<![CDATA[Montage - News RSS]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/se/montage-news-rss-1.944240 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:36:24 -0400 en <![CDATA[Unanswered Questions ]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/unanswered-questions-1.1499281

By: Joe Douglas - Editor in Chief -


The real story behind Paul Pai and Stephen Petersen

In spring 2010, the leave of former Meramec Vice President of Student Affairs Stephen Petersen, Ed. D, not only came abruptly but without answer. On March 1, Petersen received notice from former President Paul Pai, Ed. D, indicating that Petersen's contra...

]]> 1.1499281 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:14:09 -0400 <![CDATA[Controversy Surrounding the VPSA continues as the Search Committee is Disbanded]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/controversy-surrounding-the-vpsa-continues-as-the-search-committee-is-disbanded-1.1498489

By: Shane Rice - Assistant News Editor -



The controversy continues as administration disbands the search committee for a new VPSA at Meramec.  ...

]]> 1.1498489 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:37:29 -0400 <![CDATA[Naked and Proud of it, Heed our Message]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/naked-and-proud-of-it-heed-our-message-1.1494035

By: Shane Rice - Assistant News Editor -



 With the BP oil crisis nearing its third month, WNBR (World Naked Bike Ride) organization made their presence known. On June 19, 2010 approximately 600 environmentalists, extremists, naturalists, and bike enthusiasts joined for the third annual worl...

]]> 1.1494035 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:13:00 -0400 <![CDATA[From Malcolm X to STLCC, the Story behind Zerrie Campbell]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/from-malcolm-x-to-stlcc-the-story-behind-zerrie-campbell-1.1493960

By: Shane Rice - Assistant News Writer-



 Zerrie Campbell, STLCC-Meramec interim president, said her life has been filled with success and pain. She said she has overcome adversity and racism; has been witness to the best and worst in people; thrives for challenge; and finds solace in knowi...

]]> 1.1493960 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:44:41 -0400 <![CDATA[Board of Trustees Approve Interim President for STLCC-Meramec]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/board-of-trustees-approve-interim-president-for-stlcc-meramec-1.1483900

By: Shane Rice - Assistant News Editor -



On Wednesday, May 19 the Board of Trustees named Zerrie Campbell as the new Interim college president for STLCC-Meramec. Campbell will assume her responsibilities as interim president on Aug. 9 and will hold the position until Oct. 6, 2011....

]]> 1.1483900 Thu, 20 May 2010 13:01:42 -0400 <![CDATA[Phi Theta Kappa Recognized at international conference]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/phi-theta-kappa-recognized-at-international-conference-1.1473078

By: Shane Rice - Staff Writer -



Xi Lambda, the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at STLCC-Meramec, was recognized with four awards at the international festival last month in Orlando, Fla....

]]> 1.1473078 Wed, 5 May 2010 04:15:16 -0400 <![CDATA[Pre-Med Club holds fundraiser for malnourished children in Haiti]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/pre-med-club-holds-fundraiser-for-malnourished-children-in-haiti-1.1473079

By: Meagan Roth-Roffy - Staff Writer -


An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit the Caribbean nation of Haiti in January and volunteers throughout the world responded by organizing fundraisers to send aid, money and medical supplies to help in the recovery effort. At STLCC-Meramec, members of...

]]> 1.1473079 Wed, 5 May 2010 04:15:16 -0400 <![CDATA[First day on the job during an era of controversy]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/first-day-on-the-job-during-an-era-of-controversy-1.1473077

By: Carlos Restrepo - Editor-in-Chief -


Craig Larson, new board member, sworn in at April board of trustees meeting

In high school there is always drama. Craig Larson, elected on April 6 as a new Board of Trustee member, dealt with secondary-education issues for a good portion of his life: 27 years in Parkway, three years in Clayton and seven years at Rockwood....

]]> 1.1473077 Wed, 5 May 2010 04:15:06 -0400 <![CDATA[News Briefs]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/news-briefs-1.1473075

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What's happening at STLCC

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....

]]> 1.1473075 Wed, 5 May 2010 04:14:21 -0400 <![CDATA[International Club celebrates diversity]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/international-club-celebrates-diversity-1.1473073

By: Andrea Royals - News Editor -



Members of the St. Louis community gathered for an international festival at STLCC-Meramec last month. The festival, sponsored by the International Club, featured a variety of singers, dancers, musicians and food from around the `world....

