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INTERCOM NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
November 2, 2007
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Pages 2 - 5: Nova Sightings Page 6 Hot Topics — The World Is Flat...In Korea and NOVA
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President Templin Receives Recognition
In September, President Robert G.
Templin, Jr. was noted in the Washingto-nian Magazine as one of the 150 Most Powerful People in Washington. He at-tended the recognition for this event on September 27 at the Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C. To see the full list of the Power 150, go online: http://www.washingtonian.com
On November 29, Templin will be re-ceiving The Lifetime Achievement Award for the Excellence in Virginia Government Awards at the Greater Richmond Conven-tion Center. This award is sponsored by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Govern-ment Affairs. The Excellence in Virginia Govern-ment awards celebrate Virginians who have made noteworthy contri-butions to the prac-tice of government and the welfare of communities and citizens.
Make your vote count! NOVEMBER 6!
See attachment of candidates
Top: President Robert G. Templin, Jr.; Web site http://www.washingtonian.com/.
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NOVASIGHTINGS Exhibit of Schran’s Work
In his solo exhibition, "Crystalline Glazed Pottery, Recent Explorations
at Cone 6," hosted by LibertyTown Arts Workshop in Fredericksburg, William Schran presents the culmination of several years of intensive research in glaze formulation and firing schedule manipulation. The ex-hibit opens November 2 and continues through November 25. For exhibit information and directions, go online to www.libertytownarts.com or call 540-371-7255.
Schran was also honored with an invitation to show some of his recent work in "Krystallos 2007," an international all crystalline glaze show held at Campbell Art Studio, Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Only 40 artists working in crystalline glazes were invited to participate from around the world. The exhibit was declared the crystalline event of 2007.
Earlier this fall, Schran had an article published in "Pottery Making Illustrated," a national professional ceramics trade journal. The article titled: “Cone 6 Crystals: Developing Crystals at Mid Range,” de-scribed and illustrated the techniques and processes he employs in producing crystalline glazes at a lower temperature than nearly all other artists working in this medium.
Schran’s involvement in education does not stop with teaching, nor is it exclusive to NOVA. He pro-vides administrative support as assistant dean of fine arts (AN) while overseeing more than seven art exhi-bitions a year as director of the Tyler Teaching Gallery at the Alexandria Campus. He has taught ceramics at The George Washington University, Germanna Community College and The Art League in Alexandria. His workshops have also taken him across the country, as have his lectures and presentations. For informa-tion about his work or the crystalline glazing process: www.CreativeCreekArtisans.com, or contact Schran at [email protected] or 540-371-0435.
Top photo: Wheel thrown, white stoneware clay, Cone 6 crystalline glaze colored with cobalt and manganese. Bot-tom photo: William Schran
PRESIDENT’S SABBATICAL DEADLINE The President’s Sabbatical Award will allow three faculty members, one of whom can be on a 12-month
contract, to receive a semester of leave with full pay. Proposals will be awarded based on their excellence and a candidate’s potential to contribute to the long-term mission of the College. Those wishing to apply for the award for the 2008-2009 academic year will need to submit their proposal by December 1.
Proposals should be no longer than 1,000 words and specify how the sabbatical leave will uniquely benefit both the individual and the College. The proposal and a 50-word executive summary should be sent as an e-mail attachment to human resources along with NVCC form 105-100. Within a week, human re-sources will confirm that it has received the proposal. Faculty members on the personnel services commit-tee (who are not eligible for the award) will evaluate the proposals. Award recipients will present a lecture on their sabbatical experience to the College community during the year following their leave. Questions concerning this important professional development opportunity should be directed to Charles Errico (WO), chair of the personnel services committee.
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ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
The Entertainment 2008 coupon books have arrived! They make a unique holiday gift. They are avail-able in room 312 of the Brault Building for $25.00 each. The NVCC Educational Foundation receives $5.00 from each book sold. The books contain over 500 discounts for dining, vacations packages, music, theaters and even on-line shopping.
You may pay by cash, credit card (VISA or MC only) or check. For more information, call Michelle Beaini at 703-323-3023 or e-mail [email protected]. Entertainment 2008 books may be used immedi-ately, so don’t delay – buy yours today!
Office of Controller Welcomes New Staff
The Office of the Controller is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members. They are Carlos Gutierrez and Lewis Vasser. Gutierrez and Vasser work in the Brault Building (AN).
