Sussex County Community College

NEWTON, NJ May 15, 2013 – The Foundation at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) awarded $60,150 to 106 students at the College’s annual Scholarship Ceremony held on Tuesday, May 2nd. The awards represented 123 different scholarships with amounts ranging from $200 to $2,000 which will be applied to the Fall 2013 semester.

Master of Ceremonies for the program was Barbara Wortmann, Executive Director of the Foundation of SCCC.  Mr. Harold Damato, Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs gave an address and Charles Roberts, Chairman of the Foundation Board welcomed the audience of donors, students and guests.

New scholarships included:
Joel & Alissa Isaacson Scholarship
Blanch M Loftus Memorial Book Scholarship

Award Presentations
CENTURYLINK ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Kenneth Clay
Presented by Jim Robinson

BAIN BOOK SCHOLARSHIP
Olivia Schork
Presented by Beth Malkin

WILLIAM PIERCE SR. MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Jesse Collinson
Presented by Beth Malkin

MICHAEL ZEOLI SCHOLARSHIP
Jesse Collinson
Presented by Beth Malkin

AAUW ARTS SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA RAY RANDALL
Shadre’ Steede
Presented by Margaret Anderson

ADJUNCT FACULTY FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP
Kelly Redmond
Michele VanAllen
Presented by Henry Pomerantz

ADJUNCT FACULTY FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF DOUGLAS HOBBS
Nicole Lemonides
Presented by Henry Pomerantz

DONALD RYAN ADJUNCT FACULTY FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP
Patricia Kettle
Presented by Henry Pomerantz

BRANCHVILLE ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Kyle Rutledge
Presented by William T. Haggarty

200 CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Terence Lanzilotti
Presented by Thomas N. Ryan, Esq.

AMY MATHIAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Shannon Allen
Presented by Charles and Mary Jo Mathias

ANTIQUES & TREASURES ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Nancy Cannon
Presented by Janet Cutshall

BARRY & ALLISONWORMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Samantha Guiry
Presented by Barry Worman

BARBARA & CHARLESWORTMANN SCHOLARSHIP
Shannon Allen
Presented by Barbara L. Wortmann

LEONARD SANDERS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Anthony Medina
John Titka
Presented by Barbara L.Wortmann

BETTY JUNE SILCONAS POETRY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Regan Dalby
Presented by Bill Kulsar

BEVERLY AND BRUCE GORDON SCHOLARSHIP
Nicole Lance
Presented by Debbie McFadden

WILLIAM & PATRICIATAGGART SCHOLARSHIP
Alexandra Kemp
Presented by Debbie McFadden

BLANCHE M. LOFTUS MEMORIAL BOOK SCHOLARSHIP
Stephanie Green
Presented by Dr. Beth Loftus

BRIANWILLIAM DUNN MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Megan Healey
Presented by Dr. Francesco Ancona

CARISTA, KULSAR & WADE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OFWILLIAM E. KULSAR
Jennifer Sardina
Allyson Valentine
Presented by Dr. Francesco Ancona

DEPUTY CHIEF DANIEL RUMSEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Maria Dudas
Presented by Mrs. Vera Rumsey, Chief Dave Korver, David Gunderman

CHARLES M. SEIDER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Kelly White
Presented by Dina Conde, Ph. D.

INGRID GRAU MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Suzanne Lukawski
Presented by Dina Conde, Ph.D.

CHETA DESORMEAUX RN ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Martha Gardner
Presented by Dianne Desorneaux Rude

CLEARING CORPORATION BUSINESS LEARNING ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Emily Mountford
Presented by Ira Polk

DONALD & RUTHWILLIAMS ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Victoria Leonett
Presented by Barbara L. Wortmann

THE HAMPTON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP
Ashley Engels
Presented by Dominic Ruggiero

FRANKLIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP
Jonathon Dragon
Kayla Sumski
Presented by James P. Ayers

EASTERN PROPANE SCHOLARSHIP
Julie Conklin
Presented by Peter A. Gilman

FACULTY FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP
Jade Ashe
Presented by James Rawlins

GEORGE PAFFENDORF ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Jessica McCurdy
Presented by Tom Caines

EPIC MANAGEMENT INC. SCHOLARSHIP
Jason Mercurio
Presented by Tom Caines

ZONTA OF SUSSEX COUNTY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Sharon Kouba
Presented by Tom Caines

