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A Letter From the EditorA Letter From the Editor

Fall semester 2009 has begun and Wallace State is bustling. Thisis an exciting semester for our college, as our enrollment has reached arecord high, the Burrow Center for the Fine and Preforming Arts nearscompletion, and many instructors are finding themselves back home inthe Tom Bevill Health Building. With all of the changes to the campuscomes a fresh outlook for students who are coming back to Wallace aswell as to our newly enrolled students.

As our campus continually grows, I would like to encourage eachstudent to become involved in the various activities that take place at ourcollege. There truly exists an opportunity for everyone to find an organi-zation that interests them at Wallace State-- be it Campus Ministries,SGA, The Mane Issue or one of the many others. Ask around, I guaran-tee that you will find one that suits your interests. If not, why not charteryour own? There is no better way to meet your peers while you greatlybroaden your educational horizons than becoming involved in one ofthese organizations.

Wallace State students are constantly recognized for the contribu-tions they make to the community. This is something that we, as stu-dents, should recognize as a sign of our potential to changing the world.If you are unable to think of any good reason to become involved in oneof our campus organizations, do it for no other reason than to simplymake a difference. Think of it as just another way of finding your passionand pursuing it to the fullest potential. What else is there to life?

As always, thank you for reading “The Mane Issue.”

Sam RolleyEditor

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By: Sam Rolley

” During the fall 2009 semester students and faculty members will embark ona college-wide literary journey spanning the pages of Mitch Albom’s critically acclaimednovel “Tuesdays with Morrie.” The new initiative is known as “The Common Read.”

The implementation of a campus-wide readingprogram has been developed through a committee of thecollege’s faculty and staff members who are intentlyfocused on enhancing learning across the curriculum.

“Deeper learning occurs when students are pre-sented with an opportunity to reinforce that learning in avariety of settings,” said Wallace State President Dr. VickiHawsey. “We have also implemented learning communi-ties and paired courses that provide similar opportunitiesfor active learning. I applaud our faculty for being learn-ing-centered and student-focused .”

“Tuesdays with Morrie” is a chronicle of Albom’stime with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz,during the last months of the older man’s life. Morrie visit-ed with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, rekindling theprofessor-student relationship they had in college andresulting in one final "class": lessons on how to live.

Albom’s book, first published in 1997, spent morethan four years on the bestseller list before being pub-lished in paperback. It was later produced as a television movie starring Jack Lemmonand as an off-Broadway play.

The Common Read committee has planned to implement the novel into asmany aspects of Wallace State’s campus life as possible. Instructors will utilize it inclassroom discussions, finding various ways to supplement English, philosophy,

speech, psychology, and other curriculums with its life lessons.Each year the Common Read Committee will choose a book to be read cam-

pus wide. But Common Reading is more than just reading a book--it is an initiative thatfits hand-in-hand with the college’s mission statement,” said committee chair andEnglish instructor Dr. Mary Barnes. “It is student centered, it is learning centered, it is

community based, it involves diversity, and it inspires lifelonglearning. However, it requires engagement and involvementfrom everyone.”Students are encouraged to read the work even if it does not

fall under the requirements of their course curricula. Meetingswill be set up by the Common Read committee over thecourse of the semester to discuss and to share ideas as thenovel is read across the campus. The college has also askedstudents to set up meetings among friends and acquaintanc-es for the same purpose. The committee believes this will benot only an invaluable learning experience but also a wonder-ful opportunity for individuals across campus to meet newpeople and to form lasting friendships. Members of the Common Read Committee include chairper-

son Barnes, adjunct English instructor Dana Barnett, theaterdirector Lauren Cantrell, library staff person Clay Cobb, transi-tional learning instructor Heather Congo, history instructorLeigh Ann Courington, speech instructor Mona Hopper,English Department chair Dr. Beth Johnson, human services

and sociology instructor Susan O’Rear, student activities and recruiting staff memberWhit Rice, and bookstore staffer Courtney Walker.

Copies of “Tuesdays with Morrie” are already available in the Wallace State bookstore.

Campus News Back to School 2009Page 3

Wallace State biology students team up with Cullman County’s SWCD

Water Quality Technician Bob Keefe to assess Thacker Creek In any particular field, the best learning tool is

a hands-on approach. Wallace State students in Connie Briehn’s

biology classes in Hanceville used practical experi-ences to complement class work recently by teamingup with Cullman County Soil and Water ConservationDistrict Water Quality Technician Bob Keefe to testthe water and quality of life in Cullman County’sThacker Creek.

It’s become an annual tradition for Briehn’sstudents to use their spare time out of class to helpKeefe with his bio-assessment of Thacker Creek,which flows approximately 10 miles from WallaceState’s campus. It’s located near Highway 91between Hanceville and Interstate 65.

“I’m a firm believer that the love of biologyisn’t complete without a field experience and some-thing that helps you engage with nature,” said Briehn.“The foundation starts in the classroom, but the loveand passion for nature occurs outside.”

