Century College Named Business of the Year by White Bear Area Chamber

Century College has been named the 2011 Business of the Year by the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce.

The award is given annually to a business that “contributes to the local economy in an outstanding manner, showing an exemplified business savvy. The winner has directly helped in industry growth, showed ingenuity, job creation and entrepreneurship.”

 

Chamber leaders noted that Century is the largest two-year college in the state and has doubled its enrollment in the last 11 years. It offers students “an excellent opportunity for the learning that will sustain them throughout their time in the workforce.”

The Chamber noted that Century is a community resource that “provides classes, space for meetings and other services that enhance the well-being of our entire region. Century is particularly important to adults who return to college for career change initiatives after they have had their careers interrupted by the recession.”

According to a study by economist Paul Anton of Anton & Associates, Century returns $175 million in economic activity to the local economy every year.

The Chamber award was accepted by Century Foundation Executive Director Nick Maras and Foundation Board President Linda Kay Smith at a luncheon event on May 17 at Jimmy’s Conference & Catering in Vadnais Heights.

Photo:

President Larry Litecky, Board President Linda Kay Smith

Summer School

1.       Walk-in orientation for summer students only is scheduled for 10:00am-1:00pm this Friday, May 20th.  Walk-in orientation takes place in the west campus computer lab.  Students should being their student I.D. numbers as well as assessment scores with them.  Fall semester students should be directed to make an orientation reservation for sessions scheduled in June-August. 

2.       Summer students still wanting to register after the walk-in session ends on Friday or early next, can be directed to the Admissions office, GPS LifePlan Center/Orientation office or call the orientation helpline at 651-779-3404 to have the orientation hold from their account.

Suspension and Probation at Century

Dear Woody,

I am worried.  I think I may be suspended at the end of this semester.  What do I do?

Dear Worried: 

If you are already on probation and did not complete your spring classes with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a cumulative completion rate of 67% then you will be suspended. There are two types of suspensions:  Academic suspension: which prevents you from attending Century; and financial aid suspension which prevents you from receiving any type of financial aid: grants, loans or work study. 

When you are suspended from the attending the college you have two choices:

1.      Serve your suspension. If this is your first suspension, you need to sit out one semester; if this is your second suspension, you are required to sit out two semesters. Before returning to college, you are required to attend a re-admission session to create your academic plan and obtain a re-admit form by the required deadline.

2.      Appeal your suspension based on extenuating circumstances. The College believes that students are responsible for their own academic progress and for seeking assistance when experiencing academic difficulty. However, occasionally a student’s failure to make satisfactory academic progress is due to extenuating circumstances; therefore, we have developed an appeal process for these situations.  You will receive a suspension letter by mail that will explain the dates and times to appeal along with the appeal process. 

If you also received a letter of suspension from financial aid you have two choices:

1. Appeal your suspension based on extenuating circumstances. Follow the appeals process outlined in your suspension letter.
2. If there are no extenuating circumstances, it is recommended that you pay for one term and show academic progress of 2.5 GPA and 100% completion rate for the term.

More information about suspension is available here: http://www.century.edu/currentstudents/counseling/acadprobsusp.aspx

Events on Campus

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Attention all Pre-Nursing Students or students who plan to apply for the Nursing Program

Application deadlines for next year will be November 1, 2011 for Mobility (LPN and Paramedic) Tracks and February 1, 2012 for the Traditional Track.
NOTE NEW ADMISSION REQUIREMENT…A Elsevier A2 Pre-Admission Nursing Exam that will include Reading Comprehension, Math, Vocabulary and General Knowledge will be required prior to the application deadline. Scores from these categories will be applied to the selection criteria for admission. Exam times will be scheduled on the Century campus from August-January. Sign up early; do not delay in registering for a test date/time.

Please be watching the Nursing Program website…more details coming soon.
http://www.century.edu/futurestudents/programs/pnd.aspx?id=45


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Student Senate Breakfast for Finals!

When:       May 9th and 10th
Where:      Main Commons on West
                Lincoln Mall on East
Time:        7:00 – 9:00

GOOD LUCK!

