Chancellor requests leave of absence, new chief of police appointed and more
NEWS BRIEFS
Chancellor Myrtle Dorsey Takes Leave From Duties
The STLCC Board of Trustees granted Chancellor Myrtle Dorsey’s request for personal leave through June 30, 2014 at the Sept. 26 BOT meeting. Dr. Donna Dare, vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, has agreed to serve as acting chancellor until an interim chancellor is named. According to Craig Larson, chair of the STLCC Board of Trustees, the college will begin a search for a new chancellor in the next few weeks.
Campus President Appoints Interim Police Chief
Meramec President Pam McIntyre announced that Tony Russo will join the campus in the role of interim chief of police, effective Sept. 30. Interim Chief Russo has served in law enforcement and security for 35 years, retiring from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department where he held the position of bureau commander with the rank of detective lieutenant.
Meramec Hosts Cancer Awareness Day
Meramec will host Cancer Awareness day from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the Student Center Quad. Meramec nursing students and community presenters will provide information about cancer detection and prevention. Students visiting five booths during the event will receive a free lunch.
Hunger Awareness Month Comes to Meramec
The Service Learning department will sponsor Hunger Awareness from Oct. 9-Nov. 8 on the Meramec campus with several free wokshops for students, faculty and staff.
— Nutritious Cooking for Health: 12-1 p.m., Oct. 9, SC Quad or Cafeteria
— Creating a Budget You Can Live On: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Oct. 17, BA 105
— Shopping 101: 12-1 p.m., Oct. 23, SC 201
— Eating Healthy on a Budget: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Oct. 29, SC Cafeteria
Pick a workshop and find out how you can make healthy, quick and yummy meals while staying on a budget.
For more information, please contact Debbie Corson, Service Learning at 314-984-7234 or dcorson2@stlcc.edu.
