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Collin Cabaret 2009 raises money forscholarships Take a trip back to the golden days ofradio at the Collin College Foundation’sannual, signature gala fundraiser, 2009Collin Cabaret.[Click Here for Full Story]

Collin College continues celebration ofAfrican American culture As the month of February continues, so doesAfrican American History Month. [Click Here for Full Story]

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Pre-Admission partners set to make CollinCollege visit This free workshop allows the student toget up close and personal with one or allof Collin College's 10 pre-admissionpartners. [Click Here for Full Story]

Say cheese: Local children receive brightersmiles thanks to event Annual event provides dentalhealthcare to underprivilegedchildren.[Click Here for Full Story]

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Take a trip back to the goldendays of radio at the CollinCollege Foundation’s annual,signature gala fundraiser, 2009Collin Cabaret.

This year’s event will be at 6p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at theEmbassy Suites Frisco Hoteland Convention Center, 7600John Q. Hammons Drive inFrisco.

“Collin Radio Variety Hour” willshowcase the many talents of Collin College students andfaculty through song, dance, music and more with a 1940stwist – a nod to the days when families gathered aroundthe warm glow and crackle of their home radios, enjoyeddancing to swing bands in night clubs, or were entertainedlive in radio studios.

Many more students and faculty are participating throughgraphics designs for the invitations, culinary arts studentsworking with the Embassy Suites chefs for the evening’scuisine, 1940s poster art depicting the educationaldisciplines offered at the college and studentphotographers snapping photos of guests milling around1940s collectors’ cars and a fire truck. It is truly anentertaining night to remember while helping to providescholarships and impact the lives of deserving students.

David McCall with the law firm of Gay, McCall, Isaacks,Gordon & Roberts P.C., is this year’s Presenting Partner.He is recognized as the catalyst for this level ofsponsorship for the event.

McCall encourages others to join him as sponsors knowingthat the proceeds benefit college students needing criticalfinancial assistance with scholarships for the 2009-10academic year. Scholarships make the difference witheducating our community residents who will becomeleaders significantly making a difference to improve oureconomy.

Sponsorships range from $2,500 to $50,000.

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Collin College continues celebration ofAfrican American culture Celebrate the culture and history of African Americans atCollin College with a whole slate of events.

African American History Month events are free and opento the public.

Events at Collin College include:

Comedy ShowMichael Prince, renowned local comedian, will present acomedy show from 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, at theSpring Creek Campus Conference Center. Prince performsregularly at the Addison Improv and has performed onBET’s “Comicview” and toured with HBO’s Def ComedyJam.

Tuskegee Airman SpeakerCollin College will welcome a former Tuskegee Airman Dr.Calvin Spann Sr. at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, at thePreston Ridge Campus Event Center and noon,Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Central Park CampusConference Center. Dr. Spann flew 26 missions in Europeduring World War II.

Soul Food LuncheonThe annual Soul Food Luncheon is set from noon-1 p.m.,Friday, Feb. 27, at the Spring Creek Campus ConferenceCenter. The event is free. The annual Soul Food Luncheonis an excellent opportunity to partake of savory fare and tocelebrate the impact of African Americans in thecommunity and in American culture. Attendees areencouraged to bring a dish of their own to share.

Library ExhibitionsCollin College faculty and staff will exhibit art and artifactscommemorating African American History Month at theCentral Park, Preston Ridge and Spring Creek campusesthroughout the month of February.

The Central Park Campus is located at 2200 W. UniversityDrive in McKinney; the Preston Ridge Campus is located at9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco; and the Spring Creek Campusis located at 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.

For more information, e-mail Cathy Whitney, professor ofbiology, at [email protected].

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Walk, vigil, speaker set to take standagainst violence It’s time to take astand.

The public is invitedto attend Take aStand: Interventionagainst Violence, afree event withscheduled activitiesfrom Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 25-26 on Collin College’s Spring Creek,Central Park and Preston Ridge campuses.

The event kicks off with a Candlelight Walk and Vigil inhonor of those who have been affected by violence at 6p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Spring Creek CampusAtrium.

Steve Thompson, associate professor/sexual aggressionservices coordinator at Central Michigan University, willspeak after the walk and vigil at 7 p.m.