Keefe monitors 18 creeks in Cullman County

and takes pleasure in associatingand working with the Wallace Statestudents during their StreamQuality Assessment.

“I really enjoy it. It’s impor-tant to teach people and studentsabout the tremendous biodiversityin our state. Alabama is the secondbest state in the country for biodi-versity. We’re only behind Florida,”Keefe said. “It’s a good way for thebiology students to take what theyhave learned in class and apply itto real life. Most of them who havelived around here are very sur-prised what they find in CullmanCounty creeks. It’s just so rich inbiodiversity.”

Briehn’s classes have helpedKeefe test the quality of living for

macro-inverte-brates atThacker Creek. Macro-inverte-brates are organisms withoutbackbones which are easy tospot by the naked eye.

The Wallace State studentsspotted and identified organismslike stoneflies, mayflies, snails,crawfish and worms. The stu-dents separated into groupsthroughout the process. Somecaptured the organisms by cast-ing the nets, while others identi-fied and filled out the appropriateforms for the assessment toreach its final stages.

The results of the ThackerCreek assessment came back asexcellent and, as a recovering

creek, it’s an adequate locationfor macro-invertebrates to inhabit.

That wasn’t the case when Briehn’s first class visitedthe creek with Keefe. Thacker Creek was once anextremely polluted stream where living conditionswere not suited for many organisms. It once wasdeemed impaired by the Alabama Department ofEnvironmental Management (ADEM) due to thestrong pollutants.

A team effort turned Thacker Creek’s fatearound.

“The biggest problem was battling bacteriaspun off from man-made pollutants,” said Keefe, whoreceived the Mike Mullen Award in 2008 for submit-ting the most water chemistry records (164) in oneyear. “Local farmers have also taken steps to prohibitlivestock from as much interaction with the creeks. Infact, all farmers have become more conservation-minded over the last 10 or 15 years and that’s helpedall creeks maintain a better quality.” Bob Keefe, center, helps Wallace State students identify the macro-inverte-

brates they captured during their project at Thacker Creek.

This WSCC Principals of Biology Class posed for a photo following theirstream assessment of Thacker Creek.

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Campus News Back to School 2009Page 4

Wallace State’s New Lion Card Aimed atStudent Safety and Convenience

By: Sam Rolley

A new card system adopted recently by Wallace State is makingservices a little more convenient for students on campus.

The Lion Card, as it has been named, is similar to the Action

card used by students of the University of Alabama and will offer manyof the same services including the ability to load funds onto the cardand then use the card for cashless purchases on and off campus. It isalso a safety measure, providing a means of identification for studentsand employees, as well as serving as a library card, and allowing

admittance to athletic events and other campusfunctions.

This multi-purpose system was implement-ed last fall as a scanable means of student iden-tification, and many of its additional functionsare being added throughout the course of thisacademic year. The ability for students to pay formeals in the college's cafeteria and to makevending machine purchases was added thissummer. Using the card to pay for the cost ofprinting in computer labs on campus and tomake bookstore purchases will be implementedsoon.

Starting as early as this fall, students willalso be able to make purchases at some restau-rants and businesses in the area. Blackboard,the card system adopted by the college, alreadyhas agreements with corporations like CVS andDominos for the potential to accept the card forpurchases. Local businesses and restaurantsmay also join the program. According to Directorof eLearning, Bruce Tenison, the details of thoseagreements and services are being worked outnow.

Eventually, the card may even serve as akey card for controlled entrance to dorms andother buildings on campus, providing an addedelement of safety.

Students have been very receptive to theidea of having a school identification card. Lastyear’s efforts to provide everyone with a cardproved successful and many began putting theircards to good use around campus immediately.Alex Chaney, a University of Alabama studentwho is attending Wallace State this summer,said that using his Action card had become anintegral part of his experience at the University.

“I think it is great that Wallace is imple-menting this ID card system,” said Chaney. “TheAction cards that we use at UA make life somuch easier and definitely eliminate some con-fusion around the campus.”

Kiosks located in the library and the BaileyCenter may be used to add funds to the card.Students and parents may also load funds in theCashier's Office, or by making a deposit into thestudent's online account.

“One of the prime reasons that we haveimplemented card system is to make student lifemore convenient,” said Dr. Tomesa Smith, VicePresident for Students. “It is going to be a greataddition to our campus as it will increase safetyand speed things up in many of the officeswhere student services are offered. Our maingoal is to always strive to improve the studentexperience at Wallace State.”

A valid photo ID is required in order toreceive a Lion Card. The first card is free, andreplacement cards are $10.

Students who are now enrolled for WallaceState’s fall 2009 semester are required to havea Lion Card.

Student Lifestyle Back to School 2009Page 5

By: Michelle Wilder

Ashley Garcia is the current Miss Wallace State, and she recently

participated in the Miss Alabama pageant. I had the privilege of

speaking with Ashley and asking her a few questions regarding the

pageant and her experience.

