Submitted by: Jeri Knowlton

The Washington State Community College Safety Committee, recognizing the need to protect the students, staff and visiting public from potentially infectious disease, authorized the purchase of 20 free standing hand sanitizer stations to be located in every building just inside the public access doorways. They are here. These ADA compliant “TC Auto Foam Dispensers” hold 1100 ml of hand sanitizing liquid foam good for 2700 operations without refilling the unit.        

In an effort to keep Washington State students and faculty less susceptible to the H1N1 flu virus, the Safety Committee at the college opted to install hand disinfectant stations around campus.
Laboratory Health and Safety Coordinator Paula Johnson said, “The college is trying to reduce the potential outbreak of H1N1. Hand sanitizers must be at least 62 percent alcohol to be effective against the H1N1 virus, and the particular sanitizer to be used in these stations is.”

Safety Coordinator and Plant Manager Byron Hoffee shared that the pedestal disinfectant stations will dispense a foam hand disinfectant that is 67 percent alcohol with lotion. The stations will be located at the main entrance of the child care building, all three library entrances, both entrances to the Center for Business and Technology, the north and rear entrances of the Arts & Sciences Center, the front entrance of the Main Building, the rear of the business wing, the bridge entrance, the engineering wing, and the café and vending areas. Hoffee relayed that the units ordered are the same ones being used by Camden Clark Memorial Hospital and that the disinfectant foam is effective on H1N1, MRSA, and many bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases.

Hoffee added, “In addition, the college is providing faculty and staff with containers of Clorox disinfectant wipes for use in their offices. These measures are being taken, in part, as a result of the current H1N1 virus threat, but also to promote a healthy college learning environment.”

Please join us in congratulatiing the new Executive Board for Student Senate:

• President: Molly Kern
• Vice Preisdent: Kristen Hendricks
• Secretary: Tammy Moore

Submitted by: Sara Arnold, Faculty

My younger brother,  Marine Lance Corporal Jessup M. Camacho, is currently stationed in Iraq. He, along with his fellow Marines, will be spending the holidays, both Thanksgiving and Christmas, in Iraq. Therefore, in an effort to make the desert feel more like home (if it is even possible), I am putting together a care package for his platoon with a holiday theme.  Any donation is welcome to make their stay over there a little bit better.

Posted on my door (E-103F) are a few pictures of his platoon and a list of items specifically requested, that might just make life a little more normal for them. Items like candies, snacks and other small items that we take for granted are very appreciated. I will take the items that they are requesting and package them the way that we have our holidays dinners set-up (a turkey box, yam box, pumpkin pie box, etc.). for more information about the box, please contact me, Sara Arnold, at sarnold1@wscc.edu or at ext. 1808. More information can also be found on my office door, E103F.

Submitted by: Jeri Knowlton

Sergeant Elmer Conley served in the 1st Marine Division during World War II. While the War was not something he ever talked about to his son, Kevin (director of student development), today Kevin proudly shares a variety photos in the display case in the Main Building.

On Feb. 1, 1941 the 1st Marine Division was activated to Japan while aboard the USS Texas. Sgt. Conley served in Okinawa and Palau, Japan. After the war he was sent to China and was the only noncommissioned officer to be sent. It was while he was in China that Sgt. Conley developed his love and skill for shooting pictures and collecting cameras. He shot pictures of Chiang Kai-Shek and was awarded the second highest cross offered at the time from the Chinese leader.

Washington State Community College honors active duty and military veterans. In the display case you will find photographs, including those shot by Sgt. Conley, and other memorabilia, such as the Purple Heart, Cross of War, Good Conduct and Bronze Star Medals of Jesse D. Silcott, father-in-law to Ralph C. Tepe, professor of literature and composition.

The items will be on display through Dec. 7, the Day of Infamy.

The Cultural Diversity and Social Justice Committee, along with the college Veterans’ Group, is planning a few things to mark Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11.

• A display of medals and mementos in the case inside the front entrance of the Main Building
• A “Wall of Honor” in the AS Building.
  People are encourage to jot a note on the wall to any veteran, past or present, or to a person currently serving in the military.
• A quiet ceremony around the flagpole at 1100 hours* on Nov. 10, due to closed campus on Nov .11.
  Any and everyone is invited to join the flagpole ceremony.

* That’s 1400 ZULU for those who still keep their right hands free in case they have to salute, or 11 a.m. for those who’ve never had the privilege of serving in the US military.

Buyback dates:

• Nov. 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  Nov. 25 from 9a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Jan. 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  Student ID required.

Intersession charge dates:

• Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
  Cannot charge an intersession book after Dec. 1.
  May only purchase intersession books.
  Cannot purchase winter quarter books only intersession books.
  The Bookstore will be closed Dec. 7 through 11.

1. Winter Quarter charge dates:

• Dec. 14 through 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Dec. 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1. Last day to use a student account for Winter Quarter will be January 15.

The College recently received a donated Foosball table for the student lounge to replace the one that was purchased in June 2007.  If you are interested in purchasing the old table for your  personal use please submit a sealed bid to Joe Crone by Monday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m.

• The table is currently located on the maintenance dock and can be inspected during normal working hours.
• If you have any questions please contact Don Madison or Joe Crone.
• Indicate the following in a sealed envelope:
  Name
  Contact Information
  Bid Amount

Consider having your lunch or dessert at the Pumpkin Fest sponsored by the Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter. There will be lots of pumpkin goodies plus other choices offered in the Arts & Sciences Commons Area on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

The Campus Chapter is hoping to eventually contribute a storage building to one of the Washington County Habitat houses.  Anyone interested in future Habitat activities contact Donna Duskey, chapter president, dduskey3385@email.wscc.edu or ttuten@wscc.edu Tami Tuten, chapter adviser.

• Citywide Wi-Fi will have to wait (Marietta Times)