NMC Weekly Update - August 3rd
NEWS FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
Hafa adai, tirowami and greetings everyone! Please read the following articles about our college:
24th ANNUAL UPWARD BOUND GRADUATION
The Upward Bound Program’s Graduation Banquet was a success on July 21, 2007 held at the Fiesta Resort and Spa. Their theme “Redefining One’s Personal Success” certainly defined the graduates’ character and determination in pursuing a postsecondary degree.
Upward Bound had 41 graduates in the program. Three of these graduates are graduating juniors. Twelve graduates will be attending Northern Marianas College in the fall, while three will attend college i
n the U.S. mainland. Five have opted to attend our neighboring college and university, while eight have joined the military.
In attendance were Mayor of Saipan, Honorable Juan B. Tudela, CNMI Public School System Commissioner, Dr. David Borja, NMC President Carmen Fernandez and Dean of Academic Programs and Services, Mr. Danny Wyatt.
Ms. Angelica Co bid the class farewell with an inspiring speech to never give up and take charge and be a responsible citizen. In addition the graduates along with their underclassmen did a satirical skit, song and dance number. The parents and family are grateful that the program prepares their sons and daughters to succeed in ascertaining a bachelor’s degree.
The Upward Bound Program is currently accepting applications for the new school year 2007-2008. They are accepting incoming freshmen, so please stop by their office in Building I or call Ms. Jane Tudela at 234-5498 ext. 1312 for more information. Congratulations to all the Upward Bound Graduates!
NMC WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEES
Mr. John Jenkins jo
ins the School of Education this fall. He comes with over 10 years of teaching experience from Washington State and the CNMI Public School System (PSS).
John has been certified in TESL and is not new to the NMC campus as he has taught many classes as an adjunct instructor before. John has a passion for singing, and you may have heard his name in the media as his song is included in the "1st CNMI Pop Music Festival CD" that was recently released last week.
Ms. Jasmin Niedo also joins the School
of Education this fall. She too brings over 10 years of experience as a classroom and reading resource instructor. Jasmin has extensive experience with the Accreditation process as she also served as a Self Study Coordinator.
She co-coordinated CNMI's first Summer Reading Institute, where teachers learn to plan guided reading lessons and is also a Trainer for the Classroom Assessment Institute where she facilitates workshops to help teachers understand assessments and their role in improving student learning.
Mr. Leo C. Pangelinan is the new Director of Counseling for the Student Services Department.
He brings over 7 years experience in the Counseling field from academic, to outreach initiatives, to recruitment and retention and more. Leo is a native of Saipan, born and raised here, he moved to Washington State to pursue his education and wanted to return to Saipan to contribute his knowledge and skills in developing student potential and leadership at the Northern Marianas College.
Welcome to NMC and thank you for joining our family.
ORIENTATION for NEW STUDENTS - AUGUST 10th
The orientation for new students will be on Friday, August 10th, from 1-4 PM in the Student Center (building J). Dr. Michael Weber, Director of School of Education and the Counseling Office will be present at the orientation.
For those interested in giving a presentation on behalf of their department, please contact the Dean of Student Services, Ms. Jeanette Villagomez at 234-5498, ext 1349 or Associated Students of NMC (ASNMC) Secretary, Ms. Queanna “Kiki” Sablan, at extensions 1251-53. Student clubs are also welcome to send a representative to encourage our new students to join or start their very own new club.
PLEASE HELP the MARIANAS HISTORY CLASS
This Saturday, August 4th, from 9 a.m. to about 11 or 12 p.m., Sam McPhetres and his Marianas history class will be sponsoring a general cleanup of one of the more unique latte stone sites on the island of Saipan at Obyan (near the beach). The Historic Preservation Office and Beautify Marianas will be there. Everyone is more than welcome to help out!
To volunteer and for more information, please contact Mr. McPhetres at 234-5498, ext. 1204 or by e-mail to samuelm@nmcnet.edu. Thank you!
