COMMUNITY BRIEFS

[B]NMC closed on May 1 and 2 for training
[/B] All Northern Marianas College faculty, staff, and student employees will be participating in a Student Learning and Assessment training on Friday and Saturday (May 1 and 2, 2009). NMC will be closed on these days; normal operations will resume on Monday, May 4, 2009.

Students who have classes on these days should contact their instructor(s) for specific information about rescheduled/canceled classes. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding of NMC’s ongoing professional development activities. For urgent matters, contact the NMC Security Office at 234-5498 Extension 1911. [B][I](PR)[/I]

NMC 2009 Graduation Candidates meeting [/B]

Spring 2009 Graduation Candidates of the Northern Marianas College are invited to attend the Graduation Committee Meeting scheduled for May 2, 2009 (Saturday), at the Student Support Services (SSS) office located in Building J on the NMC campus at 2pm.

The meeting will feature updates on the 2009 Graduation Commencement, Charter Day Planning, and Mass/Banquet Planning. For more information, please contact Jack Kiyoshi, Jr., at 234-5498 Ext. 1021, or e-mail jackk@nmcnet.edu. All students preparing to graduate in May 2009 are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting. [B][I](NMC)[/I]

Deadline today for NMC Charter Day vendors [/B]

The Northern Marianas College Charter Day Committee is inviting different agencies, businesses, clubs, and other civic organizations to participate in the upcoming Charter Day celebration. Organizations may purchase booth space for the following categories: food/drink, specialty drinks (e.g. coffee coolers or pearl shakes), games booths, and retail (arts and crafts, toys, etc). The deadline to submit applications for booth spaces has been extended to today, May 1, 2009.

The Charter Day Celebration will be held on May 8, 2009, at the As Terlaje Campus from 4pm to 11pm. The event is one of NMC’s largest and most-attended events. This year, the celebration will showcase a broad range of entertainment, including a variety of live band performances, cultural dance presentations, and highly anticipated competitions, such as Marianas Idol, CNMI’s Best Dance Crew, and the Battle of the Bands.
Groups may reserve booth space by paying the $100 one-time fee (which covers the tent booth and access to 110v electricity outlets). For more information, please contact Perry Inos at 234-5498 ext. 1253 or email perryi@nmcnet.edu. [B][I](NMC)[/I]

Physics lecture today[/B]

What’s really in the middle of a black hole? (It’s not what most scientist think.) Find out what everything in the universe is really made of and how it works! First in a series on the resonant field theory. The final solution to Einstein’s quest for a working Theory of Everything. Logical, intuitive and easy to prove and understand. Attend the Advanced Physics lecture today, May 1, 2009, 7pm at the American Memorial Park. Doors open at 6pm. Sessions last two hours, with a break in the middle, followed by questions and answers on the 2nd floor. Instructor will be John N. Hait, professor of resonant fields at the Rocky Mountain Research Center. More info: john@hait.org; www.EinsteinCode.info. Tuition is $10 at the door. For $7 discount prepaid tickets online, prior to May 1, go to www.EinsteinCode.info. [B][I](PR)[/I]

Eucon to hold art exhibit by non-Art students[/B]

Eucon International School and College will hold its first art exhibit by non-Art students. Opening ceremony and ribbon cutting will be on Monday, May 4, 6:30pm and will run up to Saturday, May 9. The exhibit will be open to the public. Venue of the exhibit is the Agape Auditorium at the Eucon campus. ([B][I]PR)[/I]

John Gonzales Live schedule for May 2009[/B]

May 6, 2009 LIVE – Replays 5/10 and 5/11 at 7-8pm

* Highlighting Teachers Appreciation & Teachers as Key to Student Success

* PSS teachers

May 13, 2009 LIVE – Replays 5/17 and 5/18 at 7-8pm

* Emergency Medical Services for children and adults

* Firemen Thomas I. Manglona, Maynard Duenas, Frank Sablan
May 20, 2009 LIVE @ 7-8 pm – Replays 5/24 and 5/25 at 7-8 pm

* Living with Cancer in the CNMI & Marianas March Against Cancer

* Cancer survivors and MMAC 2009 representative

May 27, 2009 LIVE – Replays 5/31 and 6/1 at 7-8pm

* PSS stimulus funding opportunities

* PSS Commissioner Rita A. Sablan, EdD., PSS Federal Programs Tim Thornburgh, and PSS Financial Consultant Ed S. Tenorio
Shows air on KSPN Channel 2. LIVE Text: 285-META; LIVE Call: 287-4230; E-mail: johngonzales@pticom.com. [B][I](PR)[/I]

Puengin Inetnon resumes next Friday[/B]

Puengin Inetnon will resume again starting on Friday, May 8, at 4:30pm-10pm at the Kagman Community Center Parking Lot. Puengin Inetnon is Kagman’s Friday Night Market for food, drinks, snacks, clothing, arts and crafts. It will be held every government payday Friday. The Kagman Komunidat Association is looking for vendors to sell produce and fish due to popular demand by customers. Other vendors are also invited. Call the Kagman Post Office at 256-POST or email kagmankomunidatassociation@gmail.com for more info. [B][I](PR)[/I]

Kagman Flea Market next Saturday[/B]

The Kagman Saturday Flea Market will resume again starting on Saturday, May 9 at 8am at the Kagman Community Center Parking Lot. It will be held every government payday Saturday. Individuals can sell their used items for only $5 and will be provided with a tent and table. Come and sell your used item at the fastest growing village in the Marianas. Interested individuals can call the Kagman Post Office at 256-POST or email kagmankomunidatassociation@gmail.com for more info. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]