Four new programs of study have been added to the Spring Semester offerings at Independence Community College through a new partnership with Hutchinson Community College. The degree and certificate programs are hybrid offerings which allow students to attend ICC and complete their programs online. The new Allied Health programs have been announced as: Pharmacy Technician, Health Information Technology, Medical Coding, and Professional Medical Transcription.
“These vocational programs are designed to get people into the workforce with the training they need to be successful,” said Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator at ICC. “The most exciting part about this collaboration is that each and every one of these offerings will prepare students for jobs employers in this area are trying to fill. It’s a great feeling when we can help our students get the skills for jobs that are in high demand.”
Pharmacy Technicians work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and perform many pharmacy related functions. Duties may include: preparing prescriptions, counting pills, extemporaneous compounding and preparing parenteral medications. Pharmacy technicians work in a wide variety of practice settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, home healthcare, mail order and long-term care facilities.
Health Information Technology is offered both as an abbreviated Certificate Program and a full two-year Associate of Science Degree. Each time a patient sees a health care practitioner, the health care practitioner records information, including observations, medical test results, the diagnosis and any plans for treatment. Health Information Techs (HITs) organize and evaluate these records for completeness and accuracy and may clarify information with the practitioner. Techs assign codes to each diagnosis and procedure by consulting classification manuals as well as using their knowledge of disease processes. In large facilities, HITs may specialize in one area of health information or supervise health information employees. In small facilities, the technician may perform a wide variety of tasks in the health information department.
Medical Coding is a certificate program that prepares students for coding positions in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, insurance companies and other settings where diagnostic and procedural data are coded in ICD-9-CM and CPT for reimbursement purposes. Credits in this program are fully applicable to the Health Information Technology Associate in Applied Science degree.
Professional Medical Transcription is a certificate program that is designed for persons interested in pursuing careers which combine skills in operating computers and word processing, in understanding and interpreting medical information and terms and in transcribing medical reports. This certificate provides instruction and clinical experience to assist students in developing the skills required of medical transcriptionists. After working in the field for three years, transcriptionists are eligible to apply to write the certification examination for medical transcriptionists through the American Association of Medical Transcriptionists.
For more information about these programs, contact Clark at (620) 332-5498 or email at: Dclark@indycc.edu.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Osage and Oilmen II Course set for Afternoons
Independence Community College is pleased to offer a follow-up course to Osages and Oilmen, the study of regional literature in the Southeast Kansas, Northeast Oklahoma area.
Osages and Oilmen, Part II, offers a chance to examine two literary works by authors John Joseph Mathews, Osage from Pawhuska, OK, and Michael Wallis, awarding winning, Pulitzer nominated, writer from Tulsa, OK. The class will first read Talking to the Moon, a series of essays by Mathews talking about what each of our months (moons) meant to the Osage people. It has been compared to Thoreau’s Walden.
The class will conclude with the Wallis tale of Ponca City’s 101 Ranch. Titled The Real Wild West, the book chronicles how the western experience became merged with our movies and how this ranch helped create the uniquely American sport of Rodeo. Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa recently acquired the world’s largest collection of 101 Ranch artifacts after winning a bidding exchange with Woolroc and may be a field trip destination for the class.
The class will meet on Monday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. until around 4:00 p.m. in room W106 in the new ICC West facility located at 2615 West Main Street, in Independence. Students may enroll during the first class which will be held Monday January 10th. Students who wish to take advantage of ICC’s free tuition should present a copy of their paid property tax statement, but will be responsible for ICC student fees.
The instructor, Marsha Hayes, is an Assistant Professor of Communication at ICC and welcomes inquiries from all interested prospective students. She can be reached at 620-332-5426 or mhayes@indycc.edu.
Osages and Oilmen, Part II, offers a chance to examine two literary works by authors John Joseph Mathews, Osage from Pawhuska, OK, and Michael Wallis, awarding winning, Pulitzer nominated, writer from Tulsa, OK. The class will first read Talking to the Moon, a series of essays by Mathews talking about what each of our months (moons) meant to the Osage people. It has been compared to Thoreau’s Walden.
The class will conclude with the Wallis tale of Ponca City’s 101 Ranch. Titled The Real Wild West, the book chronicles how the western experience became merged with our movies and how this ranch helped create the uniquely American sport of Rodeo. Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa recently acquired the world’s largest collection of 101 Ranch artifacts after winning a bidding exchange with Woolroc and may be a field trip destination for the class.
The class will meet on Monday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. until around 4:00 p.m. in room W106 in the new ICC West facility located at 2615 West Main Street, in Independence. Students may enroll during the first class which will be held Monday January 10th. Students who wish to take advantage of ICC’s free tuition should present a copy of their paid property tax statement, but will be responsible for ICC student fees.
The instructor, Marsha Hayes, is an Assistant Professor of Communication at ICC and welcomes inquiries from all interested prospective students. She can be reached at 620-332-5426 or mhayes@indycc.edu.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Holiday Horror Stories Theme of Open Mic Night
Monday, December 6th, will be the date of Independence Community College’s Open Mic Night this month. The ICC LitGuild event will be held at to the ICC library at 7:30 pm. The theme of the evening will be ‘Holiday Horror Stories’.
According to Matt Hoven, Independence Community College Professor of English Composition and Literature, and sponsor of the LitGuild, everyone is invited to participate with an original work or an old favorite. In the past, participants have presented in a variety of expressional forms including singing a song, reading a poem, performing a monologue, or doing some stand-up.
Free refreshments will be served. The public is encouraged to attend as participants and/or audience.
For more information about the free event, contact Hoven by email at mhoven@indycc.edu or by phone at 332-5434.
According to Matt Hoven, Independence Community College Professor of English Composition and Literature, and sponsor of the LitGuild, everyone is invited to participate with an original work or an old favorite. In the past, participants have presented in a variety of expressional forms including singing a song, reading a poem, performing a monologue, or doing some stand-up.
Free refreshments will be served. The public is encouraged to attend as participants and/or audience.
For more information about the free event, contact Hoven by email at mhoven@indycc.edu or by phone at 332-5434.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
ICC to offer New Culinary Arts Certificate Program
A Culinary Arts Certificate Program is one of several new certificate programs being offered at Independence Community College this spring. The program is being administered by Master Chef Nowa Littlesun of Great Western Dining, ICC’s foodservice provider and popular community caterer.
The six-course certificate program is for the inexperienced cook seeking a fuller understanding of kitchen processes and food preparation, the student preparing for a professional career in the restaurant or hospitality industry, as well as the student taking their first steps towards becoming a top chef.
According to Littlesun, a double chef in Italian Cooking and Pastry and visionary behind feeding the community with Independence’s Open Arms Dining, this program is an excellent hands-on training program and successful completers will be ready for employment in high-end kitchens and professional food venues.
“The exciting thing about this type of study,” said Littlesun, “is that it fits the needs of someone who wants to improve their skills, have a better understanding of the working kitchen, cooks for large groups or needs to be able to provide superior food one plate at a time.” He continued that this is the perfect program for fans of the popular Food Network television programming and home cooks who want to excel at their craft.
Course completers will leave the 18 credit hour program with a working knowledge of restaurant management and food preparation skills suitable for immediate employment working in any restaurant, professional kitchen, cruise ship or their own business.
All six of the Culinary Arts Program courses will be offered each Spring and each Fall semester and will be taught by award winning Chef Littlesun. The program is designed to be completed in as little as one semester. A hybrid program, classes are online with the exception of the hands-on, kitchen instruction offered in the six credit hour Food Preparation class.
Designed to offer maximum time in the kitchen for hands on learning, the Food Preparation class will be taught in the kitchen classrooms of Independence High School. Class will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, beginning January 19th.
A second experience course is the Culinary Arts Program Internship Class where students will work with area culinary partners in professional and restaurant kitchens.
In addition to Food Preparation and Culinary Arts Internship, online classes include: Safety and Sanitation; Nutrition for the Culinary Arts; Food Production; and Purchasing and Inventory Control.
A second certificate being offered at ICC this spring is the Hospitality Program Certificate, which goes hand-in-hand with the Culinary Arts Program for people wanting upper management positions in hotel/foodservice establishments. Totally online, additional courses include Hospitality and Restaurant Management; Managing the Customer; Human Resource Management and Supervision; and Controlling Food Costs. The fifth course is a Safety and Sanitation which the student would not need to retake if completed in the Culinary Arts Certificate.
Students may complete one or both certificates. If they want to complete both certificates, it is suggested they complete the Culinary Arts Certificate first and then complete the Hospitality Management Certificate.
Enrollment is limited and students are encouraged to enroll early. Financial aid is available and ICC’s tuition wavier for real estate property tax payers in the northern half of Montgomery County is in effect to help cover any remaining tuition costs after all other student aid is applied. Students receiving tuition assistance are responsible for the cost of College fees, books, and course supplies.
For more information about this opportunity, enrolling in the program, or becoming a culinary partner for internship opportunities, call Chenoa Bosch at 620-332-5621. To enroll visit the ICC Admissions Office in the lower level of the Student Union or enroll online at: www.indycc.edu.
The six-course certificate program is for the inexperienced cook seeking a fuller understanding of kitchen processes and food preparation, the student preparing for a professional career in the restaurant or hospitality industry, as well as the student taking their first steps towards becoming a top chef.
According to Littlesun, a double chef in Italian Cooking and Pastry and visionary behind feeding the community with Independence’s Open Arms Dining, this program is an excellent hands-on training program and successful completers will be ready for employment in high-end kitchens and professional food venues.
