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March/April 2004 START LIVING ALL OVER AGAIN By: Mussie Worede ‘Once log ago ha a joyful, Now fe ikea candle inthe wind. My memories started back to my joyous childhood activities in my Ethio- an silage on the playground. Those happy care free days end at grade 4. That was the begining ‘of my le turning upside down, Fst my father passe away My mother told me that was "the way of Me and tobe ready My mother was notable to find employmentin Ethiopia, Consnquety, she was forced o lave her precious children with ela tivesand go tothe USA | was isecure and lonely. My older brother for what comes net ad sister ved with me while my busy aunt checked onus once a week Two years later my er sibings leftto find work and I was left lone with my remaining sister. Come brth- days, holidays, winter, nights, twas hard for snot to be sad, | a Start All Over Again - RCC Strategic planning ‘Student Government Association ‘Student Health Service Corner Career Transfer Service ‘Common errors that get you in trouble My friends seemed to have so much ‘more fan than my sister an. Iwas om, and Few up in Ethiopia My parents were orginal from Eritrea When the border war between Eien and Ethio- Pia commence, the Ethiopian government tld Estrean to retur to Erte, Eventhough as oem and asin Epa ould not remain in Ethiopia. The goverment was willing ose force to deport ws back to Etre Three A.M. one night, mtary officers ‘and police visited my aunt. She and her entre family were summarily deporte. They were not allowed to ready themselves They took nothing with them but themselves, As many Estes wore being booted out of Ethiopia, knew it ‘would soon happen tome. tried to goto Kenya by plane but was old no Estreans ar allowed to se plane toe 1 used abuso get tothe horde, bu there the Ethiopian miltary caught me and Iwas taken to pison. They questioned ay nationality. ‘sad was Ethiopian. After finding out hat my background was Eritrean, an oficer came up to me and asserted that Iwas ir Pace 2 He showed me his police club and ma- chine gun. He was going to return me to Eritrea, afer volunteering to beat me up for lying sad, * Please let me explain. 1 was bom ia Ethiopia and grew up in Ethiopia. 1 fel lke 1 am Eshio- pian, Until the war stated, to all I was Ethiopian ‘The war does not change my county.” Finally, fhe understood the situation, but he put me in @ military camp ji. “More than 200 Eriteans were arested and confined at this border jail, Words donot de> sere what it fl ike tobe apolitical prisoner. ‘We decided to escape. The ext night more than twelve men escaped the prison. Although it was a fenced —in military camp, it was not ard to escape, Two choices: be alive or de. We had to rescue ourselves. Thank God, Iwas lick. stayed year in Kenya- and goto the U.S.A. in 2000, ‘Oh yea I started my lie allover again. 1 found my family. 1am so happy. Lam alive, survivor of toubls Life tured out not tobe as easy as expected herein the U.S.A: however, id finda join security. started working week- ‘ends and became a fultime stunt. "have to pay my family bls, a8 my mother ‘ant work any more. am the one who covers and ‘ares forthe fail. Ihave proven that I never give up {never wil Isic with things. 1f1 ilo fai again. My troubled past aught me not to give up. This is America. As long a I work hard, may be what want tobe So, I ry my best ‘On my bithdays now, Iemember the past and present. sit infront ofthe birthday cake, cove my eyes, and wish “I wis, that one day my ream will ome true." Wishing so, remember ‘Martin Lather King J. was also aman with a rcam. A dream he to, hoped one day would be Roxbury community Couece succesful. I sy to myself in a whisper, “Thank God, everthing gong tobe al ight” sing the song with, Bob Marley, loudly and proudly. Until my daydream does come fully rue, continue surviving lik a candle inthe wind. ‘That's why I want to stend Roxbury Community College. To make my deams come true. This ithe exact choice and place to make it happen. I wish eve- yone fut semester anda happy New Year. Peace By: Massie Worede, RCC Student RCC Strategic Planning ‘On January 23, 2004, Dr. James E. Samels, the President and C.E.0 of the Educational Alliance, his ‘assistant Jason Weaver, and Dr. Gomes, President of Roxbury Community College met withthe alumni of RCC and the Student Government Associaton to dis- ‘cuss the future of Roxbury Community College for the next five years. “The meeting was remarkable. We engaged in an exchange of ideas surrounding a commitment that i greater in value than what any of us could imagine. Only God knows to what extent Roxbury Community College will affect the lives of individuals in this com- ‘munity and in the world. Many of us gave