The members elected Jack Kiyoshi as president, Celina Babauta as vice president, John Manalo as secretary, and Irene Tudela as treasurer.
“The composition of the elected officers represents a rich diversity of backgrounds and experience,” said Lorraine T. Cabrera, interim NMC president. “We look forward to working closely with them to advance the interests of our graduates, the college, and the CNMI.”
Association president Jack Kiyoshi graduated from NMC in 2000 with a double major in associate in arts in liberal arts and associate in applied science in criminal justice.
After graduating from NMC, he earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from a four year university. He works under the human resources department at NMC.
After graduating from high school, Celina Babauta has been taking classes at NMC. She has more than 24 credits and is continually in pursuit of a business degree. She was the vice president for Saipan Southern High School Parent Teacher Association.
John Manalo, who was elected secretary, is an NMC student with more than 30 credits. He is expecting to graduate with his bachelor of science with emphasis in special education in 2011. Manalo also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Prescott University and currently works at the college under the community development institute department as a program manager.
Treasurer Irene Tudela earned her associate’s degree in business accounting from NMC in 2005. She currently works as a financial aid specialist under the financial aid office at NMC.
Graduates of NMC or those who have earned at least 24 academic credits are encouraged to register as members of the alumni association. For more information, contact Jack Kiyoshi at 234-5498 extension 1022, or e-mail [email protected].
PIC donates $10,500 for NMC scholarships
(NMC) — The Pacific Islands Club has donated $10,500 to establish a scholarship program for Northern Marianas College students.
“For many years, the Pacific Islands Club has been a strong partner of the college and has always been generous with their contributions to our students,” NMC interim President Lorraine Cabrera said. “This donation will go a long way in helping students achieve their educational goals.”
The PIC Saipan scholarship program aims to (1) promote higher education by providing financial assistance for college students in their pursuit of professional careers; (2) to help alleviate the critical current and future shortage of skilled and trained workforce for the CNMI; (3) to provide current public and private sector employees with opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills, and enhance their career and professional development.
The scholarship program will award seven $1,500 scholarships to full time NMC students who are pursuing a degree in business, criminal justice, nursing, education, natural resource management, liberal arts, or hospitality management. The scholarships will be awarded based on merit, eligibility, content of a written essay, and interview process.
Pacific Islands Club general manager Kieran Daly hopes the donation will attract more students to pursue their degrees at Northern Marianas College.
“We are proud to help the college advance its mission of helping our students improve their quality of life by advancing their educational and professional development,” said Daly.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be U.S. citizens (or green card holders) and a CNMI resident for the past three years; be accepted and enrolled as a full-time student at NMC; have a high school or college cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better; be seeking an NMC degree as specified in the guidelines above in the academic semester in which the scholarship is being awarded; applicant must also sign an agreement stating that he or she will work in the commonwealth after graduating from NMC for a period twice as long as the period for which applicant received the PIC Saipan scholarship.
For more information, visit the NMC financial aid office, or log on to www.nmcnet.edu.
CAMPUS TOUR. Northern Marianas College staff member Jack Kiyoshi shows off local art pieces to Japanese students from Kinki College during their campus tour last week. The tour was organized by Commonwealth Development Institute representative John Manalo and Jiro Togowa, a recruiting agent from Japan. As a part of efforts to increase enrollment of international students at NMC, the campus tour shares with participating students academic options and services that the college currently offers. The tour also includes a short-term English course. Contributed photo
Kagman Community Center cleaup
The Kagman Komunidat Association is going to clean up the Kagman Community Center, a media release stated.
There are books and other materials which have been damaged by termites.
Those who want to claim their belongings — any individuals, governmental agency, private entity — should contact the KKA as soon as possible.
After Feb. 10, 2010, no claims will be honored. Call to make an appointment to gather your belongings.
Be prepared to present identification forms which will show your ownership, when and why you put the things in the center.
For more information call, 285-2221, ask for Daniel, or e-mail [email protected].
