miller, Brittanie Mincey, Christen Miracle, Zachary Mounce, Laura Norris, Daniel Omwenga, Timothy Perry, Joseph Perseghin III, Andrew Pfeiffer, Kimberly Phelps, Amber Phelps, Shanoah Phelps, Brittney Phelps, Heather Piatt, Jamie Ping, Ashley Polson, Rachel Rainwater, Allyson Rainwater, Samantha Ramsey, Andrew Randolph, Dane Rape, David Richardson, Jeremiah Riggs, Josh Robbins, Catherine Rose, Nadine Rosendohl, Eric Ross, Jessica Rushin, William Scott, Michael Scrimager, Michael Shepherd, Lillie Shore, Makayla Sidwell, Brandon Smiley, Cora Smith, Jerrica Smith, Kara Spencer, Sharon Stephens, Tamela Stigall, Frank Stringer, Ryan Sutton, Charles Thompson, Israel Torres, Jeremy Tucker, Robert Upton, Genevieve Viscusi, Barbara Walker, Johnna Weldy, Alan Wentworth, Steven Wilhelm, Linda Williams, Alisha Williams, Ella Williams, Whitnie Wolsey, Christy Yost
Tateville: Vivian Purtee
West Somerset: John Johnson, Matthew Robinson

Rockcastle
Brodhead: Shawnee Burchett, Janet Bussell, Lamonica Coffey, Ann Cromer, Timothy McGuire, Darrin McKinney, Richard Pendery, Tammy Renner, Christopher Winkler
Mount Vernon: Kayla Barnett, Donnie Cromer, Rebecca Hacker, Minnie Kirby, Kevin Mason, Jamie McClure, Billy McFerron, Jonathon Miller, Mary Mullins, Jonathan Price, Sandy Ramsey, Allison Reynolds, Robert Saylor, Cassandra Taylor

Russell
Jamestown: Bayle Aaron, Hillary Hamm, Tiffany Murray, Danielle Murray, Christopher Pike, Erin Powell
Russell Springs: Blake Aaron, Ashley Adams, Sarah Asman, Henry Beckmann, Shelby Bell, Robby Bell, Fletcher Bell, Cadylee Coffey, Jacob Dick, Imelda Eads, Alexandria Foster, Naomi Galito, Jeremy Gaskin, Angela Gonzales, Chelse' Hadley, Cody Huckaby, Lakeisha McGowan, Danielle McQueary, Monica Mercer, Hannah Popplewell, Linda Russell, Rebecca Stephens, Casey Tucker, Floyd Vines, Bobby Woolery, Bridget York

Shelby
Simpsonville: John Nehez Jr.

Taylor
Campbellsville: William Fain, Lynikia Hayes
Elk Horn: Gary Gaddis, Morgan Taylor

Wayne
Monticello: Jacqueline Alexander, Annie Barnett, Vanessa Branscum, Helen Brown, Ronald Burnette, Mariah Burton, Kathleen Coffey, Morgan Cole, Gregory Cooper, Emily Decker, Daniel Dishman, Shelby Dobbs, Caleb Dobbs, Micheal Dodd, Kesa Evans, Danny Ferrell, Karlee Furr, Jasmine Garner, Luke Gregory, Samantha Gregory, Stacy Hancock, Brenda Henderson, Presley Keith, Tammy Lair, Kelly Lair, Nancy Lewis, Austin Lowe, Blake Maxwell, Nicky Melendez, Darrell Morrow, Cortney Morrow, Whitney Nelson, William Norris, Elvie Payton, Craig Perkins, Daniel Phillips, Ryan Phillips, Christopher Pitman, Kristin Southworth, Anthony Stinson, Aissia Tarter, Paula Taylor, Brian Turner, Shannon Upchurch, Wilma West, Stacy Young, James Young

Whitley
Corbin: Crystal Alsip, Natosha Baker, Mandi Baker, Sarah Baze, Chelsey Brock, Vicki Broussard, Joshua Carnes, Christina Chadwell, Diane Cheman, Lindsey Elam, Earl Engle, Rachel Ervin, Kirby Frazier Jr., Jillian Fultz, Joseph Grubbs, Crystal Hester, Amanda Hopper, Rebecca Humfleet, Teresa Messer, Michael Miller, Bethany Mills, Letisha Owens, John Payne, Liza Peterson, Matthew Phipps, William Reed, Sara Reed, Ashley Rutherford, Larry Shumate, Brianna Slone, Christian Snyder, Kaleb Steele, Rebecca Tracey, Brandon Tyree, Sara Wilburn, Julio Wilhite, Robert Wyan, Crystal Young, Michael Young
Emlyn: Ashlee Moses
Rockholds: Desiray Mason, Casey McKee, Kristen Smiddy
Williamsburg: Kathy Ball, Sara Clifford, Charlie Ellison, Crystal Lawson, Zachary Osborne, Sara Petrey, Jennifer Powers , Margaret Rose, Buck Steadman