The Upward Bound Program’s Graduation Banquet was a success on July 21, 2007 held at the Fiesta Resort and Spa. Their theme “Redefining One’s Personal Success” certainly defined the graduates’ character and determination in pursuing a postsecondary degree.
Upward Bound had 41 graduates in the program. Three of these graduates are graduating juniors. Twelve graduates will be attending Northern Marianas College in the fall, while three will attend college i
n the U.S. mainland. Five have opted to attend our neighboring college and university, while eight have joined the military.In attendance were Mayor of Saipan, Honorable Juan B. Tudela, CNMI Public School System Commissioner, Dr. David Borja, NMC President Carmen Fernandez and Dean of Academic Programs and Services, Mr. Danny Wyatt.
Ms. Angelica Co bid the class farewell with an inspiring speech to never give up and take charge and be a responsible citizen. In addition the graduates along with their underclassmen did a satirical skit, song and dance number. The parents and family are grateful that the program prepares their sons and daughters to succeed in ascertaining a bachelor’s degree.
The Upward Bound Program is currently accepting applications for the new school year 2007-2008. They are accepting incoming freshmen, so please stop by their office in Building I or call Ms. Jane Tudela at 234-5498 ext. 1312 for more information. Congratulations to all the Upward Bound Graduates!
NMC WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEES
Mr. John Jenkins jo
ins the School of Education this fall. He comes with over 10 years of teaching experience from Washington State and the CNMI Public School System (PSS).John has been certified in TESL and is not new to the NMC campus as he has taught many classes as an adjunct instructor before. John has a passion for singing, and you may have heard his name in the media as his song is included in the "1st CNMI Pop Music Festival CD" that was recently released last week.
Ms. Jasmin Niedo also joins the School
of Education this fall. She too brings over 10 years of experience as a classroom and reading resource instructor. Jasmin has extensive experience with the Accreditation process as she also served as a Self Study Coordinator.She co-coordinated CNMI's first Summer Reading Institute, where teachers learn to plan guided reading lessons and is also a Trainer for the Classroom Assessment Institute where she facilitates workshops to help teachers understand assessments and their role in improving student learning.
Mr. Leo C. Pangelinan is the new Director of Counseling for the Student Services Department.He brings over 7 years experience in the Counseling field from academic, to outreach initiatives, to recruitment and retention and more. Leo is a native of Saipan, born and raised here, he moved to Washington State to pursue his education and wanted to return to Saipan to contribute his knowledge and skills in developing student potential and leadership at the Northern Marianas College.
Welcome to NMC and thank you for joining our family.
ORIENTATION for NEW STUDENTS - AUGUST 10th
The orientation for new students will be on Friday, August 10th, from 1-4 PM in the Student Center (building J). Dr. Michael Weber, Director of School of Education and the Counseling Office will be present at the orientation.
For those interested in giving a presentation on behalf of their department, please contact the Dean of Student Services, Ms. Jeanette Villagomez at 234-5498, ext 1349 or Associated Students of NMC (ASNMC) Secretary, Ms. Queanna “Kiki” Sablan, at extensions 1251-53. Student clubs are also welcome to send a representative to encourage our new students to join or start their very own new club.
PLEASE HELP the MARIANAS HISTORY CLASS
This Saturday, August 4th, from 9 a.m. to about 11 or 12 p.m., Sam McPhetres and his Marianas history class will be sponsoring a general cleanup of one of the more unique latte stone sites on the island of Saipan at Obyan (near the beach). The Historic Preservation Office and Beautify Marianas will be there. Everyone is more than welcome to help out!
To volunteer and for more information, please contact Mr. McPhetres at 234-5498, ext. 1204 or by e-mail to samuelm@nmcnet.edu. Thank you!
HAVE A SAFE AND WONDERFUL WEEKEND, EVERYONE!
For all inquiries about our college blog, please contact the President’s Office at 234-5498, extensions 1000-1002 or send an e-mail to beckys@nmcnet.edu. Thank you!
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