WNC News & Notes

Students earn accolades, new opportunities

Three local students at Western Nevada College are preparing for new opportunities as recipients of prestigious scholarships and summer projects. Their goals are unique, but each student will be helped greatly in their educational pursuits.

Sara Isabel Flores is the recipient of the National Science Foundation Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research scholarship. She will receive $4,500 to develop Spanish language materials and curriculum for the Waterfall Fire Interpretive Trail on the WNC campus. She will work under the mentorship of WNC Chemistry Professor Mike Sady and Dr. Jay Arnone of the Desert Research Institute.

Sergio Arteaga has been awarded the Carson City Rotary Club 2010 Scholarsteps Scholarship. He will receive $3,000 annually for up to four years to support his education, up to a bachelor's degree, at a Nevada college or university. As one of 11 siblings and the first member of his family to attend college, the scholarship will help Arteaga as he studies to become an oncology nurse.

Vannesa Macias travels to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas this summer to participate in the National Education for Women's Leadership "NEW Leadership Nevada" program. The Women's Research Institute of Nevada hosts the program, which brings together just 25 Nevada college students for a six-day symposium about leadership and civic participation, and features presentations by accomplished women leaders.

All three students are also active members of the WNC Latino Student Club, which promotes fellowship and networking to increase student interest and interaction in educational activities.

LSC Adviser Lupe Ramirez said the students' work and volunteerism are being acknowledged by the college and the community.

"Their commitment to being involved has proven instrumental in helping them receive these distinguished scholarships and opportunities," she said.

Welding center earns accreditation

The Andi Butti Welding Technology Center on the WNC Carson City campus has received accreditation by the American Welding Society.

The center serves as the only accredited testing facility in Northern Nevada and is the location of classroom and laboratory facilities for the study and application of welding technologies.

Dean of Instruction Carol Lange credits members of the college's Technology Division for the achievement: "This accomplishment is the result of a years worth of hard work on the part of Division Chair Ed Martin and instructor Randy Naylor, with a great deal of support from administrative assistant Laura-Lee Redwine."

WNC offers an associate degree and certificate of achievement in welding technology, along with preparation for individual welder certification, which enhances the skills and employability of graduates.

Donors and volunteers make a difference for WNC

Each year, donors and volunteers give time and resources to support the college and its programs. Recently, volunteers from the Sunset and Carson City Rotary clubs spent a Saturday beautifying and weatherizing the Planetary Walkway at the Jack C. Davis Observatory, as part of the international "Rotary at Work Day;" and Bill Bernard of Carson City donated a CISCO switch to be used by the college's Computer Information Systems department to enhance the learning experience for students.

WNC extends a special thank you to all members of the community who help make a difference for the college and its students.

Douglas campus closes for June/July

The WNC Douglas campus in Minden has closed for June and July and will reopen on Monday, Aug. 2. Inquiries can be directed to the Carson City campus for information about admission, registration, financial assistance, counseling and more. Call 445-3000.

Summer term begins Monday, June 14

Classes still are available for the summer term that begins Monday, June 14. Students may enroll in art, business, computer technology, English, history, humanities, nursing, music and theater. Non-credit, special interest classes are also available and include arts and crafts, computers, health, recreation, motorcycle safety and more.

For more information visit www.wnc.edu or call 445-3000.