suggestions of how we be- lieved we could improve the college fr future students. ‘We discussed ways to develop better lines of communi- cation between the Administration, the Faculty and Stu- dents. And we looked at the various possibilities vail- fable to Roxbury Community College over the next five years. By the end ofthe meeting, Dr. Samels reached atleast one notable conclusion. The strategic planning ‘and vision for RCC need not be limited to just 5 years. ‘The future goals and objectives for RCC are critical to the future goals and objectives of many. Dr. Samels ‘expects the 5 year plan for RCC tobe restructured to include the next 20 years. Tam pleased that Dr. Gomes is serious about planning and constructing a program of change for RCC tohave an even greater impact on our students and on cour community. Abeba Attles SGA President PAGE 3 T{UDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION “Aleader with courage and an iron will és unstoppable and unbeatable” David Blunt ting these Newsletters all over the College. Give us your feedback. jon or concerns, please feel free to contact us. 617-427-0060 Ext. 5003 Danielle Cunningham ‘Trady Thomphins ‘Student Representative NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS: ‘What is ROC Web Mail? Web Mal isa web-based ema rogram hat an make yur fe lticaser, Ardara stent RCC you can get FREE ena ‘count for fe ‘With Web Mail, now you can; + Reo nd sed e-mail fromany Web browser end rom any nhere while enjoying your Fret desktop ema fetes The apll-hack dares book, end multipotent + Mal Forwarding: You con hve Web Mail formard new mi for epovicar wer erther adress 1 Vocstion Support: Incase you camotansrr mal du 10 section ar other absence, Web Mal cn automaticly ser te otic to each arson who send ma 9 you ‘Mulia maibones With thi feature, younow con manage rulipe messoge sorting by ate, sbject. and ender. 8 (elas sen, "araf” ond “deleted” malboes ‘nl Satire: Ths feature lows you te eest your Cwm ena grt atthe en of l our messoges. 1+ Web-bosed calendar allows users to hep ond store mii ble scheses,ppeintmnts, fats on ate render Information ccesatletheagh on nuive ard user” frenly Web wterfoce Yo inrease wer efficiency Web Maal supports for SSL (Sere Sockets Layer) eerptionn Web Mal end Web Clerdoring [protects passwords ard conten rom prying eres ‘And many nore features Academic Computing Center ‘Anew ccaenic Computer Center wil be opening in Boom 351 of ‘adem Bung, The Academic Computing Center wil rove ‘ingle toe ofthe arte, diated fr students excess Computers fr general ue. The arose of heb ie 1+ To provide sles with « single, dedicated lcaton 10 cece computers for geraal ue, precaing the need Yo (ee natruchorlclsaoms you have questions call Information Technology at Extension 3555 “To lleva secrty concerns by staffing the Academic Com ting Center with contacto work sty resources 1+ To prove dy, evening ord weckend occest for students Toco! pting ies end rede piper consumption signif “The corer willbe open Monday-Thursday a Bm, Fiy Sa ONLINE REGISTRATION ‘Campus Web (CW) is prt of the student information system (Genastor) Tt tan interactive ol tht provider stent, fay, nd sf czas fo the Shset information database CW con be ‘steezed through ary Internet browser (Internet Explorer of Net Scope Navigator) All the information canes ine ret fom the Golegeednonstrative detobase hs, everthing ovtonatcly fo date Laka end functorlity eolble ere dependert spon wer permissions. This scare system requires students fo obo @ user rome ond psewor (peal from Thi ior) rie oui ‘We were able to complete the inglementotion of the CW and put together nsracton mater for student for @subsequet plot in poral to the comertonal registration process ding the teak Tonsary 5, 2008, The ol wa fst the ease of use of the "ytem by students, ard Yo confirm the flow of tao he ea itchase” A student ivey targeting the sample grup ndcted ‘hat they were very salted withthe online region and al ‘eth the length of ine i ook Yo complete The process. Students ‘le incated that they woud defintely ue ti new process end ‘ru recrmend it fo thie pars. And bosed upon these cote ‘ne, we recommend moving forsrd with ful implementation of the ‘ytenin the Sumer Frgiatraion Wen fully adopted bythe cllegeconmsiy, CW wil drama aly change the wy me do best at the callege Not ey wil CW Sons tne ond money, i wil le ares some of the folowing ‘Simiston ond repstrtion snes hat we have been experiencing 1 New sufents will beable Yep onine + etring stent il be able 6: 1) Register fer courses 1) Add ond drop courses ) View their bloces do invrous Free email account to all students «+0 Coming this Spring Vouume 2, Pace s NEWS FROM THE STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES CORNER It’s