ICC Early Childhood Academy to celebrate Week of the Young Child Itawamba Community College’s Early Childhood Academy is celebrating the Week of the Young Child with several events the week of Apr. 8. They include Apr. 8, 10-11 a.m., Music Monday featuring ICC’s Singing Weatherman, Bob Swanson; Apr. 9, 10-11 a.m., Tasty Tuesday, making dirt pudding with ICC Sodexo chef Bryan Turner; Apr.10, 10-11 a.m., Work Together Wednesday, constructing a spaghetti and marshmallow tower; Apr. 11, 10-11 a.m., Artsy Thursday, participating in problem solving with art by using watercolor paper and pencils to create transparent images; and Apr. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Family Friday, climbing, swinging and tumbling fun. All activities except for Friday will be in room 126 of the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus. The public is invited, but those who wish to participate should call (662) 620-5370 so that space may be planned. March 29, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Knowlton to perform, judge at Indians Got Talent finale Itawamba Community College alumnus Landen Knowlton of Tupelo, winner of the College’s Indian Idol in 2014, will return to his alma mater Apr. 2 to be a guest judge and performer during the finale of Indians Got Talent. The event will be in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus at 7 p.m. Most recently, Knowlton was featured on American Idol. He is a singer-songwriter in a quiet reserved coffee shop sort of way. Instead, his lyrics throw punches, and his melodies conquer the heart. He knows what it is like to sing his Americana tunes to the walls, but his persistence and talent have taken him from coast to coast. Through opening for accomplished performers, including Dylan Schneider, Knowlton discovered what it takes to create well-crafted songs that connect with toddlers, boomers and everyone in between. Since 2013, Knowlton has written and released two main bodies of work, “Astronaut” E.P. and “Friendly Conversations” Live Album, and most recently, a single entitled “Drink with Me” that has had success ... March 29, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
CenterStage spring show set for Apr. 11 Itawamba Community College’s CenterStage will present its spring show at 6:30 p.m., Apr. 11 in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. The show entitled Come Sail Away features music with sailing, water and beach themes, including “Cake by the Ocean,” “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” and “We Know the Way” from Walt Disney’s Moana. Members include vocalists Sadie McKnight of Ackerman; Richard Gore, Savion Lucious, both of Columbus; Grace Gaddy, Kayley Phillips, Sara Grace Boggs, Tyler Patterson, all of Fulton; Dawson McCord of Pontotoc; Chase Crosby, Rebekah Townsend, both of Saltillo; Colby Wilson of Southaven; and Quinesha Quinn of Tupelo. Members of the crew are Dalton Hall, Jake Watson, both of Amory; Alexandria Norman of Belmont; Becky Blanton, Jordan West, John Buchman, all of Hamilton; Avery Head of Haleyville, Ala.; Emily Stephens of Mantachie; Anna Bailey of Pontotoc; Sydney Franks of Saltillo; Kemarcius Nunn of Smithville; and Olivia Lipsey of Tupelo. Directors are Kyle Davis of Fulton and Christy Colburn of Amory. CenterStage is ICC’s pop show group composed ... March 20, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Five sophomores named to All-Mississippi Academic Team Five Itawamba Community College sophomores have been named to the All-Mississippi Academic Team. They include Matthew Burrows of Mantachie; Devin Bennett of Sherman; Makaela Dickerson of Smithville; Gregory Parker Anderson and Karlee Avery, both of Tupelo. Anderson is vice president of the Computer Programming and Networking Association at ICC. His honors include dean’s list. He is majoring in Computer Programming Technology. Anderson’s other activities include bass guitar player at his church. He is the son of Brenda Anderson and Larry Anderson. Avery is a general studies/pre-nursing major at ICC where she is a member of the Indian Delegation and co-vice president of service for the Beta Tau Sigma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Her other activities include small group leader for seventh grade girls and supervises three-year-olds at The Orchard where she will be an intern this summer. She is the daughter of Jimmy and Joy Avery. Bennett is majoring in business administration at ICC where he is president of the Tupelo Campus ... March 19, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
"Restoration" viewing set for Mar. 21 Itawamba Community College’s Film Club will host a viewing of “RESTORATION,” at 6:30 p.m., Mar. 21, in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. “RESTORATION,” starring Clark Richey, Amye Gousset, Glenn Payne and Bill Luckett, is a production of ICC Films, ICC Film Club and Other Side of the River Productions. It was co-produced by PJ Leonard and Morgan Cutturini, written by Caleb Hall and directed by Cameron Taddeo. Others include James K. Puckett, director of photography; Nora Kirrane, assistant director; Chance Stanley, music; and Peyton Tackett, sound director. Cutturini, who is an ICC English instructor and sponsor of the Film Club, said that the focus of the film revolves around an actor returning to his football-oriented hometown to fix his strained relationship with his father. