Published on November 21, 2007 The Pensacola Junior College Lyceum series proudly presents classical guitarist William Kanengiser. He performs 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8. Recognized as one of America’s most brilliant guitarists, Kanengiser has developed a unique repertoire for his instrument, ranging from dazzling arrangements of Mozart,…
By Katie Coseo Published on November 21, 2007 PJC President Tom Delaino was celebrated as a Communities in Schools champion for his years of dedication to education and students at an awards dinner Nov. 8 at Seville Quarter in downtown Pensacola. Along with Honor Bell, of Gulf Coast Community Benefits Corporation, and Santa Rosa County…
By Lance Hayes Published on November 21, 2007 PJC graduate Dana Cervantes, morning personality at Cat Country 98.7, is representing the station on a 10-day tour of the Middle East. Cervantes will be touring Baghdad, Al Asad, Kuwait, and more, interviewing soldiers and officers, some of whom are from hometown Pensacola. When the opportunity arose…
By Dondwani Baines Published on November 21, 2007 In 2004, PJC revised its philosophy and strategic goals statements to emphasize a commitment to learning-centered instruction. Todd Neuman, learning centered college coordinator, said, “A Learning Centered College measures success by measuring and assessing the amount of learning that is occurring.” PJC is putting this emphasis on…
By Melynda Griffin Published on November 21, 2007 During the last seven years alone, the United States has been struck by terrorism, natural disasters, an increase in criminal activity, and multiple health scares. Naturally people have become much more concerned with public safety these days, and with increased interest has come increased effort in providing…
By Michael Rutschky Published on November 21, 2007 After a meeting held on Dec.9 to assess the faulty fuel sensors of space shuttle Atlantis, mission managers at Kennedy Space Center have decided to not launch the shuttle within it’s December launch window. The shuttle was set to launch earlier that morning, but the proceedings were…
By Michael Rutschky Published on November 21, 2007 Confirmation came from mission managers at 7:24 a.m. EST today that a Sunday launch for space shuttle Atlantis had been cancelled. At approximately 6:50 a.m. EST this morning, the third of four liquid hydrogen sensors on the LH2 fuel tank of NASA’s space shuttle Atlantis failed its…
By Michael Rutschky Published on November 21, 2007 In a meeting held today at Kennedy Space Center, STS-122 mission managers underwent what was called a passionate discussion regarding the malfunctioning sensors in the liquid hydrogen fuel tank of space shuttle Atlantis. The ultimate outcome of this meeting was the unanimous decision to go ahead with…
By Michael Rutschky Published on November 21, 2007 After more than six hours of deliberation, the mission management team at Kennedy Space Center has decided not to allow space shuttle Atlantis to be launched before Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3:21 p.m. EST. The statement implies that while there’s no possibility of it launching before it’s…
By Michael Rutschky Published on November 21, 2007 Officials at Kennedy Space Center have elected to extend the postponement of the launch of space shuttle Atlantis from 24 hours to 48 hours, making the new launch day Dec. 8. The announcement came at 7:30 p.m. EST, Dec. 6, after spending the day troubleshooting the malfunctioning…