“The exciting thing about this type of study,” said Littlesun, “is that it fits the needs of someone who wants to improve their skills, have a better understanding of the working kitchen, cooks for large groups or needs to be able to provide superior food one plate at a time.” He continued that this is the perfect program for fans of the popular Food Network television programming and home cooks who want to excel at their craft.
Course completers will leave the 18 credit hour program with a working knowledge of restaurant management and food preparation skills suitable for immediate employment working in any restaurant, professional kitchen, cruise ship or their own business.
All six of the Culinary Arts Program courses will be offered each Spring and each Fall semester and will be taught by award winning Chef Littlesun. The program is designed to be completed in as little as one semester. A hybrid program, classes are online with the exception of the hands-on, kitchen instruction offered in the six credit hour Food Preparation class.
Designed to offer maximum time in the kitchen for hands on learning, the Food Preparation class will be taught in the kitchen classrooms of Independence High School. Class will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, beginning January 19th.
A second experience course is the Culinary Arts Program Internship Class where students will work with area culinary partners in professional and restaurant kitchens.
In addition to Food Preparation and Culinary Arts Internship, online classes include: Safety and Sanitation; Nutrition for the Culinary Arts; Food Production; and Purchasing and Inventory Control.
A second certificate being offered at ICC this spring is the Hospitality Program Certificate, which goes hand-in-hand with the Culinary Arts Program for people wanting upper management positions in hotel/foodservice establishments. Totally online, additional courses include Hospitality and Restaurant Management; Managing the Customer; Human Resource Management and Supervision; and Controlling Food Costs. The fifth course is a Safety and Sanitation which the student would not need to retake if completed in the Culinary Arts Certificate.
Students may complete one or both certificates. If they want to complete both certificates, it is suggested they complete the Culinary Arts Certificate first and then complete the Hospitality Management Certificate.
Enrollment is limited and students are encouraged to enroll early. Financial aid is available and ICC’s tuition wavier for real estate property tax payers in the northern half of Montgomery County is in effect to help cover any remaining tuition costs after all other student aid is applied. Students receiving tuition assistance are responsible for the cost of College fees, books, and course supplies.
For more information about this opportunity, enrolling in the program, or becoming a culinary partner for internship opportunities, call Chenoa Bosch at 620-332-5621. To enroll visit the ICC Admissions Office in the lower level of the Student Union or enroll online at: www.indycc.edu.
Gingerbread House topic of December Baking Class
Following the successful completion of classes in Cake Decorating and Candy Making this fall, Patty Wolfe will be offering a special two-session community service class on Holiday Baking: The Gingerbread House. Class will meet on Thursday, December 9, and Thursday, December 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main, in Independence. Class will be held in room W107.
The core instruction for the two sessions will center on techniques used to build or construct the cookie house with special lessons on decorating techniques for various visual effects of the miniature structures.
Class size is limited and students are encouraged to pre-register to guarantee placement. Cost of the two sessions is a special fee of $25, payable before or at the first session. Students will also be given a small supply list. For more information, or to register by phone, call Alberta Smith at (620) 332-5433.
The core instruction for the two sessions will center on techniques used to build or construct the cookie house with special lessons on decorating techniques for various visual effects of the miniature structures.
Class size is limited and students are encouraged to pre-register to guarantee placement. Cost of the two sessions is a special fee of $25, payable before or at the first session. Students will also be given a small supply list. For more information, or to register by phone, call Alberta Smith at (620) 332-5433.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Medication Aide Recertification available at ICC in Weekend Training
Medication Aide Recertification is a course featured this month at Independence Community College. Toni Barnhart will instruct the one credit-hour continuing education course with two weekend class sessions on Saturday, December 4th, and Sunday, December 5th. Class will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main in Independence, in room W103.
Medication Aide Recertification is a 15-hour course that provides the mandatory continuing education credits required by the Kansas State Department of Health and Environment for the CMA. Successful completion of the course meets a two-year requirement for updating Medication Aide Certification. Students enrolling in the course must have a current Kansas medication aide certification.
The class size is limited and all interested persons are encouraged to pre-register to guarantee their placement in the course. For more information about this class or any of ICC’s other Allied Health programs and opportunities, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498 or email her at: dclark@indycc.edu.
Medication Aide Recertification is a 15-hour course that provides the mandatory continuing education credits required by the Kansas State Department of Health and Environment for the CMA. Successful completion of the course meets a two-year requirement for updating Medication Aide Certification. Students enrolling in the course must have a current Kansas medication aide certification.
The class size is limited and all interested persons are encouraged to pre-register to guarantee their placement in the course. For more information about this class or any of ICC’s other Allied Health programs and opportunities, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498 or email her at: dclark@indycc.edu.
Copithke Scheduled to Teach One-Day CPR Class
Keith Copithke will instruct training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as part of Independence Community College’s Allied Health programming this month. The one-day class session will be held on Saturday, December 18th.
Copithke will instruct the half-credit hour course from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in room W105 at ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main in Independence. Class space is limited and pre-registration is advised.
For more information about the CPR or Instructor courses, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498, or email: dclark@indycc.edu.
Copithke will instruct the half-credit hour course from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in room W105 at ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main in Independence. Class space is limited and pre-registration is advised.
For more information about the CPR or Instructor courses, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498, or email: dclark@indycc.edu.
Yoga offered as Early Morning Class at ICC
Yoga is being offered at Independence Community College beginning in January. The one-credit hour classes are now forming and are scheduled to begin January 11th and continuing through May 12th. The course is designed for everyone from people interested in learning about the benefits of yoga to practicing and advanced yoga enthusiasts.
Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-7:50 a.m. in the Cessna Learning Center, West Classroom, on ICC’s main campus.
Hannah Joyce-Hoven, certified Yoga instructor through YogaFit®, will teach the course. YogaFit is the largest yoga school in North America and the only instructional facility for yoga that is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) partner.
According to the instructor, yoga is beneficial for all body types and people of all ages. It’s benefits include (but are not limited to) increasing flexibility, building muscle, relieving stress and tension, lowering blood pressure, strengthening bones, and increasing mental focus.
The course is designed to teach beginners and experienced yogis to develop a yoga practice that they can benefit from both in and out of class.
No experience is necessary and no books are required, simply come with an exercise/yoga mat. Yoga mats can be purchased from the ICC Bookstore. It is recommended that those people who prefer more knee support bring an extra-thick yoga mat (which can also be purchased from the ICC Bookstore). This class is recommended for everyone from beginners to experienced yoga enthusiasts.
For more information contact Joyce-Hoven at (620) 332-5491 or email hjoyce@indycc.edu.
Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-7:50 a.m. in the Cessna Learning Center, West Classroom, on ICC’s main campus.
Hannah Joyce-Hoven, certified Yoga instructor through YogaFit®, will teach the course. YogaFit is the largest yoga school in North America and the only instructional facility for yoga that is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) partner.
According to the instructor, yoga is beneficial for all body types and people of all ages. It’s benefits include (but are not limited to) increasing flexibility, building muscle, relieving stress and tension, lowering blood pressure, strengthening bones, and increasing mental focus.
The course is designed to teach beginners and experienced yogis to develop a yoga practice that they can benefit from both in and out of class.
No experience is necessary and no books are required, simply come with an exercise/yoga mat. Yoga mats can be purchased from the ICC Bookstore. It is recommended that those people who prefer more knee support bring an extra-thick yoga mat (which can also be purchased from the ICC Bookstore). This class is recommended for everyone from beginners to experienced yoga enthusiasts.
For more information contact Joyce-Hoven at (620) 332-5491 or email hjoyce@indycc.edu.
Adult Education Center announces Classes
Independence Community College’s Adult Education Center, at ICC West, has scheduled a six-week class to begin on Monday, January 3rd. The Center is offering the preparation classes on three schedules to better serve the students and offer more flexibility. The classes assist students in preparing for the GED® tests, workforce readiness, and college readiness.
Candidates must register for orientation prior to Wednesday, December 15th and can do so by visiting or calling the center. The students are required to meet with an advisor at the Center prior to the session start date and can make an appointment for that advisor meeting when they complete their paper work.
Students have the option of choosing between three schedules. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, in the mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in the afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., or in the late afternoon and early evening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Fridays the Center offers a college readiness class from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The classes have three purposes. They prepare students to receive a Kansas State High School Diploma, receive a WorkReady Certificate, and to improve college entrance exams scores. Students passing the GED® exam receive a Kansas State High School Diploma. Students passing the WorkKeys® test receive a Bronze, Silver, and Gold WorkReady® Certificate. Students take college entrance exams upon entering and exiting the program, so level college readiness can be explained.
The Adult Education Center is located in ICC’s newest facility, ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main, Independence. All interested candidates should contact the ICC Adult Education Center in person or by calling at (620) 332-5630.
Candidates must register for orientation prior to Wednesday, December 15th and can do so by visiting or calling the center. The students are required to meet with an advisor at the Center prior to the session start date and can make an appointment for that advisor meeting when they complete their paper work.
Students have the option of choosing between three schedules. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, in the mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in the afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., or in the late afternoon and early evening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Fridays the Center offers a college readiness class from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The classes have three purposes. They prepare students to receive a Kansas State High School Diploma, receive a WorkReady Certificate, and to improve college entrance exams scores. Students passing the GED® exam receive a Kansas State High School Diploma. Students passing the WorkKeys® test receive a Bronze, Silver, and Gold WorkReady® Certificate. Students take college entrance exams upon entering and exiting the program, so level college readiness can be explained.
