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V o l u m e 1 , I ss u e 6 Va t t e r o t t C o l l e g e September 2012 N ORTHPARK N EWS THE PULSE INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Pulse of Northpark 1 Staff Spotlight 1 Caught Doing Good 2 Healthy Workplace 2 Trades Magazines 2 Small Business 2 September 11 3 Register to Vote 3 IronMan Competition 4 Bone Marrow Drive 5 Vatterott Voice 6&7 Scholarships 8 Student Spotlight 8 Career Fair 9 Word Search 9 The “V” Calendar 10 Sept. in History 10 In the midst of your busy schedules of everyday life, work, and school, look up and notice it is almost Fall! I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our students …. New students, welcome to your first day of class! Welcome back to those continuing their education! And congratulations to those who have completed their journey with us and finished their educations! A firm believer in education, I have been given opportunities because of the education I’ve achieved—for example, I’ve been with Vatterott College for 8 years and this past August I experienced my first Vatterott gradua- OF N O R T H PA R K tion. There was an immense amount of pride and energy displayed by graduates, students, staff and faculty. It makes me further appreciate what our students endure to get to school and complete their degrees. The energy at graduation and your educational challenges makes me think about how many lives have been changed by the pure knowledge of the power of an education gained in these hallways. That gives me goose bumps. Sometimes it is the bigger picture and a wider view of the affect when an individual receives an education. Through the experience, education, and knowledge that are provided from within these walls, challenges have been overcome, obstacles have been moved, mentors and friends have been made. It brings me great pleasure to see our students rise to defeat their challenges and forever change their lives with even an ounce of knowledge or education! Always look to the reward of the challenge and at the end of the day know that in life we will continue to be students even outside of an educational institution. Open your minds to your current experience and YOUR future experiences of knowledge and education. Go for the challenge! Don’t lose sight of your dreams and accomplishments! I will leave you with this ... 1. The definition of an education from Dictionary.com: The act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. Words from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.... The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Rebecca Albers Director of Admissions STAFF SPOTLIGHT:SYLVIA HUBBLE Over the course of Sylva’s career in teaching, she has educated over 4,000 students. She values knowing that she is setting a foundation for the rest of all of her student’s lives. One thing Sylvia greatly enjoys is seeing her past students out and about … finding out what they’re doing and knowing she played a part in their success. She has been with NorthPark for 14 months teaching Phase1 classes in the Cosmetology department. When asked what she enjoys about teaching at Vatterott, she said, “Vatterott offers a vast amount of student services that help you overcome your obstacles, stay in school, and become the person who you desire to be.” Her motto is “No Stylist Left Behind!” Page 2 Caught Doing Something GOOD Anthony Barrett – HVAC student – always responds to my emails in the nicest way! Ramon Williamson – for carrying the heavy box of brochures to my office J Brenda Lincoln for picking up trash in the grass around the employee parking lot! Charles (Chuck) Cross HVAC/R student was helping throughout the concert day. with the trash cans, tables, even helping with ice. Student Ambassadors for helping with the balloon arch, balloons outside and anything else they could help with at the concert. Derick Harrison took time out of his day to talk with the elderly mother of a former graduate. She had a new heat pump installed in her home and had no idea how to set it, run it, etc. Marquis from Plumbing “Gave me his seat on a very, very crowded bus. There were numerous young and old men on the bus, I really appreciated his chivalry!” Submitted by: Rosalind L Chatman Tawanda Clemmons –saved a couple of students from withdrawing!! Kathy Gaeng and Melanie Charvat – A huge kudos to you and your students for making this a