Vol. 6, Issue 7 * Zuzu Acrobats, Addicted to Plastic

Two Big Events. SCCC’s Community and Cultural Affairs Committee will host two events this

week. Tonight: The Zuzu African Acrobats will amaze you in the Taylor Auditorium starting at 7 p.m.; and then, on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Stockade 101, the film “Addicted to Plastic” will be

shown, followed by a discussion with its director, Ian Connacher. Both events are free and open to the public. Invite your friends and family!

Monday, March 3 Scholarships Application Is Now Online! Need Money for College? The SCCC Foundation Scholarship Program will award scholarships to more than 100 students for the 2014-15 academic year. These scholarships vary in amount and are based on a variety of factors. Scholarships are for returning and graduating SCCC students and most awards range from $500-$1,500. Apply online starting today by visiting www.sunysccc.edu/scholarships.

Zuzu African Acrobats – 7 p.m., Taylor Auditorium. You’ve seen them on “America’s Got Talent.” Now see them for free at SCCC. Featuring fast pyramid building, limbo, contortion, bottle and chair balancing and more. Sponsored by the Community and Cultural Events Committee.

Science Club – 11:30 a.m., Elston 239. Professor Renato V. Tameta, Advisor. E-mail: tametarv@sunysccc.edu. Open to all students.

Student Government Association – 11:20 a.m., Student Forum. All students are welcomed to attend. Lend your voice to the decision-making process.

Rhythms Literary Club – 11:25 a.m., Elston 420. Rhythms is SCCC’s student-run literary club. The group’s primary function is to produce an annual magazine of literature (short stories, plays, poems, songs, essays, etc.) and artwork (drawings, photographs, etc.), created by SCCC students, faculty and staff. The group also sponsors coffee-houses, readings, and other literary events. All students are welcome. (The group is also accepting poetry/prose/art submissions – write to scccrhythms@gmail.com. Deadline: April 4.)

Tuesday, March 4

School of Music Presents the Art-Trio Volnitsa –7:30 p.m., Taylor Auditorium. The program will enable participants to acquire an understanding of the cultural dimensions of Russian traditional and classical music and uniqueness of Russian folk instruments. The group consists of three artists from Moscow, Russia renowned for both the mastery of their instruments and the music they play. The Art-trio “Volnitsa” is a great ambassador of Russian culture has delighted their audiences around the globe. Art-trio Volnitsa gives a new sounding to well-known old masterpieces of Russian music. They dare to play folk music in the way they understand and love it – without pathos and pretense, but with love and humor. Free.

Blood Drive – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Activity Forum.

Wednesday, March 5 “Addicted to Plastic” – 6 p.m., Stockade 101. “Addicted to Plastic” is a feature-length documentary about solutions to plastic pollution. The film details plastic’s path over the last 100 years and provides a wealth of expert interviews on practical and cutting-edge solutions to recycling, toxicity and biodegradability. These solutions – which include plastic made from plants – will provide viewers with a hopeful perspective about our future with plastics. Screening followed by discussion and Q and A with filmmaker Ian Connacher. Sponsored by the SCCC Community and Cultural Events Committee.

Procrastination – 11:30 a.m., Elston 328. A discussion with Judy Fruiterman of TRIO.

Admissions Tour of Culinary Arts Program for Prospective Students – 12 p.m., Casola Dining Room. Tell your friends to RSVP by writing admissions@sunysccc.edu.

Admissions Group Info Session for Prospective Students (All Programs) – 1 p.m., Stockade 101. Tell your friends to RSVP by writing admissions@sunysccc.edu.

Student Volunteer Organization Weekly Meeting – 11:20 a.m., Elston 236. The goal of the Student Volunteer Organization (SVO) is to connect the students with the community for the purpose of learning about the community and serving the needs of the people. All students welcomed.

Thursday, March 6

Impact of Drugs In the Brain – 11:30 a.m., Taylor Auditorium. Sponsored by the Science Club, Wellness and Support Services Office and the Department of Math, Science, Health and Technology.

Congrats to Our Teams! The women’s basketball team made the regional Final Four and the men’s and women’s bowling teams placed 2nd and 3rd in the national championships this past weekend. Read All About It on Our Web Site! (Just a note: The bowling trophy is being held by

Coach Ray Ross’s son, Joshua, 11.)

Jackpot! The Casino and Gaming Management Program hit big last week. Watch the video

about our Casino and Gaming Management degree program. Read the front page story about the program in The Daily Gazette. Read about Prof. Kim Otis in our Faculty Spotlights.

What a Finale! Black History Month at SCCC concluded this past Friday with a Gospel

extravaganza on the Taylor stage before a large audience. See hundreds of photos from last month’s BHM events on our Flickr site.

Help – Starting at a Dollar. The students in the Student Volunteer Organization are making no-sew blankets for Safe Inc. in Schenectady. Project Safe is an outpatient treatment/referral

program that serves persons between 12 and 35 with a variety of services such as crisis intervention, emergency shelter and drug and alcohol counseling. SVO students are selling

raffle tickets for $1 to win this blanket. The money will be used to purchase personal care items for SAFE Inc. Please look for the SVO table on March 3rd and 5th in the commons and come join

the group to make a blanket.

From the Office of Campus Safety:

HOW TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY OR THREAT TO PERSONAL SAFETY

Students, faculty, and staff should report any suspicious persons or unusual incidents that are observed to College security. Also, if you feel that your or another person’s personal safety is

threatened, call security at 381-1308, or access the campus communication center by using the RED emergency phones that are strategically located in all buildings on campus or access the

BLUE emergency phones that are strategically located in all parking lots and on the exterior of campus buildings. How to use the Blue Phones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3ItJ9mOgmQ

Advise security of the nature of the emergency and the location of the problem. Security will investigate the situation, make appropriate contacts, file an incident report and follow up as

warranted.

Also Coming Up:

The SCCC School of Music is once again offering the Summer Audio Recording Institute, July 21-August 1. Participants will learn Protools software, recording techniques, microphone selection and placement, and work in the state-of-the-art Vianna-Brignola Recording Studio at SCCC, in a professional recording session. The Institute is directed by SCCC faculty member and experienced producer, Sten Isachsen. Cost of the Institute is $250 and the number of participants is limited to fifteen. High school students and adults may participate. See a copy of the Institute brochure, including an application form. The School of Music expects this Institute to sell out, so if interested, please act quickly.

And:

Food for Thought and All that Jazz Honorary Chairperson: Joseph Carr, Renowned Vintner, Founder of Joseph Carr Napa Valley Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Location: Schenectady County Community College 78 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305 Times: 6 p.m. - Champagne Toast in the Taylor B. Auditorium followed by a Jazz Concert performed by the SCCC Student Jazz Ensemble Post-Concert – Culinary Extravaganza prepared by SCCC Culinary Arts Students About the Event: More than 300 prominent business, education and community leaders come together to enjoy fabulous food and jazz presented by Culinary Arts and Music students from two of SCCC’s premier academic programs. We plan to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, including the fact that through our fundraising we have been able to transform the experiences of SCCC students. Register for this year’s event today! Find student e-mail, Angel, this week’s calendar of events, polls, videos, your grades and

student information and more – all with a single sign-on – in the MySCCC Portal: http://mysccc.sunysccc.edu.

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