Ohio
Batavia: Shannon Jewell

Tennessee
Byrdstown: Joseph Fitzgerald, Charles Hartley
Jellico: Howard Dople
Oneida: Byron Marcum
Robbins: Jeffrey Bowling

Virginia
Virginia Beach: Sandra Hudson

West Virginia
Wharncliffe: Roy Messer

Somerset Community College to Host Arnow Conference on April 5

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:19:00 -0400

The 11th annual Harriette Arnow Conference on Appalachian Literature and Culture will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Somerset Community College. It will begin in the Harold Rogers Student Commons on the Somerset Campus North, located at 808 Monticello Street, Somerset, with registration at 8:30 a.m. The theme of the 2013 conference is Coal: Past, Present and Future.

The conference schedule is as follows:
8:30 a.m.: Registration

9 a.m.: Conference Welcome by Sharon Whitehead, SCC Dean of Arts and Sciences
        • Readings by Wanda Fries and Mark Powell

10 a.m.: Creative Writing Workshops
        • Poetry- Chris Green
        • Fiction- Mark Powell

11:30 a.m.: Book Signings, SCC Bookstore

Noon: Lunch Keynote Address : “Coal Mining in the Literature of Appalachian Kentucky” by Professor James Goode, Bluegrass Community and Technical College
        • Reading by Chris Green

1 p.m.: Creative Writing Workshops
        • Poetry- Chris Green
        • Fiction- Mark Powell
        • Writing and Trauma – Travis Martin

2:30 p.m.: Tom Arnow’s Memoir

Closing remarks: Arnow and Coal: An Activist Speaks, presented by Sharon Whitehead

The cost for the conference is $20 and $10 for students. The fee can be paid on April 5. In addition to the workshops and speakers, crafters will be on hand to demonstrate and display their work.

For more information about the Harriette Arnow Conference, contact Lynn Crabtree, English and Humanities Professor, at 606-451-6765 or lynn.crabtree@kctcs.edu.

**About the Presenters**
	Mark Powell is the author of 3 novels: Prodigals, Blood Kin and most recently, The Dark Corner. Ron Rash calls him “The best Appalachian writer of his generation.” The recipient of National Endowment for the Arts and Breadloaf Writers Conference fellowships, as well as the Chaffin Award for fiction, Powell is an assistant professor of English at Stetson University.
Chris Green is Associate Professor of English at Marshall University. He has edited Coal: A Poetry Anthology (2006) and co-edited Radicalism in the South Since Reconstruction (2006), a collection of scholarly essays. Cary Nelson, author of No University is an Island: Saving Academic Freedom, said, "Green's book opens a window on a compelling and forgotten terrain in modern culture – the relationship between east coast modernism and the mountains of Appalachia. He deals powerfully with cultural interchanges and with Appalachia's own literary productivity, culminating in a beautiful chapter on Don West."
	James Goode is well known as a creative writer, Appalachian scholar, poet, short story writer, writer and researcher on coal mining and documentary film maker. He is a professor of Humanities at Bluegrass Community and Technical College and is the coordinator of tutorial services.
Travis Martin, a former U.S. Army sergeant who served two tours in Iraq, is a driving force behind the veterans movement at Eastern Kentucky University, whose vet population has more than doubled since 2010, to more than 1,200.He is a Somerset Community College alumnus and is editor of The Journal of Military Experience and the founder of The Military Experience and Arts Symposium. Martin’s work has recently been featured in The New York Times. Martin teaches at EKU and is completing his doctorate at the University of Kentucky.
	Wanda Fries, professor of English at Somerset Community College, was born in Chevrolet, a coal community in Harlan County. The granddaughter of coal miners, Wanda's family left Harlan in the out-migration during the fifties and settled in Pulaski County. She is the author of Ash Grove, set in Eastern Kentucky coal country, and Cassandra Among the Greeks, a book of poetry. She is the recipient of a Breadloaf Scholarship and Kentucky Arts Council fellowships. Her new novel In the Absence of Angels will be released this spring.
Tom Arnow, the son of Harold and Harriette Arnow, grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His extensive educational portfolio includes degrees from McGill University, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and the University of Texas at Austin, from which he earned a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Among other roles, he has served as a Programmer Analyst, Senior Research Engineer, and a college professor. He currently resides in San Antonio.

