ICC schedules open houses at Fulton, Belden Open houses and formal openings for two facilities will be at Itawamba Community College next week. They include the band hall/safe shelter at the Fulton Campus at 4:30 p.m., Oct. 16, and the Precision Manufacturing/Robotics laboratory at the Belden Center at 2 p.m., Oct. 18. The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided $3.5 million in hazard mitigation funding to build the multipurpose hazardous weather safe room. The 13,585-square-foot facility has the capacity to protect 2,319 students, faculty and staff from wind speeds up to 250 miles per hour. The total cost of the project is $5.77 million. At the Belden Center, the Appalachian Regional Commission grant made possible the renovation of 21,000 square feet of space to install precision manufacturing and machining and robotics laboratories to consolidate the related training programs into one facility. The investment enables ICC to improve the workforce readiness of its students, ensuring a continuing supply of workers for manufacturers. The public is invited to both events. For more information, contact Dr. Jan Reid-Bunch, executive director of community relations, at jrbunch@iccms.edu or (662) 862-8035. October 10, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Humanities Teacher of the Year Shawn Whittington of Tupelo, art instructor, has been selected as Itawamba Community College’s recipient of the Mississippi Humanities Council 2017 Teacher Award. Whittington will present “Personal Reflection on Working with At-Risk Students,” at 6 p.m., Oct. 24, in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. A native of Ft. Worth, Tex., Whittington grew up in Greenwood. As a teenager, he pursued his interests, not only in drawing and painting, but also in music and acting. At the age of 17, he secured the role of “Sarty Snopes” in the PBS film, Barn Burner, based on a short story by William Faulkner and filmed in Oxford. He worked alongside actor Tommy Lee Jones. He attended The University of Southern Mississippi, The Art Institute of Houston, Tex. and Delta State University where he earned the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1992. Between undergraduate and graduate school, he lived and worked in many locations, including Houston, Tex.; Athens, Ga. and New Orleans, La. During these years, he learned the art of ‘plein air’ painting, cooked in restaurants, took painting ... October 9, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Youth Bass Tournament registration continues Registration is continuing for a Youth Open Bass Tournament sponsored by Itawamba Community College’s Bass Club and scheduled for Oct. 21. The tournament is open to any student in the sixth through twelfth grades. Teams will consist of two students, and the boat captain must be 19 years of age or older. Launch will be at 6:30 a.m. from the Whitten Center in Fulton, and check-in at 2:30 p.m. at the boat ramp. Weigh-in is at 3 p.m. in front of the David C. Cole Student Services building on the ICC Fulton Campus. To enter or for additional information and complete rules, contact Jason Campbell at (662) 862-8357 or email jwcampbell@iccms.edu. October 6, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Homecoming 2017 Homecoming 2017 is scheduled for Oct. 28 at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. Plans include Johnson-Partlow Tennis Courts – ICC tennis alumni match, 9 a.m.; W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center – art exhibit, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Davis Event Center – 11 a.m.-noon, award ceremony for Alumnus of the Year co-recipients John and Beth Cleveland, Fulton natives who now reside in Kingwood, Tex. and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Elaine Fagan Battigan of Dublin, Ireland and Duce Staley of Philadelphia, Penn,; Davis Event Center lawn – Red, Hot & Blue cookout, Fan and Little Indians’ Zone and 1977 football championship reunion, all from noon-1:30 p.m.; Warpath Walk, 12:15 p.m.; 2017 Homecoming court introduction, 1 p.m.; and pep rally, 1:30 p.m.; Butch Lambert Stadium/Eaton Field – All-American Band pregame show, 2 p.m.; presentation of the 1977 football state championship rings, 2:10 p.m.; ICC vs. Holmes, 2:30 p.m. and honorees recognition and presentation of the 2017 Homecoming court, halftime. This year’s theme is “Celebrate the Past/Embrace the Future.” For more information, contact Dr. Jan Reid-Bunch, executive director of Community Relations, at (662) 862-8035 or ... October 6, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
PN class application Nov. 1 is the deadline for application for a practical nursing class beginning in January 2018 at Itawamba Community College. Upon completion of the 12-month (three semester) program, the graduate will receive a certificate and will be eligible to take the N-CLEX (national board exam) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Licensed practical nurses work under the direction of registered nurses and physicians. They provide direct patient care including treatments and medication delivery in nursing homes, extended care facilities, hospitals, physician’s offices, schools and private homes. The program application is available online at www.iccms.edu under programs of study, health science programs, practical nursing. For more information, contact Dr. Kristi Dempsey, program director/associate dean of nursing, at (662) 620-5205 or email kbdempsey@iccms.edu. October 4, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Paranormal