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Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Kennett, Missouri - Three Rivers College has announced that it will partner with the city of Kennett to lease a 17,000-square-foot facility to house its Center at Kennett for the next three years. College officials said they expect to start to transition to the new location by October 2013.
“We’re extremely happy that our focus on building partnerships within the community has led to this new opportunity in Kennett,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, President of Three Rivers College. “We have been rapidly reaching the limits of our current location in Wilcoxson Center, and this will give us much needed breathing room as we continue to expand our higher education offerings in the Kennett area.”
The new facility will replace the 10,000-square-foot building currently housing the Center at Kennett, which currently serves over 300 students. The college plans to use the extra space to expand both its classrooms and skills labs, as well as to consolidate its Practical Nursing programs currently held at outside facilities in Kennett and Hayti. The college is also considering expanding its LPN-to-RN Bridge programs to include one housed at the Kennett facility.
The City of Kennett purchased the building from Affiliated Computer Services, a Xerox affiliate, intending to use it to consolidate city administration offices with the police and fire departments in one building. ACS will continue to lease a small portion of the building for its Kennett offices.
"The city council and myself, we feel like (Three Rivers College leasing the facility) is going to be a much better benefit to the City of Kennett, the citizens of Kennett than using it for a government complex," said Kennett Mayor Jake Crafton.
Registration for Fall 2013 will continue at the current Kennett center location at 901C S. Bypass and fall classes will begin there on August 19. To speak with an advisor about educational opportunities at the Three Rivers Center at Kennett, call 573-888-6381. Information about admission to Three Rivers can also be found at trcc.edu/admissions.
Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.
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Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Three Rivers College’s Poplar Bluff campus and its Centers at Dexter, Kennett, and Malden will be holding open house events in order to showcase themselves to their communities. The Centers will be holding their open houses on Tuesday, August 6 from 2-6 p.m., while the Poplar Bluff open house will be Thursday, August 8 from 2-6 p.m. in the Bess Activity Center.
All open house events will give prospective students the opportunity to apply for admission at Three Rivers, receive help with financial aid applications, and learn about the process of registering for classes at Three Rivers. The events will also give prospective students the ability to meet Three Rivers staff, and to take a closer look at the college’s facilities and classrooms. Refreshments will be provided.
“So many people might drive past our locations and not realize everything that’s available to them,” said Bill Hampton, Director of the Center at Dexter. “We want to give them a chance to meet us in person, to see the kind of opportunities that we can offer them. We want people to visit, even if they’re just curious.”
The open house at the Poplar Bluff campus will showcase various academic programs and services during their event. Instructors from many of the college’s degree programs, such as Education, Fine Arts, and Communication will be available to talk to potential students about courses of study, along with representatives from the ACHIEVE program, the Tutoring and Learning Center, and the college’s Veterans support officer, among others. Door prizes will also be awarded.
While not holding an open house event, the Center at Sikeston will be offering registration appointments from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday from July 29 through August 16, with evening appointments available until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those interested should call the Center at Sikeston at 573-472-5223.
Those interested in enrolling at Three Rivers can browse available courses by clicking “Search for Classes” at trcc.edu. Current students can register online through the myTRCC system. To apply for admission to Three Rivers online, visit http://trcc.edu/admissions. Advising sessions are currently open for any current or future students wishing to discuss their college goals. New students must meet with an advisor before registering.
For more information about the open house events, or to learn more about taking classes at Three Rivers, contact the Poplar Bluff campus at 573-840-9605; Center at Sikeston at 573-472-5223; Center at Kennett at 573-888-6381; Center at Dexter at 573-614-1081; and the Center at Malden at 573-276-3529.
Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.
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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Springfield, Missouri - Missouri State University will confer 585 degrees to students at its 2013 summer commencement. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at JQH Arena and will feature an address from Michael Wynn, Missouri State alum and president and CEO of Oklahoma City CrossFirst Bank. All ceremonies will be streamed live.
The Missouri State commencement hub features student stories, social media posts, photos and other multimedia experiences that will updated prior to and during commencement.
A total of 272 bachelor’s degrees, 302 master’s degrees, nine specialist degrees and two doctorate degrees will be conferred. Beyond the standard expectations, four students will be recognized for their work with a more rigorous curriculum in Missouri State’s Honors College. Scholastic honors will be given to four students who will graduate summa cum laude (with a grade point average of 3.9-4.0 on a 4.0 scale), 10 who will graduate magna cum laude (with a GPA of 3.75-3.89) and 20 who will graduate cum laude (with a GPA of 3.5-3.74).
Wynn has been in the banking industry for more than 30 years with experience in commercial and consumer lending, retail, private banking, operations and overall bank management. He began his banking career in Springfield after graduating from Missouri State University with a degree in business administration. Wynn is active in the community and has served on several community boards and committees in Central Oklahoma, such as the United Way of Norman. Wynn is currently the vice chairman of the Oklahoma Bankers Association and will serve as chairman in 2014, as well as a member of the Government Relations Committee representing the state of Oklahoma for the American Bankers Association.
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Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Booster Club supports, encourages, and enhances not only the athletic activities of the students, but the academics, the arts and many extra-curricular activities for the entire school system.
Show your school spirit by purchasing a t-shirt or sweatshirt.
T-shirts are $12.00, long sleeve t-shirts are $15.00, crew sweatshirts are $20.00 and hoodies are $25.00 each.
Please contact Stacy Blocker at stacy_blocker@hotmail.com to order. Stacy is the new Dexter Booster Club president for 2013-2014 school year.
GO BEARCATS! GO BEARCATS! GO BEARCATS!
Don't forget to become a Dexter Booster Club Member by signing up before August 1st to be entered into a drawing! Check out this article earlier in the month on ShowMe Times.
Go to their Facebook page for application by clicking here.