The Adult Education Center is located in ICC’s newest facility, ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main, Independence. All interested candidates should contact the ICC Adult Education Center in person or by calling at (620) 332-5630.
Holiday Concert at ICC set for Friday Evening
A Holiday Concert, featuring a variety of holiday music favorites and timeless classics, will be held on Friday, December 3rd, at Independence Community College. Just in time to promote the holiday spirit and showcase the talents of ICC’s vocal music students, the concert will be presented on the stage of the William Inge Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Under the direction of Eric Rutherford, Associate Professor of Vocal and Instrumental Music at the College, the short concert will feature the talents of students in the ICC Chorale, a choir ensemble. Selected solos from ICC’s private voice students will be featured through the event.
For more information about the free Holiday Concert, or voice and music opportunities at ICC, contact Rutherford at (620) 332-5436 or by email at erutherford@indycc.edu.
Under the direction of Eric Rutherford, Associate Professor of Vocal and Instrumental Music at the College, the short concert will feature the talents of students in the ICC Chorale, a choir ensemble. Selected solos from ICC’s private voice students will be featured through the event.
For more information about the free Holiday Concert, or voice and music opportunities at ICC, contact Rutherford at (620) 332-5436 or by email at erutherford@indycc.edu.
Toy Drive slated for Pirate Basketball Game December 4th
Independence Community College’s Classified Personnel Association (CPA) has joined forces with the community to make Christmas a little brighter for children of Montgomery County. A holiday toy drive, sponsored by the CPA, will be part of the Pirate Basketball program on Saturday, December 4th, when the Pirates take on the Coffeyville Red Ravens. Anyone can bring a new, unwrapped toy to the game and receive a free hot dog and drink.
“The 2010 toy drive actually began earlier in the fall when we hosted a Chili and Soup Cook-Off on campus to raise money to purchase toys,” said Chenoa Bosch, CPA President, who went on to talk about the success of the student and employee event. “Saturday’s game is really important for the campaign as it marks our only opportunity to share the toy drive with community members. I just want to encourage anyone who has a heart for children to remember those children who wouldn’t have a happy Christmas without us.”
An annual event for the philanthropic employee organization, the toy drive benefits children in Montgomery County. Anyone wishing to participate can bring a new, unwrapped toy to the ICC Field House. The Lady Pirates play at 6:00 p.m. The men’s team will take the court at 8:00 p.m.
For more information about the toy drive or to contribute to the cause monetarily, contact Coy at ICC by calling (620) 332-5402.
“The 2010 toy drive actually began earlier in the fall when we hosted a Chili and Soup Cook-Off on campus to raise money to purchase toys,” said Chenoa Bosch, CPA President, who went on to talk about the success of the student and employee event. “Saturday’s game is really important for the campaign as it marks our only opportunity to share the toy drive with community members. I just want to encourage anyone who has a heart for children to remember those children who wouldn’t have a happy Christmas without us.”
An annual event for the philanthropic employee organization, the toy drive benefits children in Montgomery County. Anyone wishing to participate can bring a new, unwrapped toy to the ICC Field House. The Lady Pirates play at 6:00 p.m. The men’s team will take the court at 8:00 p.m.
For more information about the toy drive or to contribute to the cause monetarily, contact Coy at ICC by calling (620) 332-5402.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
EDUCATION COURSE FOR CURRENT NOTARIES PUBLIC
The Office of the Kansas Secretary of State will conduct a training course at 2:30 p.m. on December 1, at Independence Community College in the Lecture Hall (AC200) of the Academic Building. This two-hour course is designed for current notaries to review their duties and responsibilities, learn best practices, and discuss responses to specific situations they may encounter during the execution of their commission.
To register go to: http://www.kssos.org/business/notary_public/become_a_notary.html or to the Secretary of State’s website at http://www.kssos.org/main.html and click on “Sign up for Notary Republic Training” under the QUICK LINKS heading.
Registration is also available before class. Please arrive by 2:00 p.m.to complete your same day registration forms.
For questions, please contact Kim Ribelin, Special Programs Coordinator with the Kansas Secretary of State at (785) 296-3806 or at enotary@kssos.org.
The course fee is $25.00.
To register go to: http://www.kssos.org/business/notary_public/become_a_notary.html or to the Secretary of State’s website at http://www.kssos.org/main.html and click on “Sign up for Notary Republic Training” under the QUICK LINKS heading.
Registration is also available before class. Please arrive by 2:00 p.m.to complete your same day registration forms.
For questions, please contact Kim Ribelin, Special Programs Coordinator with the Kansas Secretary of State at (785) 296-3806 or at enotary@kssos.org.
The course fee is $25.00.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
PTK Leadership announces Fall Inductees
The Beta Sigma Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa has announced Independence Community College’s newest inductees into the honor society. In the spirit of honoring academic excellence, PTK officers Taryn Freeman and Sondra Smith welcomed the new members.
Fall 2010 PTK Inductees were announced as: Nicole Hockett, of Caney; Tonja Housel, Brandy Kessler, of Cherryvale; Tammie Burley, Abiy Ghirmay, Ryan Jackson, David Koszalka, Coral Pinon, Benjamin Roberts, of Independence; and Kristi Welch, William Cashero, of Thayer , KS.
Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest, largest, and most respected honor society serving two-year colleges around the world. Member eligibility dictates that the student must be enrolled in a regionally accredited institution offering an associate degree program. Additional requirements include having completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework and earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
For more information about ICC’s PTK chapter contact Professor Karen Roush, Beta Sigma Phi Sponsor, at (620) 332-5453 or email: kroush@indycc.edu.
Fall 2010 PTK Inductees were announced as: Nicole Hockett, of Caney; Tonja Housel, Brandy Kessler, of Cherryvale; Tammie Burley, Abiy Ghirmay, Ryan Jackson, David Koszalka, Coral Pinon, Benjamin Roberts, of Independence; and Kristi Welch, William Cashero, of Thayer , KS.
Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest, largest, and most respected honor society serving two-year colleges around the world. Member eligibility dictates that the student must be enrolled in a regionally accredited institution offering an associate degree program. Additional requirements include having completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework and earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
For more information about ICC’s PTK chapter contact Professor Karen Roush, Beta Sigma Phi Sponsor, at (620) 332-5453 or email: kroush@indycc.edu.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Law Enforcement to host Emergency Disaster Drill at College
A mock disaster drill will be held at Independence Community College on Friday, November 19, with local and county emergency personnel. The event, which is being identified as an active intruder-shooter scenario, will affect the entire campus and all persons present on campus at the time of the drill will be participating as though it were a real terrorist threat.
“Independence Community College is very pleased to be working with these professionals,” said Dr. Daniel Bain, President. “We’ve been working to update our own emergency plan and were very pleased to learn that our work could also serve as an important training exercise for the Independence Police, the Sheriff’s Department, and local Emergency Medical Services. It’s a privilege to work with these fine people and we’re excited that they are learning more about our campus layout and facilities. We believe that everyone will benefit from the exercise.”
The drill has been scheduled for Friday, November 19th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The activity of the event will center on the Academic Building but the entire campus will be participating. As such, no one will be allowed to leave or enter the campus buildings during this time period.
Persons making deliveries, needing to pick up children from the Pirate Cove Academy, needing to leave campus after their afternoon class, or having an appointment off campus, will need to alter their plans as lock down will be strictly enforced from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Likewise, the cafeteria, practice fields, gym, and dorms will be locked down as they would in a real emergency.
Neighboring residents of the College, will be contacted by law enforcement who will be stressing that this is just a drill and not an actual crisis event.
“Independence Community College is very pleased to be working with these professionals,” said Dr. Daniel Bain, President. “We’ve been working to update our own emergency plan and were very pleased to learn that our work could also serve as an important training exercise for the Independence Police, the Sheriff’s Department, and local Emergency Medical Services. It’s a privilege to work with these fine people and we’re excited that they are learning more about our campus layout and facilities. We believe that everyone will benefit from the exercise.”
The drill has been scheduled for Friday, November 19th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The activity of the event will center on the Academic Building but the entire campus will be participating. As such, no one will be allowed to leave or enter the campus buildings during this time period.
Persons making deliveries, needing to pick up children from the Pirate Cove Academy, needing to leave campus after their afternoon class, or having an appointment off campus, will need to alter their plans as lock down will be strictly enforced from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Likewise, the cafeteria, practice fields, gym, and dorms will be locked down as they would in a real emergency.
Neighboring residents of the College, will be contacted by law enforcement who will be stressing that this is just a drill and not an actual crisis event.
Registration Open for Spring Youth Acting Classes at Inge Center
The William Inge Center for the Arts is taking registration for its Spring Youth Theatre Studio, offering acting lessons for children in grades 3 through 12.
The classes, with instructor Lisa Kramer, encourage students to think creatively while developing confidence and positive self-expression, as well as performing skills. The classes are divided into grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, and begin on Saturday, February 26th.
From 9:00-10:00 a.m. class is called Dramatic Imagination for Grades 3-5. Through theater games and improvisation, students will develop skills in creative thinking, character development, and teamwork. Students will leave with smiles on their faces and new skills learned.
From 10:15-11:15 a.m. is Act One, Scene One, for grades 6-8. Students will incorporate improvisation and scene work to develop characters and learn the structure of play making. We will share these scenes with friends and families during the last class session.
From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. is Creating Theatre for Grades 9-12. Students further develop acting techniques while they prepare monologues and scenes based on their own experiences. Students may also work on preparing audition pieces. This material will then be put together into a final presentation, with students taking on the roles of actors, directors, and playwrights.
