From college President Joe Sopcich: “As we welcome students back to campus, I want to thank you for all your efforts to get the semester off to a great start. Students, faculty and staff have generated a lot of excitement and energy this week.
On Monday I was joined by members of our Student Success and Engagement staff who did an excellent job in setting up the “Cup of Joe with Joe” event. It was terrific to see members of our faculty participate as well in this welcoming exercise. While the students enjoyed coffee and doughnuts, we were inspired by their hopes and dreams at the beginning of semester. Many had interesting stories to share about their lives and what got them to this point. For some of the students, this was their first experience at our college. Others were seasoned veterans. Several students were joined by a parent, and it was exciting to hear the parents talk about the incredible service they experienced at the college and to listen to their hopes and dreams for their children. I assured them we would not let them down. And I know we will meet their expectations!
Whether it’s in a face-to-face or online class, students are ready to go, and we’re all ready for another year.”
Performers announced for free fall jazz concert series
The college’s Music and Theatre departments announced the Kansas City-based musicians who will play in this fall’s “JCCC Jazz Series”. Starting on Sept. 23, the college will host the series of jazz concerts that are free and open to the general public on Tuesdays at noon. All performances will be in the recital hall of the Carlson Center, except on Oct. 21. Seating will be first-come, first-served.
Sept. 23: Diverse
Sept. 30: Bob Bowman with Laura Caviani and Todd Strait
Oct. 7: Ron Carlson on guitar and Michael Pagan on piano
Oct. 14: KC Elder Statesmen featuring Horace Washington
Visit the college’s website for more information.
Alcohol and aubstance abuse recovery meetings on-campus
Student-led meeting for those recovering from alcohol and substance abuse will meet weekly on campus. They will follow the 12-step program and welcomes those who wish to participate or to just learn more. Meetings will be held every Friday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in RC 171.
Compiled by Christina Lieffring, news editor, clieffri@jccc.edu