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Please attend the ROBOT SHOW at Lincoln Mall on East Campus from 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Tuesday, May 2nd.

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The Horticulture Department will be holding their annual PLANT SALE starting Monday, May 2 and will run on weekdays through Friday, May 13. The hours are from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm daily.
There is a good assortment of annual and perennial flower plants, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets and patio tubs. All of the plants have been grown by the horticulture students as part of their training. The location is at the Horticulture Greenhouses on the east campus of Century College near the Mahtomedi water tower.
Come check it out. Hope to see you there!
Mel Knapton
Horticulture Instructor

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Text Woody to 41411

It’s Woody’s Wire! It’s new. It’s cool. It’s a way to keep up-to-date on what is going on at Century.

Woody will send out texts (one or two/day max – promise) on free food, events, concerts, special offers, deadlines and more – but only student orientated information.  Give Woody’s Wire a try.

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Cinco De Mayo
 Come and join the Spanish Club for a celebration
of the Mexican-American culture.
When : Thursday May 5, 2011
Where : The Nest
Aztec Dancing
Time : 11:30 am
Mariachi
Time:  12:00 pm
Free Mexican Food
Time:  12:00pm
Folkloric Ballet
Time:  12:30 pm
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Tuesday, May 3 is the annual CHALK THE WALK Contest.  This fun event has been part of the annual Wood Duck celebration for many years.  Trophies, medals, prizes  will be awarded for the top 20 winning  entries.
  All chalk and charcoal provided free.  Contest starts at 11 and goes until 2PM with judging following.  Winners will be announced at 3PM.

This is an all college event,  free to all students,  faculty and staff.  Chalk the Walk contest is located  on the sidewalks just South of the Student Union and the NEST areas.

  Come and help celebrate Spring and picnic time.   Sponsored by the Creative Arts Alliance.“

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This Wednesday, May 4, Students vs. Employee Softball game at 3:00pm on the softball field behind West campus.

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Salsa Dancing Tuesday, May 3, at 1:00 in the Nest.

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Flag Football on Tuesday and Thursdays at 2:00 pm.  Games are played on the athletic fields south of West Campus off the Wood Duck Trail.

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DEALS


Mother’s Day Sale at The Bookstore - 25% Off of Gifts, Cards, Clothing and more… runs May 2nd – 7th.  Check it out!!!
 

Get Texts from Woody

Please Text Woody to 41411 to find out what is happening at Century College. The texts will emphasize events students would find interesting to attend. Events couls include: guest speakers, food, concerts, events, food, special sales at the bookstore, registration, tuition payments, food...you get the idea.

I read this about QR Code Readers: "The reader usually has little impact on scannability. If your phone
camera doesn’t have auto-focus or a 4-megapixel resolution, it will have a tougher time scanning.  Different handsets have different app thresholds."

Century Theatre presents The Seagull by Anton Chekov

Our spring mainstage play opens this week! Please consider printing the attached flyer to pass around class or make an announcement to your students. In addition to the times and dates below, we have a free preview open to everyone on Thursday, 4/14 at 7:30 PM. Please arrive at 7:15 to find a seat before showtime. The run time is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, which includes a 15 minute intermission.

The actors have created a wonderful acting ensemble for this show. The costumes are sumptuous and styled after the first decade of the 1900s. The scenery first shows a play within a play, in front of a moonlit lake, and then magically transforms to a country house with garden and interior rooms.

Please see the actors and crew members names below. They will be in dress rehearsals and performances all this week during the evenings. Please excuse them from evening classes, as this is a college-sponsored activity. (They are responsible for arranging makeup work ahead of time with faculty.) Please let me know if you have questions or concerns.See you in the theatre!