Thompson also is scheduled to speak at 10 a.m.,Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Central Park CampusConference Center, and at 2 p.m., at the Preston RidgeCampus Event Center.

Thompson is the author of No More Fear and has morethan 27 years of research and “street” experience. He hasreceived national exposure on “Good Morning America”and in major newspapers and magazines throughout thecountry, and is also an assault investigation consultant andsex crimes profiler for police officers throughout the UnitedStates.

This event is sponsored by the Collin College Center forScholarly and Civic Engagement, in partnership with theCounseling Center, Student Life and the Book in Commonprogram.

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Collin College will welcome its 10 pre-admission partnersfor a free workshop from 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24. The event will be held at the Spring Creek CampusConference Center. Collin College’s pre-admission partnership program allowsstudents to finish the first two years of their bachelor’sdegrees at Collin College and apply to pre-admission toany of the partner college or universities that includesguaranteed admission and others perks. The partner universities are: Austin College, BaylorUniversity, Dallas Baptist University, Southern MethodistUniversity, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas Tech University, Texas Woman’sUniversity, The University of Texas at Dallas and theUniversity of North Texas. A representative from each partner university will be onhand to provide information about program benefits, theapplication process, financial aid, scholarships and ways toprepare for college. Parents, current and prospective college students areencouraged to attend. A drawing for a Collin Collegescholarship will be held. Seating is limited. Register [email protected] by Tuesday, Feb. 17. For more information, call 972.377.1772. [PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION]











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Today, there are about 70 children in Collin County withbrighter smiles thanks to a program. Give Kids a Smile provides free basic dental healthcare forunderprivileged Collin County children. About 25 CollinCollege dental hygiene students participated in providingX-rays, teeth polishing and cleaning, and sealants. “It is a valuable learning experience to see the needs ofthe children and have the hygiene students apply theskills they have learned to improve the children’s oralhealth,” Susan Moss, director of dental hygiene, said. Dental hygiene student Kristin Mitchell participated in hersecond Give Kids a Smile event. She said it was rewardingfrom a professional point of view gaining real-worldexperience in a detal setting, but it’s also rewarding givingback a invaluable service to those who wouldn’t get itotherwise. “You don’t realize the extent, the severity of these kids’teeth and oral health until you do the program. You don’trealize how many dkids don’t have coverage or care,”Mitchell said. “It’s great to meet the kids. For some, it’s thefirst time for them to get their teeth cleaned. You’re theirfirst dental hygienist.” According to Mitchell, one of the most important aspects iseducation. When the dental hygiene student meets with thechild, they show proper dental health technique.




“The Give Kids a Smile event helped support just howimportant dental hygiene services are to others and whatan impact they can have in the prevention of dentaldisease,” Moss said. “The students enjoyed sharing theiroral health knowledge with the parents and children andseeing how it made a difference in their lives.”





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Free tutoring available to Collin Collegestudents With the economy nowadays, itseems the dollar doesn't go veryfar. Everywhere a person turns,the prices seem to escalate.

Fortunately, at Collin College,students don't have to pay fortutoring

Enrolled students at CollinCollege are eligible for free groupor online tutoring.

What is group tutoring and when is it offered?

Group tutoring is:

Regularly scheduled, out-of-class, study and reviewsessions

Organized group studyStudy sessions led by a trained peerA way to improve grades and study with others who are

serious about learningGroup tutoring is offered in a selected group of courses.Group tutoring is available in most core courses.

What is online tutoring?Online tutoring is tutoring over the Internet. The onlinetutoring services offers the following ways to get the helpyou need:

Connect and interact with a tutor "live"Submit your writing to the online writing lab and receive

a reply usually within 24 hoursSubmit a question and a tutor will reply within 24 hours

Is there a private tutor list?Yes, a private tutor list is available by submitting a tutorrequest form. Private tutors determine their fees andavailability.

How does a student formally request group or onlinetutoring?Submit a tutor request form. The tutor request form isavailable at www.ccccd.edu/studentservices/students.htmland at the following locations: Room D117B, Central ParkCampus; Room F109, Preston Ridge Campus; and RoomG121, Spring Creek Campus.










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Although every effort is made to get tutoring for everystudent who requests it, there is no guarantee.

For questions, contact the ACCESS Tutoring ServicesOffice at 972.881.5128 or 972.881.5898 or [email protected].







