News Briefs

Speaker visits STLCC-Meramec

The Business and Economics club at STLCC-Meramec is hosting Professor Jason Williams from Maryville University. He will be speaking about Sports Marketing and Business on Feb. 5 in BA 105 at 2 p.m. All students, faculty and community members are welcome to attend the event.

 

Alumni Showcase starts Jan. 24

The opening reception for “Alumni Showcase II” will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 4:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. in the Contemporary Art Gallery. Successful alumni such as Neill Scheiter, Tim Skornia, Jeremy Lampe and Jason Koebel will be showcasing their architectural illustration, graphic design, sculpture and ceramic work. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. The show is free and open to the public Jan. 24 – Feb. 15.

 

Childcare grant aid available now

Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant aids students who are eligible for Pell Grants with child care costs. CCAMPIS at STLCC also holds workshops on literacy, success strategies and child development. Over 300 students have taken advantage of this opportunity. http://STLCC.edu says that 95 percent of those surveyed say they would recommend the program to other students. This aid is available to parents with children ages 2-12 and who are enrolled in a licensed and accredited center. Enrollment for spring 2013 CCAMPIS is available to apply for until Feb. 13.