Chipola Monthly November 2018

College Family:

I am so proud of everyone in the Chipola College family who
worked tirelessly and quickly to help re-open the college on Oct. 22
despite overwhelming challenges on our campus. I know that many
students and employees have experienced devastating personal
losses to their homes and workplaces at the same time.

The decision to resume classes was made in order to best help
our students. After speaking with other college presidents who
experienced catastrophic damages in the past, like St. Pete and
Florida Keys, I know that re-opening as quickly as possible was
the best plan to help students complete this semester successfully.

I understand that Chipola will not return to normalcy for some
time, but it is important to move forward and do our best for our
students. Deadlines may need to be adjusted, and I am confident
that our faculty and staff will treat students with compassion and
understanding while maintaining high academic standards.

Students with questions or concerns, should contact Student
Services or visit www.chipola.edu for more information. Please
view my video message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
chipolacollege/videos/704677953241522/

Thank you to all the employees and students of Chipola College.
Together, we will get through this crisis and continue to make
Chipola College one of the finest colleges in the nation.

President, Chipola College

Chipola SSS visits FSU Students in the Chipola
Student Support Services (SSS)
program recently toured Florida
State University and attended
the FSU homecoming football
game. SSS provides students
opportunities to visit various
colleges to research educational
opportunities. Students will visit
UF, FAMU, FSU-PC and UWF later
this year. In addition to campus
tours, SSS provides workshops
on college admission, transfer
requirements and financial aid.
Chipola students interested in
SSS, may call 850-718-2417 or visit
www.chipola.edu/SSS.

Chipola’s ‘AlmostMaine’
Rescheduled Nov. 8-9;

Free General Admission Tickets

The Chipola theatre production of Almost,
Maine has been rescheduled for Thurs, Nov. 8
and Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Admission is free
for everyone.There will be no reserved seating. All seats are
general admission. Almost, Maine contains mature content
which may not be suitable for children.
Almost, Maine is a town so far north, it’s almost not in
the U.S.
Patronswhowouldlikearefundmayvisittheboxoffice.
For information call the box office at 718-2420.

Anderson Speaks at Chipola

Dr. LoranAnderson, Professor Emeritus FSU, botanist/taxonomist, and
curator, discussed biodiversity with Chipola College environmental
students. He linked his expertise on Cannabis with professional
forensic experiences; and emphasized how the field of botany could
impact student careers in teaching, law enforcement, agriculture,
environmental engineering, and consulting. Dr. Anderson’s lecture
was part of a program of study designed by Billy Bailey, Florida
Caverns State Park Specialist.

Chipola Christmas Show Nov. 29-30

The Chipola Music Department will present A Christmas Concert, Thursday, Nov. 29,
and Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m., in the Center for the Arts.
Students and faculty from Chipola’s music department will perform the sounds of
the season in a beautiful holiday setting for a show guaranteed to entertain.
Tickets—$5—may be purchased at the Box Office or online at www.chipola.edu/
boxoffice. Chipola students, faculty and staff tickets are free.

Chipola Employment Re-Training Fair Is Nov. 15

Chipola College and CareerSource 01 Early Spring Reg.– Current students
Chipola will host an Employment Re-training 02 ACT Registration Deadline for December Test
Fair, Thursday, Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 02 Womens Basketball vs. Wake Tech-5:00 pm,
in the Student Services bldg. on the college campus. Mensvs.MiamiDade-7:00pm.
College staff will receive visitors to help them 03 Womens Basketball vs. East Georgia-5:00 pm,
learn their interests and provide advice on training Mensvs.EnterpriseOzark-7:00pm.
options. The Career Center will off help regarding 05-06 EarlySpringReg.-CurrentStudents30+hrs.
jobs, salaries, and tuition funding qualification. 07 AFC Annual Conference---Orlando, FL
Student Services staff will help prospective students engage programs 08 LastDayto WithdrawfromFallTermAClasses
of interest, and then transition to Career Source Chipola staff to discuss jobs, 09 Womens Basketball vs. Roane State-5:00 pm,
salaries and qualifications for funding tuition. Visitors will discuss near and Mensvs.Lawson-7:00pm.
longer term interests, and help them get on a plan to stay in the area and find 10 Womens Basketball vs. Hillsbrorough-3:00 pm,
sustainable opportunities to train and work. Mensvs.RoaneState-5:00pm.
Darwin Gilmore, Chipola Dean of Workforce Education, says, “We are 13-14 EarlySpringReg-New&CurrentStudents
excited to help serve our area. Many people have experienced damage to their 13 Career Fair- 8 AM-12:30 PM
homes and maybe even the loss of a job. Many of these people may decide to 14 Last Day to Resign from All Classes - Fall Term A
leave the area if opportunities don’t materialize during the coming weeks. Our 14 Night Student Social - Cafe 7 PM
goal is to meet those needs.” 15 DeadlinetohaveFinancialAidFilesforSpring2019
Chipola offers several Workforce training programs that can be completed 19 Men’sBasketballvs.FrankPrepAcademy-7:00pm
in a short time, including: Fire-fighting, EMT, Law Enforcement, Corrections. 21 Thanksgiving Holidays - College Closed
Several programs offer short term certification which may help displaced 26 Early Spring Reg - New & Current
workers quickly gain employment, including welding, engineering technology 26 Term C – Deadline to Withdraw
and Certified Nursing Assistant. 28 SGA Campus Blood Drive - Indian Circle
For information, contact Darwin Gilmore at 850-718-2270 or Career Center 29 AChipolaChristmas,CFA7PM
at 850-633-2759.

Update Chipola Cross Country
competes at Regionals

The Chipola basketball teams went 4-0 in the Milton The Chipola women’s cross country
H. Johnson Classic, Nov. 2-3. team concluded the season at the FCSAA/
The Lady Indians beat East Georgia State 81-29 in NJCAA Region 8 Meet in Tallahassee. Lila
their opening game on Friday night followed by a 100-76 Taylor of Chipley represented Chipola in
win over Motlow on Saturday. the meet. She ran a 25:10 on the 5K course,
The Indians faced a tough Miami Dade squad to finishing 39th overall.
open their season and won 111-95. On Saturday, they beat Taylor also competed in the Mountain
Enterprise State 102-69. Dew Invitational at UF. She plans to run the
Game recaps for all can be found here: http://www.chipolaathletics.com/landing/ NJCAA Half Marathon Nov. 17 in Orange
index Beach, AL.
Chipola will host another classic this weekend with the following schedule: Chipola offers scholarships for
> Friday, Nov. 9- 1PM- Salktahatchie vs. Hillsborough (women); 3PM- Lawson State vs. women’s cross country which may include
Tallahassee (men); 5PM- Chipola vs. Roane State (women) and 7PM- Chipola vs. Roane tuition,androomandboard.Forinformation,
State (men) contact Coach Rance Massengill at 718-
> Saturday, Nov. 10- 1PM- Salktahatchie vs. Roane State (women); 3PM- Roane State 2440 or email: [email protected]
vs. Tallahassee (men); 5PM- Chipola vs. Hillsborough (women); and 7PM- Chipola vs.

Lawson State (men).

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