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The Middle Township Gazette reported on winter and spring registration dates, http://bit.ly/Sbbexo. An article in the Hammonton Gazette about the Third Thursday event in November mentioned the Baking and Pastry Club’s Gingerbread Castle that was on display. The Press of Atlantic City featured Fitzpatrick’s Deli in Somers Point, owned by Bill Hurst and his son, Bill Hurst Jr., an ACA graduate. Kathy Corbalis, APR, executive director of college relations, was quoted in an article about internal communication policies in the Nonprofit Communications Report. Lynda Pagliughi, former Foundation board president, is one of five “Women of Achievement” representing five Southern New Jersey counties who will be honored at an awards reception given on behalf of youth served by the Southern New Jersey Council, Boy Scouts of America, Dec. 6. This accomplishment was featured in The Gloucester County Times, http://bit.ly/UUxE6p. The Current printed a news release about scholarship applications available now at the college, http://bit.ly/TrpzrF. JerseyBites.com reported on the Slow Food Sustainable Dinner held at Careme’s that featured locally harvested food to celebrate World Food Day, http://bit.ly/WRmB1S. A Press of Atlantic City article about more boomers seeking later-in-life second careers that combine personal meaning and income, quoted Gina McNeal, an Atlantic Cape nursing graduate, http://bit.ly/Uq3ARR. The Current reported on the upcoming Breakfast with Santa at the Hamilton Mall, where the Academy of Culinary Arts will cook and provide all of the food, http://bit.ly/Qo1BwZ. Counselor Lucy McGlynn’s son, Beau Jason McGlynn, was featured in the Everyone Has a Story column in The Press of Atlantic City. Jason, who was born with cerebral palsy, recently finished writing his first book, “Divine Towels,” after working on it for 12 years. It’s a combination of fiction and autobiography. http://bit.ly/Ynui0q Student Melly Timmreck was featured in a Press of Atlantic City column about her passion for Irish dancing that has led her to win two national titles and teach dancing classes through Emerald Isle Academy of Irish Dance, http://bit.ly/RiG0HJ. FROM THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Dr. Mora met with student leaders from Alpha Delta Mu, the college’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Nov. 16. Dr. Mora discussed the college Student Success Initiative and solicited the group’s feedback regarding potential strategies. Alpha Delta Mu is involved with the national Phi Theta Kappa Community College Competition Corp (C4) student success initiative and organized events this week at the college. Dr. Mora hosted his annual meeting with the Student Government Association Nov. 19. Dr. Mora discussed the level of student engagement in the college-wide Student Success Initiative. The student leaders also presented concerns from the student body and outlined their objectives for the coming year. Dr. Mora provided welcoming remarks at the annual Fall Scholarship Reception Nov. 15 at Careme’s. Twenty-eight students received scholarships and had the opportunity to meet with donors. Dr. Mora 10
Above, ACA student Kevin Edmonson, center, with Dr. Peter L. Mora and Trustee Maria Mento. Above right, Students send their thanks to donors for providing scholarship funds. WHAT’S NEW WITH ACCCEA? By Sandi Greco The ACCCEA has been very busy with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, partnering with Campus Kitchen to provide more than 800 meals for people who have been displaced by the storm. Chef Kelly McClay, dean of the ACA and Advisory Board Member of The Campus Kitchen at Atlantic City, sent the ACCCEA a letter of appreciation stating, “Please know that your dollars are an answer to a prayer for many of the people who are receiving meals from Campus Kitchen.” We have worked with the Dean of Students and student services areas to identify students who self-disclosed that they had lost their books in the storm. We have helped our students replace upwards of $2,000 worth of college textbooks. The ACCCEA is collecting funds for our colleagues who have been affected by the extends his congratulations to those students and thanks the resource development staff for organizing the event. He also extends his thanks to the instructors and students of the ACA for their work in support of the ceremony. Chef Educator Daniel Matt works with a student volunteer to prep meals for families in Atlantic City. storm. In a joint effort with human resources, employees who have sustained significant damage to home and or possessions will receive relief based on contributions by members of the Atlantic Cape family. Contributions to this fund can be made at any of the bursars’ offices by cash or check. Last call for holiday party tickets! The ACCCEA-sponsored holiday party is Dec. 15 at Harbor Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are available through Dec. 6, from the following ACCCEA members: • Rhonda Petruzzi – Atlantic City Campus • Jen Martucci - Cape May County Campus • Sandi Greco - Mays Landing Campus, K Building • Marcia Kleinz – Mays Landing Campus, A Building • Michelle Perkins - Mays Landing Campus, D Building • Angela Smith - Mays Landing Campus, J Building • Donna Vassallo – Mays Landing Campus, B Building CALENDAR OF EVENTS The calendar is updated regularly at http://www.atlantic.edu/calendars/index.php. Be sure to add your events. Go to www.atlantic.edu and at the top right, click on calendars. Scroll down and at the bottom left, select Add Event Form and submit your event! Next CommuniCator Dec. 14 The next issue of the Atlantic Cape CommuniCator will be Friday, Dec. 14. Deadline is noon, Monday, Dec. 10. Please email your submissions to Stacey Clapp, sclapp@atlantic.edu. --Stacey Clapp, editor 11
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