Regards,

Roberta Cullen

Century Theatre presents The Seagull by Anton Chekov

Century students and theatre professionals present this riveting portrait of a theatre family at the turn of the 1900s. Arkadina, mother and fading actress in her middle years, brings her novelist boyfriend, the famous Trigorin, home to the country estate of her brother for a visit. Tensions erupt when Constantine, her grown son and an aspiring playwright, grows jealous over his mother’s attention to Trigorin, and Trigorin’s attention to Nina, whom Constantine loves. Nina is in love with the theatre and falls for the sophisticated author, Trigorin. Arkadina manages to keep Trigorin for herself (barely), but Trigorin persuades Nina to follow him to Moscow in secret. Two years later we see the changes time as wrought within this circle of family and friends. Constantine is still struggling for recognition and is still desperately in love with Nina. We learn that Trigorin left Nina after an affair. All the family and friends are gathered to pass the time on a stormy evening. Nina comes to the house like a lost “seagull” for a final rendezvous with Constantine and the home and people she used to love.

This emotionally charged exploration of lovers and artists is presented in an updated translation by Tom Stoppard (author of Shakespeare in Love,  Rock and Roll and many other plays and screenplays).

The Seagull is presented April 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets available one hour before showtime in the Theatre Lobby. Century Students are free with Century I.D. Patrons 17 and younger are free. Patrons 18 years and older are $8. Seniors and Century staff are $5. This performance will be enjoyed best by older children and adults

Cast

Character                                                                                     Student Name

Konstantin................................................................ Steven Hoff

Nina................................................................. Kiersten Carlson

Arkadina......................................................... Stephanie Shively

Sorin.......................................................................... Tim Habas

Trigorin............................................................. Robert Hacecky

Masha............................................................... Myranda Beckman

Medvedenko............................................................. Erik Shelter

Polina............................................................ Jenna Dickhausen

Dorn.................................................................... John McCallum

Shamraev.............................................................. Cameron Obert

Yakov.................................................................... Glen Geppert

Maids ..................................................................... Faith Wagner

                                                                              Jodi Brockel

Puppeteer................................................................. Megan Matta

Stage Manager

Chelsea Behrendt

Assistant Stage Manager

Megan Matta

Scenery and Property Running

Jamie Jaackson, Lorren Schweppe

Light Board Operator

Katey Donlon Berg

Sound Board Operator

Dashay Baker

Wardrobe Running

Jazmin Ramirez

House Management

Kelly Bienek, Sean Dooley

Ticket Office Manager

Katherine Fluegel

  

Asian Awareness Week Events

Monday, April 11, 2011

Asian Activities Day

“The Nest” West Campus

11am -­ 1pm

Games from Asia

Ping Pong

Hopscotch

(Just to name a few)

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Traditional Hmong Day

“The Nest” West Campus

11am -­ 1pm

Wear your traditional clothes!

Traditional Ball toss game

Information on Hmong

Instruments

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Cambodian/Indonesian Day

“The Nest” West Campus

11am -­ 1pm

Indonesian

Learn the Indonesian language

Quiz: How Indonesian are you?

Map and information on Indonesian

Cambodia

Religion: Buddhism

Martial Arts – Pradal Serey (kickboxing)

Map and information on Cambodia

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Information on Asian Countries

“The Nest” West Campus

11am -­ 1pm

Friday, April 15, 2001

Asian Cultural Awareness Day

(Main Event)

Lincoln Mall -­ East Campus

12pm ­ 4pm

Asian Countries Noted in Performances

Minnesota Bright Star Dance Group (Hmong)

CAAM Chinese Dance Theater (Chinese)

Mu Performing Arts/Mu Daiko Drummers (Korean)

San Sei Yonsei Kai (Japanese)

Ha Family Entertainment/Dragon Dance

(Chinese/Vietnamese)

Student performances

Friday, April 22, 2011

Black Student Association African Night

“The Nest” West Campus

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Food, music, and student performances

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Performance: Mixed Blood Theater Group play called “Minnecanos”

“The Nest” West Campus

12:00 noon – 1:00 pm

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Festival of Nations

 “The Nest” West Campus

10:30 am to 2:00 pm

Performances and presentations by Century College students

and local dance companies.

India – Dance Company  

Middle East - Dance Company

Salsa dancing – Spanish Club

Information about countries, food, fun, and music! 

Come out and join the fun!

Friday, April 29, 2011

Asian Alumni Celebration

Lincoln Mall East Campus

6:00 pm -10:00 pm

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

The “Nest”

11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Aztec Dance Company

Food, musical performance