HELEN “HONEY” ACKERMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND/HONEY INVITATIONAL
Maria Escobar
Presented by Dawn Hall & Mary Emilius

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIP
Stephenie Marshall
Presented by Helen Moch

JACK KURLANDER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Melissa McCabe
Craig Worts
John Worts
Presented by Peg Kurlander

JACOB J. SMITH & ALLISON C. SMITH ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Michael Beltrone
Presented by Debra Freligh

JEFFREY J. & LISA QUINN ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Pauline Van Tassel
Presented by Debra Freligh

JUDITH A. TATERKA ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Lydia Palmer
Presented by Debra Freligh

PSE&G SCHOLARSHIP
Stephanie Jacobs
Presented by Debbie Freligh

LAKELAND BANK SCHOLARSHIP
Sara Sarka
Ryan Cook
Presented by Ray Cordts

ROBERT A. VANDENBERGH SCHOLARSHIP
Alexandra Casaburri
Presented by Ray Cordts

LUCILLE AND ALEX CHERNOFF SCHOLARSHIP
Samantha Guiry
Presented by Phyllis A. Rehm

ROLF L. & PHYLLIS REHM SCHOLARSHIP
Lauren Bell
Presented by Phyllis A. Rehm

MAUREEN KOMLO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Michele VanAllen
Presented by Becky Carlson

A. ROY & SUSAN KNUTSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Tiffany Genader
Presented by A. Roy Knutsen

NANCY EIGNER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Brigitte Rodriguez-Hernandez
Kelsee Tironi
Presented by Doreen Smith

NET ACCESS CORPORATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
Christopher Vreeland
Presented by Doreen Smith

NJ FIREFIGHTERS/POLICE FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Kristie Dugan
Presented by Ed Lyon

PVT PETER S. HOTALEN, AMERICAN LEGION POST 157 SCHOLARSHIP
Lauren Hennighan
Presented by Ed Lyon

PAVER SCHOLARSHIP
Jennifer Fliegel
Presented by Ed Lyon

NEWTON VETERINARY HOSPITAL TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Michele Gonnelli
Presented by Debbie McFadden

PATRICIA C. TATERKA VETERINARY TECH ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Michele Gonnelli
Presented by Debbie McFadden

SUSAN M. RAFTER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Joshua Debiec
Presented by Debbie McFadden

RED CALLAHAN ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Jennifer Badrow
Presented by Arthur Valentine

RONALD DALETYLER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Ryan Lay
Presented by Arthur Valentine

SCCC SGA BOOK SCHOLARSHIP
Nancy Cannon
Presented by Chelsea Sullivan

SUSSEX COUNTY FARM & HORSE SHOW/NJ STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP
Ronda Thoma
Presented by Barbara L. Wortmann

TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON & RANGERS OF SUSSEX COUNTY FOREST #17 ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Greta Unrath
Presented by Bob Zajac and Eugene Johnson

SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SCHOLARSHIP
Rachel Ackerman
Presented by Judge Loraine C. Parker and Kate Yaskovic

SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP
Alexandra Kemp
Presented by Charles Roberts

SCCC MEDALLION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Alexis Alemy Terrance Cummins
Hannah Becker Daniel DeMartino
Mark Bias Allison Falcaro
Courtney Brown Gina Fontana
Caroline Butler
Presented by Charles Roberts
Amanda Friedberg Julia Heiden
Marissa Gibson Ryan Hewitt
Ciji Gonzalez Susan Klein
Deborah Gray Wojciech Kudron
Presented by Barry Worman
Kelly McDonough Alexandra Tczap
Kimberly Mulligan Makaila Travolta
Ariana Nelson Julianne Tummillo
Dana Panaro Bradley VanTreuren
Victoria Razumov Doris White
Presented by Dr. Tim Woodhull

BETTY THIBODEAU ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Vanessa Bacco
Presented by Bryan Zellmer

THE GOOD FAITH SCHOLARSHIP
Rhonda Thoma
Presented by Bryan Zellmer

SCCC PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Dairius Elliott
Presented by Bryan Zellmer

SB FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP
Luciane Lazzari
Presented by Mike Gullifer

