Published: April 26, 2006 “Strength in Unity” is the theme at this year’s victims’ rights expo to be conducted April 28 at PJC’s Pensacola Campus. The event, sponsored by PJC’s Criminal Justice program, in partnership with Trauma Intervention Programs, the University of West Florida, and the Northwest Florida Victim Services Coalition, will be conducted from...
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Visual arts to upgrade lab computers, ready in fall
Michael Rutschky Published: April 12, 2006 During a meeting with PJC administration several weeks ago, the visual arts faculty was given a green light to upgrade the lab in room 1540 of the visual arts building. The computers that comprise the lab now are more than five years old. Spiros Zachos, computer graphics professor for...
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Phi Theta Kappa Student Excellence Awards 2006 winners
Published: April 26, 2006 DEPARTMENT SCHOLARS Edwin N. Daniels, Eddie Heath, Sarah Sears*, Finna Clay, Deanna Neal, Frederick Robinson, Yonit Shames*, Erika Wilhite, Matthew Worden*, Ashley Gibson, Mina Ilia, John Maher III, Tracy Stafford PROGRAM SCHOLARS Vicki Albritton, Raymond Carroll*, Jeffrey Sanderson, Janice Shine*, David Graves, James Mueller, Loi Tang Nguyen, Rachael Moyer, Cathalene Babineaux,...
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Search the web with GoodSearch, give to favorite cause
Michael Rutschky Published: April 26, 2006 A new search engine has emerged that makes it simple for people around the world to earn money for their favorite charities and schools. The site is GoodSearch.com, and it was started in November 2005 by Ken Ramberg and his sister, J.J. Ramberg, after the two lost their mother...
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Community colleges face possible cuts
Moria Dailey Published: April 26, 2006 PJC and other Florida community colleges could be facing financial hardships if the Florida Senate has its way. The Senate’s proposed budget for community colleges is much lower than that of the Florida House of Representatives or the governor’s recommendation. If the House budget were implemented PJC would get...
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Retiring Lieutenant speaks about 36 years of service to PJC
Published: June 4, 2009 Lt. Gordon Melton The PJC Police Department was formed July 1, 1973. I started work on the midnight shift on July 23, 1973. I worked 10 pm until 6 am. When the College changed from a Security Department to a Police Department, each officer was required to have Florida Police Standards...
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Apartment hunting in Pensacola a challenge
Erika Wilhite Published: April 12, 2006 Going to college and moving out of your parents’ house sound like they ought to be synchronized events. But with the current economy and the shortage of cheap, student-friendly housing in Pensacola, many students are choosing to spend their college years at home with mom and dad. But if...
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Cranes for Kids
Gina Nespoli Published: April 12, 2006 In honor of April being “Child Abuse Prevention Month” the state-wide Guardian ad Litem program is raising awareness with origami cranes. Each crane is made with a special wish inside, such as wishing a child a stable home; something most children in these programs do not have. Rosemary Ash,...
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Online classes are a viable option for busy students
Michael Rutschky Published: April 12, 2006 PJC has offered distance learning courses via the Internet since 2004 as an alternative for people who cannot consistently attend classes on campus. Students can register for courses on PJC’s website. Currently eCoast offers about 60 different courses that allow students to earn an A.A. in either business or...
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Inductees accepted from five junior colleges nationwide
Sahara Locke Published: April 12, 2006 PJC welcomed the newest members of Kappa Delta Pi on April 4. The chapter society recognized and renowned for its commitment to honoring and acknowledging the future teachers of the country opened its doors for only the second time in PJC history to allow the college to host the...