Gutierrez joined the Office of the Controller in June as the local funds man-ager and subsequently accepted an offer as the College’s first internal auditor. He was an internal auditor at D.H.L. and Del Monte Corporations in several South American countries before becoming an independent consultant. Gutierrez is also a certified public accountant as well as a chartered accountant in Canada. He lives in Gainesville with his wife and two daughters.
Vasser joined the staff in May and serves as the associate controller. He brings with him more than 20 years of accounting, management and supervisory experience. He was the capital projects accountant for Prince William County, an accountant with Nippon Electronics Corporation (N.E.C.) and has served as both the controller and assistant controller of several companies. He brings with him experience from the for-profit, not-for-profit and governmental sectors. He lives in Springfield with his wife and daughter.
Please join the Office of the Controller in welcoming these two new additions to the College staff.
Pictured to the right: (top) Carlos Gutierrez, internal auditor, (bottom) Lewis Vasser, associate controller.
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Mayor of Alexandria speaks at Phi Theta Kappa Induction
The Alexandria Campus inducted 94 new members to the Tau Nu Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Inter-national Honor Society on October 25. Provost Jonathan Gueverra provided opening remarks for the ceremony, and William D. Euille, Mayor of the City of Alexandria, served as the keynote speaker. Euille focused on the responsibilities of Phi Theta Kappa members, as student leaders, to give back to their com-munity. The Tau Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest chapter in the state of Virginia and partici-pates in leadership and community service projects both on a local and a regional level.
Top left: (left to right) Pat Gordon, student activities; Jonathan Gueverra, provost; William Euille, mayor, City of Alex-andria; Phi Theta Kappa officers; Pat Lunt (third from right), dean of students; John Kinney, professor and faculty advisor to Phi Theta Kappa. Top right: Euille (speaking at podium). From left to right (seated facing audience): Gueverra, Lunt and Kinney. Bottom left: Gueverra (far left) celebrates the end of the ceremony, with current and former Phi Theta Kappa officers and members.
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NOVASIGHTINGS Learn How to Start a Business
Recently Charles Bamford, Braun Lecture Series guest
speaker and NOVA alumnus, gave a well-attended presenta-tion on "A Framework for Small Business Success" at the Ernst Center. Those interested in starting their own small busi-nesses should take a look at the last series at: mms://vod01.nvcc.edu/vod/Public/Charles_Bamford/Bamford.wmv.
For questions, contact Richard Attix, producer/director of the television center (AN) at 703-323-3710 or e-mail [email protected].
NOVA Employee Named Top Leader in Her Sorority
Felicia Blakeney was recently named among
the top leaders under 40 for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in the spring/summer edition of The Aurora magazine. To read the full article, see http://www.sgrho1922.org/aurora.htm. Blakeney is currently a member of the Eta Iota Sigma Chap-ter in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
At the time of this honor, Blakeney worked in continuing education (CE), where she continues to be a part-time instructor. Currently, she is in the Career Resources & Development Center, via the Counseling Department (AN).
Right: Felicia Blakeney pictured on the top row, last picture on the cover of The Aurora magazine.
Photo courtesy of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Priority Registration by Assigned Day
NOVEMBER 13-16: Priority registration for continuing students NOVEMBER 19: Open registration for all students
FOR INFO: http://www.nvcc.edu/tuitionandfees/priorityregistration.htm
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Doug O’Brien, Darlene Branges, Karen Vlaskamp and Chris Soholt from Annandale’s Continuing Education ESL Department at the 28th Annual Fall Washington Area Teachers of English as a Second Lan-guage (WATESOL) Convention in Arlington.
The World Is Flat…In Korea and NOVA By John Min, dean of the business division (AL)
This article is the fifth and last in a series of five by faculty members who took part in summer international professional development experiences made possible through a special grant to promote the College’s internationalization efforts.
There are many conflicting views on the effects of globalization today. However, my trip to Korea over
the past summer validated my particular view on how globalization may be affecting our students and more importantly, how it may be shaping their education. During my trip, I attended summer school classes which were offered at one of the top-tier Korean universities, Yonsei in Seoul. To my surprise, Yonsei’s summer classes were not only taught in English but they had carefully selected instructors from the US and UK. When I asked the dean of Yonsei International Studies why they are conducting their classes in English, his response was simple. He asked, “Have you read Tom Friedman’s book, ‘The World Is Flat?’” When I asked why they invite leading foreign professors to teach their classes, the dean’s response was even more succinct. He said, “Our students will be competing with your students. We want them to be properly prepared.”