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Salsa Standoff, 2009

The All College Council held a bake sale at the third annual Salsa Stand-Offat the Spring Creek Campus, Feb. 10.

The Salsa Stand-Off 2009 winners were Kristine Barron, amateur mild; EricYeager, amateur hot; Carol White, amateur inferno; Denise Brown, amateurmiscellaneous; Tin Star, professional mild; Chipotle, professional hot;Mario’s Chiquita, professional inferno; Jalapeno Tree, professionalmiscellaneous.

Mild, hot and "inferno" salsas from amateurs to the professionals were the star attractions at the Salsa Stand-Off.









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Collin College jazz students toot their own horn.

Amateur or not, hot is hot no matter what.

Collin College dance students try to teach a different salsa to their peers.

Hannah Frick, former Collin College student, was featuredin the recent Advanced Placement Studio Art Exhibition atBooker T. Washington Arts Magnet High School.

Amy Stein, celebrated photographer and blogger, spoke atthe Spring Creek Campus Feb. 12.

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programs to earn accreditation from the NationalAssociation for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)– the nation’s leading organization of early childhoodprofessionals in their new accreditation system.

Eighteen dental hygiene students and three facultyadvisors attended the Texas Dental Hygiene Educator'sAssociation/ Student Dental Hygiene Association annualmeeting held in Houston, Feb. 5-7. One of the table clinicspresented by Collin College students at the professionalmeeting won second place. The table clinic was titled"VAP, Risk Factors and Prevention,” researched by EmilyTurner and Matt Shipley. Turner received a certificate ofrecognition. The students also entered a fashion show withother dental hygiene schools and the Collin College teamof Elise Hall, Bridget Blaylock and Tawny Nunez placedthird with a prom dress made from dental hygienematerials.







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The Lady Cougars hit a little bump in the way of HillCollege, Temple College and Southwest Christian Collegeas their overall record fell to 13-9 and conference record to5-3.

Hill College 64, Collin College 61Erin Lewis came off the bench to score 17 and NikkiGarner had 13 points. Hill College racked up 15 steals andhit eight three-pointers.

Temple College 71, Collin College 58The Lady Cougars were outscored 460-29 and outshot 55percent to 29 percent in the second half as Temple pulledaway. Donna Jackson notched another double-double with14 points, 10 rebounds.

Southwest Christian College 71, Collin College 60Donna Jackson led the Lady Cougars in the loss with 18points and 12 rebounds. Nikki Garner had 16 points andDeltrice Daniel had 14.

The Lady Cougars finish out their 2008-09 campaign inthe end of February:

5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16 – vs. Grayson CountyCollege

2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 – at Hill College 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25 – vs. Temple College 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28 – at Southwestern Christian

College

For more information about the Lady Cougars, visithttp://www.ccccd.edu/athletics/w_basketball.htm.

****The Cougars are finding it a tough road to hoe inconference play. Despite a solid, 6-3 conference recordand a stellar 21-4 overall record, they are in a fight for theconference title with Hill College (6-3) and McLennanCommunity College (6-2).

Collin College 81, Weatherford College 31The Cougars trounced Weatherford hitting seven 3-pointers and shooting better than 50 percent from the field.Matt Read grabbed 15 rebounds and Cedric Hendersonled scorers with 18 points and eight assists.

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Adam Brown hit five 3-pointers en route to 22 points andthree blocks. Gilberto Clavell had 14 points and Matt Readchipped in 12. The Cougars outscored Grayson 43-27 inthe second half.

Hill College 76, Collin College 64 As of press date, Hill College and Collin College were tiedin conference standings thanks to this win by Hill. TheCougars were led by Adam Brown with 17 points.

Temple College 80, Collin College 60Temple upset the Cougars in a big by holding them to 26-70 shooting for the game. Gilberto Clavell had 11 pointsand Thad Varmall and Eric Lewis each had 10 points.

Collin College 91, Southwestern Christian College 74Nothing like a good win to snap a bad losing streak. CedricHenderson busted out with 22 points and six assists. Hewas backed by Shane Rodgers' 19 points and 11 reboundsand 14 points apiece from Adam Brown and GilbertoClavell.

Collin College 63, Ranger College 60The Cougars got steady scoring from their starters led byMatt Read with 20, 15 from Adam Brown and 12 each fromGilberto Clavell and Cedric Henderson.