SUSSEX BANK SCHOLARSHIP
Katlynn Lordy
Presented by Florence Watt

SIVARAMEN ANBARASAN ACADEMIC
ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Amanda Valentine
Presented by Bryan Zellmer

THURSDAYS ON THE GREEN SCHOLARSHIP
Jennifer Badrow
Presented by Bryan Zellmer

LINDA AND RHEA FOUNTAIN ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Lisa Ciccia
Presented by Bryan Zellmer

LADIES SATURDAY RETREAT SCHOLARSHIP
Donna Limmert
Presented by Dr. Kimberly A. Woodhull

SUSSEX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP
Theresa Kucinski
Presented by Dr. Kimberly A. Woodhull

SUSSEX-BAY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
James Phillips
Presented by Dr. Kimberly A. Woodhull

DR. JEFFREY ARTHUR JUDGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Annalise Tanis
Presented by Brian Carroll

SYBERG FAMILY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Nicole Price
Presented by Brian Carroll

Conversational Italian, Yoga and Chess Classes Come to SCCC – The Next Move Is Yours!
　
NEWTON, NJ May 7, 2013 – Planning a trip to Italy or searching for family roots? Then join us at Sussex County Community College for an interactive Italian experience where you will learn conversational Italian while brushing up on the basics of Italian grammar.

In an active exchange with the instructor, Gilda Bello and classmates, students will learn to speak idiomatic expressions used by Italians in everyday language. The eight-session, weekly course begins Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the College. Students will learn at their own pace, so the course is open to both beginners and those exposed to the language. Students will participate in discussions of tradition and culture while speaking Italian in an atmosphere of typical Italian hospitality. Learning to parlare Italiano is not only fun, but will prepare students well enough to converse with native Italians on that future trip to Italy.

The cost is $250.00.

Chess Master Teaches Beginner Chess

Longtime Chess Master, David Cole, winner of the Green Bay Open, Top Upset in the South Dakota Governor’s Cup Championship, and captain of the 1999 Winning Team in the Inaugural US Open Team Championship, is coming to SCCC. He is offering a beginner’s course in Chess on Saturdays, June 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. through the Community Education department. Cole will teach beginners basic and special moves, checkmate combinations, strategies, and tactics.

Chess is known to sharpen the mind, increase problem-solving techniques, and provide competitive pleasure.

The cost is $96.

Yoga Under the Stars for a New You

Jean Schear, known locally for her “gentle yoga” classes, brings an evening class of yoga to SCCC on June 5 and every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. until July 24.

Simple breathing techniques, gentle yoga poses, and meditation instruction to improve peace of mind and body are covered. The goal is to gain knowledge of Eastern philosophy, increase flexibility, control anxiety and insomnia, and simply enjoy the relaxation of yoga in a pleasant environment with other people. Weather permitting, some classes will be held outdoors.

The cost is $60.

For more information or to register for any of these classes, call Kelly Campagna at 973-300-2140 or visit the website at http://sussex.edu/ce

The Art Gallery at Sussex County Community College will be hosting the 22nd Annual AFA Fine Arts Students Exhibition from May 3 to June 14, 2013.

The exhibition features more than eighty works of art created by the students in the Associates of Fine Arts degree program. Painting, drawing, sculpture, digital fine art, and photography are represented among the works selected for this year’s show by a jury of Fine Art faculty members who are also professional artists. Julie McWilliams, Coordinator of the Fine Arts Degree Program, has pointed out that, “It is important for all artists to see their efforts displayed in a professional gallery setting and to compare their work with their peers.” Gallery Coordinator Douglas Petersen adds, “The Fine Art students at SCCC have chosen to commit to a serious study of art. This exhibition reflects the effort they have made throughout the year to produce work with the professional finish expected of an artist. Given the rigorous standards applied to the selection process, it’s considered a high honor to participate in this exhibition.”

The public is invited to the exhibition’s opening reception to be held on Friday, May 3 from 6-8pm in the gallery, located in Building C on the school’s campus in Newton.

Sussex County Community College Opens Registration for Summer and Fall Courses

As the nation’s economic climate slowly recovers, more and more area residents are discovering Sussex County Community College (SCCC) as a viable and welcome path to earn a degree and prepare for a career in today’s world.

Registration for summer and fall classes at SCCC opens on April 15, 2013. The College is expecting a large demand for summer courses, particularly from students who have gone away to four year colleges and will look for an affordable way to pick up needed classes close to home. College administrators also anticipate a high demand for classes.