success. It was amazing to watch those students take on this project with such gusto and pride. Student Services Lisa, Megan, & Zach for helping with the student for Graduation payments. Special thanks to Registrar for their assistance in helping passing of bus passes, Katie for helping with whatever she could do, to take things off my plate. Sattinie Anderson Volume 1, Issue 6 C O M M U N I C AT I O N T I PS F O R A H E A LT H Y W O R K P L A C E Be specific in formulating your complaints. Resist the temptation to involve yourself in conflicts that do not directly involve you. Try to depersonalize conflicts. Instead of a "me versus you" mentality, visualize an "us versus the problem" scenario. Be open and listen to another's point of view and reflect back to the person what you think you heard. Don't always involve your superiors in conflict resolution. You'll quickly make the impression that you are unable to re- MAGAZINE OF solve the smallest difficulties. Take it outside and away from the group of inquisitive coworkers if they're not involved in the problem. Limit your complaints to those directly involved in the workplace conflict. Character assassination is unwarranted. Know when conflict isn't just conflict. If conflict arises due to sexual, racial, or ethnic issues, or if someone behaves inappropriately, that's not conflict, it's harassment. Take action and discuss the prob- lem with your supervisor or human resources department. Consider a mediator if the problem gets out of control, or if the issue is too emotional to resolve in a mutual discussion. Take home point: It's not all about you - You may think it's a personal attack, but maybe your co-worker is just having a bad day. Take time to think BEFORE you speak in response to an insensitive remark. It may be that saying nothing is the best response. THE MONTH: CM CLEANING & MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE The building industry's largest circulation and most popular magazine among janitorial and maintenance professionals. Each monthly issue is full of stories and articles that alert readers to new industry trends and explain how maintenance managers and building service contractors can make the operations more efficient. It’s FREE. www.freetrademagazine.com https://www.facebook.com/ CMMOnline INTERESTED IN STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS? Learn More! How? You ask ... For those who want information and assistance with small business start-ups, there is another valuable resource at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. This resource, which partners with Follow us on Facebook to stay informed with your campus events: www. facebook.com/vatterott.college.northpark the Small Business Adminisration, can assist you with the many facets of starting your own enterprise.Learn m o r e : h t t p : / / www.umsl.edu/ ~smallbus/ Northpark News SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE On September 11, we will be participating in a remembrance of the day as a Vatterott body. We would like to see as many students/staff/ faculty as possible participate and bring the campus together on that day to remember the thousands of victims of this terrorist attack and the impact that it has had on our country. Come that day with continued prayers, thoughts and memories to share—we will line the halls of Vatterott NorthPark to honor the victims and our Great Country. Page 3 You can register to vote online … http://registertovote.org/ index.html Your vote does count! You count! Please inform yourself on the issues of this year’s campaigns … especially our local and state elections. Do you know who is running for office in Illinois and Missouri? Find out. Their decisions affect you! LIKE U S W W W . FAC E B O O K . C O M / VA T T E R O T T . C O L L E G E . N O R T H P A R K Students should “like” us, because they will obtain‐ valuable informa on on everything from campus events, to mo va onal quotes, to public service announcements, to photos, to new and poten al op‐ portuni es in employment and things of social value and fun local events – also, if they “like” us, we have a monthly contest for a chance to win a gi card! AND we have just seen the p of the iceberg regarding Facebook, it has so many tools to measure success … WHY? and to see the de‐ mographics of our popula‐ on. It is evolving, and probably will get even more sophis cated in the future. Most importantly, it helps in staying connected to campus from everywhere! Taken from … https://www.facebook.com/#!