News@ACC - Asnuntuck Community College

myCommNet Alerts
ISSUE
Students , faculty and staff are
encouraged to sign-up for free
myCommNet alerts. This text
message notification system
allows the college to deliver
emergency messages immediately to those connected to
ACC. Emergencies may include
campus-related health or safety
issues and may also include
weather related class cancellations.
It is easy and free to sign-up.
Log into the myCommNet por-
Open Houses Set for New Massage Therapy Program
ACC is offering a Massage Therapy program. The program is designed to prepare students for an
exciting career in massage therapy. Completing this program will prepare the students to work
with chiropractors, in health clubs, gyms, day spas, corporate settings, massage clinics or own
their own business.
Massage Therapy is one of the fastest growing and most diverse occupations in the health care
industry. Massage Therapists help with everything from stress management to injury rehabilitation.
Students who complete this course will be prepared and eligible to take the NCETMB ( National
Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork), the exam required to obtain a license
in the state of Connecticut.
The Massage Therapy program is a non-credit program. The program will take approximately 1
year to complete full time or approximately 2 years part time. Full time class hours are TuesdayFriday 9am-2:30pm. Saturday classes will be held 9am- 3pm. All classes must be completed prior
to receiving a certificate to be eligible to apply for the certification exam.
tal from http://
Asnuntuck Community College also offers a children’s reading room which provides childcare free
of charge to daytime students. Children must be at least 3 years of age to attend.
my.commnet.edu. Click the
“Create Account” link in the
myCommNet Alert Channel in
the left column and follow the
prompts.
To learn more about the program visit the Allied Health open house scheduled for September 6th
and September 27th from 6-8 p.m. For more information call (860) 253-3034/3066 or visit
www.asnuntuck.edu.
News@ACC Issue 36 September 2012
Former ACC Student Injured in Afghanistan
Sgt. Micah Welintukonis, a combat medic and former
ACC student, was critically injured in Afghanistan last
month while attempting to rescue other soldiers during an attack. He sustained extensive injuries and is
currently recovering at Walter Reed. He and his wife
have two young children and another on the way.
Micah was in class at Asnuntuck on the morning of
September 11, 2001 when everyone learned of the
attacks on the World Trade Center. Micah's first response was to call his unit. Immediately after 9/11,
he assisted with national security at Bradley and then
the Salt Lake City Olympic games. He since served
multiple deployments in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sgt. Welintukonis has also served as a volunteer firefighter in Somers.
36
September
2012
you are able to donate please follow this link
www.orgsites.com/ma/vfwpost443/
MicahWelintukonis.pdf or donate to the address
below:
Micah Wilintukonis
He has undergone eight surgeries in the past month. C/O VFW Newell-Blais Post #443
The family needs help to cope with travel expenses so P.O. Box 968
his wife can be with him, as well as assistance with
North Attleboro, MA
the loss of their incomes during this difficult time. If 02760
Asnuntuck
Community
College
News@ACC
this issue
A C C I n s t ru ct o r W o rk s o n S a n d l e r F i l m
Dates to Remember
9/12
End of Add/Drop period.
Last day for 50 % General
Fund Tuition refund
9/17
Constitution Day (College
open, classes held)
9/25
Last Day to change to/
from Audit status
Transfer Days
ACC students can visit with
representatives from various
four year institutions every
month. Colleges will visit
with students in the President’s hallway. Colleges visiting ACC this month are:
9/11
Post University
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Former Asnuntuck
student Sgt. Micah
Welintukonis was
critically injured in
Afghanistan last month.
Monthly
Newsletter for
9/13
Albertus Magnus
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
9/18
Central CT State University
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
UMASS-Lowell
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
9/25
Springfield College
Bay Path College
University of St. Joseph
Eastern CT State University
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Student Success Story
ACC will host a Welcome Back
Festival on Wednesday, September
12th. Check out details inside the newsletter.
Welcome Back Message from President hard even when you are not good at it. Find mentors
who share your passion and are able to give you the
McLeod
best advice they can.”
Welcome to a new and exciting learning experience
I look forward to seeing you in the halls and to
at Asnuntuck Community College! Asnuntuck is
sharing your experiences on our campus.
beginning its 40th year and we are so happy that
you are either returning to our family or joining our
family for the first time.
Our mission is to offer you a quality education in an Dr. Martha McLeod
President
accessible, affordable and nurturing environAsnuntuck Community College
ment. Make the most of your time with us. To
quote Condoleezza Rice, “Find your passion in life
and go after it. Never be afraid to try something
Alzheimer Walk to be Held at Asnuntuck
Asnuntuck Community College will host the
Alzheimer Association’s Annual Walk to
End Alzheimer’s on its track on Sunday,
September 30th. It is the first time the 1.5-3
mile walk has been held at the Enfield location. ACC has begun recruiting people to
participate on the team. It is expected that
students, staff and faculty will be among the
walkers participating. Registration will begin
at 9 a.m. at the track beyond the college. The
walk will begin at 10 a.m. following the welcome program at 9:30 a.m. It is expected that
close to 4,000 people will participate in
walks across the state.
The walks are the largest nationwide fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s is the nation’s sixth-leading cause
of death.
To register to be a part of Team Asnuntuck
visit
http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/CTConnecticut/1604978767?
pg=team&fr_id=1363&team_id=58504. All
are invited to participate. There is no minimum pledge amount needed to walk.
Volunteers are also needed for the event.
Volunteers will need to report to Asnuntuck
at 7:30 a.m. The walk is expected to end at
noon. Those available to volunteer or those
with questions can contact Asnuntuck’s team
captains Karen Dardanelli at 860-253-1200
(kdardanelli@asnuntuck.edu)
or Andrea
Skidgel
at
(860)253-3012
(askidgel@asnuntuck.edu).
