Donald Hall speaking to students during his visit to Pensacola State College.

Donald Hall, 14th Poet Laureate, visits PJC

PAUL SMITH The Corsair “Now I am 80 years old, content to sit in my chair, watching unpainted boards of the barn turn gold when late autumn sun rubs against them,” read Donald Hall, as he opened with his new poem, “Pieces,” during his presentation at the Ashmore Auditorium to a packed audience Friday night, …

Surgical technicians practicing skills during training session in medical simulation lab.

Surgical Technicians demonstrate their skills

KATIE COSEO The Corsair Surgical tech week was held Sept. 21- 25, a national recognition for all surgical techs in and out of the operating room. “It’s like National Bosses day. It’s sort of a way to show appreciation for surgical techs,” explained Dr. Pat Miller-Coburn, program director at the Warrington Campus. On Sept. 24…

Annual ComposerFest comes to PJC

Come enjoy original music created by local and regional composers at ComposerFest, an annual Pensacola Junior College Lyceum Series concert. The free event is 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. The purpose of ComposerFest is to provide the public an opportunity to hear music…

Surgical tech week opens to public

  KATIE COSEO The Corsair On Thursday Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in bldg. 3700 in suite 3706E the Warrington campus will have their simulation lab open to the public. Visitors will be given demonstrations and may even get to adorn a surgical gown and experience the job of surgical technicians. Surgical…

Woman studying at desk with open books, focused on learning.

Walking the Plank

Mary Benson walks the plank by answering the 20 Corsair questions.  If you really like her answers leave a comment, and her answers may end up in the next issue of the newspaper. Q: What do you teach? A: Mathematics Q: How long have you been a teacher? A: 32 years Q: What job did…

Ecorsair student practicing with telescope equipment.

Walking the Plank

Wayne Wooten walks the plank by answering the 20 Corsair questions.  If you really like his answers leave a comment, and his answers may end up in the next issue of the newspaper. Q: What do you teach? A: Astronomy 1002, in class lecture, on web, and as labs Q: How long have you been…

Student working on computer in a college computer lab at PJC.

PJC stifles illegal downloading

Kay Forrest – The Corsair JULIE SIMMONS PJC is cracking down on those who use programs such as Limewire, BearShare, and others to download and share music files, movies, videos, and media on campus. “The college is trying to protect itself and the students from illegal actions, viruses, and breaches of privacy,” said Kathy Dutremble,…