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students. For more information, contact Cutturini at mscutturini@iccms.edu or (662) 862-8167. March 7, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC sets three-day weekend opportunity this fall This fall, Itawamba Community College will transition to a four-day instructional schedule for the majority of classes, offering a three-day weekend opportunity as an option to all students. There will be no change in office hours, cafeteria services, residence hall operation or provision of any services to students or the community. Practice for athletic teams and performance arts groups will not be affected. The flexible scheduling option will add another dimension to our traditional, online, accelerated and hybrid course offerings, said Dr. Jay Allen, President. “It is a significant option because we believe that it will enable the College to offer all students an opportunity to take advantage of more compact scheduling to fit within their work hours and to suit their busy lifestyles.” Faculty and staff will continue to maintain their regular five-day work schedules, and all services will continue to be offered Monday through Friday during normal hours of operation from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. “We believe that this is a positive step for Itawamba Community College,” Allen said. “I ... March 7, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Apr. 1 is application deadline for several health-related programs Apr. 1 is the deadline for the submission of applications for several health-related programs at Itawamba Community College. They include associate degree nursing, health information technology, licensed practical nursing (August class), occupational therapy assistant technology, physical therapist assistant technology, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy technology and surgical technology, all at the Tupelo Campus, and public health technology, an online program. For more information about program requirements, access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu or call (662) 620-5239. March 6, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Dickerson named Coca-Cola Silver Scholar Itawamba Community College sophomore Makaela Dickerson of Smithville has been named a 2019 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. Dickerson is a member of the Indian Delegation, Sigma Kappa Delta, Honors Program, president of the Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and MS/LA Regional Reporter, orientation leader, student worker and participant in intramural sports at ICC. Her honors include HEADWAE recipient, All-Mississippi Academic Team and Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise. Dickerson’s other activities are film internship and member of Amory Church of Christ. She is the daughter of Tim and Jennifer Dickerson. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion. “The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, president of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa and make it possible for deserving students to achieve their educational ... March 6, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's PTK chapters win regional awards Both the Beta Tau Sigma and Upsilon Sigma chapters of Phi Theta Kappa at Itawamba Community College received awards at the organization’s Mississippi/Louisiana Regional Conference, Mar. 1-2, at Mississippi State University. Beta Tau Sigma’s recognition include Nathan Kwasinski of Tupelo, Golden Key recipient; advisors Jenny Bowers and Betsy White, both of Tupelo, Horizon award, and Five-Star Chapter. Bowers was also runner-up for Distinguished Chapter Advisor. Awards presented to Upsilon Sigma are Regional Officer position, reporter; Distinguished Scrapbook award; runner up for advisor team including Amber King of Tupelo, Jay Humphries of Vina, Ala., Heather McCormick of Fulton and Robin Lowe of Amory, all of whom received Horizon awards; Five-Star Chapter; and Makaela Dickerson of Smithville, runner-up for Distinguished Chapter Officer and Golden Key recipient. Humphries also was runner-up for the Paragon award. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for the two-year college. Its hallmarks are leadership, scholarship, fellowship and service, which are the criteria for selection as recipient of the Golden Key award. Members are afforded opportunities for personal and professional ... March 4, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Bunch, Buskirk elected Mr. and Miss ICC for 2018-19 Russell Bunch of Saltillo and Laura Buskirk of Amory have been elected Mr. and Miss Itawamba Community College for 2018-19. Bunch is majoring in pre-medicine at ICC, where he is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and third baseman for the Indians baseball team. His honors include Phi Theta Kappa and president’s and dean’s lists. Bunch was also selected to the Tupelo 49ers Senior Legion 19u Baseball Team, which earned a state championship. He is a member of Harrisburg Baptist Church (Vacation Bible School Fitness volunteer, Bible Drill Superior winner for three years and student group). His community service activities are volunteer for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Crossroads Ranch, Celebration Village and a reader for ICC’s Earl Childhood Center. He is the son of Will and Jan Reid Bunch. Buskirk is majoring in elementary education at ICC where she is a member of the Indian Delegation, Future Educators Association and Baptist Student Union, Student Government Association secretary and orientation leader. Her honors include Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta and sophomore ... March 4, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>