The classes will meet on February 26, March 5, 12, 19, and April 2, 9, 23, and 30 at Independence Community College.
Kramer greatly enjoys directing theatre for all ages and has extensively taught in school and non-school settings in the Phoenix area, Colorado, and elsewhere. Ms. Kramer holds a Ph.D. in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University, an MFA in directing from the University of Hawaii, Manoa, and a Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre and English from Smith College.
“We are thrilled that Lisa has been teaching our fall Youth Theatre Studio classes, which have been a great success,” said Peter Ellenstein, artistic director of the Inge Center. “Providing top-quality theatre training to students of Southeast Kansas serves the core of our mission.”
In addition to extensive directing credits, Lisa has helped start two theatre companies, and worked as a lighting designer, stage manager, and playwright.
The fee is $100 for the eight class sessions for the third grade through fifth grade and the sixth through eighth grade levels. The fee is $160 for the high school level grades, due to extended class time.
Enrollment can be done by phone to the Inge Center office at (620) 332-5491 or through email at hjoyce@ingecenter.org. A $50 deposit is required to hold a spot in a class. Each class is limited to 15 students each. The balance is due at the first class. A limited number of reduced price needs-based scholarships are available.
The William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence community College offers quality year-round educational and artistic programming. It is best known as sponsor of the annual William Inge Theatre Festival, which is the Official State Theatre Festival of Kansas. The 30th annual Inge Festival honors Marsha Norman and runs April 13-16, 2011.
Major sponsors include the Kansas Arts Commission, the Hallmark Corporation, The National Endowment for the Arts, and The Dramatists Guild of New York.
The classes, with instructor Lisa Kramer, encourage students to think creatively while developing confidence and positive self-expression, as well as performing skills. The classes are divided into grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, and begin on Saturday, February 26th.
From 9:00-10:00 a.m. class is called Dramatic Imagination for Grades 3-5. Through theater games and improvisation, students will develop skills in creative thinking, character development, and teamwork. Students will leave with smiles on their faces and new skills learned.
From 10:15-11:15 a.m. is Act One, Scene One, for grades 6-8. Students will incorporate improvisation and scene work to develop characters and learn the structure of play making. We will share these scenes with friends and families during the last class session.
From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. is Creating Theatre for Grades 9-12. Students further develop acting techniques while they prepare monologues and scenes based on their own experiences. Students may also work on preparing audition pieces. This material will then be put together into a final presentation, with students taking on the roles of actors, directors, and playwrights.
The classes will meet on February 26, March 5, 12, 19, and April 2, 9, 23, and 30 at Independence Community College.
Kramer greatly enjoys directing theatre for all ages and has extensively taught in school and non-school settings in the Phoenix area, Colorado, and elsewhere. Ms. Kramer holds a Ph.D. in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University, an MFA in directing from the University of Hawaii, Manoa, and a Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre and English from Smith College.
“We are thrilled that Lisa has been teaching our fall Youth Theatre Studio classes, which have been a great success,” said Peter Ellenstein, artistic director of the Inge Center. “Providing top-quality theatre training to students of Southeast Kansas serves the core of our mission.”
In addition to extensive directing credits, Lisa has helped start two theatre companies, and worked as a lighting designer, stage manager, and playwright.
The fee is $100 for the eight class sessions for the third grade through fifth grade and the sixth through eighth grade levels. The fee is $160 for the high school level grades, due to extended class time.
Enrollment can be done by phone to the Inge Center office at (620) 332-5491 or through email at hjoyce@ingecenter.org. A $50 deposit is required to hold a spot in a class. Each class is limited to 15 students each. The balance is due at the first class. A limited number of reduced price needs-based scholarships are available.
The William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence community College offers quality year-round educational and artistic programming. It is best known as sponsor of the annual William Inge Theatre Festival, which is the Official State Theatre Festival of Kansas. The 30th annual Inge Festival honors Marsha Norman and runs April 13-16, 2011.
Major sponsors include the Kansas Arts Commission, the Hallmark Corporation, The National Endowment for the Arts, and The Dramatists Guild of New York.
Monday, November 15, 2010
52nd Annual Anna Plays set for Friday and Saturday
Three scenes have been announced the upcoming Annual Anna Award Plays at Independence Community College Friday, November 19th, and Saturday, November 20th, at 7:30 p.m. on the stage of the William Inge Theatre. The 52nd annual competition is named in honor of the late Anna Ingleman, long-time Independence theatre and drama instructor whose former students include William Inge, Pulitzer winning playwright, and Vivian Vance, made famous by the legendary television sitcom “I Love Lucy.”
The participating student directors and actors are part of ICC's Play Production Class and have selected cuttings from the early plays by America’s great playwright, Sam Shepard. Some songs and poetry relating to the genre and time of the plays will also be performed.
A young Sam Shepard was highly influence by New York City’s reenergized rock n roll culture of the late ‘70’s. Shepard collaborated with the likes of Punk/New Wave’s Patti Smith and Bob Dylan’ Rolling Thunder Revue. In his early plays he is developing his theme of American mythology by linking it to the anarchic zeitgeist of the punk ethos in the arts of the 1970’s. Later this exploration of American archetypes and myths would lead to the creation of American classic plays like True West, Curse of the Starving Class, and Buried Child as he adds the experiences of his mid-west upbringing. But the volatile energy he developed in his early days is still ever present.
As is the tradition, judges will jury the scene performances for honors in acting, directing, and overall play presentation. The winners will be presented their coveted Anna Awards following the Saturday night performance. The audience award for ‘People’s Choice’ will be presented that evening as well.
The three plays are: Cowboy Mouth – directed by Alysh Baros and featuring Colin Stephens as Slim, and Jessi Kebert as Cavale; 4 H Club – directed by Colin Stephens and featuring Asa Walker as Joe, Michael Ellis as John, and John Lloyd Stafford as Bob; and
Action – directed by Paige Almond and featuring Colin Stephens as Shooter, Asa Walker as Jeep, Jessi Kebert as Lupe, and Harmony Woods as Liza.
The participating student directors and actors are part of ICC's Play Production Class and have selected cuttings from the early plays by America’s great playwright, Sam Shepard. Some songs and poetry relating to the genre and time of the plays will also be performed.
A young Sam Shepard was highly influence by New York City’s reenergized rock n roll culture of the late ‘70’s. Shepard collaborated with the likes of Punk/New Wave’s Patti Smith and Bob Dylan’ Rolling Thunder Revue. In his early plays he is developing his theme of American mythology by linking it to the anarchic zeitgeist of the punk ethos in the arts of the 1970’s. Later this exploration of American archetypes and myths would lead to the creation of American classic plays like True West, Curse of the Starving Class, and Buried Child as he adds the experiences of his mid-west upbringing. But the volatile energy he developed in his early days is still ever present.
As is the tradition, judges will jury the scene performances for honors in acting, directing, and overall play presentation. The winners will be presented their coveted Anna Awards following the Saturday night performance. The audience award for ‘People’s Choice’ will be presented that evening as well.
The three plays are: Cowboy Mouth – directed by Alysh Baros and featuring Colin Stephens as Slim, and Jessi Kebert as Cavale; 4 H Club – directed by Colin Stephens and featuring Asa Walker as Joe, Michael Ellis as John, and John Lloyd Stafford as Bob; and
Action – directed by Paige Almond and featuring Colin Stephens as Shooter, Asa Walker as Jeep, Jessi Kebert as Lupe, and Harmony Woods as Liza.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Original Student Plays to be read November 18 at Inge Center
Students of the William Inge Center for the Arts Professional Playwriting Certificate Program will explore a range of dramatic styles at public readings on Thursday, November 18th. The readings will take place at the William Inge Theatre at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.
The student playwrights presenting their new scripts include Paige Almond, David Maher, Colin Stephens, and Debby Sandoval. The evening will be directed by the Inge Center’s visiting Playwrights-in-Residence and will feature local student and community actors.
Some of the excerpts may explore adult themes; the evening is suggested for ages 16 and older.
The playwriting instructors are professional playwrights Lynne Kaufman and Adam Szymkowicz.
Lynn Kaufman was the Inge Festival’s Otis Guernsey New Voices in Playwriting award-winner in 2005. She is the author of fifteen full-length plays, three novels and dozens of short stories.
Her play "Daisy in the Dreamtime" premiered in New York City at The Abingdon Theatre and was published in Women Playwrights: Best New Plays of 2003 and by Dramatic Publishing in 2006. It was also presented by the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles as a recipient of a Hot Properties Grant from the L.A. Arts Council and The A.S.K. Foundation.
Kaufman's play "Fakes" premiered at Florida Studio Theatre and was optioned for film by 20th Century Fox and for television by Jean Doumanian Productions. "Shooting Simone" premiered at Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Humana Festival and was published by Dramatic Publishing.
Adam Szymkowicz's plays have been produced throughout the U.S., and in Canada, England, The Netherlands and Lithuania. Several of his plays have been published by Dramatists Play Service and Samuel French.
He received a Playwright's Diploma from The Juilliard School's Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program where he studied with Inge Festival 2008 Honoree, Christopher Durang, and next year’s 2011 Honoree Marsha Norman, and was the Dean’s Fellow. He also earned an MFA from Columbia University.
The Inge Center is best known for its annual William Inge Theatre Festival. The 30th annual festival takes place April 13-16, 2011, honoring the Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning dramatist Marsha Norman.
Additional major supporters of the William Inge Center for the Arts include the Kansas Humanities Council, Kansas Arts Commission, the Hallmark Corporation, the Dramatists Guild of New York, and Independence Community College.