Photography Contest at Somerset Community College Now Accepting Entries

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:24:00 -0400

“It’s easy to be green: Exploring nature’s colors,” is the theme for this year’s Somerset Community College photography club contest. The contest, hosted by SCC’s Fruit of the Lens photography club, is accepting entries now until April 12 at midnight.

Each contest entry must include the color green somewhere in the image and submitted photos should have been taken in south-central Kentucky.

Monetary prizes for first, second and third place will be offered by SCC’s PRIDE club. First place will receive $50, second place $25 and third place $15. There will also be certificates of honorable mention.

Winners will be notified and recognized at SCC/East Kentucky PRIDE Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 21 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration will be held at SCC’s Somerset Campus. There is no admission charge for this event and everyone is invited to attend.

Each submission should to be approximately 1MB in size, and contain no watermarks, names or time stamps. Professional photographers cannot enter and photos manipulated in programs such as Photoshop will be disqualified. (Normal image adjustments are acceptable).

Each person entering may submit up to three images and there is no age limit. Fruit of the Lens members who enter the contest will not be eligible to take part in the judging.

Submissions will be accepted until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m.

Entries should be emailed to fruitofthelens@gmail.com. Subject line for each entry should be “Spring Photo Contest” and email should contain a name for the photo and contact information of the photographer.

Download the 2013 Photo Contest flier here (pdf).

Complete details on the contest and judging criteria can be found on lakecumberlandliving.com.

Visit the Fruit of the Lens Photography Club Facebook page for more information about the club.

SCC Student Wins Two National Scholarships

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:20:00 -0400

Josh Yancey, a 2012 graduate of the Somerset Community College (SCC) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program and current SCC Student Government Association President, has been named the recipient of two national scholarships.

Yancey, a native of Science Hill, earned more than $6,500 in scholarship funds through the two awards, the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar program and the Guistwhite Scholarship program, both of which are administered by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

2013 Guistwhite Scholarship

Twenty Phi Theta Kappa members were selected as 2013 Guistwhite Scholarship recipients and will be recognized and invited to a special reception during Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual Convention in San Jose, California, April 4-6. Each year $100,000 in scholarship funds are awarded, with each Guistwhite Scholar receiving a $5,000 scholarship for baccalaureate studies and a commemorative medallion.

Guistwhite Scholars are chosen based on academic achievement, leadership accomplishment, and engagement in Phi Theta Kappa programs. The 20 recipients for 2013 were selected by a panel of independent judges from more than 1,800 applicants to receive this scholarship, the second highest offered by Phi Theta Kappa.

The Guistwhite Scholar Program is named in honor of the late Dr. Jack Guistwhite and his widow, Margaret Guistwhite. Dr. Guistwhite established the first designated transfer scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members at Florida Atlantic University in 1975. The Guistwhite Scholarships were established by Phi Theta Kappa in 1992.

“Dr. Jack Guistwhite planted a seed in 1975 that resulted in more than 750 colleges and universities designating transfer scholarships for thousands of Phi Theta Kappa members,” said Phi Theta Kappa’s Executive Director Dr. Rod A. Risley. “It is fitting that we continue to honor our students who excel in scholarship and leadership in Phi Theta Kappa as Guistwhite Scholars in memory of Jack and in honor of his wife Margaret. Through their generosity and those who support scholarships through the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation, these students will receive funds to help them complete their degrees.”

The 2013 Guistwhite Scholars are: Jessica Abfalter, Northwestern Michigan College, Michigan; Yannel Celestrin, Miami Dade College, Florida; Miranda Davis, Dyersburg State Community College, Tennessee; Katherine Dunklee, Howard Community College, Maryland; Erica Gianakon, Hutchinson Community College, Kansas; Mayra Gutierrez, Central Arizona College, Arizona; Olga Homonchuk, Normandale Community College, Minnesota; Phillippe Ly, Orange Coast College, California; Taren Nance, Wor-Wic Community College, Maryland; Angelina Nance, Clark State Community College, Ohio; Devin Oakes, Mesa Community College, Arizona; Deanna Pack, Jefferson State Community College, Alabama; Kristen Regehr, Hutchinson Community College, Kansas; Christine Sim, Delgado Community College, Louisiana; Awais Spall, Mt. San Antonio College, California; Kim Stingo, Palm Beach State College, Florida; Jacqueline Watkins, Kirkwood Community College, Missouri; Tracy Weimer, Lane Community College, Oregon; Joshua Yancey, Somerset Community College, Kentucky; and Ashley Young, Hillsborough Community College, Florida

2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars, and providing nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each Gold Scholar receives a $1,500 scholarship and a special medallion.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society administers the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Program and recognizes Coca-Cola Community College scholars during All-State Community College Academic Team Recognition ceremonies held in 38 states. Student scholars also receive recognition locally during ceremonies held on campus and internationally for those who are able to attend Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual Convention.

