The free workshop was held on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the college’s Building A.
More than 300 students participated in the event.
These students came from different high schools, including Marianas High School, Kagman High School, and Saipan Southern High School.
Some of the participants also included parents of students, or students who are currently enrolled at NMC.
Those who attended the workshop received personal, step-by-step assistance in completing college financial aid forms for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the Saipan Higher Education Financial Aid and CNMI Scholarship.
Staff members from the college’s office of admissions and records were also present to provide information and assistance with the NMC application process.
Workshop participants were also eligible to have their application fee and placement test fees waived for the Spring 2010 semester.
The Cash for College was made possible by the financial support of the U.S. Department of Education’s College Access Challenge Project.
The College Access Challenge Project aims to increase the number of students from underrepresented minority populations enrolled in college.
“We are extremely pleased with the turn out of students for the Cash for College event,” said NMC President Carmen Fernandez. “We are glad to see that so many students are taking advantage of the financial aid packages that are offered from different sources.”
Fernandez advised those students who missed the Cash for College event to visit NMC’s financial aid office to get assistance in filling up forms.
In an email to the campus community, Fernandez noted that the Cash for College event was another NMC success.
She thanked all the NMC staff, students, and faculty who helped organize the event and told them that they had done a great job.
Saipan Southern High School goes on ‘New Moon’ field trip
(SSHS) — 103 Saipan Southern High School students had a special screening of the most anticipated movie, “New Moon,” at the Hollywood Theater in Oleai.
SSHS students enjoyed the early morning showing of the movie based on the book.
Junior student, Melanie Cruz said: “I think that all high school students should participate in this kind of field trips. It expands interest on the book.”
Ann Mariel Flores, also a junior student, agrees. “You’ll learn how to distinguish the book version and the move interpretation. You’ll learn to love to read.”
For Johanna Cabrera, “It is a good experience to watch the movie together as a group knowing the Saipan Southern High School students were one of the first ones to watch it. It was like last year when we watch the ‘Twilight.’ ”
The field trip was a movie-book tie in activity and one of the SSHS library’s reading programs this year.
Sudi Napalan, SSHS school librarian, said: “There are 75 books of the Twilight Saga in our school library and most of them have been checked-out since the beginning of the school year. This should be a good sign of students reading more. I think the movie encourages the students more to read. The movie is entertaining but it is much more rewarding, for me, personally to see students opening and reading a book.”
SSHS book club hosted and organized the field trip and it yielded a full-house screening.
This event is a collaboration of the SSHS library and the SSHS language arts department.
SSHS is thankful for Hollywood Theater staff, Tasi Tours, Saipan Southern High School staff and faculty.
Free Korean language classes
Korean Cultural Center — The Korean Language School is providing free Korean language classes at Northern Marianas College from Nov. 27 to Dec. 18.
The school wants to get some comments and advice from the public for the next session.
The new session will be on basic Korean language program.
Don’t hesitate and send your opinions and answers to the following questions:
(1) What time is the best time for you to join NMC Korean language program?
(2) What day do you think is good?
(3) What content do you want to learn in Korean language?
Contact Daniel Huh at 285-2221 or e-mail [email protected].
NMC hosts livestock healthcare workshop on Tinian
(NMC) — Northern Marianas College will be hosting a workshop focused on alternative herbal medicine for livestock healthcare in the Western Pacific.
The workshop is set to take place on Monday, Nov. 30, at NMC Tinian Instructional Site from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days.
To register or for more information, contact Rose Lazaro at 433-9236 or Dr. Allen Sabaldica at 433-2576.
Local animal healthcare professionals, agriculture extension personnel, and local farmers and ranchers are highly encouraged to attend. There is no fee to attend the workshop, but seating is limited.
The alternative herbal medicine for livestock healthcare in the Western Pacific workshops will cover a variety of topics, including the current CNMI animal health status, and alternative resources for feed processing.
The workshops will consist of lectures, demonstrations, field days, and consultations lead by staff of the NMC-Cooperative Research Extension and Education Service and other experts from various organizations.
San Antonio students win forensic awards
(SAES) — San Antonio Elementary School students competed with their counterparts from private and public schools in the thespian and Primary Grade Forensic Competitions on Nov. 14, Saturday.
PGFC winners
2nd place in D.I. – 1st grade Elisha Posadas
2nd place in RF – Kinder AM Mary Joyce Espinosa
4th place in RF – 5th grade Czarinna Posadas
5th place in RF – 2nd grade Joemari Pulido
Thespian Winners
6th graders Monologue
1st place – Annabel Manzo
2nd place – Jasmine Basto
4th place – Rhea Banados
5th place-Martin Villanueva
Duet Acting
6th graders
1st place – Amy Liu & Annabel Manzo
3rd place – Steffie Cate Alipio & Hanzel Batan
5th grade – Christine Aninzo & Rhea Banados
Mime
6th graders 1st place- Guillermo Dela Cruz & MJ Quitaneg
2nd place – Maria Castro & Rona Rojas
3rd place – Christine Aninzo & Jackilyn Rafols
5th place – D.J. Espinosa & Jake Madamba.
Red flag at 4 Saipan sites
(DEQ) — The Division of Environmental Quality says water samples collected from DPW Channel Bridge, S. Puerto Rico Dump, Garapan Fishing Dock and Hidden Beach contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria that exceeded the CNMI’s marine water quality standards.
DEQ advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
Thanksgiving sale
(Military/Veterans Affairs) — The Army and Air Force Exchange Store will have their first ever after Thanksgiving sale or Black Friday at the Army Reserve Center on Friday, Nov. 27, starting at 0800 until 1800 hrs. Only military ID cardholders are authorized to enter and buy. No ID cards, no entry.
For more information or questions, call the Military/Veterans Affairs at 664-2650.