Michelle Wilder: So, Ashley, tell me about your experience with the MissAlabama pageant. Ashley Garcia: It was exciting! When I got to meet all of the girls in thepageant they were all so close knitand good friends. It was a lot of fun.Everyone was very helpful andencouraging. All in all it was a lot offun.

MW: Would you do it again if giventhe chance? AG: Oh, yes. I’m trying to get into theBirmingham preliminary which is inOctober. I definitely want to go backand try again.

MW: So you can be in the pageantas many times as you want? AG: You can do the pageant asmany times as you want until you“age out” which is at the age of 24. Iam 20 now so I have plenty of time tocontinue pursuing the title of MissAlabama.

MW: What was the best experiencefrom the Miss Alabama pageant? AG: The best experience has to beworking with the Children’s MiracleNetwork. We all know that there arecancer patients, but it doesn’t hit youhow real it is until you see firsthandwhat they are going through. Theycome up to you and color with youand that’s when it hits you. That’swhen you realize that the pageant isnot just about looking nice andimpressing a set of judges, but it’sabout helping others and using your title to help others, especially chil-dren. That is what Miss Alabama stands for.

MW: So you stand by that as well? AG: Oh definitely. I love working with the children. My platform now isbreast cancer awareness, but if I won the Miss Alabama pageant I wouldalso have a platform based on the Children’s Miracle Network.

MW: So what are you doing now to prepare for the next pageant you willbe in? AG: Well I am mainly going to school now studying forensics, but I havealso been preparing for the Miss Birmingham preliminaries by perfectingmy talent and somewhat combining platforms so I can change it up a little.

MW: After participating and winning the Miss Wallace State pageant didyou feel prepared for the Miss Alabama pageant? AG: Definitely. The person who helped me the most during the pageant

and to prepare for the pageant was Suzanne Harbin. She was constantlyhelping me stay on top of things that needed to be done for the pageant.While I was there she would call me to check on me and see how thingswere going. She was there every night, and those tickets are not cheap!She was so amazing. She and Rob Metcalf, my cheerleading coach, weretremendous supporters during my experience. Between the two of themand Ashley Lamar at Just for Looks, everything I needed was taken careof, and they were all so amazing.

MW: What have you gotten to do with the title of Miss Wallace State?Have you had many opportunities? AG: There are tons of opportunities. Ihave gotten to do the Arts Banquets,and I was an ambassador for theschool which allowed me to attendevents like basketball games.

MW: How long have you beeninvolved in pageants? AG: My first pageant was probably1st or 2nd grade. I’ve been doingthem a while. My first big pageantwas for the Peanut Festival. Pageantsbuild confidence. My mom kind ofthrew me in there because I was shywhen I was younger. She wanted meto make friends.

MW: Do you encourage younger girlsto get involved in pageants? AG: I do. A lot of people think pag-eants are based on how pretty a girlis or, if it’s a scholarship pageant,how smart they are. Not only do pag-eants build confidence, but they makeyou more personable and outgoing.They definitely help girls in the future.Having so much interview experiencefrom pageants has helped me to bemore prepared for interviews in thejob market.

MW: Pageants have been beneficialto you in many ways then. AG: They have benefited me a lot. Not

only have they helped me to be more personable and outgoing, but theyhave also benefited me financially. Pageant winnings have paid for, andare still paying for, my expenses in school.

Ashley Garcia will be enrolled in the criminal justice program atWallace State this fall, with plans upon finishing the program to transfer tothe University of South Alabama. She will continue her duties as MissWallace State 2009 until she crowns her successor at the next MissWallace State Pageant on November 22, 2009.

For more information about the Miss Wallace State Pageant, contactSuzanne Harbin at 256/352-8144 or suzanne.harbin@wallacestate.edu.

Michelle Wilder is majoring in public relations at Auburn University. She wasenrolled as a transient student at Wallace State this summer, where she is intern-ing in the Office of Communications and Marketing.

An Interview with Miss Wallace State: Ashley Garcia

Ashley Garcia is Miss Wallace State 2009-2010

REMEMBER:REMEMBER:Be sure to check your Wallace State student e-mail account regularly.

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Fall 2009 Means Record Enrollment forFall 2009 Means Record Enrollment forWallace StateWallace State

Wallace State marked the beginningof the fall semester with a record enrollmentof more than 6,000 students who areembarking on their path to “A Life LessOrdinary.”

Parking lots were filled to capacity,restaurants and businesses around theschool were bustling and a consistentflow of students trickled into the JamesC. Bailey Center to secure student IDcards and tie up loose ends as theybegan the first day of classes.

“I was a little nervous and a littleexcited to start the day,” said CayceePrivett, 18, a freshman from West PointHigh School who experienced her firstday in a college setting. “I’ve been sur-prised with the huge number of peopleon campus.”

The record enrollment at WallaceState is approximately a 14 percentincrease compared to last fall accordingto Wallace State President Dr. VickiHawsey.