Upon my return to NOVA, I reflected on our classes which are offered to our students. I have no doubt (after this trip) that we need to internationalize our programs, offer more foreign language courses, host in-ternational faculty exchange programs and support study abroad programs in order to properly prepare our students to not only embrace globalization but compete and thrive in the 21st century.
HOTTOPICS
REMEMBER REMEMBER TIME TIME
CHANGESCHANGES NOVEMBER 4!NOVEMBER 4!
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Navajo Code Talker: Keith M. Little
Wednesday, November 7th CE Forum, Annandale Campus 3:30 p.m.
Keith Little was determined to contribute to the WWII effort after he learned about the attack on Pearl Harbor. Being 15 years old at the time, he had to wait two years to enlist and had a stranger sign for him to become a Marine. Little signed up for the code talker program and has witnessed first hand some of the fiercest fighting while helping to maintain communications with a code the Japanese couldn’t crack! Come and listen as he tells us about his story!
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The NoVa Woodbridge Theatre
Friday, November 9 & 16, 2007 @ 8 pm Saturday, November 10 & 17, 2007 @ 8 pm Sunday, November 11 & 18, 2007 @ 2 pm
$10 general admission $5 students, faculty/staff, seniors, children Tickets available at the door or reserve online at http://NWTheatreGroup.org/Reservations.htm
In the Theatre at the Woodbridge Campus of Northern Virginia Community College
15200 Neabsco Mills Road For information, call (703) 878-5750
V/TDD: (703) 680-7942 or e-mail [email protected]
NWTheatreGroup.org
presents
NWTG is part of the THEATRE DEPARTMENT of
Northern Virginia Community College’s Woodbridge Campus and is the producing arm of the Campus
Theatre/Drama Club
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On November 6, 2007Make Your Vote Count!
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State Board of Elections Commonwealth of Virginia 2007 November General Election SENATE OF VIRGINIA Below are Senate candidates, by district, based on the counties and cities NOVA serves. For the full state of Virginia candidates list and to find the location where you can cast your vote: http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Election_Information/Cidate_Lists_Ballot_Issues/Index_new.html. 27th District Localities with precincts in the 27th District: CLARKE COUNTY, FAUQUIER COUNTY, FREDERICK COUNTY, LOUDOUN COUNTY, WINCHESTER CITY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat Karen K. Schultz No Republican Jill Holtzman No Independent Donald C. Marro 28th District Localities with precincts in the 28th District: FAUQUIER COUNTY, FREDERICKSBURG CITY, KING GEORGE COUNTY, LANCASTER COUNTY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, RICHMOND COUNTY, STAFFORD COUNTY, WESTMORELAND COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat Albert C. Pollard, Jr. No Republican Richard H. Stuart 29th District Localities with precincts in the 29th District: MANASSAS CITY, MANASSAS PARK CITY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Charles J. Colgan No Republican Robert S. FitzSimmonds 30th District Localities with precincts in the 30th District: ALEXANDRIA CITY, ARLINGTON COUNTY, FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Patricia S. "Patsy" Ticer 31st District Localities with precincts in the 31st District: ARLINGTON COUNTY, FAIRFAX COUNTY, FALLS CHURCH CITY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Mary Margaret Whipple No Independent Samuel D. Burley 32nd District Localities with precincts in the 32nd District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Janet D. Howell
The Commonwealth of Virginia will elect representatives to serve in the General Assembly.
