COCONEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007

 

Presidential Inauguration and Encore En Corps

An Evening of Dance and Delights

 

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino Community College President Dr. Leah L. Bornstein will be officially inducted into office by the CCC District Governing Board at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 in the Lone Tree Campus Commons. The Presidential Inauguration will be followed by a  Welcome Reception. Both are free and open to the public.

 

In addition, CCC’s dance company will offer its fall performance Encore En Corps at 7 p.m. in the Commons. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and may be purchased at the college, Cedar Music and Jitters Gourmet Coffee. Proceeds will benefit CCC performing arts students.

 

“This will be an evening of high energy dance performances, fabulous hors d’oeuvres, live jazz music, door prizes and an art show and sale,” said Encore Director Flower Darby. “We expect to dazzle the community with our student talent!”

 

For more information, visit www.coconino.edu/dance or call 928-607-1471.

 

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COCONEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007

CCC Recognized at the ATHENA Awards

 

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino Community College Director of Marketing and Public Relations Bonnie Stevens is one of ten women in business who will be recognized tonight at the 19th Annual ATHENA Awards.

The ATHENA Award program, co-sponsored by the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and McCoy Motors, honors outstanding leaders. The winner will be announced during an award ceremony tonight at the Radisson Woodlands Hotel.

 

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 COCONEWS

Monday, Nov. 19, 2007

Pottery Sale at Lone Tree Campus

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Looking for original holiday gifts? The CCC Clay Club will be offering ceramic creations in its annual December pottery sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 6 and 7. Mugs, bowls, vases and more will be on sale in the Lone Tree Commons.

 Award-winning Violinist to Perform the Masters

in Free CCC Concert

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Flagstaff will be treated to the works of such musical masters as Bach, Beethoven, Paganini, Tchaikovsky and others in a free concert at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12 in the Coconino Community College Lone Tree Commons.

Award-winning Polish violinist Krzysztof Rucinski, assisted by CCC music faculty member Chase Coleman, is scheduled to perform during his tour through Arizona and Nevada. The 17-year-old is visiting the United States for the first time. He started playing the violin at age 7 and chose the instrument himself as he had always loved its glorious sound.

“Violin is my life and I love playing new and challenging pieces,” he said. “I dream of playing all of them, so I'll be busy for the next hundred years or more!"

Rucinski has competed in many competitions winning high honor. Most recently he received the Special Award in the first H. W. Ernst and K. Szymanowski International Violin Competition in Wroclaw. He says he hopes to continue his studies in the United States next fall at the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.

Former Flagstaff Symphony conductor Harold Weller has been instrumental in bringing Rucinski to the United States and encouraging him to apply at the Eastman School of Music.

“Krzysztof is not only a very gifted violinist, but possesses outstanding qualities of maturity and modesty -- very rare in a person his age,” said Weller, conductor laureate of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Flagstaff Symphony. “I have every confidence that this young man will achieve great things in his lifetime!"

Rucinski's U.S. performances will help launch the "Foundation to Assist Young Musicians," founded by Weller. The nonprofit organization is accepting tax deductible contributions to encourage and support gifted young musicians in early training, advanced study and professional career development. To send contributions or learn more about FAYM, write to:  FAYM, 9513 Coral Way, Las Vegas, NV  89117.

Suggested $10 contributions to help pay for Rucinski’s travel costs will be accepted at the CCC concert.

COCONEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007

 

CCC Selects CampusWorks for Technology Management Services

 

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino Community College has entered into a five-year contract with CampusWorks, a Florida-based information technology management firm specializing exclusively in higher education solutions.

 

Under this contract, CampusWorks will furnish an experienced Chief Information Officer and technical experts with experience in Web/portal technologies, instructional technologies, network/infrastructure, cyber security enhancements and IT staff development. David Hakanson will start work at the Lone Tree Campus Monday, Nov. 26.

 

CampusWorks Vice President of Operations Dr. Darrow Neves will oversee the IT team. “CampusWorks is proud that Coconino Community College selected our unique IT Co-Source Project Delivery Team Model which has been implemented successfully with community colleges throughout North America,” he said. 

 

The IT Co-Source delivery model creates a learning and mentoring environment that seeks to identify, cultivate and advance college IT staff skills. This model was developed by CampusWorks in response to the shifting demands of the higher education market. It blends experienced CampusWorks management and technical specialists with talented local community college employees. CampusWorks has successfully implemented this model throughout North America at progressive colleges in search of dramatic increases in the return on technology investments and user satisfaction. 

 

Besides CCC, CampusWorks clients include Bunker Hill Community College, MA, Grand Rapids Community College, MI, Middlesex Community College, MA, and Red Deer College, Alberta, among others. 

 

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COCONEWS

Monday, Nov. 26, 2007

 

From More and More. . .to More of What Matters

 

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Learn how to simplify the holidays and reduce seasonal stress during a FREE lecture scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28 in the CCC Lone Tree Commons. Lisa Wise will be offering practical tips for having a holiday with more joy and less stuff during the One Community Sustainability Living Lecture Series.

    

Through her work with New American Dream, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice, Wise says she understands how less stuff can leave more room for celebration.

 

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