The center is named for the late Pulitzer Prize (“Picnic”) and Oscar winning (“Splendor in the Grass”) writer William Inge, a native of Independence.
For more information on Inge Center activities, visit www.ingecenter.org or call (620) 332-5491 or (800) 842-6063 ext. 5835.
The student playwrights presenting their new scripts include Paige Almond, David Maher, Colin Stephens, and Debby Sandoval. The evening will be directed by the Inge Center’s visiting Playwrights-in-Residence and will feature local student and community actors.
Some of the excerpts may explore adult themes; the evening is suggested for ages 16 and older.
The playwriting instructors are professional playwrights Lynne Kaufman and Adam Szymkowicz.
Lynn Kaufman was the Inge Festival’s Otis Guernsey New Voices in Playwriting award-winner in 2005. She is the author of fifteen full-length plays, three novels and dozens of short stories.
Her play "Daisy in the Dreamtime" premiered in New York City at The Abingdon Theatre and was published in Women Playwrights: Best New Plays of 2003 and by Dramatic Publishing in 2006. It was also presented by the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles as a recipient of a Hot Properties Grant from the L.A. Arts Council and The A.S.K. Foundation.
Kaufman's play "Fakes" premiered at Florida Studio Theatre and was optioned for film by 20th Century Fox and for television by Jean Doumanian Productions. "Shooting Simone" premiered at Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Humana Festival and was published by Dramatic Publishing.
Adam Szymkowicz's plays have been produced throughout the U.S., and in Canada, England, The Netherlands and Lithuania. Several of his plays have been published by Dramatists Play Service and Samuel French.
He received a Playwright's Diploma from The Juilliard School's Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program where he studied with Inge Festival 2008 Honoree, Christopher Durang, and next year’s 2011 Honoree Marsha Norman, and was the Dean’s Fellow. He also earned an MFA from Columbia University.
The Inge Center is best known for its annual William Inge Theatre Festival. The 30th annual festival takes place April 13-16, 2011, honoring the Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning dramatist Marsha Norman.
Additional major supporters of the William Inge Center for the Arts include the Kansas Humanities Council, Kansas Arts Commission, the Hallmark Corporation, the Dramatists Guild of New York, and Independence Community College.
The center is named for the late Pulitzer Prize (“Picnic”) and Oscar winning (“Splendor in the Grass”) writer William Inge, a native of Independence.
For more information on Inge Center activities, visit www.ingecenter.org or call (620) 332-5491 or (800) 842-6063 ext. 5835.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Musical Instruments Sought for Education
New and used musical instruments are being sought by the Independence Community College Music Department as part of the Give the Gift of Music Project. Community members are being encouraged to empty their closets of band instruments that are no longer being loved and used.
According to Eric Rutherford, Associate Professor of Vocal and Instrumental Music, the instruments would be welcomed additions to the department. “I don’t even want people to worry about instruments that may need repaired. We’re happy to accept any and all instruments,” said Rutherford.
He went on to explain that while top condition pieces would be wonderful but if the instruments are not in a condition that would allow them to be used by students in the department, he plans to have them repaired or trade them in for credit towards the purchase of new or used equipment. In addition, donation receipts can be issued for the charitable gift of an instrument for tax purposes.
“The goal of this important project,” he continued, “is to get the instruments in the hands of the students for education and musical success. By supporting a College musician, you’re supporting more than education in music, you’re also a part of performances in fine arts, celebrations, parades, public appearances, and the sounds of sporting events! Put music back in your instrument as you participate in the Give the Gift of Music Project!”
For more information about the musical instrument project, contact Rutherford by calling (620) 332-5436 or send an email to: erutherford@Indycc.edu.
According to Eric Rutherford, Associate Professor of Vocal and Instrumental Music, the instruments would be welcomed additions to the department. “I don’t even want people to worry about instruments that may need repaired. We’re happy to accept any and all instruments,” said Rutherford.
He went on to explain that while top condition pieces would be wonderful but if the instruments are not in a condition that would allow them to be used by students in the department, he plans to have them repaired or trade them in for credit towards the purchase of new or used equipment. In addition, donation receipts can be issued for the charitable gift of an instrument for tax purposes.
“The goal of this important project,” he continued, “is to get the instruments in the hands of the students for education and musical success. By supporting a College musician, you’re supporting more than education in music, you’re also a part of performances in fine arts, celebrations, parades, public appearances, and the sounds of sporting events! Put music back in your instrument as you participate in the Give the Gift of Music Project!”
For more information about the musical instrument project, contact Rutherford by calling (620) 332-5436 or send an email to: erutherford@Indycc.edu.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
EMT Training begins November 29th
There is a great opportunity for employment in emergency care in southeast Kansas and across the country and to help meet this need, Independence Community College’s Allied Health Department will offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training beginning November 29th in both Independence and Cherryvale. ICC is the only institution in Southeast Kansas offering this important training.
Sue Manning, EMT I/D, is the instructor for both sessions. The two beginning EMT classes are set to offer students a choice of either afternoon or evening classes. The afternoon class will meet in W105 at ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main, in Independence, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. The Cherryvale EMT session is an evening class at the Cherryvale High School and will meet from 6:00-10:00 p.m. The 13-credit hour courses will end May 12th.
The beginning EMT class teaches students the skills needed in vehicle extrication, trauma assessment and injury care, medical assessment and care as well as splinting and caring for injuries to bones and basic life support CPR in the pre-hospital setting.
Successful completion of ICC’s program qualifies the student to sit for the state boards and become certified as a Kansas State Emergency Medical Technician.
“There is a lot of need in the medical community for EMTs and this is a fairly short instructional period when you consider that it’s everything you need for a career as a professional Emergency Medical Technician,” said Manning, veteran EMT, Emergency Room Technician and instructor. “After successful completion of the training and testing a student can go directly into the workforce. It’s a wonderful way for someone wanting a career in the health care industry to begin, and it’s a great way for someone already in the health care industry to step-up their career. Independence Community College is the only institution in Southeast Kansas now offering this valued training.”
The ICC’s EMT program completers have an excellent pass rate with 100% for both First Responder and Advanced EMT and a 90% state board pass rate for the EMT B training. Call to find out more about Pell Grants and available financial aid for the courses.
To enroll in the ICC EMT Program call the Admissions Office at 620-332-5400 or Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
Sue Manning, EMT I/D, is the instructor for both sessions. The two beginning EMT classes are set to offer students a choice of either afternoon or evening classes. The afternoon class will meet in W105 at ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main, in Independence, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. The Cherryvale EMT session is an evening class at the Cherryvale High School and will meet from 6:00-10:00 p.m. The 13-credit hour courses will end May 12th.
The beginning EMT class teaches students the skills needed in vehicle extrication, trauma assessment and injury care, medical assessment and care as well as splinting and caring for injuries to bones and basic life support CPR in the pre-hospital setting.
Successful completion of ICC’s program qualifies the student to sit for the state boards and become certified as a Kansas State Emergency Medical Technician.
“There is a lot of need in the medical community for EMTs and this is a fairly short instructional period when you consider that it’s everything you need for a career as a professional Emergency Medical Technician,” said Manning, veteran EMT, Emergency Room Technician and instructor. “After successful completion of the training and testing a student can go directly into the workforce. It’s a wonderful way for someone wanting a career in the health care industry to begin, and it’s a great way for someone already in the health care industry to step-up their career. Independence Community College is the only institution in Southeast Kansas now offering this valued training.”
The ICC’s EMT program completers have an excellent pass rate with 100% for both First Responder and Advanced EMT and a 90% state board pass rate for the EMT B training. Call to find out more about Pell Grants and available financial aid for the courses.
To enroll in the ICC EMT Program call the Admissions Office at 620-332-5400 or Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
November Open Mic Night set for Monday
Monday, November 15th, will be the date of Independence Community College’s Open Mic Night this month. The ICC LitGuild event will be held at to the ICC library at 7:30 pm.
According to Matt Hoven, Independence Community College Professor of English Composition and Literature, and sponsor of the LitGuild, everyone is invited to participate with an original work or an old favorite. In the past, participants have presented in a variety of expressional forms including singing a song, reading a poem, performing a monologue, or doing some stand-up.
Free refreshments will be served. The public is encouraged to attend as participants and/or audience.
For more information about the free event, contact Hoven by email at mhoven@indycc.edu or by phone at 332-5434.
According to Matt Hoven, Independence Community College Professor of English Composition and Literature, and sponsor of the LitGuild, everyone is invited to participate with an original work or an old favorite. In the past, participants have presented in a variety of expressional forms including singing a song, reading a poem, performing a monologue, or doing some stand-up.
Free refreshments will be served. The public is encouraged to attend as participants and/or audience.
For more information about the free event, contact Hoven by email at mhoven@indycc.edu or by phone at 332-5434.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Candy Making Topic of November Class at ICC
Patty Wolfe will be returning to Independence Community College this month to teach two special interest sessions on Candy Making. Just in time for the holiday season, Candy Making – Microwave will begin Tuesday, November 9th and continue through November 23rd. Candy Making – Range is a course that will begin on Tuesday, November 30 and will continue each Tuesday through December 14th.
The three-week Candy classes will meet on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the kitchen of the Cessna Learning Center on ICC’s main campus.
“Candy making preparation will center on using the microwave and candy molds,” said Wolfe about the first course. “Students will develop the knowledge and confidence to create holiday treats for the whole family. We'll be making chocolate suckers, tootsie rolls, turtles, chocolates, peanut clusters, flavored popcorn, fancy pretzels, chocolate cherry mice, candy turkeys,” said Wolf. “We’ll also learn how to use candy molds. I’ll offer helpful hints, share recipes, and there will be samples to take home.”