/TefPoe Page 4 V o l u m e 1 , I ss u e 6 THE BONE M A R ROW EXPERIENCE “The drive was great and a success. It turned out to be very beneficial and a great learning experience.” Cleopatra Moore “The Bone Marrow Drive was very cool. We had more people than we thought. I really enjoyed the drive.” Antoinette Nelson “The drive was very exciting. It was something new and fun. Usually I get nervous around a lot of people but I was relaxed and focused.” Anique Harris “The bone marrow drive was wonderful. It was a great experience because it was more students that got involved and that made my day.” Latifa Woods PREP-COURSE WEDNESDAYS RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY! CALL 264-1000 Classes offered at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. In the Upstairs LRC C L I N I C A L S C L A S S E S L OV E GUINEA PIGS! A special THANK YOU to all of the student volunteers that come into our class on Thursdays. This is priceless learning for the students that we can not get in any other way. Thank you for all of the students support and courage! IRONMAN COMPETITION 2012 August 30, 2012 Northpark hosted our annual Ironman Welding Competition. Last year was exciting, but this year we had a much larger turnout and the competition was intense. I’d like to thank all of the participants in this year’s event. I hope it was a good experience for everyone involved. Final standings in order: 5th Place: Evan Hunter, 3rd phase, Northpark th 6 Place: Arruis Jones, 1st phase, Northpark th 7 Place: Dustin Friedman, 2nd phase, Fairview Heights th 8 Place: Kenneth Williams, 2nd phase, Northpark 9th Place: Corey Campbell, 3rd phase, Fairview Heights 10th Place: Christopher Arman, 6th phase, Northpark helmet will get a lot of use. Congrats also to Jerome Davis and Casey Dale who each won Dewalt 4 ½ “ grinders! Thanks to Rick and Todd for fabricating 3 awesome trophies. May we have an even bigger turn out next year. Be proud of where you go to school, our campus is full of young men and ***** st women with talent and 1 Place: Brad Beene, Congratulations to Brad 1st phase, Fairview Beene! He takes the 1st determination they didn’t know they had! Heights place trophy to Fairview nd 2 Place: Jerome Davis, Heights, but Northpark 1st phase, Northpark still rules with 6 competi3rd Place: Casey Dale, tors in the top 10. The 4th phase, Northpark grand prize was a top-of4th Place: Brandon Mager, the-line Lincoln Welding 2nd phase, Fairview Heights Hood, hopefully that new Follow us on Facebook to stay informed with your campus events: www. facebook.com/vatterott.college.northpark Northpark News Page 5 B O N E M A R R OW D R I V E 8 / 2 1 / 2 0 1 2 We had 57 donars!!!!!! Our goal for the school was 25. The clinical medical students were quite awesome! We had so many people, the other teachers, staff, Ms. Denise, who was from the bone morrow association, Bobby, Ms. Kathy, even other students make so many positive comments on how very professional our students looked and behaved. “Like a real professional should be” I could not had been prouder of all of my clinical students. They all really “stepped up to the plate” Yea for ya’all… All of Vatterott really came together for a greater cause. I am proud of each and every donor for, hopefully, making a huge difference in someone’s life. Great job, Vatterott!!!!! Ms. Denise wanted to know how quickly we could schedule another, for the turnout was so great. I told her maybe next year, she was disappointed I’m afraid. Mrs. Melanie Charvat MA STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE A THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEERS & THE M.A. STUDENTS I want to thank all of you and your wonderful students for sponsoring the Marrow Registry Drive at Vatterott College - North Park Campus on August 21. We had an amazing turnout; 58 potential donors joined the registry and at least 12 people wanted to join the registry but couldn't because of health issues or age! Also, we talked about our best donors being between the ages of 18 -44 years old. Patients react better to their stem cells because they are more active. I would guess that about 95% of the potential donors that joined at your drive were in that age range! As you know we are desperate to get more minorities on our registry and at