NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW - Atlantic Cape Community College
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW - Atlantic Cape Community College
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White House Plans First-Ever <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Summit Oct. 5<br />
The White House will host the first <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Summit, Tuesday, Oct. 5, to highlight the<br />
importance of community colleges to students and the economy. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President<br />
Joe Biden, is seeking community college success stories. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to<br />
participate. Follow the link to learn more about the summit and how you can share your success story:<br />
http://whitehouse.gov/communitycollege. <br />
Scenes from Buccaneer Welcome Back Students Week.<br />
Buccaneer Welcome Back Students Week<br />
The college community enjoyed two days of free activities<br />
in the Mays Landing Campus quad for Buccaneer<br />
Welcome Back Students Week, Sept. 14-15. The events<br />
featured airbrush artists, an inflatable rock wall, volleyball,<br />
salsa dancing, refreshments and<br />
plenty of free giveaways to<br />
welcome students back to <strong>Atlantic</strong><br />
<strong>Cape</strong> for a new school year.<br />
Strudels Adds P.M. Hours; Check Web for Complete Listings<br />
Satisfy your sweet tooth! Pick up dessert from Strudels Bakery, open weekdays, when product is<br />
available, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and evenings, 6:30-8 p.m., starting Monday, Sept. 27. Check the website<br />
for additional information including a list of baked goods for sale:<br />
http://www.atlantic.edu/aca/caremes.htm. Cash sales only.<br />
Walk for the Wounded Oct. 2<br />
Join the “<strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> All-Stars” for a 3-mile walk along the Ocean City boardwalk for Operation First<br />
Response Walk for the Wounded, 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Music Pier in Ocean City. For event<br />
details and donation arrangements, contact Annmarie Chelius at achelius@atlantic.edu.<br />
Continuing Education Offers Financial Workshops this Fall<br />
A proactive approach to managing personal finances is more important than ever in today’s uncertain<br />
economy. Financial workshops at <strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> give practical advice, from making smart investments to<br />
retirement planning.<br />
Retirement Planning Today offers practical advice on how to manage investment risks, how to save<br />
money on taxes and the savings needed today to retire comfortably in the future. Classes are<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m., two Wednesdays, starting Oct. 20, at the Mays Landing Campus, or 9 a.m.-noon, two<br />
Saturdays, beginning Oct. 23, at CMCC.<br />
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Money Matters outlines strategies and solutions for overcoming financial<br />
pitfalls and covers the psychological aspects of personal management, planning and decision-making. The<br />
class is at 6-8 p.m., four Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 28, at CMCC.<br />
To register, call ext. 4829 or visit www.atlantic.edu/conted.<br />
Noncredit Offers Personal and Professional Development Options in October<br />
You can improve your job skills, pursue a new career path or enrich your life with Continuing Education<br />
classes at <strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Cape</strong>. Dozens of classes begin in October, including:<br />
• Green Education Institute: Fundamentals of Green Building Certificate Program, LEED for<br />
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