The second course centers on traditional candy making on the cook top or range. As in the first session, students will enjoy hands-on instruction, new recipes and sampling of the sweet treats.
The classes are being offered for a special fee of $35. The fee must be paid on or before the first night of class. Students will need to purchase a limited number of supplies. The class size is limited and interested persons are encouraged to enroll early to guarantee placement. For more information, or to register by phone, call Alberta Smith at (620) 332-5433.
The three-week Candy classes will meet on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the kitchen of the Cessna Learning Center on ICC’s main campus.
“Candy making preparation will center on using the microwave and candy molds,” said Wolfe about the first course. “Students will develop the knowledge and confidence to create holiday treats for the whole family. We'll be making chocolate suckers, tootsie rolls, turtles, chocolates, peanut clusters, flavored popcorn, fancy pretzels, chocolate cherry mice, candy turkeys,” said Wolf. “We’ll also learn how to use candy molds. I’ll offer helpful hints, share recipes, and there will be samples to take home.”
The second course centers on traditional candy making on the cook top or range. As in the first session, students will enjoy hands-on instruction, new recipes and sampling of the sweet treats.
The classes are being offered for a special fee of $35. The fee must be paid on or before the first night of class. Students will need to purchase a limited number of supplies. The class size is limited and interested persons are encouraged to enroll early to guarantee placement. For more information, or to register by phone, call Alberta Smith at (620) 332-5433.
Professional Play readings November 6 at Inge Center
The William Inge Center for the Arts presents readings of new plays on Saturday November 6. The readings feature professional actors and directors as well as regional talent and ICC students and alumni.
The readings are part of the Playwrights-in-Residence program and take place at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the William Inge Theatre at Independence Community College. There will be talkbacks with the author following each performance. Admission is free.
The scripts are by Lynne Kaufman and Adam Szymkovicz, who are in the midst of a two-month residency. As part of the residency, the playwrights receive support from guest directors and artists, who work with the writers to revise and develop the scripts. The audience feedback is of enormous value to the playwrights work. The guest directors and performers come from New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Wichita and Kansas City, as well as students from ICC.
Lynn Kaufman was the Inge Festival’s Otis Guernsey New Voices in Playwriting award-winner in 2005. Kaufman’s play is titled “Acid Test” and takes place at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 6. “Acid Test” is a one-man play about the life journey of Richard Alpert aka Ram Dass (author of “Be Here Now”). From his incredible journey through the 1960's when he was a tenured psychology professor at Harvard through the psychedelic revolution to his journey India to find his guru and his return to America as a revered spiritual teacher.
The play begins in the 1990's when he suffers a severe paralytic stroke that shakes his faith. He must yet once again reinvent himself. The reading will be directed by the Artistic Director of Los Angeles’ acclaimed Fountain Theatre, Simon Levy. It stars one of America’s leading Shakespearean actors, Jonathan McMurtry (who has appeared in every one of Shakespeare’s plays at leading theatres around the country), and is well know from recurring roles on “Cheers”, “Wings” and “Almost Perfect”. The Dramaturge will be ICC adjunct instructor, Lisa Kramer. Stage directions will be read by ICC student John Lloyd Stafford III. This reading is suitable for a “PG” audience.
Then, later that evening, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, Szymkovicz’s play “Herbie: Poet of the Wild West,” takes stage. This crazy comedy with serious undertones is a Wild West adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” with a little of Mel Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles” thrown in for good measure.
It is directed by New York Director Joshua Vasquez and features a cast of professional and regional actors, including Independence native, ICC Alum, and Inge Center favorite Blake Robbins whose work includes TV’s “Oz” and many other stage, film, TV appearances; Los Angeles actor, David Rispoli; New York actor and Wichita resident, Tom Frye; Kansas City favorite Cynthia Hyer who was featured in the Inge Festival’s productions of “A Civil War Christmas” and “A Complex Evening”.
Also featured in the cast is the Inge Center’s own Hannah Joyce-Hoven and ICC student Colin Stephens, of Seattle, WA. Kansas City actress Sarah Prindl also performs. Stage directions will be read by ICC student Asa Walker of Cherryvale. The reading is suggested for high school age and above due to strong language.
The Inge Center is best known for its annual William Inge Theatre Festival. The 30th annual festival takes place April 13-16, honoring the Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning dramatist Marsha Norman.
Additional major supporters of the William Inge Center for the Arts include the Kansas Humanities Council, Kansas Arts Commission, the Hallmark Corporation, the Dramatists Guild of New York, and Independence Community College.
The center is named for the late Pulitzer Prize (“Picnic”) and Oscar winning (“Splendor in the Grass”) writer William Inge, a native of Independence.
For more information on Inge Center activities, visit www.ingecenter.org or call (620) 332-5491 or (800) 842-6063 ext. 5835.
The readings are part of the Playwrights-in-Residence program and take place at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the William Inge Theatre at Independence Community College. There will be talkbacks with the author following each performance. Admission is free.
The scripts are by Lynne Kaufman and Adam Szymkovicz, who are in the midst of a two-month residency. As part of the residency, the playwrights receive support from guest directors and artists, who work with the writers to revise and develop the scripts. The audience feedback is of enormous value to the playwrights work. The guest directors and performers come from New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Wichita and Kansas City, as well as students from ICC.
Lynn Kaufman was the Inge Festival’s Otis Guernsey New Voices in Playwriting award-winner in 2005. Kaufman’s play is titled “Acid Test” and takes place at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 6. “Acid Test” is a one-man play about the life journey of Richard Alpert aka Ram Dass (author of “Be Here Now”). From his incredible journey through the 1960's when he was a tenured psychology professor at Harvard through the psychedelic revolution to his journey India to find his guru and his return to America as a revered spiritual teacher.
The play begins in the 1990's when he suffers a severe paralytic stroke that shakes his faith. He must yet once again reinvent himself. The reading will be directed by the Artistic Director of Los Angeles’ acclaimed Fountain Theatre, Simon Levy. It stars one of America’s leading Shakespearean actors, Jonathan McMurtry (who has appeared in every one of Shakespeare’s plays at leading theatres around the country), and is well know from recurring roles on “Cheers”, “Wings” and “Almost Perfect”. The Dramaturge will be ICC adjunct instructor, Lisa Kramer. Stage directions will be read by ICC student John Lloyd Stafford III. This reading is suitable for a “PG” audience.
Then, later that evening, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, Szymkovicz’s play “Herbie: Poet of the Wild West,” takes stage. This crazy comedy with serious undertones is a Wild West adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” with a little of Mel Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles” thrown in for good measure.
It is directed by New York Director Joshua Vasquez and features a cast of professional and regional actors, including Independence native, ICC Alum, and Inge Center favorite Blake Robbins whose work includes TV’s “Oz” and many other stage, film, TV appearances; Los Angeles actor, David Rispoli; New York actor and Wichita resident, Tom Frye; Kansas City favorite Cynthia Hyer who was featured in the Inge Festival’s productions of “A Civil War Christmas” and “A Complex Evening”.
Also featured in the cast is the Inge Center’s own Hannah Joyce-Hoven and ICC student Colin Stephens, of Seattle, WA. Kansas City actress Sarah Prindl also performs. Stage directions will be read by ICC student Asa Walker of Cherryvale. The reading is suggested for high school age and above due to strong language.
The Inge Center is best known for its annual William Inge Theatre Festival. The 30th annual festival takes place April 13-16, honoring the Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning dramatist Marsha Norman.
Additional major supporters of the William Inge Center for the Arts include the Kansas Humanities Council, Kansas Arts Commission, the Hallmark Corporation, the Dramatists Guild of New York, and Independence Community College.
The center is named for the late Pulitzer Prize (“Picnic”) and Oscar winning (“Splendor in the Grass”) writer William Inge, a native of Independence.
For more information on Inge Center activities, visit www.ingecenter.org or call (620) 332-5491 or (800) 842-6063 ext. 5835.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Home Health Aide Class offers Students Scheduling Choice
A Home Health Aide course will be offered this month as part of Independence Community College’s Allied Health course offerings. The one-credit hour Home Health Aide Class will offer students a unique opportunity to choose their meeting nights. Each student will be required to meet on either Monday or Tuesday of each week. All students will be required to meet for a second class session on Thursday of each week.
Gayle L. Barnes, RN, BSN, will teach the evening class from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at ICC West, 2615 W. Main, in room W103. The course begins the week of November 15th and continues through December 7th.
According to the Office of Instruction, offering the first session of each week on two different nights is a means to help people work around their personal schedules and obligations.
The Home Health Aide course is built upon the basics of CNA training, and acquaints the student with the home care environment. Students will perform specialized skills needed when caring for the patient living at home. This course is built upon the Kansas Certified 20-Hour Home Health Aide Curriculum Guidelines from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Prerequisite: Kansas certified nurse aide certification and successful passing of the CASAS reading test (8th grade level). Successful completion of this class will allow the student to take the Kansas State Examination to become certified by the State Department of Health and Environment.
Class sizes are limited and interested persons are encouraged to enroll now to guarantee placement.
For more information about these course offerings or any of the other Allied Health classes offered through Independence Community College, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
Gayle L. Barnes, RN, BSN, will teach the evening class from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at ICC West, 2615 W. Main, in room W103. The course begins the week of November 15th and continues through December 7th.