On the Air
The latest episode of
Louis Sapia Works on Adam Sandler Film
Asnuntuck: Changing
Welcome Back
Festival
ACC Student Success Story
Lives introduces us to
Pamela Brough and Jeff
Golden, two adjunct instructors at ACC. Tune in
on Thursday nights, Sep-
ACC Grad Jim Percoski is
now enrolled in UConn’s
nursing program.
tember 13th, 20th and
27th at 7pm on Cox Public
Access Channel 15 in the
Photo by Julie Cotnoir
Enfield area to learn how
they are changing lives.
Brough, instructor of the
ACC Instructor Lou Sapia played a body double for J. Geils bass player Danny Klein this past summer during
the filming of the movie Grown Ups 2. Sapia is seen with the film’s stars Salma Hayeck and Adam Sandler.
non-credit Ophthalmic
Assistant Program, which
teaches the specialized
skills required for students
to become assistants to
eye care professionals is
the show’s first guest.
Golden, a Criminial Justice instructor, is the se-
Lou Sapia, who is teaching Introduction to Management Information Systems, Web Design and Development 1, Database Design 1 and Introduction to Software Applications this Fall at ACC, certainly has
quite the story to tell when asked what did you do on your summer vacation.
A fan of the J. Geils Band, Sapia is always checking out their fan web site and was able to find a unique
opportunity to participate in a film they were going to be a part of this past summer. The casting agency
Sandie Alessie was looking for people to be doubles for the band during the filming of Grown Ups 2 in
Swampscott, Ma. The film is due out in theaters next summer.
Sapia sent in a photo, along with details of his size and was hired two days later to be a double for bass
player Danny Klein. “I met him and the rest of the band. Danny was very warm and got a big kick out of
me being is body double,” says Sapia.
cond guest. In addition to
describing the courses he
teaches, he also discusses the differences between teaching on campus and online.
Changing Lives is a
monthly public access
series, hosted by Asnuntuck Community College
president Dr. Martha
McLeod highlighting the
programs and achievements of Asnuntuck Community College and its
students and faculty..,
.
Klein was not the only celebrity Sapia rubbed shoulders with during the production. “Adam Sandler is
very down to earth and always came by to talk to us. He also made many jokes while filming” He added,
“Salma Hayeck was very nice to talk to. A very lovely woman. “ He continued, “Chris Rock is an absolute riot. Always loud and funny. David Spade kept to himself most of the time. Kevin James was fun to
watch while performing his scenes. Very funny guy. I came across Colin Quinn and was surprised when
he took the initiative to reach out and greet me. Very nice guy.”
Sapia says the experience gave him a deeper appreciation of what goes into the filming of a movie. “It
was very exciting and educational. I have a better understanding of the time and work involved in making
a movie.” He says however it is not always exciting. “ It can be monotonous as scenes are performed
over and over until the right shot is achieved. “ He took in the full experience. “In addition to watching
the various actors and scenes, I watched, closely, how the production employees worked. As a matter of
fact, I found their work very interesting. It’s requires a lot of energy and they are always very engaged. I
think if I were to go into the movie making business I would pursue producing as opposed to acting.”
Having had such a good experience Sapia says he may look for more opportunities to get involved in the
entertainment business. “Larry David is making a film in Massachusetts starting this fall. Sandie Alessie
is doing the casting. If students can get involved with it by playing extras I think the experience would be
wonderful for them.”
Jim Percoski is moving on from Asnuntuck to follow his dream of becoming a
nurse. Percoski says he feels fortunate to have been selected by UConn, from 1,600
applicants, for one of only nine transfer spots available for their nursing program.
The Uconn student said he began his journey at Asnuntuck because it was close to
home and not too large. Percoski only had six months of traditional high school experience. He earned his GED before entering the Army in January, 1992. Percoski
began his education at Asnuntuck with just one English class and gradually added
more classes to his schedule.
“Instructors at Asnuntuck took my education personally,” says the ACC grad.
“They went to whatever measure necessary to insure my long-term success. They
were not just interested in my ability to memorize facts to get a good grade on the
next exam.” He continued, “They insured that I understood the key underlying concepts so that I could examine material and make proper conclusions for myself.”
Percoski earned a general studies degree which allowed him to enroll in all of the
prerequisite classes he would need before entering nursing school and still be able
to earn a degree. “My goal is to work in pediatrics. It is a hard field but being a father myself I feel most equipped in this area,” says Percoski.
Percoski, who is anticipating a UConn graduation date of 2015 has respect for his
teachers at Asnuntuck and what they helped him attain. “I am always complimented
on how hard I have worked or how well I have done. But this is a compliment I find
incorrect. I am a direct result of my teachers’ hard work and their sacrifices, to help
me understand. All I ever provided to this relationship was a willingness to learn. I
believe this "success" truly belongs to them. I am the one who gets to reap the rewards for their efforts. I only wish they could know the depths of my gratitude.”
The 2012 Welcome
Back Festival is scheduled for Wednesday,
September 12th at noon.
Lunch will be served at
noon outside in the back
of the college. Students
will receive lunch for
free and faculty and staff
can purchase lunch for
$6.00. The Faculty and
Staff versus Students
softball game will be
held at 2 p.m. Sign-up
for the game is the Information Center.
Food Service
Lunch will be on sale
Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. in Café 1.
Lunch service on Wednesdays will begin October
3rd. Dinner will be on sale
Monday through Thursday
4:45 p.m. –6:45 p.m. also
in Café 1.
Deadline for
October’s Newsletter is
Tuesday,
September 25th. Email
jcotnoir@asnuntuck.
edu any submissions.