News & Notes

President Glasscock receives library award

Dr. Herlinda Martinez Glasscock, president of North Lake College, is the recipient of the 2007 Administrative Leadership Award sponsored by the National Council for Learning Resources/Library Programs.

The award will be presented at the annual conference of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in Tampa, Fla., April 14-17. The recognition includes a commemorative item and a $500 scholarship for North Lake College, which will be presented at the NCLR meeting during the AACC conference.

“Thanks to Dr. Glassscock for her support, dedication, and determination, exemplified through her commitment of funds, which has allowed the procurement of the materials needed to rebuild the collection, our library is returning to the former premiere facility it was prior to the partnership,” said Dr. Linda Long, speech professor, in her letter supporting the nomination of Glasscock.

Graduation is just around the corner

Have you filed all the necessary paperwork to graduate? If not, see Ellen Brown in Admissions.

Graduation will be held Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. A reception will follow in the gymnasium.

Electronic Press features student’s work

Former North Lake student Liese Sherwood-Fabre released her latest work, Debate with a Vampire, on March 16 through The Wild Rose Press Web site, www.thewildrosepress.com.

Sherwood-Fabre was active in North Lake’s Creative Writing program with Dr. Gary Swaim, Dr. Nancy Castilla and Richard Abshire. Her story about one woman’s encounter with a vampire during a visit to Dracula’s castle is the latest Black Rosette offered by the electonic publishing house.

Dance Team tryouts scheduled for April 14

Auditions for North Lake’s Dance Team and Reperatory Dance Company will take place on April 14 at 10 a.m. in F-105.

No dancing experience is necessary. Proper attire is strongly enforced. Black jazz pants, any color tank top, and your desire of dance shoes must be worn to auditions.

You must be able to enroll in Dance 1212-7002 and rehearse Monday and Wednesday from 11:05 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is a two-semester commitment. or more information, call Brenda Parker at 972-273-3570 or by bep7490@ dcccd.edu.

Brenda Parker (center) poses with members of the Dance Team
(l-r) Jessica Ward, Mariel Lopez, Alix Felley, Parker, Sib Mlambo,
Courtney Gleghorn, and Quidahra Holiday.

Teacher Prep Club holding school supply drive

The Teacher Prep Club, dedicated to preparing education majors for the responsibility of teaching, and mentoring children, has started a school supply drive to assist recover schools in New Orleans. Those wishing to contribute may drop off donations in the available bins at the SPAR office or at the Student Advising Office.

The teacher prep club meets every first and third Thursday from 2 p.m.- 3 p.m., in room A-420, and are always looking for and accepting new members. If the dates or times confl ict with your class schedule, contact Janell Edwards in the Student Advising Office.

The club has several special fundraisers and activities coming up this spring semester, so watch for signs and printed notifications of upcoming events in the halls.

TRiO has positive impact in communities

On Feb. 24, the TRiO programs in the Dallas and Fort Worth Alliance celebrated National TRiO Day in collaboration with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company Technology Day, and North Lake’s Upward Bound/TRiO program was among them.

Federal TRiO Programs help low-income and first-generation students enter college and earn a college degree. Th e DFW Alliance serves 2,000 students.

TRiO services include: assistance in choosing a college; tutoring; personal and financial counseling; career counseling; assistance in applying to college; workplace and college visits; special instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and mathematics; assistance in applying for financial aid; academic assistance in high school or assistance to reenter high school.

Campus Conversations schedule

Several members of the President’s Team will meet one-on-one with students, faculty and staff in front of the cafeteria in April.

President Linda Glasscock will be available for conversation on April 4 at 2:30 p.m. Paul Kelemen, vice president for community & economic development, is scheduled for April 12 at 10 a.m.

Candace Castillo, vice president of planning & development, will be available at 2:30 p.m. on April 18, and Rene Castilla, executive dean of educational partnerships, will talk at 10 a.m. on April 26.

March 24 concert honors women

A recital in honor of Women’s History Month was held March 24 in the Performance Hall.

Presented by the Visual & Performing Arts Teaching & Learning Center, the performance featured soprano Regina Walter, assisted by pianist Elena Tsvetkova. The program featured both piano and vocal works by Maria Szymanowska, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Clara Schumann, Pauline Viardot-Garcia, Katherine Davis and others.