According to the Office of Instruction, offering the first session of each week on two different nights is a means to help people work around their personal schedules and obligations.
The Home Health Aide course is built upon the basics of CNA training, and acquaints the student with the home care environment. Students will perform specialized skills needed when caring for the patient living at home. This course is built upon the Kansas Certified 20-Hour Home Health Aide Curriculum Guidelines from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Prerequisite: Kansas certified nurse aide certification and successful passing of the CASAS reading test (8th grade level). Successful completion of this class will allow the student to take the Kansas State Examination to become certified by the State Department of Health and Environment.
Class sizes are limited and interested persons are encouraged to enroll now to guarantee placement.
For more information about these course offerings or any of the other Allied Health classes offered through Independence Community College, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Renowned Shakespearean Actor Featured in Saturday Reading
There are few better examples of how a life can turn on what seems a whimsical decision than that of Jonathan McMurtry, one of the most admired Shakespearean actors in America.
McMurtry is a guest artist this week at the William Inge Center for the Arts and will perform in a one-man show, a reading of a new play, on Saturday, November 6, 2:00 p.m., at Independence Community College’s William Inge Theatre. Admission is free to the rehearsed reading, part of the Inge Center’s Playwrights-in-Residence program.
McMurtry is in his 43rd year as artistic associate at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego—one of America’s top Shakespearean companies, and much-sought actor for classical roles. But his journey to fame started as a lark while a junior college student in Los Angeles. McMurtry already held a promising job with the Disney Company as a graphic designer but an instructor persuaded him to enter a Shakespeare competition.
He won the regionals. Then, at the national finals, he tied for first place with Larry Linville, who later played Frank Burns on the TV series “MASH.”
The prize for the winners was a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London. There, he roomed with Albert Finney—later to become an acclaimed actor in Great Britain. Actress Dame Judi Dench was a classmate. And he was mentored by the best instructors and actors of Shakespeare as only RADA can provide.
From there, it was stints at the Stratford, Connecticut, Shakespeare Festival, but he found his artistic home at the Old Globe, one of the most consistent producers of Shakespeare in America.
McMurtry has played virtually every major Shakespearean male role—often, several times. His career also includes stints on television with recurring roles on “Wings,” “Frasier,” and “Cheers” among others. Stage is his first love, and he often steps outside the Shakespeare canon. For example, he portrayed Dr. Lyman in William Inge’s “Bus Stop” at the Old Globe.
It is appropriate, then, for McMurtry’s path to cross Independence, Kansas. During his week’s guest artist residency, he conducted workshops for ICC drama majors and conducted a lecture for all students.
He also characteristically plunged into rehearsals for his reading, titled “Acid Test.” It is a one-man show about the life journey—with surprise ending—of Ram Dass. He was a friend and spiritual brother of iconoclast Timothy Leary, and Dass became famous as a sort of “guru” during the 1960s. The play explores Dass’ thoughts of his life and choices.
The play is written by Lynne Kaufman, current Inge Center playwright. Kauffman was the 2004 Inge Center’s “New Voices in the American Theatre” award-winner, with her play, “Magician’s Choice.” The guest director is Simon Levy, an award-winning director and a playwright himself. His adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” premiered at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis.
“Acid Test,” starring Jonathan McMurtry, is rated PG-13. Curtain time is 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, at the William Inge Theatre. Admission is free to this rehearsed reading.
At 7:30 p.m., there will be staged reading of the comedy “Herbie: Poet of the Wild West.” It features actor Blake Robbins, who recently emceed the Queen Neelah Coronation ceremonies in Independence. He will appear with an ensemble cast of guest artist professionals and ICC students.
The play is a comic mixture of the plot of “Hamlet” on the Wild West frontier. Written by current Inge House playwright-in-resident David Szymcowicz, “Herbie: Poet of the Wild West.” is recommended for ages 16 and older.
McMurtry is a guest artist this week at the William Inge Center for the Arts and will perform in a one-man show, a reading of a new play, on Saturday, November 6, 2:00 p.m., at Independence Community College’s William Inge Theatre. Admission is free to the rehearsed reading, part of the Inge Center’s Playwrights-in-Residence program.
McMurtry is in his 43rd year as artistic associate at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego—one of America’s top Shakespearean companies, and much-sought actor for classical roles. But his journey to fame started as a lark while a junior college student in Los Angeles. McMurtry already held a promising job with the Disney Company as a graphic designer but an instructor persuaded him to enter a Shakespeare competition.
He won the regionals. Then, at the national finals, he tied for first place with Larry Linville, who later played Frank Burns on the TV series “MASH.”
The prize for the winners was a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London. There, he roomed with Albert Finney—later to become an acclaimed actor in Great Britain. Actress Dame Judi Dench was a classmate. And he was mentored by the best instructors and actors of Shakespeare as only RADA can provide.
From there, it was stints at the Stratford, Connecticut, Shakespeare Festival, but he found his artistic home at the Old Globe, one of the most consistent producers of Shakespeare in America.
McMurtry has played virtually every major Shakespearean male role—often, several times. His career also includes stints on television with recurring roles on “Wings,” “Frasier,” and “Cheers” among others. Stage is his first love, and he often steps outside the Shakespeare canon. For example, he portrayed Dr. Lyman in William Inge’s “Bus Stop” at the Old Globe.
It is appropriate, then, for McMurtry’s path to cross Independence, Kansas. During his week’s guest artist residency, he conducted workshops for ICC drama majors and conducted a lecture for all students.
He also characteristically plunged into rehearsals for his reading, titled “Acid Test.” It is a one-man show about the life journey—with surprise ending—of Ram Dass. He was a friend and spiritual brother of iconoclast Timothy Leary, and Dass became famous as a sort of “guru” during the 1960s. The play explores Dass’ thoughts of his life and choices.
The play is written by Lynne Kaufman, current Inge Center playwright. Kauffman was the 2004 Inge Center’s “New Voices in the American Theatre” award-winner, with her play, “Magician’s Choice.” The guest director is Simon Levy, an award-winning director and a playwright himself. His adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” premiered at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis.
“Acid Test,” starring Jonathan McMurtry, is rated PG-13. Curtain time is 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, at the William Inge Theatre. Admission is free to this rehearsed reading.
At 7:30 p.m., there will be staged reading of the comedy “Herbie: Poet of the Wild West.” It features actor Blake Robbins, who recently emceed the Queen Neelah Coronation ceremonies in Independence. He will appear with an ensemble cast of guest artist professionals and ICC students.
The play is a comic mixture of the plot of “Hamlet” on the Wild West frontier. Written by current Inge House playwright-in-resident David Szymcowicz, “Herbie: Poet of the Wild West.” is recommended for ages 16 and older.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Hall of Fame Induction set for Saturday during Pirate Football
It’s a time of celebration at Independence Community College. The ICC Athletic Department has announced the inaugural class that will be inducted into the newly-formed Pirate Athletic Hall of Fame.
A total of 10 individuals were selected the first year, including numerous record breakers, national champions, All-Americans and community members that have been valuable pieces of ICC athletics since the school’s inception in 1925.
Induction ceremonies are scheduled as part of the Pirate football game against Montgomery County rival Coffeyville on Saturday, Oct. 23, which will include other activities over the course of the weekend.
Members of the inaugural class are: Ira Stockebrand (1931-49), Pirate football and basketball coach; Dave Dennis (1946-48), national champion golfer; Bob Sneller (1956-64), national champion men’s basketball coach and NJCAA Hall of Famer; Rick Park (1961-63), member of 1963 national champion team and NJCAA Hall of Famer; Wardell Wright (1975-77), two-time All-American in football; Margozata Raubo (1991-93), NJCAA All-American who holds numerous ICC women’s basketball records; Ruben Patterson (1994-96), all-time leading scorer in ICC men’s basketball history; Lamar Garrett (2003), two-time national champion and All-American in track; as well as two distinguished community boosters, Don Harris and Paul Torrance.
“This is a way to honor people that made monumental strides helping the athletic department do some of the wonderful things it has done,” said ICC athletic director Tammie Geldenhuys. “We have a really rich history of winning traditions. I’ve been amazed, now that I’ve gone back, to see the number of candidates and nominations. Looking at all these people in history, it just amazes me the things people have done. I don’t want them forgotten because they are important pieces of the past. We’ve looked back at people all the way from the start of ICC back in the 1920s. It’s just been a wonderful picture of athletics here. I would love everybody to see that same vision. I think the way you do that is bring people back.”
Athletes are not eligible for membership into the Pirate Hall of Fame until at least seven years have passed since competing at ICC. Coaches and administrators will become eligible for nomination after leaving their nominated position. All others become eligible upon nomination.
“We picked 10 the first year because we are starting for the first time and going all the way back to the 1920s,” Geldenhuys said. “We may do 10 again next year or we may do five, or we may do no more than five. We’re still working on that. But we have such a wide range of years and sports to go through. It’s an exciting process, and I think it’s one that I hope will carry through until the end of time.”
Geldenhuys said she has been busy contacting inductees or members of their family to participate in the weekend’s activities. Other past players and coaches are also expected to be in attendance.
“Every time I talk to somebody on the phone, every one of them said this is where it all began for them,” Geldenhuys said. “Many of these candidates have gone on and been Hall of Famers at other colleges, institutions or even at the NJCAA level. But this is still where they began, and they have phenomenal memories of what they were a part of.
I think that’s a valuable piece of history. I also want people to realize that, even after all this time, they have made a difference. This is just our way of saying thank you.”