Collin College 65, McLennan Community College 61The Cougars avenged an earlier conference defeat toMcLennan by holding them to 6-24 from behind the arc.Gilberto Clavell continued his great season with 26 pointsand 11 rebounds. Matt Read had 14 rebounds and ShaneRodgers added 10 points and seven rebounds.

All Cougar home games are played at the Spring CreekCampus in Plano.

7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4 – at Ranger College 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7 – vs. McLennan Community

College 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14 – at Weatherford College

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Campus Dates The College Democrats are currently sponsoring aSamaritan Inn Drive on the Spring Creek Campus nowuntil the end of March and donations are needed. TheSamaritan Inn is a homeless shelter in McKinney that runsprimarily on donations. The specific drive will be mainlyfocused on collecting hygienic and household cleaningsupplies. The donation box is located near the entrance tothe Student Life office! Also, don’t miss out on the CollegeDemocrats’ general meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 12in Room C104 where we will be discussing morevolunteer opportunities and the policies of President BarackObama. For more information, [email protected].

Collin College faculty and staff will exhibit art andartifacts commemorating African American History Monthat the Central Park, Preston Ridge and Spring Creekcampuses throughout the month of February.

The 20th the University of Dallas National PrintInvitational will run from Monday, Feb. 16-Saturday,March 7, at the gallery located at the Spring CreekCampus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. Theexhibit started at the University of Dallas in January 2008at the Haggerty Gallery and will be showcased at anumber of college and university galleries around the state.A reception is set for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18 at thegallery, which is located at the Spring Creek Campus. THEARTS gallery hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.;Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For moreinformation about this show or future shows, visit thegallery’s website at www.ccccd.edu/THEARTSgallery or call972.881.5873.

Collin College will welcome a former Tuskegee AirmanDr. Calvin Spann Sr. at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, atthe Preston Ridge Campus Event Center and noon,Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Central Park CampusConference Center. Dr. Spann flew 26 missions in Europeduring World War II. Prevent Abuse/Use of Substances Through EducationCommittee will present a screening of the film “Less ThanZero” 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Preston RidgeCampus Event Center. The film chronicles thehomecoming of a college freshman who, over theChristmas holidays, discovers his girlfriend and best friendare having an affair not only with each other, but also withalcohol and drugs. The film will be followed by a short










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discussion and will focus on the similarities and differencesof issues facing students in the film, produced in 1987, andthose facing college students today. The event is free.Student Life will provide pizza and bottled water. The film“Less Than Zero” has an R rating and may not be suitablefor everyone.

Collin College is seeking community input for its nextstrategic plan through a series of town hall meetings. Theseries schedule includes:

· Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. - FarmersvilleFarmersville High School, Cafetorium, 499 Hwy 78N.

· Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. - CelinaFirst Baptist Church of Celina, Fellowship Hall, 841N. Preston Road

· March 2, 6:30 p.m. - AllenAllen Public Library, Civic Auditorium, 300 N. AllenDrive

· March 4, 6:30 p.m. - PlanoCollin College, Spring Creek Campus, ConferenceCenter, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.

· March 5, 6:30 p.m. - FriscoCollin College, Preston Ridge Campus, RoomLC104, 9700 Wade Blvd.

· March 12, 7:30 a.m. - McKinneyCollin College, Central Park Campus, ConferenceCenter, 2200 W. University Dr.

To attend town hall meeting, please RSVP by visitingwww.ccccd.edu/townhall. For more information, call972.758.3875.

The annual Soul Food Luncheon is set from noon-1 p.m.,Friday, Feb. 27, at the Spring Creek Campus ConferenceCenter. The event is free. The annual Soul FoodLuncheon is an excellent opportunity to partake of savoryfare and to celebrate the impact of African Americans inthe community and in American culture. Attendees areencouraged to bring a dish of their own to share.

Collin College Foundation’s annual, signature galafundraiser, 2009 Collin Cabaret, will be at 6 p.m.,Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Embassy Suites Frisco Hotel andConvention Center, 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive inFrisco. David McCall with the law firm of Gay, McCall,Isaacks, Gordon & Roberts P.C., is this year’s PresentingPartner. He is recognized as the catalyst for this level ofsponsorship for the event. Sponsorships range from $2,500to $50,000. To become a 2009 Collin Cabaret sponsorshippartner, or for more information, call Mary Frazier at theCollin College Foundation at 972.599.3145.