your drive we had 53 minorities out of the 58 that joined! This is awesome! With every additional marrow donor added to the registry we are giving thousands of patients a better chance of finding a match. It is great that we now have 58 additional potential donors on our marrow registry because of your drive. Your drive also helped us educate and build awareness about the life-saving benefits of joining the Be The Match Registry. Also, please thank all your volunteers again for me. They all did an amazing job and worked so hard! Hopefully we will be able to have Marrow Registry Drives at Vatterott College North Park Campus every 6 months or every year. Thanks again! Denise M. Mosley Account Executive Be The Match Registry 3655 Vista Avenue, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor St. Louis, MO 63110 Follow us on Facebook to stay informed with your campus events: www. facebook.com/vatterott.college.northpark BONE MARROW DRIVE 8/21/2012 PATTY CRAWFORD-AM SHANAE JOHNSON-AM MISHELLE BOYER-PM LATIFA WOODS-PM ASJA BLOCKER-PM DARYL FULLER-PM RACHEL LINCOLN-AM YOLANDA GREEN-AM LASONYA PEOPLES-AM EUNIQUE COOPER-AM ANTIONETTE NELSON-PM CLEOPATRA MOORE-PM ANIQUE HARRIS-PM CHYNNE HOLLOWAY-PM MBC STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATED WERE: GENEVA REDMOND ALEX WHITE TAMEKA KEYS Northpark News Page 6 T H E V AT T E RO T T V O I C E C O N C E R T AUGUST 15TH, 2012 It was a perfect day for an Open House and Student Appreciation Event … our very own outdoor Vatterott Voice concert … warm, but not like our July (ya’ll know what I mean— blistering and unrelenting) … the sun was bright and not over-powering, the stage was set, and the crowd was full of students, faculty, staff, and friends from all around … Hot 104.1 was in attendance with a few DJ’s as well. The artists on hand included Chingy, JGE, Aloha, Mia Lee, Doorway, Vega, Trixie, Tef Poe, and Seviin Li … all courtesy of Vatterott College ex’treme Institute by Nelly. For five hours we were entertained with singing, dancing, fun, and food provided by the NorthPark campus and served by faculty and staff in the back parking lot. (Thanks, guys). Pre- the festivities, members of our NorthPark Newsletter team had an opportunity to interview a few of the artists. On this page are the results of those sit down, face to face converstations. (If you were on the Newsletter staff, that TEF POE Interviewed by Latifa Woods Kareem Jackson has been in the music industry since 2001. He feels his job as an artist is to push his listeners to reach their goals. He says to pray and have faith daily. Born and raised in Pine Lawn, TRIXIE Interviewed by Chynna Holloway At 21 and from Hannibal, MO, Trixie says her goal is to “Keep Going and Never Give Up” … which are great words she says for an “ill generation.” She loves performing and getting to be a role model. Her most embarrassing moment came during a performance around her 21st birthday when she forgot the lyrics to the song! could have been you! Just sayin’). Look forward to the next one!!! Don’t Miss it! SEVIIN LI he is happy to sing to hometown crowds like ours. To keep up with Tef … check out his facebook page … https://www.facebook.com/#!/ TefPoe. There you can find pictures, website information, and “like” his page to read updates and know where he is and what’s happening in his music “war” as he likes to put it. Nelly introducing her on stage in Nashville is her happiest moment, she said and her favorite experience was meeting Nelly for the first time. Trixie is personable, unassuming, funny, and likes to play basketball. She’s a regular girl just like you … only … she “Keeps Going and Never Gives Up!” You can too! Follow us on Facebook to stay informed with your campus events: www. facebook.com/vatterott.college.northpark SEVIIN LI Interviewed by Dacia Wilkinson Before the concert began, I had the privilege to sit and talk with Seviin Li. In the first few seconds she was interviewing me—she’s like sitting and talking to your best girl friend!! We could have talked for hours. So gracious, intelligent, and full of life. Not only does she sing hip-hop, she loves gospel, jazz, r&b, alternative, she’s an actor on the stage as well— loving plays and playing to an audience in whatever capacity. She’s diverse and amazing. Did you know she was born in Madrid, Spain? Sure was. She’s a military kid and has been all over, but loves to call St. Louis home