Community college presidents or their designated nominators may submit no more than two nominations per campus for this award. An independent panel of judges considers outstanding academic rigor, grade point average, academic and leadership awards, and engagement in college and community service in the selection process.

“We thank the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation for their vote of confidence in community college students by investing in their futures,” said Dr. Rod Risley, Executive Director of Phi Theta Kappa. “Their support is especially welcome during this challenging economic climate, as more and more community college students need additional resources to help them complete their degrees.”

“The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said J. Mark Davis, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa and make it possible for deserving students to achieve their educational goals.”

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1,280 chapters on two-year and community college campuses in all 50 of the United States, Canada, Germany, Peru, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the British Virgin Islands, the United Arab Emirates and U.S. territorial possessions. More than 2.5 million students have been inducted since its founding in 1918, with approximately 135,000 students inducted annually.

Teamwork Communication workshop Tuesday, March 19, 2-3 p.m.

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:38:00 -0400

Self-Development Workshops

Teamwork Communication
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Rogers Student Commons CNB Community Room

with featured speaker, Dr. Mike Searcy

Spring Break 2013

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:38:00 -0400

Application deadline for Student Ambassadors is April 15

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:37:00 -0400

Crystal Wilkinson Speaker at Multicultural Club meeting March 18

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:33:00 -0400

The March Multicultural Club meeting will be held

Monday, March 18, 2013
11:15 a.m.
Rogers Commons Community Room

Guest Speaker: Crystal Wilkinson, author and poet

Transfer Madness Online College Fair

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:28:00 -0500

March 6, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (EST)

Log on March 6 for “Transfer Madness,” Kentucky’s first online college fair. Created for current KCTCS students preparing to transfer to a 4-year college, high school students planning to attend a KCTCS college en route to a 4-year degree — even non-KCTCS students looking to transfer to another college.

Participants can:
•Chat live with agents from all of Kentucky’s public + private postsecondary institutions
•Download e-brochures, videos + podcasts
•Register for scholarships and exciting prizes like autographed basketballs

Somerset Community College Inducts Students into Phi Theta Kappa

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:20:00 -0500

The Somerset Community College Omicron Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the academic honor society for two-year colleges, held an induction ceremony recently in the Meece Auditorium on the SCC Somerset Campus North.

In order to qualify for admission to Phi Theta Kappa, a student must have a 3.5 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and have earned at least 12 transferable hours or hours that apply toward their degree.

Names and hometowns of pictured 2013 Phi Theta Kappa Inductees:

Front Row L-R:
Jessica Nikki Hamm, Somerset
Rebecca Black, Eubank
Samantha Gregory, Monticello
Amanda Belcher, Somerset
Clarisa Camille McQueen, Jackson Co.
Ashley Hollin, London
Rachel Katie Martin, Manchester
Kayla Hubbard, Tyner
Carlene Mallory, London
Nancy Lewis, Monticello
Crystal Hester, Corbin
Berniece Combs, London
Courtney Clontz, Somerset
Justin Lewis, Somerset
Donna Mosby, Burkesville

Second Row L-R:
Craig Perkins, Monticello
Joshua Browning, Lily
Megan McClendon, Nancy
Mark Bryant, Stanford
Morgan Cole, Monticello
Beth Moore, London
Desiray Mason, Corbin
Giovanna Martini, Guatamala City, Guatemala
Elissa Bales, Somerset
Lori Beth Romines, Somerset
Nicole Long, Bronston
Patrick Holland, Russellville

Third Row L-R:
Joshua Tomlin, Hustonville
Heather Beebe, Somerset
Alisha Williams, Somerset
Ashley Price, Somerset
Jason Fox, Somerset
Jonathan Price, Mt. Vernon
Melissa Ward, Somerset
Codell Newman, Williamsburg
Daniel Omwenga, Somerset
Brandon King, Somerset

Four Shillings Short

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:49:00 -0500

Celtic, World & Folk Music

Friday, March 1, 2013

7 p.m.

FREE

Stoner Little Theatre
Somerset North Campus

sponsored by Watershed Arts Alliance and Somersest Community College

Overcoming Test Anxiety Workshop

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:06:00 -0500

Are you aware of being really nervous on a test, maybe so nervous that you don’t do your best and you lose points even though you’ve studied well and are prepared?
Does your stomach ever get tight or upset before a test?
Hands cold and sweaty? Headaches? Rapid heartbeat? Muscles tense?
Do you have trouble sleeping the night before a test?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions , you may be experiencing test anxiety!
Join us as we explore test anxiety and how to overcome it!