a new year, and here are a few suggestions for a new start! + See exercising as good medicine. It works very well for managing stress, high blood pressure, and diabetes, to name afew health conditions. ‘+ Practice hand washing throughout the day. W's the easiest way to keep away common colds and, infections. ‘+ Include fruits and vegetables in the diet every day. This keeps the immune system healthy and, strong for fighting disease. ‘+ Make time for yourself, every week, doing something special just for you. OTHER NEWS ‘+ Immunization Forms ‘They are now due for new, Spring 2004, full-time students. ‘+ Student Accident and Iliness Health Insurance Plan For answers to the most-commonly asked question, go to: www.statemaus/dhefp + Student Dental Plan ‘The plan is offered through the Boston University School ‘of Dental Medicine, and enrollment ends February 27. For ‘more information please contact Student Health Services, ‘+ February 2004 events + AVValentine’s Day Program is scheduled for Friday, February 13,2004 and is being presented in collaboration with Student Activities. Get ready fo lively HIV/AIDS/ STD prevention education. Let’s Welcome back Cheryl Lewis, RN! Cheryl is 1991 graduate of our Associate Degree Nursing Program who is presently pursu- ing her Bachelor's Degree at Emmanuel College. She will be active with Health Promotion Programs in the College this semester, as part of a course requirement. Nurse Hines will serve as her precept Ruth Hines,RN,CS Director of Student Health Services Student Center, Room 313 Student Government is looking for students who are interested in writing articles for the Newsletter: Contact: Student Government Association Phone: 617-427-0060 Ext. 5003 Career & Transfer Services Spring 2004 Activities All activities are held during Activity Block, 1:30 AM— 12:30 PM, unless otherwise noted. Each of the activities qualifies as an “outside activity” for College Survival Seminar! TE TOPIC LOCATION March 2004 Thurssy, 03/04 Career Planning forthe 2004 Graduate 129 Academic Tuesday.03/09 Summer Academic Enrichment Program Open House 129 Academic ‘Tuesday, 0323 Joint Admissions and Cross Registration Info Session 129 Academie Thurs), 0325 Interviewing Skills Seminar 129 Academie Thursday, 0325 Transfering toa year School Workshop 129 Academic April 2004 Monday, 04/05 Nursing & Allied Health On-Campus Recruitment 1130 AM.- 100 PM, Room 200 Student Center Monday, 04/12 On-Campus Recruitment ~All Majors 1030 AM- 130P-M. Room 200 Student Center ‘Tuesday, 04/13 Transferring toa 4-year School Workshop 129 Academic Resumes, Cover Letters de Reference Sheets 129 Academic Joint Admissions & Cross Registration Info Session 129 Academic Thursday, 08/22 Career Planning & Exploration 129 Academic ‘Thursday, 04/29 Interviewing Skills Seminar 129 Academic +See Mr. Mark A. Garth, Room 207P to set up an appoint- ment for On-the Spot-Admissions. You must have a completed application, essay, an official copy of your transcript eee Vo.ume 2, Pace? Suggested Title: Common Errors That Can Get You, the student, in Trouble ‘You enrolled in two courses last spring and decided to drop (Add/Drop form) one lass due to some personal issues. A few weeks later, you chose to withdraw (Withdrawal form) from the other course (work related issue). How would the Registrars, Business, and Financial Aid offices deal with each case? Peter Johnson (fictitious name) registered for two courses last semester but never attended classes. Is he considered withdrawn from these two courses or will he still be charged for them? 3. What are you required to do if you receive an Incomplete (I) at the end of a se- ester? 4. Cite two different examples or situations when a student can be administratively drawn (WA) from a class. 5. Would you withdraw sed for a course from which you were adm rratively 6. Joyce Perry (fictitious name) has been attending her English Comp. 1 from day one, She successfully completed that course, but the instructor could not find hher name on the class list because Ms. Perry never officially registered for that ‘course. Will she still receive a grade? Avoid these common errors; read the college policy! ditor: Abeba Attles, President, SGA faculty Advisor: Judy Kahalas, Coordinator of Writing Center Advisor: Elizabeth Clark, Director of Student Activities Photographer: Dale M. Alleyne, IT Check out these two new services for students. Visit Career Services (207K Academic B jing) to get ID and passwords necessary to utilize them. Looking for a job? erTRAK have partnered to make ble to students and alumni. at www.monstertrak.monster.com Roxbury nity College and M. job opportu Please visit their v Exploring career options? Career .ce and Information System DISCOVER‘ provid www.act.org/discover