Fwd: Public Safety Update

Public Safety Update/Summary of Incidents/November 16-22, 2009

16 November; 9:45am-2:15pm:  A student reported the theft of his bicycle and helmet from the south end of the D building.  The bike had been secured by a cable lock.  The value of the bike and helmet is $320.00.

16 November; 1:05pm:  A campus police officer observed a verbal confrontation in the west parking lot.  A male and female student were arguing over the ownership of a cellular phone and apparently there had been a physical altercation between the two.  A report was forwarded to the Dean of Students.

17 November; 3:58pm:  Safety staff reported to the Testing Center on a report that a person was having a seizure.  An EMT professional was assisting the person and follow-up fire/rescue personnel arrived.  The individual was given a ride to Saint Joseph's for further evaluation/treatment.

18 November; 9:00am:  While performing clinicals off- campus, a dental student sustained a needle stick to her finger.  Medical attention was not required and the student noted that she would follow up with her physician.

NOTE:  If you are planning a road trip over the holiday, ensure that your vehicle is thoroughly checked.  Check the tires/pressure, wiper blades, and all fluid levels.  Get plenty of sleep prior to the trip and make frequent rest stops.  Be safe!

NOTE:  Faculty members are encouraged to share the weekly updates with their students.

End of update.

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Fwd: Public Safety Update

Public Safety Update/Summary of Incidents/November 9-15, 2009

9-10 November; 3:00pm-7:30am:  A student reported that his bicycle was stolen from the bike rack located on the west side of the gymnasium.  The bicycle is valued at $280.00.

12 November; 3:05pm:  Safety staff responded to the cafeteria on a report of shoplifting.  A student was observed taking a beverage and leaving the cafeteria without paying for it.  When questioned by a campus police officer, the student admitted that he had not paid for the drink.  A report was filed and forwarded to the Dean of Students.

NOTE:  The holiday shopping season is upon us.  When shopping, place your purchases in the trunk or out of view until you get home.  Casual thieves will break into vehicles if valuables are observable by looking through vehicle windows.

NOTE:  Faculty members are encouraged to share the weekly updates with their students.

End of update.

Fwd: International Education Week "kickoff events"

Today marks the beginning of International Education Week.  We will kick off the week with a Parade of Flags highlighting the countries of our students and  Dan Herbst, interim VP of Student Affairs will read the proclamation by our Governor.

Performance by:

        The ASU School of Music Javanese Gamelan 

12:00 noon in Sophomore Square

 The gamelan is an Indonesian tuned percussion ensemble associated with traditional theater, dance, and life cycle ceremonies. Instruments consist of hanging and horizontal bronze gongs, metallophones (metal xylophones), a zither,flute, drums, and vocal. The gamelan provides an extraordinary interactive experience for musicians to learn, play, elaborate, improvise, and,especially, interact by ear.   Having devoted his sabbatical to the study of this tradition,ethnomusicologist Ted Solís, Professor of Music, School of Music, ASU,organized the School of Music's Javanese gamelan in the Fall of 2003 as a for-credit student ensemble open to all without audition or required prior background of any sort. Members are ASU students, faculty, and community members.   

PLEASE JOIN US AND
ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENTS TO ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES

Fwd: We Need You!

Please announce to your students.

 

Help the PC Care Bears Help Refugee Children Have a Wonderful Holiday~~

Donate new or gently used stuffed animals, toys, games, DVD's, VHS's

November 17, 18, and 19

Freshman Square

11:30 – 1:30

Look for our signs!

This activity is part of an English service learning project intended to help the PC Adopt-A-Family project.

 

 

International Education Week

The Phoenix College International Student Center invites you to take part in 

International Education Week 

November 16 - 20, 2009

International Education Week (IEW) is a vibrant celebration of the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. A variety of cultural events will take place on the Phoenix College campus from November 16 – 20, 2009. 
  
International Education Week presents an opportunity to celebrate education around the world, as well as the diversity of faculty, staff, and students at Phoenix College. More than 50 languages are spoken on the PC campus, with students representing over 100 countries. 
  
All activities are FREE, and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact theInternational Student Center at 602.285.7424 or email isc@pcmail.maricopa.edu.  

All events take place in Sophomore Square unless otherwise noted.
Click here for a campus map.

 

Monday, November 16th

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - International music all week ~ bring your favorite CD!

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Study Abroad, Art Exhibit, and Information Tables

11:00 a.m. – Parade of Nations; Reading of Proclamation

12:00 p.m. – Gamelan Ensemble Music

*Cultural display in the Library all week.

 

Tuesday, November 17^th

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Study Abroad, Art Exhibit, & Information Tables

11:30 a.m. – Phoenix Irish Step Dancers

 

Wednesday, November 18^th

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Study Abroad, Art Exhibit, & Information Tables

10:30 a.m. – Arizona Lost Boys Presentation – Sessions Theatre (Music Building)

12:30 p.m. – Morocco Faculty Presentation by Dr. Albert Celoza – Bears Den (Hannelly Center)

 

Thursday, November 19^th

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Study Abroad, Art Exhibit, & Information Tables

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Passport Application Processing

10:00 a.m. – Language Scavenger Hunt

11:00 a.m. – International Food Club Sale

11:30 a.m. – Group MBC Latin/Cuban Raggaeton

11:30 a.m. – International Mixer ~ Wear your traditional dress

 

Friday, November 20^th

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Celebrating International Education Week in the Family Care Center – FCC Building at North Osborn Center

Fwd: ASU Transfer Advisor- THURSDAY ONLY!