Wednesday, February 20

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Harold Rogers Student Commons
Citizens National Bank Community Room

with featured speaker

Bill Phelps

sponsored by TRiO, Student Support Services

Deadline to Apply for SCC Scholarship Funds is March 1

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:56:00 -0500

Current and future students at Somerset Community College are invited to fill out a scholarship form prior to March 1, 2013 in order to be considered for Fall 2013 scholarships.

A variety of scholarships are available thanks to the many generous organizations and individuals who have made gifts to SCC for this purpose. In total, SCC gives out nearly $300,000 in scholarships each year.

Scholarships vary in the amount awarded, as well as in eligibility criteria. Award recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, potential to succeed, participation in school activities and community service, special awards, demonstrated leadership and demonstrated financial need.

Most scholarships cover the cost of six to 12 credit hours of tuition and some are renewable for a second year so long as the recipients maintains requirements such as full-time enrollment and GPA.

To be considered for a scholarship at SCC, students must fill out only one scholarship application. The application can be found at http://somerset.kctcs.edu/Costs_and_Financial_Aid/Scholarships. Students may also contact SCC Scholarship Coordinator Matthew Thompson at matthew.thompson@kctcs.edu for more information. All applications must be received by March 1 for priority consideration.

Workshop on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Classroom

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:10:00 -0500

A workshop on PTSD and the Classroom will take place Thursday, February 21 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Meece Auditorium and is sponsored by the VA Club.

Associate Professor of Nursing and Veteran, Jeff Clark, will present an overview of the history and symptoms of PTSD. The end result of this presentation will aid the educator and staff in empowering the student veteran in meeting their goals in the academic pathway as well as allowing the veteran to understand why they may or may not process learning strategies like they did prior to engaging in combat operations.

SCC Student Newspaper Wins Awards

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:26:00 -0500

"The Bridge" staff writer Thomas Zamora and managing editor Cynthia Turner.

“The Bridge,” the student newspaper at Somerset Community College (SCC), was recently honored by the Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association (KIPA) for excellence in multiple areas. The newspaper captured 16 awards, including three first place honors, in twelve categories.

Competing against SCC for awards were Transylvania University, Kentucky State University, Lindsey Wilson College and Georgetown College. Papers published in 2012 were judged.

“The Bridge” was led by Matt Attaway, the Spring semester 2012 managing editor, and Cynthia Turner, the Fall semester 2012 managing editor. Turner currently serves as editor of the paper. Faculty advisors for the paper are Jeff Harris and Stuart Simpson.

Matt Attaway, Richmond (current EKU student majoring in business administration with an emphasis in accounting)
Second Place, Feature Page Layout
Third Place, Overall Layout

Marlene Keeton, Whitley City (current SCC student in Medical Information)
Honorable Mention, Feature Page Layout

Lexi Fuson, Somerset
Third Place, Student Created Art

Cynthia Turner, London (current SCC student, undecided major)
First Place, Best Feature Headline
Honorable Mention, Best News Headline
Third Place, General Interest Column
First Place, Investigative Reporting
Second Place, Feature Photo
Second Place, News Photo
Third Place, News Photo

Cynthia Turner, London, and Amanda Patterson, London (both current students, both undecided in program)
Second Place, Photo Essay

Athena Bowling, Mount Vernon (current EKU business managements student)
First Place, Review

Tomas Zamora, Somerset (current SCC student)
Third Place, Review

Joyce Ard, Somerset (Donovan Scholar)
Third Place, Feature Photo

General
Second Place, Opinion Page

Journalism Club to Host Public Media Discussion with Former SCC Student and Major League Baseball Player Doug Flynn

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:18:00 -0500

The Somerset Community College (SCC) Journalism Club, based at the SCC Laurel Campus, will host Doug Flynn, former Major League Baseball player and former SCC student, for a public discussion on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. The discussion will focus on Flynn’s interaction with the media over the years and will take place at the SCC Laurel Campus, Building Two, Room 206, 100 University Drive in London.

Flynn is best known for his 11-year Major League career with five teams, including the 1975-1976 world champion Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets, where he won a Gold Glove Award for fielding excellence in 1980. Flynn, a second baseman through most of his career, played from 1975 to 1985.

Flynn was involved in one of the most famous trades in baseball history, as he was one of four Reds swapped for future Hall-of-Fame pitcher Tom Seaver in June of 1977, after the eventual 311-game-winner became involved in a contract dispute with the Mets. The New York media dubbed the trade of the popular Seaver the "Midnight Massacre," and Flynn--along with the three other players sent to New York--was faced with the daunting task of replacing a three-time Cy Young Award winner known as "The Franchise."

Flynn, a native of Lexington, attended the University of Kentucky on a basketball scholarship in the late 1960s. He was attending Somerset Community College in 1971 when, after participating in a try-out camp with the Cincinnati Reds, he was signed to a minor league contract.

