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Meramec honorschild care services

The child care center at STLCC-Meramec is inviting members of the campus community to take part in celebration of 16 years of service before the center closes its doors on June 30, 2010. There will be a short program honoring managers, teachers and staff for their dedication throughout the child care center’s existence. Refreshments will be served.

The celebration takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. in the student center room 200 on Wednesday, May 5. For more information, call (314) 984-7982.

TANF Student Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon

Those invited to attend the Student Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program must reply to Doris Durgins Johnson at (314) 984-7618. The luncheon takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the student center room 200 on Friday, May 7. Latreecia Wade, former Meramec student and CEO of Lwade enterprises, has been invited as the guest speaker.

Student Marina Allen selected as Coca-Cola Gold Scholar

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has selected STLCC-Meramec student Marina Allen as a Gold Scholar, an honor based on her high ranking among hundreds of community college students nominated nationwide to the Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Teams. Allen, president of Phi Theta Kappa, also volunteers for the St. Louis Public Library and Cinema St. Louis. She will receive a $1,500 stipend as a Gold Scholar.