“We are excited about the surgein enrollment this semester. It is a testi-mony to the quality of education offered atWallace State by its outstanding faculty, andthe college continues to be reputed for itstradition of excellence. It has been a banneryear for Wallace State despite the chal-lenges of proration,” Hawsey said.

“We will showcase the extensive ren-ovations that have occurred throughout ourcampus at our Open House on Sept. 3 withCongressman Robert Aderholt as our hon-ored guest. Then, on Sept. 24, we will host ameeting of the Alabama State Board ofEducation. It truly is an exciting time for this

college,” she said. Enrollment is up at Wallace State in

all divisions and has steadily increased forabout the last five years as its reputation forinnovation and excellence has earned thecollege and its students and staff nationalrecognition.

The college is attracting students fromacross the state and beyond. J.D. Harcey moved to Cullman from Mobileless than a year ago in order to join the avia-tion/flight technology program at WallaceState.

“Wallace State seems to be the bestplace in the state to fulfill everything I needin accomplishing my goal,” Harcey said.“The instructors and staff here care a lotabout you. That’s one way this place is mak-ing my life less ordinary.”

Acire Jackson, an 18-year-old from

Leighton, has close friends who recommend-ed Wallace State to him as the place tobegin his academic career. Jackson heededthe advice and as he sat in a college classfor the first time Wednesday already has asolid academic plan laid out.

“I want to get my associate (degree)in computer networking and thenwork on my bachelor’s degree incyber securities,” Jackson said.“Wallace State feels like home tome. It means a life less ordinarybecause it offers people a lot ofalternatives, especially since theeconomy isn’t sound. You needstrong determination and ambitionto get a strong education.”

The launch of the fall semesteris an exciting one for Wallace Statebeyond the record enrollment fig-ures. The school is set to unveil thenew Evelyn and Ottis BurrowCenter for the Fine and PerformingArts this fall.

The Burrows, for whom thebuilding is named, were lifelong

collectors of fine and decorative ar. OttisBurrow was instrumental in securing thelocation for the college. Evelyn Burrow,Wallace State’s greatest benefactor, donatedher $9.5 million art collection to the collegeand established a $1 million charitableremainder trust for the school’s FutureFoundation in 2004. The Burrow Center willbe the center point for Wallace State’s “Yearof the Arts” programming in 2010.

Students waiting in the JBC lobby as they complete registra-tion requirements.

Candid Shots: Dorm Move-In Day

Wallace State’sStudentGovernmentAssociation andCampus Ministrieschapter aided stu-dents in movinginto their dorms asthe fall semesterbegan. As thedorms come backto life and the cam-pus again becomesbusy, the smilingfaces of helpful stu-dents can beobserved every-where at WallaceState.

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Student Health Back to School 2009Page 7

The H1N1 Virus: A Letter from Wallace State’s AdministrationThe H1N1 Virus: A Letter from Wallace State’s Administration

On July 29, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) issued recommendations on flu immunization forthe coming year. TheCDC is concerned thatthe novel H1N1 flu virus(Swine Flu) could makethe coming year a partic-ularly severe flu season.Regular flu vaccine willbe available as early asAugust in some areasand the novel H1N1 fluvaccine is in productionfor projected release inthe fall. The current rec-ommendation is thatpeople get both vac-cines.

While there is notpredicted to be a short-age of either vaccine,availability and demandare always unpre-dictable. In case of ashortage, the CDC hasissued priorities forH1N1 immunization.These priorities arebased on patterns ofinfection and complica-tions. College age stu-dents have been givenpriority for immunization.

Wallace StateCommunity College iscommitted to the healthand safety of students.

We have been and will continue to monitor official information astime passes. I encourage you to continue following all recommen-

dations for prevention of influen-za. Good handwashing and iso-lating yourself when sick areinvaluable in preventing thespread of both types of flu.

I further encourage you totake advantage of your prioritystatus and get both flu vaccinesas soon as they become avail-able. This action is even morecritical for students in the HealthScience Division as we havereceived some early informationthat hospitals, based on CDC rec-ommendations, may not allowunimmunized students into theirfacility for clinical rotations.

The college will issue addi-tional updates as new informationbecomes available. Both theAlabama Department of PublicHealth and the CDC have web-sites that provide up to date offi-cial information. These sites areavailable to the public at the webaddresses below.

Alabama Department of PublicHealth –http://www.adph.org/H1N1Flu.Centers for Disease Control -http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.

-Dr. Vicki P. HawseyPresident

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Student Travel Opportunities Back to School 2009Page 8

Wallace State Plans Trip to GreeceWallace State is planning a trip to Greece in May

2010. The tour will depart May 20 and return May 28, withan optional three-day Greek Isle Cruise extensionreturning May 31. The trip is open to anyone interest-ed.

Travelers will visit the essential sites of ancientand modern Greece, learning about Greek philoso-phy, mythology, history, politics, art, architecture, andother elements of Greek culture.