After his baseball career ended, Flynn went on to become the head of Kentucky's Anti-Drug Program and has, for the past 15 years, been a banking officer with Central Bank in Lexington. He has also served as a motivational speaker and has provided color commentary for broadcasts of UK baseball games. He has been involved with a number of charities and is co-chairman of the Children's Charity of the Bluegrass Annual Golf Classic.

As the guest of the SCC Journalism Club, Flynn will be interviewed by club members and sponsors about his life and career, with particular focus on his interactions with the media over the years.

"From his time on Adolph Rupp's UK basketball team, through his baseball career, and in the years since, Doug Flynn has dealt with media attention of various levels and types---sometimes wanted, sometimes unwanted," said Journalism Club sponsor Jeff Harris, an associate professor of English at SCC. "As a result of all these experiences, his perspective on the media is likely unique, and I think our students will benefit from hearing his stories and how they have shaped his views."

The program, called “In the Spotlight: Doug Flynn,” is free and open to the public.

SCC Journalism Club to Host Public Media Discussion with Former SCC Student and Major League Baseball Player Doug Flynn

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:15:00 -0500

SCC Sponsoring Four SUPER SUNDAY Events at area African-American Churches

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:07:00 -0500

Somerset Community College is sponsoring four Super Sunday events on February 24, 2013 as part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) diversity plan. On this day, Somerset Community College and each of the other 15 KCTCS colleges and the system office will partner with churches in their communities to host information fairs for prospective college students and their families.

SCC will sponsor Super Sunday in Somerset, East Bernstadt, Richmond and Manchester. All events will be February 24.

Super Sunday will be held at the following places:

• Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist, 99 Bourbon Road, Somerset, KY 42501 at 11:30 a.m.
• Altamont Baptist Church, 1110 Littontown Road, East Bernstadt, KY 40676 at 11:15 a.m.
• First Baptist Church, 300 Francis Street, Richmond, KY 40745 at 11 a.m.
• St. Paul AME Church, Town Branch Road, Manchester, KY 40962 at 11 a.m.

At each event, a representative from SCC will speak during the regular church service and others will be available to assist potential students and their families after the service.

Higher education for south central Kentucky begins at Somerset Community College, and so it is a vital part of the SCC mission to increase the educational opportunities for people of color, including African-Americans and Latinos. Super Sunday is a statewide initiative intended to increase the college-going rate of students of color. SCC will partner with these churches to reach out to parents and students to promote higher education.

“We want students to know, yes, you can go to college. Yes, you can get a college degree. And yes, you can have a high paying job. Many potential students are aware of their educational opportunities, but they simply have questions about how to access the pipeline. Super Sunday will show them how to navigate the admission and financial aid process, as well as provide additional information about the educational possibilities that exist,” said SCC President and CEO Dr. Jo Marshall.

This is the third year Somerset Community College has hosted a Super Sunday event. In subsequent years, the program will be expanded to target students from other racial and ethnic groups, such as the emerging Latino population, as well as more church partners.

Of the total undergraduate students who attended Kentucky public colleges in the fall of 2009, 48.9 percent of African-American students attended KCTCS. Although the number of African-American students attending a KCTCS college has grown, KCTCS wants to further increase enrollment and Super Sunday is intended to support this mission.

“SCC has a strong commitment to diversity and ensuring every citizen in our region has the educational opportunities they need to succeed. As a system of open access institutions, it is our responsibility to make everyone aware that a college education is within their reach,” said Dr. Marshall. “We are thankful to the leaders of these congregations for their commitment to this cause and for welcoming us into their services.”

To read more about Somerset Community College and Super Sunday, visit http://somerset.kctcs.edu/en/Admissions/Super_Sunday.aspx. Those with questions may also contact Elaine Wilson, SCC Director of Cultural Diversity, at elaine.wilson@kctcs.edu.

SCC Physical Therapist Assistant Student Named APTA National Orthopedic Student of the Year

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:57:00 -0500

Above: Bethany Smahaj of Winchester is the APTA Orthopaedic Section’s Outstanding Student Award recipient for 2013.

A student currently enrolled in second-year studies in the Somerset Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program has been named the recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopaedic Section’s Outstanding PTA Student Award for 2013. Bethany Smahaj of Winchester received the award at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego, California in January. This is the sixth year that a SCC student has won the award. Past recipients include: Glenn Trail, Lexington; Chris Garland, Burkesville; Valarie Cooper, Jamestown; Barry Buchignani, Lexington; and Isaac Mill, Corbin.