]]> 1.1473073 Wed, 5 May 2010 04:07:59 -0400 <![CDATA[Student Governance Council prepares for new semester]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/student-governance-council-prepares-for-new-semester-1.1473065

By: Andrea Royals - News Editor -


SGC elections for officer positions at STLCC-Meramec held during last meeting

Elections for students nominated to serve as officers during the fall semester on the Student Governance Council (SGC) at STLCC-Meramec were held Tuesday, May 4 during the last meeting of the academic school year....

]]> 1.1473065 Wed, 5 May 2010 04:02:09 -0400 <![CDATA[Scanning our budget]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/scanning-our-budget-1.1473058

By: Amy Winstead - Staff Writer -


The price of keeping Meramec’s food services

At the March board of trustees meeting, students objected to St. Louis Community College renewing its contract with Treat America for the delivery of dining, catering and snack food vending services. As a result, the board has reconsidered its decision to...

]]> 1.1473058 Wed, 5 May 2010 03:56:48 -0400 <![CDATA[First day on the job]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/first-day-on-the-job-1.1436922

By: Carlos Restrepo - Editor-in-Chief


Craig Larson, new board member, sworn in at board of trustees meeting during era of controversy

In high school there is always drama. Craig Larson, elected on April 6 as a new Board of Trustee member, dealt with secondary-education issues for a good portion of his life: 27 years in Parkway, three years in C...

]]> 1.1436922 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:19:12 -0400 <![CDATA[Children “spring into reading”]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/children-spring-into-reading-1.1375951

By: Shane Rice - Staff Writer -

Service project gives books to city students

Inspiring Communities Unconditionally (ICU) will be working with parents and children to help resolve a growing illiteracy issue among student youth on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kirkwood Station Plaza....

]]> 1.1375951 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:28:30 -0400 <![CDATA[Meramec makes a splash for parents of child care center]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/meramec-makes-a-splash-for-parents-of-child-care-center-1.1375950

By: Joe Ray - Online Editor - Andrea Royals - News Editor -


Car wash raises $200 for struggling students seeking child care services

A black Ford pickup truck pulled into STLCC-Meramec’s parking lot on April 17 to get a scrub down at a car wash fundraiser. The event was held by student parents to raise money for those struggling to find proper child care services. The door of the...

]]> 1.1375950 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:28:29 -0400 <![CDATA[Meramec students spend spring break in the ninth ward]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/meramec-students-spend-spring-break-in-the-ninth-ward-1.1375934

By: Shane Rice - Staff Writer -


Hurricane Katrina is remembered as volunteers help rebuild New Orleans

The Atlantic hurricane season of 2005 left many areas in the United States in great distress, most significantly the city of New Orleans, La. Hurricane Katrina left 80 percent of the city under water and although the disaster occurred nearly half a decade...

]]> 1.1375934 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:21:42 -0400 <![CDATA[Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/is-there-a-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-1.1375910

By: Carlos Restrepo - Editor in Chief -


After the resignation of campus President Paul Pai, some are left wondering about campus future

On March 2, Paul Pai, president of the STLCC-Meramec campus, announced to his staff that Stephen Petersen, vice president of student affairs, was no longer with the college because Pai had made the decision, approved by the chancellor, to not renew Peters...

]]> 1.1375910 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:55:39 -0400 <![CDATA[Meramec students volunteer at Simpson Park in service project]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/meramec-students-volunteer-at-simpson-park-in-service-project-1.1375893

By: Shane Rice - Staff Writer -



On Saturday, April 18, community volunteers met at Simpson Park along the Meramec River in Valley Park, Mo. to assist in the cleanup of the park and Simpson Lake....

]]> 1.1375893 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:37:03 -0400 <![CDATA[Vending products truck broken into, 13 bags with money stolen.]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/vending-products-truck-broken-into-13-bags-with-money-stolen-1.1344194

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 According to STLCC-Meramec campus police, between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., on April 14, a white Chevrolet 3500 Box truck was broken into and the contents of a safe box onboard were stolen....

]]> 1.1344194 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:16:57 -0400 <![CDATA[STLCC-Meramec will host live broadcast of the global launch of Adobe Creative Suite 5]]> http://www.meramecmontage.com/news/stlcc-meramec-will-host-live-broadcast-of-the-global-launch-of-adobe-creative-suite-5-1.1312308

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Students, faculty and staff are invited to a live broadcast of the global launch of Adobe Creative Suite 5 on Monday, April 12 at 10 a.m. in the Confluence room of the library at STLCC-Meramec....

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