The itinerary will include an extended stay inAthens, with stops in Delphi, Patras, Olympia,Argolida, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Cape Sounion, andother places along the way. Visits to the Acropolis, theParthenon, Plaka District, Olympic Stadium, and theTemples of Zeus, Athena Nike, and Poseidon, areamong the many sites included on the itinerary.Optional excursions during the nine-day itineraryinclude a Saronic Gulf cruise to Aegina, Poros andHydra; and an evening immersed in Greek cuisine,music and dance.

The three-day Greek Isle Cruise extension willtravel to the celebrated Greek islands of Mykonos,Patmos, Crete, and Santorini. The cruise extensionalso visits Turkey, docking at Kusadasi with an option-al excursion to Ephesus.

The cost of the trip begins at $2,498 for individu-als under the age of 23 with rooms booked in triple-or quadruple-occupancy, and at $2,833 for individualsage 23 and over with rooms booked at double occu-pancy. All-inclusive insurance and single rooms maybe added. Payment plans are available.

The price includes roundtrip airfare fromBirmingham, seven overnight stays in hotels with pri-vate bathrooms, breakfast and dinner each day, a full-time tour guide, ground transportation, guided tours,and admission costs for included attractions. TheGreek Isle Cruise extension includes accommoda-tions for three nights, and three meals daily. Optionalexcursions are offered through the cruise line at portsof call. Tour arrangements will be made through edu-cational tour provider EF Tours.

For more information, contact Kristen Holmes at256/352-8118(email kristen.holmes@wallacestate.edu), orstop by the Communications and Marketing Office on the

11th Floor of the Bailey Center.

This is Wallace State’s fifth annual spring breaktrip to Europe, pending approval by the AlabamaState Board of Education. Previous Wallace Statetours visited Paris and Barcelona, England andScotland, Italy and Ireland.

The Trip’s Schedule

Day 1 FlightOvernight flight to Greece

Day 2 AthensArrival in Athens • Touch down in Athens, Cradle

of Democracy and birthplace of Western civilization.After clearing customs, you are greeted by your EFTour Director, who will remain with you throughoutyour stay.

Walking tour of Athens • Get acquainted with theendearing Plaka district. Stroll past Hadrian’s Archand the Temple of Olympian Zeus, which was builtbeginning in 515 B.C. to honor the most powerful ofall Greek gods.

Day 3 AthensGuided sightseeing of Athens • An expert local

guide introduces you to the antiquities of Athens.Climb the Acropolis to view the majestic Parthenon,perhaps the world’s greatest architectural feat. Seethe Temple of Athena Nike, which once housed a goldstatue of the goddess (her wings were clipped tokeep her from ever deserting the city). Athens isnamed after Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom.After seeing the Presidential Guard in their traditionalcostumes, pass the stadium where the first modernOlympics were held in 1896, as well as lively Omoniaand Syntagma squares. During free time you mayhave later, use your ticket from this morning’s sight-seeing to explore other sites in Athens. Visit theAgora, ancient Athens’ political, economic and com-mercial center, which holds the remains of the Temple

of Hephaistos, begun in 449 B.C. You might also visitthe Athenian Cemetery, a who’s who of AncientAthens. It contains impressive tombs, where states-men, warriors and authors were laid to rest.

Day 4 AthensOptional Saronic Gulf cruise • Opt to participate in

a full-day journey through the islands of the SaronicGulf. Your first port of call is ancient Aegina, alreadywell-known in the days of the pan-Hellenic Games.Then it’s on to Poros, site of the Temple of Poseidon.Finally, stop at Hydra, whose inhabitants figuredprominently in the Greek War of Independence.(Greece was a part of the Ottoman Empire until1821.) You’ll also enjoy an included lunch during thecruise.

Day 5 Athens • PatrasGuided sightseeing of Delphi • As you tour Delphi,

ponder the mysteries of what lies in your future, asdid Greece’s ancient military leaders, who left gifts forthe Oracle in hopes of good fortune in battle. Thenvisit the Temple of Apollo where, according to legend,the god communicated with mortals. Your visit con-cludes with a stop at the Delphi Museum, whose col-lection boasts many artifacts dating back to 550 B.C.,reminiscent of the mythical past of ancient Greece.Transfer to Patras • Spend the night in Patras, capitalof the Peloponnese

Day 6 Patras • ArgolidaGuided sightseeing of Olympia • Visit Olympia,

site of the first Olympic Games almost 2,800 yearsago. According to legend, Hercules proposed the ideaof the Olympics, which were intended as a means ofhonoring Zeus. The ancient Olympic Games werecontested every four years for a thousand years untilEmperor Theodosius outlawed them in A.D. 393. Themodern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens,and the Olympic flame is still lit by a reflection of sun-light at the restored stadium in Olympia. The stadiumalso hosted the men’s and women’s shot-put competi-tion when the Olympics returned to Greece in 2004.Also peruse the Olympia Archaeological Museum,which houses artifacts of bronzes, terracottas andsculptures, as well as a collection from the OlympicGames.Transfer to Argolida • Continue to Argolida. Home toGreece’s first capital, the peninsula is dotted withorange and olive groves. Together with the Isthmus ofCorinth, Argolida forms the Saronic Gulf, known for itssailing and charters due to its proximity to Athens.

