Projects  |  Campus News  |  Faculty & Staff News  |  Student News   In This Issue … January 16, 2009 Fall Registration Date Change . . . The President's Open Door Schedule . . . Young Democrats Host Inauguration Day Event . . . Mata Ortiz Pottery Demonstration, Thursday, Jan. 22 . . . Free Yoga Class at the Fitness Center . . . New at the Library . . . Half-Priced Tickets to "Half and Half" . . . Film Festival at PVCC . . . Volunteer Income Tax Assistance . . . PVCC Kicks Off Lifelong Learning Seminar Series . . . Budget Information Link on Homepage . . . Diversity Leadership Alliance Workshop . . . Faculty Jazz Quintet Performs Jazz Favorites . . . Involvement Fair, Jan. 26 through Jan. 30 . . . Athletics Gives Back . . . Oelschlager Named NJCAA All-American . . . Welcome Week, Jan. 20 through Jan. 22   Campus News   Fall Registration Date Change The first day of Fall Registration 2009 has been changed to accommodate Spring Break. Registration for fall classes will begin on Monday, March 23, not March 18. The President’s Open Door Schedule Interim President Paul Dale invites you to stop by his office for informal conversation, lively discussion or just to let him know what is going on in your class or department. No appointment is necessary. The current schedule includes Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 9, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.; and Friday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Young Democrats Host Inauguration Day Event The PVCC Young Democrats Club is hosting a student/staff gathering to view the Presidential Inaugural Parade and Ceremony, beginning at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20 in the KSC Student Union. Watch as former Senator Barack Obama takes the oath of Office and becomes the 44th President of the United States. In Fall 2008, the Student Life Center, in partnership with Rock the Vote, registered more than 100 new voters for the presidential election. The Young Democrats assisted new registrants, helping them to complete needed forms. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, 23 million 18- to 29-year-olds voted on Election Day 2008, the most young voters ever to cast ballots in a presidential election. This is an increase of three million, compared with the 2004 election. Mata Ortiz Pottery Demonstration, Thursday, Jan. 22 The public is invited to a pottery making demonstration from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jan. 22, in the PVCC Art Studio, M 142, by two ceramic artists from the village of Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico. Mata Ortiz, located near the ancient ruins of Casa Grandes, Mexico, is famous for its beautiful pottery. Although rooted in a thousand-year-old tradition, the pottery of Mata Ortiz is spontaneous, a result of blending cultural expression, economic need and artistic desire. Pottery will be available for sale; cash or checks only. For further information, contact PVCC Art Professor David Bradley at 602-787-6615. Free Yoga Class at the Fitness Center Join thousands across the country in celebration of Yoga Day/USA, Jan. 24. The PVCC Fitness Center is holding a free yoga class from 1 to 2:15 p.m., in Room F 133. This class is open to the public, no reservations required and suitable for beginners or yogis, young or old.   New at the Library The Library tackles two of the most common New Year resolutions - losing weight and getting your finances in shape. Since January is Family Fit as well as Financial Wellbeing month, there is a display table filled with books and DVD’s on the topics of health, fitness, nutrition and financial management. Visit the Library homepage for more information.   Half-Priced Tickets to “Half and Half” If you say you received this information in a PVCC e-mail, tickets are half-priced to the comedy “Half and Half” presented by the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company and performed in the CPA. Shows begin at 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16;  2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sat. Jan. 17; and 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18.  The final week of performances starts at 8 p.m., Jan. 22 and 23; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. The last performance is at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25. Student rush tickets, purchased a half-hour prior to curtain, are only $7 with a valid student I.D. The theatre company is also holding a Food Drive to help the Westside/St. Mary’s Food Banks, so please bring non-perishable food items for donation to the performance. AJTC, founded in 1988, is a professional, not-for-profit, theatre-in-residence at the PVCC Center for the Performing Arts. Call 602-264-0402 for reservations. Film Festival at PVCC  The Film Festival at PVCC highlights German films this semester. "The Lives of Others" is presented by the Center for International Studies. Directed in 2006 by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, it can be seen at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the CPA, Mainstage Theatre. This Academy Award- winning film for Best Foreign Language Film is set in modern East Germany and tells the story of an East German secret police officer assigned to spy on a playwright and his actress-girlfriend. Admission is free. This film is rated R. Call the box office at 602-787-7738. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Volunteer help will be provided with basic tax returns, particularly to those on low or limited incomes, individuals with disabilities, seniors and non-English speaking taxpayers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Saturday, beginning Feb. 7 until April 11. (Closed March 14 for Spring Break.) There is no charge for this service, located in E Building, Computer Commons. Participants should bring a state driver’s license or ID with photo, Social Security Card, current tax information and a copy of last year’s tax return. Contact the Office of Student Life & Leadership with questions, 602-787-7240. PVCC Kicks Off Lifelong Learning Seminar Series The Spring 2009 Paradise Valley Community College Lifelong Learning Seminar Series kicks off at 9 to 10:15 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, KSC 208 with “Super Study Skills” by Dr. Rick Sheets, director of the Learning Support Center. This program is free and open to the public. Other topics in the series are: “Take Aim for Career Success,” “Self-Respect & Success” and “Addiction & Recovery.” Take advantage of these informative sessions provided by the Learning Support Center, 602-787-7180. Budget Information Link On Homepage A link to the PVCC Budget Information page can be found on the left side of the homepage near the Quick Links prompt. In his message posted on the site, Dr. Paul Dale says, “The site will serve to keep the College informed on the status of the FY2009 and FY2010 budgets as we navigate a very challenging state economy with likely declining resources.” Diversity Leadership Alliance Workshop The January Diversity Leadership Alliance Workshop will be hosted by PVCC, from 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Jan. 27, KSC 208. “Seeing the Ability in Disability” is the topic, facilitated by Nanette Bowles. Seating is limited. There is no charge for event registration. However, no-shows will be charged $50 by the DLA. To reserve your seat, register at the DLA website: http://www.diversityleadershipalliance.org/ Faculty & Staff News   Faculty Jazz Quintet Performs Jazz Favorites The Music Department presents an evening of popular jazz hits performed by the PVCC Faculty Jazz Quintet at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, in the CPA. Tickets are available at the box office, open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and one hour prior to show time. Admission is $12 Adults, $8 students and seniors.    Involvement Fair, Jan. 26 through Jan. 30 Student Life extends an invitation to share information about PVCC’s clubs, organizations, departments or programs with students during this high traffic time in the KSC. The fair begins in the KSC Hallway Monday, Jan. 26. Contact Student Life for details. Student News   Athletics Gives Back The Women’s soccer team and Women’s softball team, working with Student Life, participated in the Adopt-A-Family program for the Christmas holiday. Two families received gifts personally delivered by the teams. The Pumas commit their time during the off-season every year to give back to the community, and the Adopt-A-Family cause is one of their favorites. Commented Assistant Coach Aubrey Kerlin, “I think the girls’ smiles were bigger than the kids.” Oelschlager named NJCAA All-American This is the third year in a row that a member of the PVCC Women’s Soccer team has earned individual National Junior College Athletic Association All-American recognition. Freshman forward Ally Oelschlager was awarded Second Team honors for her contributions to the 2008 Puma season. Ally finished the year with 12 goals and 10 assists and earned First Team All-Conference honors. The Pumas completed the season with a record 18 wins and an 18-2-2 overall record. Their season ended in a 1-0 loss to Chandler-Gilbert in the Region Finals. Welcome Week, Jan. 20 through Jan. 22 The Welcome Back Week Information Stations are once again greeting students as they return to campus. Volunteers will provide general information, direct students to class, check for schedule changes, hand out freebies and much more. There are two shifts, from 7 a.m. to noon or from 2 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20 through Thursday, Jan. 22. Student Life is coordinating the event and is calling for volunteers. Even a half-hour will help. Contact Ryan Martin at 602-787-7242. Do you have an interesting program, or outstanding accomplishment or student to highlight? If so, e-mail the institutional Advancement Office at institutional.advancement@pvmail.maricopa.edu. A publication of the Paradise Valley Community College Office of Institutional Advancement 2008 © Maricopa County Community College District