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State Board of Elections Commonwealth of Virginia 2007 November General Election SENATE OF VIRGINIA Below are Senate candidates, by district, based on the counties and cities NOVA serves. For the full state of Virginia candidates list and to find the location where you can cast your vote: http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Election_Information/Cidate_Lists_Ballot_Issues/Index_new.html. 33rd District Localities with precincts in the 33rd District: FAIRFAX COUNTY, LOUDOUN COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Mark R. Herring No Republican Patricia B. Phillips 34th District Localities with precincts in the 34th District: FAIRFAX CITY, FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat J. C. "Chap" Petersen Yes Republican Jeannemarie Devolites Davis 35th District Localities with precincts in the 35th District: ALEXANDRIA CITY, FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Richard L. "Dick" Saslaw No Independent Mario T. Palmiotto Green 36th District Localities with precincts in the 36th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Linda T. "Toddy" Puller 37th District Localities with precincts in the 37th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat Janet S. Oleszek Yes Republican Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II * 39th District Localities with precincts in the 39th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat George L. Barker Yes Republican J. K. "Jay" O'Brien, Jr. *
*38th District serves BLAND COUNTY, BUCHANAN COUNTY, DICKENSON COUNTY, PULASKI COUNTY, RUS-SELL COUNTY, SMYTH COUNTY, TAZEWELL COUNTY, WISE COUNTY, WYTHE COUNTY * 40th District serves BRISTOL CITY, GRAYSON COUNTY, LEE COUNTY, NORTON CITY, SCOTT COUNTY, SMYTH COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, WISE COUNTY
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ATTACHMENT State Board of Elections Commonwealth of Virginia 2007 November General Election HOUSE OF DELEGATES Below are candidates for the House of Delegates, by district, based on the counties and cities NOVA serves. For the full state of Virginia candidates list and to find the location where you can cast your vote: http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Election_Information/Cidate_Lists_Ballot_Issues/Index_new.html. 31st District Localities with precincts in the 31st District: FAUQUIER COUNTY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat Bill S. Day, Jr. Yes Republican L. Scott Lingamfelter 32nd District Localities with precincts in the 32nd District: LOUDOUN COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat David E. Poisson No Republican Lynn C. Chapman 33rd District Localities with precincts in the 33rd District: CLARKE COUNTY, LOUDOUN COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat F. J. "Marty" Martinez Yes Republican Joe T. May 34th District Localities with precincts in the 34th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat Margaret G. Vanderhye No Republican David M. "Dave" Hunt 35th District Localities with precincts in the 35th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Stephen C. Shannon No Republican Arthur G. Purves 36th District Localities with precincts in the 36th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Kenneth R. "Ken" Plum 37th District Localities with precincts in the 37th District: FAIRFAX CITY, FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat David L. Bulova
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ATTACHMENT State Board of Elections Commonwealth of Virginia 2007 November General Election HOUSE OF DELEGATES Below are candidates for the House of Delegates, by district, based on the counties and cities NOVA serves. For the full state of Virginia candidates list and to find the location where you can cast your vote: http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Election_Information/Cidate_Lists_Ballot_Issues/Index_new.html. 13th District (addition/revision from 10/26/07 edition) Localities with precincts in the 13th District: LOUDOUN Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat Bruce E. Roemmelt Yes Republican Robert G. "Bob" Marshall PO Box 38th District Localities with precincts in the 38th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Robert D. "Bob" Hull 39th District Localities with precincts in the 39th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Vivian E. Watts No Independent Laura C. Clifton
Green 40th District Localities with precincts in the 40th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat Rex A. Simmons Yes Republican Timothy D. "Tim" Hugo 41st District Localities with precincts in the 41st District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Dave W. Marsden 42nd District Localities with precincts in the 42nd District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Republican David B. Albo 43th District Localities with precincts in the 43th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Mark D. Sickles 44th District Localities with precincts in the 44th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Kristen J. Amundson
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ATTACHMENT State Board of Elections Commonwealth of Virginia 2007 November General Election HOUSE OF DELEGATES Below are candidates for the House of Delegates, by district, based on the counties and cities NOVA serves. For the full state of Virginia candidates list and to find the location where you can cast your vote: http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Election_Information/Cidate_Lists_Ballot_Issues/Index_new.html. 45th District Localities with precincts in the 45th District: ALEXANDRIA CITY, ARLINGTON COUNTY, FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat David L. Englin No Republican Mark S. Allen 46th District Localities with precincts in the 46th District: ALEXANDRIA CITY, FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Brian J. Moran 47th District Localities with precincts in the 47th District: ARLINGTON COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Albert C. Eisenberg 48th District Localities with precincts in the 48th District: ARLINGTON COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Robert H. Brink 49th District Localities with precincts in the 49th District: ALEXANDRIA CITY, ARLINGTON COUNTY, FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat Adam P. Ebbin No Independent James Ronald Fisher Green 50th District Localities with precincts in the 50th District: MANASSAS CITY, MANASSAS PARK CITY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat Jeanette M. Rishell Yes Republican Jackson Hunter Miller 51st District Localities with precincts in the 51st District: PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat Paul F. Nichols No Republican Faisal M. Gill
52nd District Localities with precincts in the 52nd District: PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Incumbent Party Candidate No Democrat Christopher K. Brown Yes Republican Jeffrey M. Frederick 53rd District Localities with precincts in the 53rd District: FAIRFAX COUNTY, FALLS CHURCH CITY Incumbent Party Candidate Yes Democrat James M. "Jim" Scott
