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• ICC to host English Roundtable Conference, Nov. 1

              Area educators are invited to attend Itawamba Community College’s 2019 English Roundtable conference beginning at 8 a.m., Nov. 1, at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.)             The conference will feature Lisa Buckner of South Pontotoc High School, Amy Jo Holcomb of Itawamba Agricultural High School, Kala Parker of Mooreville High School and Kim Payne of Smithville High School and a keynote presentation by Laura Hammons of Hinds Community College.             For more information, contact Jon Armstrong, English instructor, at (662) 862-8054 or email jlarmstrong@iccms.edu.  
• ICC schedules English Roundtable Conference

              Itawamba Community College has scheduled the 2023 English Roundtable Conference, Nov. 3 from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.).             Sponsored by the ICC English department, the conference will provide an opportunity to share best practices and learn from other teachers in the discipline. CEU credits will be provided.             Featured educators include Emily Comer, Mooreville High School; Joseph Jones, Itawamba Agricultural High School; JuiLondia Mosley, Houston High School and Kaylor Tutor, Pontotoc Junior High School.             Registration begins at 8 a.m., and no preregistration is required.             For more information, contact Danny Oswalt at dgoswalt@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8250.
• ICC hosts Job Fair, Nov. 11, at Belden Center

              Itawamba Community College is hosting a Job Fair in room 509 of the Belden Conference Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.), Nov. 11, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.             Participating companies, which will be available to discuss potential job opportunities, include Advanced Technology Services, APMM, Blue Springs Metals, Central Service Association, CEW, Franklin Furniture, Homestretch, International Paper, Itawamba Community College, Magnum Metals, North Mississippi Health Services, Omega Motion, Raybern Foods, Renin, Toyota and Winchester.             The event is free and open to the public.             For more information, contact Josh Gammill at jegammill@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1569.
• Itawamba Community College to Host Chickasaw Nation Cultural Events on November 5

  Itawamba Community College will host a pair of cultural events featuring representatives of the Chickasaw Nation on both its Fulton and Tupelo campuses on November 5. The events, which are open to the public, are designed to provide students and community members with an opportunity to engage with and learn about Chickasaw culture, language and history. On the Tupelo Campus, the Chickasaw Nation will host a Language Learning Table from 12:30-1:30 p.m. followed by a traditional Chickasaw story presentation at 1:30 p.m. The events will take place in the cafeteria of the Academic and Student Center. At the same time, on the Fulton Campus, attendees can visit a Cultural Learning Table beginning at 12:30 p.m., followed by a presentation at 1:30 p.m. by local author and historian Mitch Caver in the Fulton Campus Library. Caver, a retired Branch Director with the Mississippi Department of Transportation, has dedicated much of his post-retirement work to researching and preserving Chickasaw history. Trusted by local communities, he has played an instrumental role in discovering historic Chickasaw sites and artifacts across Mississippi. His collaboration with the Chickasaw Nation has ...
• ICC to host “Bridges to Belonging” conference on April 10

  As the need for meaningful support systems for neurodivergent students continues to grow, Itawamba Community College’s Bloom Neurodivergent Program is bringing educators, families and community leaders together for a shared purpose. ICC will host the “Bridges to Belonging: Connecting Families, Schools and Community for Student Success” conference on April 10 at the ICC Belden Center, uniting partners from across the region to strengthen pathways for student success. The daylong conference is designed to foster collaboration among K-12 schools, higher education, families and community agencies, with a focus on helping students successfully transition from school to adulthood. Participants will include principals, administrators, educators, parents and community stakeholders who are committed to improving outcomes for students with diverse learning needs. The event will feature a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, a panel discussion and dedicated networking opportunities. Leading the conference as keynote speaker is Alyece Smith, a TEDx speaker, ADHD business coach, author and nonprofit founder from Kiln. Smith is the CEO and founder of Socially Ausome™ and executive director of Caiden’s Corner, a nonprofit supporting autism families. She is also host of “The ADHD CEO ...
• ICC to host Emerging Scholars Luncheon, Nov. 2

  High school seniors with a 24+ ACT score will be honored during Itawamba Community College’s Emerging Scholars Luncheon, which begins at 11 a.m., Nov. 2, at the Davis Event Center at the Fulton Campus.             “The event is an opportunity for the select group of high school seniors to learn more about the academic and involvement opportunities for honor students at ICC,” said Michael Holloway, director of recruitment and orientation.             The schedule includes check in from 10:45-11 a.m. followed by lunch and sessions focusing on the accelerated academic experience, Phi Theta Kappa and Honors College, special guest speaker ICC alumnus Karis Pannell and a question-and-answer session by a student leaders panel.  Tours of the honors residence hall and campus are available.             Holloway said that during the accelerated academic experience, participants can explore ICC’s 10 schools of academics with up to three round table discussions with faculty.             “Participants can learn more about a variety of opportunities including scholarships and Honors College,” Holloway said. “Current student leaders will share information about how to balance academic life and involvement.”             For more information ...