The Week of 12-26-2011

I will be out of the office the week of the 26th.

Let's Reach the Peak of Mt. Everest with our Donations!

Holiday Food, Winter Clothing and Toy Drive

Your donations will support our students and local organizations. Each item contributed helps our climber go 50' higher. Check out the bulletin board near the lounge to track our progress!
Can we make it to 29,035 feet?

Items Needed:

Food

Items will be used for holiday meals and for the school food pantry

Tuna fish and canned meats
Spaghetti and pasta sauce
Rice
Soup
Canned fruits and vegetables
Instant potatoes
Peanut butter and jelly
Cereal

Clothing

Extra items will be donated to Springs Rescue Mission

Kids and adult coats/jackets
Sweaters
Hats
Gloves and mittens
Warm socks

Toys

All toys will go to Memorial Hospital's Children's Wing

New and gently used toys
Children's books

Collection boxes are located in the Student Lounge

Holiday Cash Textbook Buyback the Week of 11-7-11

Monday through Thursday

Where: Campus Bookstore

When: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Student I.D. Required

The Librarian Will Be Off Tomorrow 11-4-2011

I will be out of the office on Friday, November 4th, 2011.

Everest College Pumpkin Carving Contest

Bring your freshly carved pumpkin to school on Monday, October 31st for display and judging in the Student Lounge.

Students can purchase ballots/tickets in the Student Lounge between classes. Tickets are $.25 each or 5 for $1.00. Prizes for winning pumpkins!

Voting will be from Monday morning through noon on Tuesday with winner names posted on the Student Bulletin Board on Wednesday.

Bake Sale Today

The Massage Therapy department is holding a bake sale today to fund an educational trip. It is being held in the student store all day today.

Everest College Yard Sale

Date: Saturday, September 24th.

Time: 8 a.m.

Place: Everest College's north parking lot.

This yard sale is a fund raiser to support school holiday activities and to provide Christmas care packages for local nursing home residents.

We Need Your Help!

Donate items that can be sold at the yard sale, such as kid's and adult clothing, toys, furniture, household goods, books electronics, bicycles, decorator items, and more. Bring items to Student Services on September 19th and 20th.

Volunteeer to help with sorting and pricing (September 20th-23rd) or with set-up and sales on the 24th. (see Diane in Student Services.)

Spread the word and let your family and friends know about the sale.

Special Opportunity

Student Entrepreneur Tables

The sale will also include up to 10 tables for student entrepreneurs to advertise their businesses and/or sell products. If you are a student with a business and would like to participate, please contact Diane Dillinger in Student Services for details and to register.

The Library's Hours Have Changed

These are the library's new hours:

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Everybody Deserves a Massage Week

July 17th-23rd, 2011

Everest College
Massage Therapy Department
1815 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
719-638-6580 ext. 154

Recommended donation of $15
All proceeds will be donated to SET Family Medical Clinics
Monday through Friday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Career Information Fair

Everest College's Employer Network

Career Information Fair

Hosted by Career Services

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Career Information Fair will be held throughout the hallways of the campus.

Everest College Students and Graduates are welcome!

Please remember to bring copies of your resume and dress for success!

Possible on-site interviews!

For more information, please contact Career Services at 719-638-6580

Tai Chi This Thursday

Tai Chi will now be taught on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. instead of Fridays. The location is still L11.

Library Hours for Monday Have Changed

Starting the week of 6-20-11, the library hours for Mondays will change to 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. instead of 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. All other hours will remain unchanged.

Free E-Books

Follow the link below to download free e-books in pdf format.

http://www.nap.edu/

No Tai Chi this Week

I am going to a library conference on Friday, May 20th, so there will no Tai Chi lesson that day.

Federal Work Study Position

The Federal Work Study position for the library will not be open until July 1st, 2011.

IAAP Scholarship

The Pikes Peak Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professional will award one $750 scholarship this year. Medical Assisting, Paralegal and Business Administration students can apply. Applications can be found in the library. These applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 8th.

New Job Openings from Career Services

http://coloradosprings.jobing.com/Job_Details2.asp?JobID=2706464 Histology Assistant Medical Administrative http://collegerecruiter.com/page/job-details?j=7.2701&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed Memorial MA http://www.campusrn.com/full_jobs/10011606/Memorial_Health_System/HealthLink_Health_Information_Assistant.html?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed Ortho Assistant http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=98199266&from=indeed Take Care Health http://www.takecarejobs.com/search/colorado-springs

Bake Sale!

Come satisfy your sweet tooth with cakes, cookies, and snacks. It will happen every Monday in April from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts in Japan.

The Librarian is Out Thursday and Friday This Week

I will be on vacation Thursday and Friday of this week. Tai Chi will resume the following week at the same day and time.

The Library is Now Hiring

The library has an opening for a Federal Work Study student. It pays $8.00 dollars an hour. The hours you will be working in the library are the following:

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

To qualify, you must have good grades and attendance. Please do not apply if you are at the end of your program. Applications are located at the front desk.

Tai Chi Class Tomorrow

This is just a reminder that Tai Chi class will be in L11 at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.

New Job Openings

These openings are from the Career Services Department of Everest College:

Medical Assistant

http://coloradosprings.jobing.com/company_profile.asp?i=126026
http://coloradosprings.jobing.com/company_profile.asp?i=126026
https://www.healthcaresource.com/mem/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=723565&source=Indeed.com
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/hea/2196547948.html


Dental

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/hea/2195791385.html

Tai Chi is Cancelled for Friday

This coming Friday there will be no Tai Chi class. I have to go to a library conference in Denver that day. Tai Chi will resume the following week.

Sell Your Used Texts for Cash!

Wednesday, February 2nd

AND

Thursday, February 3rd

Both Days

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

An indepedent book buyer will be at Everest College, Colorado Springs, located in the snack area, buying all books having NATIONAL RESALE VALUE.

Tai Chi Lesson Tomorrow

This is just a reminder that the weekly Tai Chi lesson is at 2:00 p.m. in room L11.

Who's Ready to Go Green?

Attention all 5th, 6th, and 7th Mod Students:

Please attend one of the upcoming Externship Seminars!

Thursday, January 6th in PC5

Time: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., or 6:00 p.m.

Federal Work Study Position Available

If you would like to work in the library, please go to the front desk at Everest and request a Federal Work Study application, fill it out and give it to Meng Johnson who works in the Finance Department. I could use some help in the library.