Day 7 Argolida • AthensGuided sightseeing of Epidaurus • Visit the

ancient site of Epidaurus, famous for its open-air the-ater (dating from the 4th century B.C.), the best-pre-served in all of Greece.Guided sightseeing of Mycenae • You’ll also tour leg-endary Mycenae, founded by Perseus with the help ofthe Cyclops. From here, Agamemnon began his cam-paign against Troy.Transfer via the Corinth Canal to Athens • Then go byway of the Corinth Canal (Oedipus spent his child-hood in Corinth) en route to Athens.

Day 8 AthensGuided excursion to Cape Sounion • Journey to

Cape Sounion and view the Temple of Poseidon,located on a promontory overlooking the Aegean Sea.Optional Greek Evening • Tonight, opt to experienceGreece’s unique and colorful culture during anevening of traditional entertainment and cuisine.Enjoy an authentic meal composed of typical dishesat a specially selected taverna. Watch an enthrallingbelly-dance performance and witness the fancy foot-work and twirling bravado of traditional Greek danc-ing, while musicians perform on bouzoukis, stringedinstruments unique to Greece. Musical instruments,which date from the Bronze Age in Greece, have longplayed a central role in Greek tradition, as haveregional dances. Experience firsthand this thrillingelement of Greek culture.

Day 9 HomeReturn home • The tour director assists with thetransfer to the airport, where you’ll check in for yourreturn flight home.

EXTENSION

Days 9–12 Island CruiseCruise extension • Stay for a three-day cruise of thebeautiful whitewashed isles of Greece. Your ports ofcall include picturesque Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi,Santorini and Crete. The cruise line offers specialoptional excursions at these ports, such as a visit toEphesus in Kusadasi, where you will explore the ruinsof Ancient Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary,where it is said she lived her last years. In between,there will be time to enjoy life on board the ship. Free-time options while you’re at sea include shopping,games, fitness activities, swimming and sunning.

FALL 2009 Graduation Applicationsare due in the Cashier’s Office by4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16,

2009

Wallace State presents a new series of learn-ing opportunities this fall – Wallace State Adventures.These field trips are open to students and to the com-munity.

On Friday, September 18, participants willvisit the North East Alabama Craftsman AssociationAnnual Fall Craft Show and Heritage Quilters ofHuntsville Quilt Show at Von Braun Civic Center inHuntsville. Travelers will depart WSCC at 9 a.m. and,

upon arrival,take part in a30-minuteguided tourof some ofthe mostunusual,finest, andspecial quiltsin theHeritageQuilters ofHuntsvilleexhibit. More

than 150 quilts will be on display along with quiltingdemonstrations and vendors. Upon conclusion of thetour participants will be free to visit the quilt show andthe craft show at their leisure. The craft show will fea-ture more than 225 craftsmen with handmade itemsfor sale including woodworking, pottery, ceramics,stained glass, paintings, jewelry, dolls and fabric artsincluding crochet, knitting, smocking, and sewing andmuch more.

The tour returns to campus at 2:30 p.m. Aregistration fee of $9 for students and $12 for othersincludes transportation and admission to the quilt and

craft shows. Lunch, not included in the registrationfee, may be purchased from local restaurants or atthe show concession stands. Students enrolled in ART 100, ART 203, and ART 204courses will receive extra credit for participating in thisactivity.

WSCC Adventures travels to Auburn onFriday, September 25, for an Auburn UniversityCampus Tour and Information Session. Participantswill depart the Wallace State campus at 7:15 a.m. andreturn at 5 p.m. During the bus tour, recruiters will dis-cuss the historyand currentuses ofUniversity build-ings, inform visi-tors of schooltraditions, andstudents willprovide theirown views andperspectives ofthe Auburn stu-dent experi-ence. An infor-mation andtransfer sessionwill be present-ed by an admis-sions advisor. Students and parents are encouragedto participate as some scholarship and admissiondeadlines occur in December. Time will be allotted forlunch and a quick stroll around campus. The registration fee of $12 per person includes trans-portation and a $6 Tiger Card that may be used foron-campus dining.

A visit to the University of Alabama Campus,including a Campus Tour and Information Session, isscheduled for Friday, October 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 3p.m. With a University of Alabama student as guide,the campus bus tour gives prospective students andtheir families the opportunity to see the campus first-

hand, learn about UA history, and discover the manyopportunities the University has to offer. Participantswill also have the opportunity to attend an informationand transfer session presented by an admissionscounselor. Time will be allowed for lunch and a quickstroll around campus. The $10 registration fee includes transportation and a$5 Bama Dining Card for lunch.