SCCC has an open admissions policy and registration is available on a rolling basis. Students can apply and register from April 15th up until classes begin on September 3rd. The College offers two Summer Sessions. Summer I runs from May 20th until July 3rd; Summer II begins July 8th and concludes on August 20th. The fall Students are encouraged to register early for the best chance at securing their schedule of choice. New students may complete an application available online, by mail, or in the Admissions Office on campus. A complete listing of summer and fall classes available is posted online at www.sussex.edu/academics/schedules.

SCCC has been offering a quality education to Sussex County residents for more than 26 years with two-year degrees in areas such as business, human services, graphic arts, web publishing, criminal justice, fire science technology, nursing, early childhood education and liberal arts among many. As the field of medicine has a high demand for quality workers, SCCC offers training certificate programs in the College’s Health Sciences department. For a complete list of certificates you can visit sussex.edu/academics/healthsciences. Additionally, the Community Education department at SCCC offers non-credit certificates in the Alternate Route Teacher Certification through the New Pathways to Teaching in NJ and many other certificate programs along with lifelong learning classes.

SCCC is hosting the annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 20th in the Performing Arts Center from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The Open House is for prospective students, parents, returning adults and job seekers interested in learning more about educational and training programs at SCCC. For more information about admission to the college visit www.sussex.edu or call 973-300-2223.

Sussex County Community College and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to Host Job Fair on SCCC Campus

NEWTON, NJ April 5, 2013: Sixty companies will be represented at a job fair open to the public to be held on Thursday April 18, 2013 on the SCCC campus. The day begins at 10:50 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. with a Career Symposium in the Student Center Theater in D Building followed by a Job Opportunities and Networking session from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the college’s E Building Gymnasium. During the Job Opportunities and Networking session job seekers will have the opportunity to speak directly with the companies and agencies represented regarding employment opportunities including full-time, part-time/seasonal, summer jobs and internships. Job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally and bring an ample supply of their resumes.

The following business sectors will be represented:
4H Rutgers
Aerotek
Aflac
Allies, Inc.
Barn Hill
Bayada Home Health Care
Camp Auxilium
Capital Care
Carrano Air Contracting
Compassionate Care
Corporate Technologies
Delicato Transport, LLC
Dish Network
DVR – Division of Vocational Rehab
Easter Seals
Edward Jones
Express Employment
Mountain Creek
New Jersey State Police
New York State Police
Newton Memorial Hospital
Newton Theatre
NJ Guard Training Academy
NJ National Guard & Reserves
NJ Transit
Open Road – BMW Dealership
Picatinny Arsenal Nat’l Contract Mgmt
Primerica
PrimeTime Personnel
Project Self Sufficiency
PSA Healthcare
Primerica
ResCare HomeCare
Ronetco Supermarkets, Inc. (Shop Rite)
First Investors Corporation
First Student
From the Heart Elder Care, LLC
Grano Pain Relief & Wellness Center
H2H
HEPCO, Inc.
IBEW Local 102
ITM – Info & Tech Mgmt
Krave
Lakeland Bank
Lincoln Institute
Loving Care Agency
Lowes
Sears Home Pros
Selective Insurance Company
Solix
Sussex Bank
Thomas & Betts (Elastimold)
Thor Labs
Tiffany and Co.
Tomahawk Lake
TransOptions
Tutor Doctor
Unette Corporation
U.S. Navy
U.S. Security Associates
UPS
WDHA
WHI Solutions
Willow Glen
World Auto Group

Speakers scheduled for the Career Symposium include:
Guest Speaker: Hal Wirths, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Keynote Speaker: Tammie Horsfield, President, Chamber of Commerce
Featured Speaker: Joe Toscano, Managing Partner, CP Engineers, LLC
Alumni Speaker: Andrew J. Manganiello, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
Panel: Lydia Clark, Department Chair of Business
& Mary Ellen Donner, Assistant Professor of Business

The Career Symposium will focus on the career journeys of the speakers who will share valuable insights and tips on career preparation and development, networking and job hunting resources available through the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

For more information regarding the Job Fair contact: Lee Harclerode at (973) 300-2234

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—March 25, 2013

Spring Open House at Sussex County Community College

Special opportunity: visit, test and register all in one day!

Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will host its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 20th in the Performing Arts Center from 9:30 to Noon. The $25 SCCC application fee will be waived if a student applies to SCCC during the Open House.

Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet with an SCCC counselor who will assist them in deciding on a major, choosing a career path or just to discuss academic options. Open House attendees will be able to take the Placement Test and Register for classes all in one day! Attendees can also learn about the different degree and certificate programs, academic support services, athletics, student activities, and more. Faculty and staff will also be in attendance to discuss programs of study, answer questions about financial aid and to offer tours of the campus.

A continental breakfast will be served for all those in attendance. Walk-in Placement Testing is open from 11 am–1 pm. Financial Aid, Counseling & Advising and Registrar will be open until 3 pm. For more information, please call 973-300-2223.

Nursing Program Information Session to be held at Sussex County Community College

NEWTON, NJ April 15, 2013: Prospective students interested in the Passaic County Community College RN program’s division located on the campus of Sussex County Community College, can attend an informational session on Tuesday, April 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Nursing Program Information Session will cover specific areas of the program including entrance, pre-requisites, transferring credits, and the TEAS exam, along with explaining the required nursing courses.

The session will be held in the Health Sciences and Performing Arts (A) Building in room A321. Any questions can be directed to Karen Petriccione, Pre-Nursing Advisor, at (973)300-2136.

PARTNERSHIP TO RAISE AWARENESS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS

April marks National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Crime Victim Rights Week. Community agencies are partnering to raise awareness of these issues and to present strategies to prevent sexual violence, with a focus on child sexual abuse prevention. Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Intervention Services (DASI), the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office, Ginnie’s House Children’s Advocacy Center, Project Self Sufficiency (PSS), the NJ Crime Victims’ Law Center, and Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will join to sponsor several public events.

On April 11th The Clothesline Project will be displayed in Newton Town Square to honor victims and survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in a visual protest that bears witness to the pain and courage of those who have suffered. Shirts decorated by survivors and those who care about them reflect each person’s experience with interpersonal violence.
The concept of the Clothesline Project is simple – let each person tell her/his own story in a unique way and hang it out for all to see. It is a way of “airing society’s dirty laundry”. T-shirts and material will be provided for those who wish to make their own visual statements about domestic violence, sexual assault or childhood victimization. A brief presentation at 1:30 pm will feature Sussex County Prosecutor David Weaver, and a reading of the awareness month proclamations.

On April 16th the Clothesline Project travels up the hill to Sussex County Community College where it will be on display all day. From 10:50am-12:05pm in the Student Center Theater, SCCC’s Center for Diversity & Equality Anti-Violence Project will host guest speakers from the community to share their knowledge and expertise in sexual abuse prevention work. This event is open to the public and features Carol D. Levine, author, advocate, and survivor. Levine is the author of Panic Child, a heart wrenching yet hopeful memoir. She is the co-host of the radio blog talk show “Stop Child Abuse Now” and advocates tirelessly for the prevention of sexual violence and child abuse. Levine will be available to sign her book and network with attendees. Panic Child can be found at amazon.com, AuthorHouse.com and barnesandnoble.com. Following Levine’s presentation, Project Self Sufficiency staff will present the Enough Abuse training to connect adults with tools and information on healthy childhood sexual development, advancing the theory that by learning about the characteristics of healthy sexuality, adults can better identify risks, support healthy boundaries and challenge negative messages. These tools support parents, community members and organizations as they work to prevent child sexual abuse. Staff from Ginnie’s House Children’s Advocacy Center will then present a short film that addresses identifying perpetrators of sexual abuse. PSS, DASI, and Ginnie’s House staff will explain their services and be available for questions. These three agencies will also make presentations at the April 9th Sussex County Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Farmstead Golf & Country Club.
The public is invited to attend a Vigil to honor crime victims and learn more about crime victims’ rights on April 28th at 1 pm at the SCCC Performing Arts Center, sponsored by the NJ Crime Victims’ Law Center.

Sexual violence affects people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. One in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Child sexual abuse occurs at an even more alarming rate, with one in six boys and one in four girls experiencing a sexual assault before the age of 18 according to national statistics.

The public is invited to join the conversation and learn how to take action to make this community safer by attending the events that offer hope and solutions to the epidemic of sexual violence. For more information, call DASI at 973-579-2386.