and we are proud to have her! Telisha Lee is her true name. Check her out on her Facebook page … www.facebook.com/ SeviinLiFANPAGE to read more about her like this ... “Having accolades such as Best Soloist of the Year from the Midwest Conference of Christian Artists (MCCA), and voted one of the best female vocalist from St. Louis has helped put Seviin on the fast track to being one of the best female vocalist. “ Watch her … she’s going places and we saw her first! Well not first, but we did have her here at our Vatterott Voice Concert! Northpark News Page 7 VATTEROTT VOICE CONCERT AUGUST 15, 2012 Follow us on Facebook to stay informed with your campus events: www. facebook.com/vatterott.college.northpark Page 8 V o l u m e 1 , I ss u e 1 STUDENT V AT T E R O T T ’ S S C H O L A R S H I P S SPOTLIGHT Jasmine Cain (you may know here as JayCee) did hair for years before deciding to get her license … doing hair comes naturally to her. Today, she has attended Vatterott since May of 2011 and this September, she graduates from the Cosmetology Program. To those who come after her through Vatterott, JayCee says, “Roll Tight!” … meaning, “Never Give Up.” Congratulations, Jay Cee! You, Roll Tight! We look forward to hearing about how YOU achieve your dreams! CHOOSE YOURSELF, YOUR CAREER, YOUR FUTURE! Follow us on Facebook to stay informed with your campus events: www. facebook.com/vatterott.college.northpark Northpark News Page 9 T H E V AT T E R O T T C A R E E R FA I R th Tuesday, October 16 at the Hilton Garden Inn, just the other side of Hanley. …….. This is for YOU! Whether you are a current student or a graduate … you are invited to the Vatterott College, NorthPark Campus Career Fair here in Berkeley, MO. Our very own Career Services department brings in Employers from the St. Louis area in occupations that our C N Q M E N S S E C C U S B O N E Y N E A G C R R S P I H S R A L O H C S A E V U Z U E Y K C L N X E R U T U F G U V I G S Z M B R O U B O F I L L A M S T E R H E M E U O M V G E I A R T L O Q U S D T G J M S W M Y O N G T C O U S I M G Y school trains YOU to excel in, to offer jobs and give you an opportunity to participate in on-the-spot job interviews/job interview training. Come dressed to impress, bring your reHilton Garden Inn, just a block from sumes, rub elbows, The Vatterott Northpark, Berkeley, MO make connections … use this to YOUR ad- that’s INVALUABLE to vantage. It may not be you as your proceed on the place you find that your path to a Career! perfect job, but the expe- See Career Services for rience you’ll collect talk- more information! ing to employers … L N V B I V U N H L I D A E N Q W N K U M E D R N O N V F Z U H E C B M O U R V A L O A E I I L M A V N T L U O A P A S G L I N S C C J D A I C T E W D O N P R A A N C S E A J M G R N A E M O E K H O Z H G E N E T H U U A R H R E O N E T N I C U E X D I Y T F I F O Z E R S K R O N T S R A C O N T E S T J W Y E S M O D E B I S Z V N J S T U D E N T S R U N R If YOU would like to be a part of the Newsletter Team, email Dacia at dacia.wilkinson@vatterott.edu Or Kayla at kayla.denzik@vatterott.edu “A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It's jolted by every pebble on the road.” ~~Heny Ward Beecher NORTHPARK EDUCATION CHALLENGES SUCCESS IRONMAN CONTEST BONE MARROW DRIVE VOLUNTEERS CM MAGAZINE COMMUNICATION FACEBOOK CAREER FUTURE REMEMBRANCE CAUGHT DOING SOMETHING Follow us on Facebook to stay informed with your campus events: www. facebook.com/vatterott.college.northpark SMALL BUSINESS VOICE SCHOLARSHIPS AUTUMN FIFTY SEVEN DONORS STUDENTS KNOWLEDGE DO WORK Note: If you have recipes, poems, a short story having anything to do with Fall or September… contact … dacia.wilkinson@vatterott.edu Vatterott College NorthPark Campus Vatterott Calendar 8580 Evans Drive Berkeley, MO 63134, 6th – Orientation 10th – New Start 11th—9/11 Remembrance 12th – V-Star 13th -- Campus BBQ 19th -- New Student Event 19th – Uniform Fitting Phone: 314-264-1000 Campus Directors: Robert Donnell and Jessie Bailey Like us www.facebook.com/ vatterott.college.northpark CAUGHT DOING SOMETHING GOOD! If you see someone, student or staff, doing something good, tell Tracie at the Front Desk! We want to know! Thank you!!! Admissions: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm Financial Services: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm Accounting: Mon & Tue 8am to 6pm, Wed & Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 5pm LRC: Mon 8am to 6pm, TueThu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 5pm Student Services: Mon 8am– 8pm, Tue & Wed 8am to 8pm, Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 5pm Career Services: Mon -Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm Registrar: Mon & Fri 8am to 6pm, Tues, Wed & Thurs 8am to 8pm Saturday Hours: (9am to 5pm)March 31stApril 7th, SEPTEMBER September 1, 1939 - At 5.30 a.m., Hitler's armies invaded Poland starting World War II. September 2, 1945 - President Harry Truman declared V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) commemorating the formal Japanese surrender to the Allies aboard the USS Missouri. September 3, 1838 - Anti-slavery leader Frederick Douglass began his escape from slavery by boarding a train in Baltimore dressed as a sailor. September 4, 1886 - The last major U.S.Indian war came to an end as Geronimo was captured. September 5, 1774 - The First Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia with 56 delegates, representing every colony, except Georgia. Attendants included Patrick Henry, George Washington, Sam Adams and John Hancock. September 5, 1847 Birthday - Wild West legend Jesse James (1847-1882) was born in Centerville, Missouri. Following the American Civil War, Jesse and his brother Frank formed a group of outlaws, robbing banks, trains, stagecoaches and stores. In 1882, after the governor of Missouri offered a $10,000 reward for their capture dead or alive, a member of the gang shot 34-year-old Jesse in the back of the head and claimed the reward. September 8, 1883 - The Northern Pacific Railroad across the U.S. was completed. September 8, 1974 - A month after resigning the presidency in disgrace as a result of the Wa- IN 20th -- Jeans Day 26th – Uniform Fitting 26th – V-Star Oct 16th—Career Fair H I S T O RY September is like no other, It's days change color and weather. No other month can say quite the same, For every day, I can feel the change. ~Jessica Millsaps http://www.historyplace.com/ specials/calendar/ tergate scandal, Richard Nixon was granted a full pardon by President Gerald R. Ford for all offenses committed while in office. September 11, 2001 – Speaks for Itself. September 14, 1741 Composer George Frederick Handel finished Messiah after working on it nonstop for 23 days. September 14, 1930 - The Nazi Party became the second largest party in Germany following a stunning election triumph by Adolf Hitler. September 16, 1620 - The Mayflower ship departed from England, bound for America with 102 passengers and a small crew. The ship weathered dangerous Atlantic storms and reached Provincetown, Massachusetts on November 21st. September 16, 1908 - General Motors was founded by entrepreneur William Crapo "Billy" Durant in Flint, Michigan. September 18, 1947 - The U.S. Air Force was established as a separate mili- tary service. September 22, 1776 - During the American Revolution, Nathan Hale was executed without a trial after he was caught spying on British troops on Long Island, his last words, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." September 22, 1862 - President Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves in territories held by Confederates as of January 1, 1863. September 23rd - Autumn (Sept. 23-Dec. 21) begins in the Northern Hemisphere with the autumnal equinox, at 1:37 a.m. EDT. In the Southern Hemisphere today is the beginning of spring. September 25, 1690 - The first American newspaper was published. September 25, 1789 - The first U.S. Congress proposed 12 Amendments to the Constitution, ten of which, comprising the Bill of Rights, were ratified. September 26, 1960 - The first-ever televised presidential debate occurred between presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. Many who watched were inclined to say Kennedy 'won' the debate, while those who listened only to the radio thought Nixon did better. Nixon, who declined to use makeup, appeared somewhat haggard looking on TV in contrast. September 28, 1542 - California was discovered by Portuguese navigator Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo upon his arrival at San Diego Bay. September 29, 1789 - Congress created the United States Army, consisting of 1,000 enlisted men and officers. Interested in being a part of the Newsletter team? Contact … kayla.denzik@vatterott.edu or dacia.wilkinson@vatterott.edu