The Birmingham Museum of Art is the desti-nation for WSCC Adventures on Wednesday, October21. In addition to the permanent collections, partici-pants will view the “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit ofHappiness: American Art from the Yale University ArtGallery” exhibit. This special exhibit is a celebration ofour nation’s heritage and history through 250 years ofAmerican masterpieces. The registration fee of $8 forstudents and $12 for all other participants includestransportation and admission to the museum. Participants will depart Wallace State at 12 p.m. andreturn at 4:30 p.m. Students enrolled in ART 100, ART203, ART 204, HIS 201, and HIS 202 courses willreceive extra credit for participating in this activity.Space is limited. To register, call 256-352-8243. For

moreinfor-

mation about WSCC Adventures, email ladon-na.allen@wallacestate.edu.

WSCCAdventures

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The community was invited to attend an open house at WallaceState on Thursday, September 3, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Theevent showcased facil-ity improvements atthe Tom Bevill HealthEducation Building, theDrafting andElectronics Building,the Fred ShockleyAutomotiveTechnology Center,and the Heating,Ventilation, and AirConditioning Building.

The openhouse began onthe BevillBuilding lawnwith a ribboncutting ceremo-ny and presen-tations of reso-lutions authoriz-ing the namingof the FredShockleyAutomotiveTechnology

Center and the Rebecca Branch Residence Hall. Following theceremony, programs located in the newly renovated buildingswere open fortours anddemonstra-tions.

CongressmanRobertAderholt,AlabamaCommunityCollegeSystemInterimChancellor Joan Davis, local dignitaries and legislative delegatesfrom the college’s service were among those in attendance.

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WIRED Initiative Awards Wallace StateOver $30,000 in Scholarship Funding for

2009-2010

Wallace State CommunityCollege in Hanceville has beenawarded more than $30,000 inscholarship funding for the 2009-2010 academic year through theTennessee Valley WorkforceInnovation in Regional EconomicDevelopment (WIRED) Initiative.

From these funds, approxi-mately 30 scholarships will beissued for fall semester 2009, and30 scholarships will be awarded forspring semester 2010 – each inthe amount of $500 – to be usedfor tuition and fees.

The WIRED scholarshipssupport degree-seeking studentsfrom the 23 counties in theNorthern Alabama/SouthernTennessee region who are major-ing in STEM (science, technology,engineering or mathematics) fields.

The Tennessee ValleyWIRED region includes Cullman,Blount, Winston and Morgan coun-ties in Wallace State’s immediateservice area, as well as Madison,Marshall, Jackson, Lawrence,Limestone, Colbert, Lauderdale,Dekalb, Marion, and Franklin, andnine counties in Tennessee.

Students must designateone of the science (includinghealth sciences), technology, engi-neering or math disciplines as theirmajor program of study. Related

transfer programs also qualify. Additionally, successful

high school applicants must pres-ent a minimum GPA of 3.0, and eli-gible college students must havemaintained a GPA of at least 2.75.Applicants must be U.S. Citizensor permanent residents and have aFederal Application for StudentFinancial Aid (FAFSA) on file.

Preference will be given tostudents from middle class fami-lies, according to FAFSA results,who are not eligible for full FederalPell grant funds.

An application packet isavailable in the Financial Aid Officeor on the Financial Aid page of theWallace State web site atwww.wallacestate.edu/finaid.

For more information or toapply for the WIRED scholarship,contact Jennifer Smith in theWallace State Financial Aid Officeat 256/352-8092.

Many other scholarshipsare available throughout the yearfor current Wallace State studentsand for those looking to transfer toa four-year college or university.Stop by the Financial Aid Office fordetails.

Page 10 Back to School 2009Campus News

Wallace Invites Students to

Participate in Survey

`Wallace State Community College invites the students to partici-

pate in a survey about its marketing efforts. A link to the 2009

marketing survey is located on the homepage of the Wallace

State web site (www.wallacestate.edu) under the Fall 2009 head-

ing. Responses to the survey will help the college to measure

the effectiveness of its outreach and current “A Life Less

Ordinary” campaign, and to plan for future campaigns. This sur-

vey should take approximately 5 minutes. Answers are complete-

ly anonymous. The deadline to respond is September 30, 2009.

For more information, call 256-352-8118 or

email kristen.holmes@wallacestate.edu.

Don’t Forget to Join in

Wallace State’s

“Common Read”

October 7 - The Common Read -

Freshman/Faculty Luncheon 11 a.m.-1

p.m. at Woody’s Grill – Theatre Director

Lauren Cantrell will present a skit based

Tuesdays with Morrie at 12 p.m.

Nov. 3 - The Common Read -

Freshman/Faculty Luncheon 11 a.m.-1

p.m. at Woody’s Grill – Tuesdays with

Morrie the movie will be shown to stu-

dents.

Freshman/Faculty Luncheon - Sept. 1

and Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Woody’s

Grill)

On Thursday, August 27th, two Wallace Statestudents were invited to attend a luncheon hosted bythe Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform, anorganization dedicated to revising Alabama’s consti-tution. Joel Ferrel and Mason Holmes, both membersof the college’s Student Government Association,traveled to Huntsville’s Von Braun Center to learnmore about ACCR and their goals regarding the revi-sion of the state’s constitution.