Prior to enrolling in studies at SCC, Smahaj previously obtained a degree in environmental sciences from Georgetown University. She has worked as a physical therapy technician for the Drayer Physical Therapy Institute in Winchester, where she serves as a Quality Assurance Designate. Since enrolling at SCC, Smahaj has maintained a 4.0 grade point average and serves as a peer mentor and tutor to other program students.

Smahaj is active in a number of charitable and community service activities including assisting with free health screenings at the Kentucky Special Olympics, coaching a youth soccer team and delivering meals and gifts through Operation Happiness. She is an active member of the SCC Martial Arts Club and Physical Therapy Student Organization and is active in many church-related activities.

Smahaj was nominated for the award by Dr. Ron Meade, who states, “Bethany is really the ideal student. She is consistently at the top of the class and understands difficult concepts easily. We are proud that she is a part of our program and our program’s history.”

The nomination was supported by program faculty members Dr. Steve Hammons, PT and Claudette Prather, PTA and by program students Mckenzie Grey and Jessica Lowe, for whom Smahaj serves as a mentor.

Smahaj is the daughter of John and Linda Smahaj of Winchester. She is the third student in her class to be recognized nationally. Justin Kinder of Lexington was elected to the APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors last October; Debora Lasure of Stanford was named the APTA Section on Geriatrics’ Outstanding PTA Student Award for 2013.

For more information about the SCC PTA Program, contact the program’s director at ron.meade@kctcs.edu.

Respiratory Therapist Program at SCC Establishes National Honor Society

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:44:00 -0500

The Advanced-Level Respiratory Therapist Program at Somerset Community College (SCC) recently announced the establishment of the Lambda Beta Society, a national honor society for the profession of respiratory care. This honor society was formed with a purpose to promote, recognize and honor scholarly achievement of students, graduates and faculty members of the profession.

The name of the society is based on the goals of the Respiratory Care profession: sustaining “life and breath” for all mankind. Lambda (?) is the Greek letter “L,” and beta (?) is the Greek letter “B.” The society currently has more than 100 chapters established at Respiratory Care programs throughout the United States.

SCC is excited to induct the first members of this prestigious organization during the Spring 2013 semester. The newest members of the Lambda Beta Society are charter faculty members: Jess Hoskins, Jason Asher, Cindy Fouts, Angie Mills and Caleb Pence. Student inductees: Kendall Jenkins (Corbin), Danny Faulkner (Mt. Vernon), Jeff Steely (London), Jeremy Messer (Corbin) and Shawn Castle (London). The student members must have completed a minimum 50 percent of the Advanced-Level Respiratory Therapist Program curriculum while maintaining their academics in the top 25 percent of their program cohort.

Super Sunday Set for February 24, 2013

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:12:00 -0500

Yes, you can get a college degree.

Yes, you can have a high-paying career.

Come learn how at the Super Sunday event. Join us Sunday, February 24, 2013 as we partner with African-American churches to host a college information fair for you and your family. College representatives will be on hand to share information about the college planning process, admissions, degree programs, financial aid and more. If you or someone in your family is thinking about higher education, join us at this informative event.

Learn more about Super Sunday and other events happening across the state. Visit supersunday.kctcs.edu.

College Event Details
Elaine Wilson
Director of Cultural Diversity

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist
99 Bourbon Road
Somerset, KY 42501 | Map
Time: 11:30 a.m.

Altamont Baptist Church
1110 Littontown Road
East Bernstadt, KY 40679 | Map
Time: 11:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church
300 Francis Street
Richmond, KY 40745 | Map
Time: 11 a.m.

St. Paul AME Church
Town Branch Road
Manchester, KY 40962 | Map
Time: 11 a.m.

Interviewing: Communication and Impression Management Workshop

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:07:00 -0500

Interviewing: “Communication and Impression Management ”

Graduating and beginning the job search?
Looking for that promotion? Honing skills?
Today’s economy makes such endeavors much more competitive. Learn the basics of job
hunting and what it takes to ensure your best impression is managed with Excellence!

Tuesday, February 5, 2013
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Meece Hall Auditorium

WITH FEATURED SPEAKER
Dr. Mike Searcy

Sponsored by TRiO, Student Support Services

College and Career Fair - February 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Laurel Campus

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:51:00 -0500

Somerset Community College invites local businesses looking for qualified employees to attend the upcoming SCC College and Career Fair.

The event will be held on Monday and Tuesday, February 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Somerset Campus in the Rogers Student Commons Citizen National Bank Community Room, 808 Monticello Street, Somerset.

A second SCC College and Career Fair will be held on the Laurel Campus in the Health Sciences Building (#3), 100 University Drive, London, on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The College and Career Fair is designed to assist SCC students in deciding what to do after graduating from SCC, whether that be enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution.