The Auteur Film Series will screen “Sweet Land” at 7p.m., Tuesday, March 3, at the Spring Creek Campus




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Conference Center. The event is free and open to thepublic. “Sweet Land” chronicles the lives of two Europeanimmigrants living in 1920s Minnesota, who struggle withaccepting each other and being accepted by others. Thefilm runs 110 minutes and is rated PG. For moreinformation and film plot summaries, visitwww.ccccd.edu/auteurfilms.

The annual Arabian Nights event is set for 7 p.m.,Saturday, March 7, at the Spring Creek CampusConference Center. The event is free and open to thepublic. Enjoy dance, food, musicn and more from a numberof Middle Eastern countries. Arabian Nights is sponsoredby the Middle Eastern Student Association.

The Collin Theatre Center will present Big River: TheAdventures of Huckleberry Finn Thursday-Saturday,March 5-7, Wednesday, March 11 and Monday, March 8and Saturday-Sunday, March 14-15, at the John AnthonyTheatre, located at the Spring Creek Campus. The March5-7 and 11 shows are at 8 p.m. and the March 8 and 14-15 shows are at 2:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 for generaladmission and $10 for students and senior citizens. Theshow is directed by Mark Mullino and Paula Morelan. BigRiver follows young Huck in pre-Civil War America. Huckis torn between the choices of living a wild, responsibility-free life with his abusive drunken father versus holding tothe strict expectations of the townsfolk who have taken himin. The young Huck also has to deal with his confusionabout what is right or wrong in the world. The March 8 and13 shows are sign interpreted for the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing. For more information, visitwww.collintheatrecenter.com.Collin College will host its Live Smart! Health and SafetyFair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, March 6, at the SpringCreek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring CreekParkway in Plano. The event is free and open to thepublic. The fair will provide free health screenings, blooddonations, free safety demonstrations, lectures and prizes.

International Day is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, March26, in the Spring Creek Campus Atrium. The event is acelebration of cultures from around the globe. The freeevent features food, entertainment, an international fashionshow and much more.

Collin College’s Auteur Film Series will present The Visitorat 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, at the Spring CreekCampus Conference Center. The film is rated PG-13 andruns 108 minutes. The story follows Walter Vale, anunassuming economics professor who finds a couple,Tarek and Zainab, squatting in his apartment. Striking upan unusual friendship with the couple, Walter helps themout, especially when Tarek is thrown into a detentioncenter after being caught living in the country illegally. Formore information, visit the Auteur Film Series webpage.

The 8th annual Talent Show is set for 7 p.m., Saturday,April 4, at the John Anthony Theatre. The theatre islocated at the Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring CreekParkway in Plano. Tickets will be sold at the door. The


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event will feature a number of Collin College studentsperforming various acts including vocals, music, dance andmore. For more information, contact Kathy Morgan [email protected] or Tiffanee Arnold [email protected].

The film Persepolis will be screened as part of thecollege’s Auteur Film Series at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 23,at the Angelika Film Center, The Shops at Legacy, 7205Bishop Road, Plano. The event is free. The film is ratedPG-13 and runs 95 minutes. In 1979, when Marjane is 10years old, her life in Iran changes overnight. Girls and boyshave to use different doors to enter the school. She has tocover herself with a long dark robe. Grownups around herbegin to disappear, and she has several close encounterswith the country's morality police. As she becomes a youngwoman, Marjane tries living both abroad and in Iran,struggling to find a home that offers freedom, safety andlove. For more information, visit the Auteur Film Serieswebpage.








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Shop AroundSometimes students make decisions about where to attendcollege without looking at all the options. Of course, thefirst priority is to find a college that offers the degreeprogram you want and has the other qualities you prefer ina school. These qualities may include some of the following:academic reputation, student population, public or private,admission requirements for transfer students, etc. As a transfer student, you may also want to look for auniversity or college that has a strong transfer relationshipwith Collin College. Similar programs at differentuniversities may be structured very differently. Shoppingaround can help you find a program and a school that aremost compatible with your needs. For more information, call Transfer Programs at972.985.3734 or visit http://transferu.ccccd.edu.










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