The keynote speaker at the luncheon wasPulitzer Prize winning author Rick Bragg who is anative of Alabama and a proponent of constitutionalrevision. He spoke about the current condition ofAlabama’s economy and also made remarks aboutthe state’s image.

“I learned a great deal about efforts to reformour state constitution,” Said Ferrel. “It was a greatexperience and one that has given me a new per-spective about Alabama’s governance.”

The ACCR is a not for profit, grassroots, publicinterest group whose dedication lies in drafting a newconstitution for the state of Alabama. The organiza-tion grew out of a rally that took place in Tuscaloosain April of 2000 and has been working toward a morepractical state constitution since. Their mission statesthat the goal of the organization is to draft a constitu-tion that unites, rather than divides, citizens of thestate of Alabama.

Students AttendConstitutional

Reform Luncheon

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Wallace State will join the rest of the nation on 17th in the celebration of the U.S. Constitution. A copy of the U.S. Constitution

will be on display in the student center. Information about our country’s Constitution will be distributed to students through-

out the day. Be sure to join your peers for a cookout that will be held from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the gazebo near the

college’s Student Center.

Wallace State Celebrates the United StatesConstitution

The Preamble to Our

Constitution:

We the People of the United States,

in Order to form a more perfect

Union, establish Justice, insure

domestic Tranquility, provide for the

common defense, promote the gen-

eral Welfare, and secure the

Blessings of Liberty to ourselves

and our Posterity, do ordain and

establish this Constitution for the

United States of America.

Do You Know YourBill of Rights?The Bill of Rights

The first ten Amendments (Bill of Rights)were ratified effective December 15, 1791.

Amendment I: Freedom of religion, speech,and the press; rights of assembly and petitionCongress shall make no law respecting anestablishment of religion, or prohibiting thefree exercise thereof; or abridging the free-dom of speech, or of the press, or the right ofthe people peaceably to assemble, and topetition the Government for a redress ofgrievances.

Amendment II: Right to bear armsA well regulated Militia, being necessary tothe security of a free State, the right of thepeople to keep and bear Arms, shall not beinfringed.

Amendment III: Housing of soldiersNo Soldier shall, in time of peace be quar-tered in any house, without the consent of theOwner, nor in time of war, but in a manner tobe prescribed by law.

Amendment IV: Search and arrest warrantsThe right of the people to be secure in theirpersons, houses, papers, and effects, againstunreasonable searches and seizures, shallnot be violated, and no Warrants shall issue,but upon probable cause, supported by Oathor affirmation, and particularly describing theplace to be searched, and the persons orthings to be seized.

Amendment V: Rights in criminal casesNo person shall be held to answer for a capi-tal, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on apresentment or indictment of a Grand Jury,except in cases arising in the land or navalforces, or in the Militia, when in actual servicein time of War or public danger; nor shall any

person be subject for the same offense to betwice put in jeopardy of life or limb, nor shallbe compelled in any criminal case to be a wit-ness against himself, nor be deprived of life,liberty, or property, without due process oflaw; nor shall private property be taken forpublic use without just compensation.

Amendment VI: Rights to a fair trialIn all criminal prosecutions, the accused shallenjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, byan impartial jury of the State and districtwherein the crime shall have been commit-ted; which district shall have been previouslyascertained by law, and to be informed of thenature and cause of the accusation; to beconfronted with the witnesses against him; tohave compulsory process for obtaining wit-nesses in his favor, and to have the assis-tance of counsel for his defense.

Amendment VII: Rights in civil casesIn Suits at common law, where the value incontroversy shall exceed twenty dollars, theright of trial by jury shall be preserved, andno fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States,than according to the rules of the commonlaw.

Amendment VIII: Bails, fines, and punish-mentsExcessive bail shall not be required, norexcessive fines imposed, nor cruel andunusual punishments inflicted.

Amendment IX: Rights retained by the peo-pleThe enumeration in the Constitution of certainrights shall not be construed to deny or dis-parage others retained by the people.

Amendment X: Powers retained by thestates and the peopleThe powers not delegated to the UnitedStates by the Constitution, nor prohibited by itto the States, are reserved to the Statesrespectively, or to the people.

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“There is nothing wrong withAmerica that the faith, love of free-dom, intelligence and energy of her

citizens cannot cure.”-Dwight D. Eisenhower

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wscc sportsIn the next issue, readers will find the return of fullcoverage of the most exciting events in Wallace Statesports. The Volleyball and Soccer seasons haverecently begun. The Volleyball team is off to a 7-0start with a game at home on Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.against Lawson. The Soccer team is off to a 2-2-1start with the next home game against Bethel Collegeon September 24 at 3:30 p.m. See the calendar ofevents for more dates. Fan support makes a tremen-dous difference. Come out and support the WallaceState Lions!