Upcoming campus events

DAHLONEGA – North Georgia College & State University will present “Moulin Rouge” on the big screen at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11 in the Gloria Shott Auditorium. The film showing is part of the Cultural Events Committee 2002 Fall Film Festival. All films are free and refreshments will be served before each movie in the lobby. “Breathless” comes to campus Nov. 18 and “Raise the Red Lantern” on Nov. 25. For more information telephone 706/864-1427.

The All-American Piano Celebration hits the North Georgia College & State University campus at 4 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the Gloria Shott Auditorium. Pianists from around the north Georgia area combine to present the 15th annual celebration of music written by American composers. The event is free.

Big Band Jazz at the Holly Theatre returns 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 as the North Georgia College & State University Jazz Band hits the stage for a night of big band swing. Joe Chapman will direct the standard 17-piece jazz ensemble. A repeat concert will be at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Holly. The events are free.

Three Hall County middle schools participate in
special programs for Hispanic students and parents

DAHLONEGA – Hispanic middle school students at three area schools, along with their parents, are benefiting from a special program funded by a Goizueta Foundation grant, administered through the North Georgia College & State University Foundation, and coordinated by faculty and staff at North Georgia.

Chestatee Middle School and East Hall Middle School, both in Hall County, along with the Gainesville Middle School started after-school programs this fall to enhance Hispanic students’ academic skills. In addition, the students’ parents will receive literacy classes and orientation programs that will encourage their involvement in their children’s education.

The program is called the META Initiative. The word “meta” in Spanish means “goal.” The acronym for the program stands for “Mejórate – improve yourself; Edúcate – educate yourself; Trabaja – work; and Alcanza tu sueño – reach your dream.

“We’ve seen tangible results in just a few weeks,” said Donna Shirley, coordinator of the META program and parents’ outreach component at East Hall. “The computer labs and tutoring have helped increase students’ levels in reading and English-speaking skills.”

Several university student tutors from North Georgia, Gainesville College and Brenau are involved in the program, giving one-on-one attention to middle school students.

“One part of the Goizueta Foundation grant provides for need-based scholarship assistance for Hispanic/Latino students whose families reside in the United States,” explained Carmen Mas, administrator, along with Education Dean Bob Michael, of the META Initiative at North Georgia. “The other program the grant funds is the META Initiative.”

For more information about the META Initiative or the scholarship program, contact Cindy Teston, (706) 867-2751.

Appalachian Regional Commission extends grant to GADC

DAHLONEGA—The Georgia Appalachian Development Center at North Georgia College & State University has been awarded funds to extend the center’s work for a third year. The Appalachian Regional Commission grant of $51,000, brings the total ARC funding to more than $450,000 over three years for the center serving 17 counties in northeast Georgia.

Between 2000 and 2002, the GADC served 689 students in 72 different classes. Many of the students in those classes used their technology training to design and develop web sites for their businesses or community agencies. Five businesses received help from NGCSU students in developing web sites.

 “In addition to continuing to offer classes as it has in the past, the GADC will work with Georgia Tech on a Technology Leadership Training Program for Dahlonega and Lumpkin County,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs Philip Buckhiester. “The center will work with the Georgia Mountains Cultural Alliance to develop a web site devoted to preserving the heritage, arts and culture of our region.”

Kimberly Foster, director of Continuing Education and the GADC, said small rural businesses, tourism-related industry and technology-based companies have a need for educated workers trained to use emerging technology.

 “We will continue to make available the many classes offered through GADC, both locally and off-site,” Foster said. “We are very happy that the Appalachian Regional Commission has extended our grant period and provided additional funding through June 2003.”

Among classes offered this year are courses in marketing web sites, classes related to accounting for small businesses, beginning and advanced classes in e-commerce as well as basic and advanced web design.

The counties in the geographic area served by GADC include Union, Lumpkin, Dawson, Forsyth, Towns, White, Hall, Rabun, Habersham, Banks, Stephens, Franklin, Hart, Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens and Elbert.

For more information, call (706) 867-2814. 

NGCSU art at Atlanta airport through Nov. 6

DAHLONEGA – North Georgia College & State University’s Fine Arts Department has artwork on display at the Hartsfield Airport Atrium Gallery now through Nov 6.

Nineteen NGCSU photography students and four faculty members have more than 30 pieces on display. The exhibition is called "Passages/Connections/Fusion" and features a variety of styles and interests.

“This is a very big deal for our program as the Atrium Gallery space is coveted by artists in the metro area and the event is officially part of the Atlanta Celebrates Photography month of October, a photographic barrage of exhibits, speakers and other events throughout Atlanta that has gathered national attention,” said Hank Margeson, assistant professor of fine arts at NGCSU.

The student photographers of NGCSU are active participants in the Atlanta photographic community, having been selected for competitions featuring emerging talent as well as regional exhibitions. The Atrium Gallery at the airport is accessible from both North & South terminals and does not require security clearance. 

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