author schedules ICC visit L. Sydney Fisher, paranormal author and researcher of true hauntings and supernatural phenomena, true ghost stories, unsolved mysteries and true crime, will visit the Learning Resource Center at the Fulton Campus at 1:30 p.m., Oct. 31. Fisher will discuss her new book, The Devil’s Board, as well as share other haunting stories. A 2001 Writer’s Digest finalist as well as a 2016 Silver Falchion Award finalist, Fisher wrote her first novella by the age of 15. Her family’s roots are deep in Northeast Mississippi, but she also spent time as a child in Missouri and Tennessee. She earned the bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and the master’s degree from the University of Missouri. Fisher’s books include The Bradford Haunting Series, See No Evil, Haunted History Series, The Phoenix Mission and The Phoenix Codes. Admission is free, and the public is invited. For more information, call (662) 862-8383 or email jyarmour@iccms.edu. October 4, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Financial aid plans area events Representatives of Itawamba Community College’s financial aid department will be available at area high schools in a series of FAFSA Completion days and Parent Nights during October and November. Parent Night, which is usually a one-hour event, is an overview of what is available in financial aid as well as information about housing, admissions and all of ICC’s applications, according to Terry Bland, ICC financial aid director. The FAFSA Completion Day consists of 30-minute sessions one-on-one with a financial aid counselor. Assistance will be provided with application for federal, state and county aid as well as answering questions. The schedule includes FAFSA Completion – Nettleton, Oct. 10, noon-5 p.m.; Aberdeen, Oct. 11, 1-6 p.m.; Smithville, Oct. 12, 1-6 p.m.; Mantachie, Oct. 16, 1-6 p.m.; Tupelo, Oct. 17, noon-5 p.m.; Fulton, Oct. 18 and 19, 8 a.m.-noon; Okolona, Oct. 23, noon-5 p.m.; Houlka, Oct. 24, 1-6 p.m.; Shannon, Oct. 25, 1-6 p.m.; TCPS, Oct. 26, 1-6 p.m.; Tremont, Oct. 30, 1-6 p.m.; Hatley, Nov. 2, 1-6 p.m.; Pontotoc area, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m.; Saltillo, Nov. 13, 1-6 p.m. with a break from 2:30-3:30 ... October 4, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration continues for Counseling to Career program Registration is continuing for the Counseling to Career program at Itawamba Community College. The program is designed for individuals who are between the ages of 16-24, do not have a high school diploma or its equivalent, want career coaching and are serious about exploring employment opportunities. In addition, those who have a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma may qualify if they have another type of barrier, including but not limited to, single parent, low income, disabilities and homeless. Enrollments are currently being accepted for new training sessions in Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties. Participants receive a $50 gas card incentive a week for the first two weeks. C2C at ICC can open doors for opportunities in certified nursing assistant; welding and heating ventilation and air conditioning. The first phase of the program is three weeks. The program is funded by the Mississippi Partnership Workforce Development Board and the Three Rivers Planning and Development District, Inc. For more information or to register, visit a WIN Job Center in Amory, Houston, Belden or Pontotoc or call ... October 2, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC offers Pathway to Construction Employment Registration is underway for a Pathway to Construction Employment program, which is scheduled for Oct. 30-Nov. 15 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). The sessions will meet Mondays through Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Topics include basic safety, construction math, introduction to hand tools and power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging, communication and employability skills and introduction to material handling. The 64-hour program includes the core curriculum of the National Center for Construction Education and Research. No experience and no skills are necessary. Upon successful completion, participants will earn NCCER Certification for the Construction Core program. For more information, contact Tatiana (Tanya) Sherman at (662) 407-1523 or email tlcipkowski@iccms.edu. October 2, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC sets Junior Preview Day Area high school juniors and their parents are invited to participate in a special event at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus, Oct. 5. Junior Preview Day, which will begin with registration at the Davis Event Center from 3-3:30 p.m., is designed for current high school juniors and their parents or guardians to receive valuable information to assist in the decision-making process of after high school choices. Highlights of the event will include a question and answer session, meetings with areas of interest, tour of the campus and residence halls, free dinner and the ICC vs. Northeast football game. Areas to be showcased are financial aid, scholarships, admissions, Honors program, academic programs, health professions, career and technical education programs and housing. Registration is available at http://www.iccms.edu/JuniorPreview. For more information, contact Marty Cooper, director of recruiting, at pmcooper@iccms.edu or (662) 862-8252. September 26, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>