With the demand for transfer inquires

We will have Tanya Sheldon from ASU
 Thursday Nov. 12th
from 1pm- 5pm
walk-ins only
Please have students stop by Advisement/Transfer Center

Scholarship Opportunity!

Fwd: Public Safety Update

Public Safety Update/Summary of Incidents/November 2-8, 2009

30 October; 8:45am-2:45pm; reported 4 November:  A visitor to the campus reported that her vehicle was broken into and a laptop stolen while the vehicle was parked in the north parking lot.  There were no signs of forced entry into the vehicle.  A report was filed with the Phoenix Police.  The laptop is valued at $500.00.

2 November; 2:55pm:  A student passed our while in the library.  Paramedics responded to the scene and the student was taken to Saint Joseph's for additional treatment.

3 November; 7:35am:  Safety staff witnessed a vehicle accident in the west parking lot.  An elderly student was attempting to back from a parking slot when she struck the vehicle next to her.  There were no injuries.  The vehicle owners exchanged insurance information and a report was filed.

4 November; 10:15am:  Safety staff responded to a report of a student having a seizure between the Music and H buildings.  Paramedics responded to the scene and the student was taken to Saint Joseph's for further treatment.

4 November; 8:31-11:30am:  A student reported criminal damage to his vehicle while it was parked on the 2nd level of the parking garage.  Someone had used a sharp instrument to scratch obscene language on the hood of the vehicle.  The incident was not detected on the surveillance cameras.

6 November; 6:00pm:  A visitor to the campus struck and knocked down a stop sign in the west parking lot.  The driver said that he was not paying attention at the time of the incident.  Maintenance staff was notified.

NOTE:  Faculty members are encouraged to share the weekly updates with their students.

End of update.

Fwd: Public Safety Update

Public Safety Update/Summary of Incidents/October 26-November 1, 2009

24 October; 10:00-10:30am; reported 29 October:  A student reported the theft of his debit card somewhere near the ATM machine.  The student said the card had been used and that he had contacted his bank to have the card canceled.

26 October; 11:40am:  A student reported that while he was near the crosswalk adjacent to Admissions & Records, he was assaulted by another student.  The student said there was a verbal confrontation and that he was grabbed by his collar and sustained scratches to his neck area.  Safety staff is following up in an attempt to identify the other student.

26 October; 6:00-10:00pm; reported 27 October:  Safety staff received a report that a student's vehicle had been burglarized while it was parked in the north parking lot.  Missing from the vehicle is a backpack, wallet, ID, and a debit card.  The debit card had been used prior to it being canceled by the student.  There were no signs of forced entry into the vehicle. A report was also filed with the Phoenix Police Department.

28 October; 11:00am:  Safety staff responded to the Dalby building on a report of a disruptive student.  The student had departed the area but he was easily identified from previous incidents on campus.  A report was filed and forwarded to the Dean of Students.

29 October; 5:10pm:  Safety staff responded to the north parking lot on a report of a non-injury vehicle accident.  The vehicles collided when one driver backed from a parking space and struck the second vehicle.  Drivers of the vehicles exchanged insurance information and a report was filed.

29 October; 9:00-10:00pm; reported 30 October:  A student reported the theft of her backpack from a classroom in the E building.  The backpack had been turned in to Lost & Found by a PC employee after it was found between the C and E buildings.  When the student retrieved the backpack she noted that a credit card, textbook, and drivers license were missing.

30 October; 2:00pm:  A student reported while walking near sophomore square, his right knee buckled, causing him to fall and bruise the right side of his face.  Medical attention was not needed.

NOTE:  Faculty members are encouraged to share the weekly updates with their students.

End of update.

Fwd: Food drive thru Nov 6

THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT AT PHOENIX COLLEGE
INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE 4TH ANNUAL LANGUAGE FEEDS KNOWLEDGE FOOD DRIVE
FOR ST. MARY'S FOOD BANK THIS OCT. 20--NOV. 6.

DONATE NON-PERSISHABLE GOODS AT THE DONATION BOXES THROUGHOUT CAMPUS. IF
YOU PREFER, YOU CAN ALSO MAKE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS AT THEIR WEBSITE,
www.firstfoodbank.org

DONATION BOXES ARE LOCATED IN THE WELCOME CENTER, LIBRARY, ADVISEMENT CENTER
(LC), CAFETERIA, STUDENT LIFE OFFICE, MATH DEPT., FOREIGN LANGUAGE OFF. A206,
THE SUCCESS CENTER B228 AND THE DTPC CAMPUS.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP!
Anna María Sánchez
Foreign Languages