The event is open to all local businesses. To register, or for more information, contact Betty Nichols at (606) 451-6652 or email betty.nichols@kctcs.edu.

College and Career Fair - February 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Laurel Campus

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:46:00 -0500

College and Career Fair - February 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Somerset

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:44:00 -0500

College and Career Fair - February 4, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Somerset

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:39:00 -0500

SOMERSET COMMUNITY COLLEGE NAMED BEST PLACES TO WORK IN KENTUCKY FOR 2013; EIGHTH TIME COLLEGE HAS RECEIVED THE HONOR

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:28:00 -0500

Somerset Community College was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2013. The awards program was created in 2005 and is a project of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and Best Companies Group.

This statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Kentucky, benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses. The Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2013, Large Companies (250+ employees) list is made up of 40 companies. Seventy-four companies were named in total. This is the eighth year that Somerset Community College has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.

To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

- Have at least 25 employees working in Kentucky;
- Be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity;
- Be a publicly or privately held business;
- Have a facility in the state of Kentucky; and
- Must be in business a minimum of 1 year.

Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the Best Places to Work in Kentucky. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Kentucky and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.

Somerset Community College will be recognized and honored at the Best Places to Work in Kentucky Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the Lexington Convention Center. The final rankings will be announced at the event. A magazine recognizing the winners and their final rankings will be released for statewide distribution at that time.

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (formerly Bowling Green Technical College) was also named to the list as a top small/medium company.

For more information on the Best Places to Work in Kentucky program, visit http://BestPlacesToWorkKY.com or contact Jackie Miller at 877-455-2159.

African-American Read-In Chain

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:25:00 -0500

The National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission Will Hold Public Meeting at SCC

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:44:00 -0500

The National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission is reviewing the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Somerset Community College. The NLNAC visitors would like to meet with anyone interested at a public meeting on Wednesday, January 30, at 4:30p.m. in the Community Room of the Harold Rogers Student Commons, Somerset North Campus.

Winter Shorts Film Festival

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:32:00 -0500

Somerset Community College Theatre’s Winter Shorts Film Festival, now in its fifth year, will present a weekend of short films from Kentucky, across the United States and around the world on Friday and Saturday, February 1 and 2, 2013. The festival, which will take place in SCC’s Stoner Little Theatre, is free of charge. Stoner Little Theatre is located on the Somerset Campus of SCC, 808 Monticello Street, Somerset.

The festival will kick off Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. with a screening of short films of Kentucky interest. Films will include short dramas, comedies and documentaries. Local filmmakers Zach Bales, Brandon McCane and Jim Stout have their films screened on Friday night. There will also be an entry from the Appalachian Media Institute entitled Embracing Culture: Appalachian Art.

On Saturday morning at 11 a.m., a slate of extraordinary foreign films will be presented. The Winter Shorts Film Festival will present entertaining films from France, Spain, Finland and Iraq. These entries will include films that incorporate animation with live action.

Screenings continue on Saturday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. with entries by emerging teen filmmakers. Films from Wayne County High School’s video class will make up the bulk of the early afternoon selections. These include films by Nicholas Kidd and Vachiravitch Sirinimitwong. Among the entries will be fascinating explorations into the art of claymation.

On Saturday afternoon at 3:15 p.m., the festival will feature domestic films from Chicago, Los Angeles, Florida, Ohio and Tennessee. This session will offer a variety of unique comedies and experimental works.

Saturday evening’s sessions will offer a variety of all the entries. Films by Iridescent Pictures, the Appalachian Media Institute and Wayne County High School students will be presented. There will also be foreign entries, including the American debut of the Spanish thriller, Starting From Zero. The festival will conclude with an awards ceremony honoring outstanding independent films.

The 2013 Winter Shorts Film Festival will also include filmmaking workshops and forums with the attending filmmakers. All of the activities of this event are free of charge and open to the public.

For further information concerning the Winter Shorts Film festival, contact Steve Cleberg at Steve.Cleberg@kctcs.edu. You may receive regular updates from the Winter Shorts Film Festival Facebook page. Updates regarding Somerset Community College Theatre & Film may also be obtained by “liking” SCC Theatre and Film page on Facebook.

Open Auditions for Upcoming Theatre Projects

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:27:00 -0500

Somerset Community College Theatre will hold open auditions for the community.

When: Monday, January 28, 2013
Sign-ins begin at 7 p.m. and auditions start promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Where:
Stoner Little Theatre, located on the Somerset North Campus at 808 Monticello Street, Somerset.

Information packets with audition scenes are available in SCC’s Stoner Hall Room 104C.

Updates can be found on the Facebook page “Somerset Community College Theatre & Film.” You can get more information by contacting the director at Steve.Cleberg@kctcs.edu.