Online registration begins for June, July freshman orientation sessions Online registration has begun for summer freshman orientation sessions at Itawamba Community College. Sessions include June 14, 8 a.m., Fulton; June 17, 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fulton; June 18, 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Tupelo; July 16, 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fulton; and July 19, 8 a.m., Fulton. Locations are the Band Hall at the Fulton Campus and the Health Science Education Center at the Tupelo Campus. The schedule includes both parent/guardian and student orientation sessions, student advising and class scheduling as well as I.D./yearbook photos. The special parent/guardian orientation will cover topics of special interest to enable them to assist their students in the transition to ICC. Morning sessions end at noon, and afternoon sessions, at 4:30 p.m. “Students are encouraged to participate in freshman orientation as soon as possible to ensure that they can select from a wide variety of options, including days, times and instructors,” said Dr. Melissa Haab, dean of enrollment services. ICC orientation is mandatory for all graduating high school seniors. Students must have submitted an ... April 8, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC commencement ceremonies set for May 10 Approximately 550 graduates will receive associate’s degrees or certificates in two ceremonies, May 10, at the Davis Event Center at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. The 11 a.m. ceremony will include graduates whose last names are A-L, and the 3 p.m. ceremony, M-Z. Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees as well as certificates will be awarded at both ceremonies. ICC’s commencement ceremonies are on Friday for the first time in a number of years. Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, president and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa, will be the speaker for both ceremonies. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in community college leadership from Mississippi State University and both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from the University of Southern Mississippi. Tincher-Ladner is the third leader of Phi Theta Kappa in 98 years. She also serves as an ex-officio member of the Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors and secretary to the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Board of Directors. She joined the PTK staff in 2012 as the chief information and research ... April 8, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC small ensembles schedule Apr. 25 concert Itawamba Community College will present a small ensemble concert at 6:30 p.m., Apr. 25, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium on the Fulton Campus. The concert will feature the clarinet quartet, Rush Hour saxophone quartet, brass ensemble, trombone quartet and the steel band. Members of the clarinet quartet are Ryann Smith of Hernando; Erica Carrisoza of Nettleton; Ciera Hansen of Tupelo; and director Christy Colburn of Amory. The Rush Hour saxophone quartet in addition to director Colburn includes Dillan Gibson of Pontotoc; Eli Buse of Saltillo and Reed Goodson of Tupelo. Members of the brass ensemble, which is directed by Eric Simmons of Saltillo, are Staci Fox, Max Smaglick, both of Amory; Corey Spellins of Blue Springs; John Buchman of Caledonia; Wayne Clunan of Carrollton; Avery Head of Haleyville, Ala.; Zack Hedleston of Hernando; Anna Bailey, Alex Barron, both of Pontotoc; Christian Gann of Randolph; and Rain Burt of Tupelo. The trombone quartet includes in addition to director Eric Simmons, John Buchman of Caledonia; Avery Head of Haleyville, Ala. and Max ... April 4, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Concert bands to perform Apr. 9 Itawamba Community College’s Concert Bands will perform at 6:30 p.m., Apr. 9, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. The Concert Band’s program includes “Joy” by Frank Ticheli, “Spania” by David Shaffer, “Meeting at Tryon Palace” by Richard L. Saucedo and “Concerto Gross” arranged by James D. Ployhar. Selections for the Wind Ensemble are “Festival Sinfonia” by Roland Barrett, “Shenandoah – A Sea Fantasy” by Claude Smith, “Sevens” by Samuel R. Hazo, “By the Grindstone” by Ryan Todd; and “Fairest of the Fair” by John P. Sousa. The Symphonic Band will perform “An American Fanfare” by Rick Kirby, “In a Quiet Place” by Bill Calhoun and “Relativo” by Robert W. Smith. The Symphonic Band includes Kaia McMillian, Alyssa Holloway, of Aberdeen; Maggie Head, Carlita Griffin, T.J. McIntosh, Jesus Esquivel, all of Amory; Savannah Scott, Hunter Lindsey, both of Baldwyn; Jada Foster of Belden; Nic Clements of Blue Springs; Andrew Foreman of Caledonia; Wayne Clunan of Carrollton; Richard Gore, Savion Lucious, both of Columbus; Savannah Galabiz, Kim Williams, both of ... March 29, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
MSBC class to begin Apr. 29 at ICC-Belden Registration is continuing for a night class option for the Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification program, which will begin Apr. 29 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The class will meet Mondays through Thursdays through June 19 from 6-9 p.m. The program is designed to prepare students desiring to have a career in high-performance manufacturing to be successful. Through this program, students use critical thinking skills, update core skills and knowledge and will earn nationally-recognized credentials. Developed to respond to core knowledge for the current and emerging industry sectors located within the north Mississippi region, the 94-hour MSBC program includes three national credentials – 10-hour OSHA, the American Heart Association’s CPR and the Career Readiness Certificate. Comprehensive interactive classes, computer-based tools, experienced instructors and excellent reference materials create a valuable training experience. Participants will learn how to operate a forklift; how to read a caliper, micrometer and blueprint drawing; how to perform CPR; what companies do to improve and ensure safety, productivity and quality of their processes and products and improve their computer skills. ... March 29, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
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 >>