Activities will get underway at noon on Oct. 23 with the Hall of Fame Luncheon in the Fireside Room on the ICC campus. Prior to the football game, there will be a tailgate party set for 5 p.m. at Emmot Field.
Game time is set for 7 p.m., with the induction ceremony taking place at halftime of the Pirate-Red Raven football contest. After the induction ceremony, there will be a reception on the track near the hospitality tent for fans to mingle with the inductees.
A total of 10 individuals were selected the first year, including numerous record breakers, national champions, All-Americans and community members that have been valuable pieces of ICC athletics since the school’s inception in 1925.
Induction ceremonies are scheduled as part of the Pirate football game against Montgomery County rival Coffeyville on Saturday, Oct. 23, which will include other activities over the course of the weekend.
Members of the inaugural class are: Ira Stockebrand (1931-49), Pirate football and basketball coach; Dave Dennis (1946-48), national champion golfer; Bob Sneller (1956-64), national champion men’s basketball coach and NJCAA Hall of Famer; Rick Park (1961-63), member of 1963 national champion team and NJCAA Hall of Famer; Wardell Wright (1975-77), two-time All-American in football; Margozata Raubo (1991-93), NJCAA All-American who holds numerous ICC women’s basketball records; Ruben Patterson (1994-96), all-time leading scorer in ICC men’s basketball history; Lamar Garrett (2003), two-time national champion and All-American in track; as well as two distinguished community boosters, Don Harris and Paul Torrance.
“This is a way to honor people that made monumental strides helping the athletic department do some of the wonderful things it has done,” said ICC athletic director Tammie Geldenhuys. “We have a really rich history of winning traditions. I’ve been amazed, now that I’ve gone back, to see the number of candidates and nominations. Looking at all these people in history, it just amazes me the things people have done. I don’t want them forgotten because they are important pieces of the past. We’ve looked back at people all the way from the start of ICC back in the 1920s. It’s just been a wonderful picture of athletics here. I would love everybody to see that same vision. I think the way you do that is bring people back.”
Athletes are not eligible for membership into the Pirate Hall of Fame until at least seven years have passed since competing at ICC. Coaches and administrators will become eligible for nomination after leaving their nominated position. All others become eligible upon nomination.
“We picked 10 the first year because we are starting for the first time and going all the way back to the 1920s,” Geldenhuys said. “We may do 10 again next year or we may do five, or we may do no more than five. We’re still working on that. But we have such a wide range of years and sports to go through. It’s an exciting process, and I think it’s one that I hope will carry through until the end of time.”
Geldenhuys said she has been busy contacting inductees or members of their family to participate in the weekend’s activities. Other past players and coaches are also expected to be in attendance.
“Every time I talk to somebody on the phone, every one of them said this is where it all began for them,” Geldenhuys said. “Many of these candidates have gone on and been Hall of Famers at other colleges, institutions or even at the NJCAA level. But this is still where they began, and they have phenomenal memories of what they were a part of.
I think that’s a valuable piece of history. I also want people to realize that, even after all this time, they have made a difference. This is just our way of saying thank you.”
Activities will get underway at noon on Oct. 23 with the Hall of Fame Luncheon in the Fireside Room on the ICC campus. Prior to the football game, there will be a tailgate party set for 5 p.m. at Emmot Field.
Game time is set for 7 p.m., with the induction ceremony taking place at halftime of the Pirate-Red Raven football contest. After the induction ceremony, there will be a reception on the track near the hospitality tent for fans to mingle with the inductees.
Friday, October 15, 2010
County History topic of Tuesday’s Learn ‘n Lunch at ICC
The Independence Community College 55 & Better Club will host the October Learn ‘n Lunch on Tuesday, October 19th, with Andy Taylor, Editor of the Montgomery County Chronicle. Taylor will present a program on the historical account of cowboy movie actor Nip Vann, who shot and killed the town marshal of Caney in 1913 and was chased across the globe by the slain marshal's cousin, an employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department.
All interested persons aged 55 and ‘better’ are invited to participate in the senior citizen’s Learn ‘n Lunch at 11:30 a.m. with the program. Great Western Dining’s all-you can eat cafeteria lunch will be offered to seniors at half price, approximately $3.00.
For more information about the 55 and Better Club, call Pearlene Barker, ICC Receptionist, at (620) 331-4100.
All interested persons aged 55 and ‘better’ are invited to participate in the senior citizen’s Learn ‘n Lunch at 11:30 a.m. with the program. Great Western Dining’s all-you can eat cafeteria lunch will be offered to seniors at half price, approximately $3.00.
For more information about the 55 and Better Club, call Pearlene Barker, ICC Receptionist, at (620) 331-4100.
Inge Center Grant Among Largest In the Nation
Media contact: Bruce Peterson (620) 332 5492
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded a $35,000 grant—one of the largest in the nation in its category—to the William Inge Center for the Arts, to continue to bring acclaimed actors, directors, and playwrights to Independence Community College and the general public.
The Endowment awarded 162 “Access to Artistic Excellence” grants across the country, and only seven theaters nationwide were awarded larger grants than that to the Inge Center in that category. The seven theaters which received larger grants included the New York Shakespeare Festival, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center.
“We are humbled that our arts organization at Independence Community College can compete successfully on the national stage with large and nationally respected arts organizations,” said Peter Ellenstein, Inge Center Artistic Director. “I think it speaks well for the stature of the Inge Center and ICC within the national theater landscape.”
In Kansas, the Kansas University Center for Research, presented at the Lied Center, was awarded $30,000; Music Theatre Wichita received the same amount
“We aspire to excellence in all our educational and artistic programs, and this grant will aid us to continue hosting outstanding artists who share their expertise with students and the general public,” said Ellenstein.
“These artists include playwrights, actors and directors, who each contribute to the education of our local children at year-round workshops exclusively for high school and other students,” he said. “The guest artists also lend our Inge House Playwrights-in-Residence expertise and valuable advice in the shaping of new and vibrant plays.”
Each semester, this funding helps bring numerous guest artists to Independence. The next group of artists arrives in late October. On Thursday, November 4, they will conduct a day-long series of workshops for high school students. They then perform in readings of new plays-in-progress, by professional playwrights-in-residence, on Saturday, November 6.
The William Inge Center for the Arts, at Independence Community College, is sponsor of the annual William Inge Theatre Festival, which every year brings to southeast Kansas one of America’s great playwrights for four days of professional theater workshops and performances. The 30th Annual Inge Festival takes place April 13-16, 2011, honoring Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman.
The Inge Center is named for Independence native William Inge, a Pulitzer and Oscar winning writer whose works include “Picnic,” “Bus Stop,” “Splendor in the Grass,” and “Come Back, Little Sheba.” The Inge Center is supported in part by grants from the Kansas Arts Commission, the Kansas Humanities Council, The Dramatists Guild Fund the Hallmark Corporation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
For more information on Inge Center activities, call (620) 332-5492 or visit www.ingecenter.org.
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded a $35,000 grant—one of the largest in the nation in its category—to the William Inge Center for the Arts, to continue to bring acclaimed actors, directors, and playwrights to Independence Community College and the general public.
The Endowment awarded 162 “Access to Artistic Excellence” grants across the country, and only seven theaters nationwide were awarded larger grants than that to the Inge Center in that category. The seven theaters which received larger grants included the New York Shakespeare Festival, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center.
“We are humbled that our arts organization at Independence Community College can compete successfully on the national stage with large and nationally respected arts organizations,” said Peter Ellenstein, Inge Center Artistic Director. “I think it speaks well for the stature of the Inge Center and ICC within the national theater landscape.”
In Kansas, the Kansas University Center for Research, presented at the Lied Center, was awarded $30,000; Music Theatre Wichita received the same amount
“We aspire to excellence in all our educational and artistic programs, and this grant will aid us to continue hosting outstanding artists who share their expertise with students and the general public,” said Ellenstein.
“These artists include playwrights, actors and directors, who each contribute to the education of our local children at year-round workshops exclusively for high school and other students,” he said. “The guest artists also lend our Inge House Playwrights-in-Residence expertise and valuable advice in the shaping of new and vibrant plays.”
Each semester, this funding helps bring numerous guest artists to Independence. The next group of artists arrives in late October. On Thursday, November 4, they will conduct a day-long series of workshops for high school students. They then perform in readings of new plays-in-progress, by professional playwrights-in-residence, on Saturday, November 6.
The William Inge Center for the Arts, at Independence Community College, is sponsor of the annual William Inge Theatre Festival, which every year brings to southeast Kansas one of America’s great playwrights for four days of professional theater workshops and performances. The 30th Annual Inge Festival takes place April 13-16, 2011, honoring Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman.
The Inge Center is named for Independence native William Inge, a Pulitzer and Oscar winning writer whose works include “Picnic,” “Bus Stop,” “Splendor in the Grass,” and “Come Back, Little Sheba.” The Inge Center is supported in part by grants from the Kansas Arts Commission, the Kansas Humanities Council, The Dramatists Guild Fund the Hallmark Corporation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
For more information on Inge Center activities, call (620) 332-5492 or visit www.ingecenter.org.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Inge Center lands Kansas Arts Commission Grant
Media contact: Bruce Peterson, (620) 332-5492
The William Inge Festival Foundation announces that they are pleased to receive a general operating support grant from the Kansas Arts Commission. The award aids in funding year-round educational and artistic programs of the William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community college.
The award amount of $5,286 is scheduled for use during the current fiscal year.
“General operating support funds are applied wherever needed the most, and in this case they will likely be spent to help bring guest artists to Independence to provide workshops during the Festival and throughout the year,” said Inge Center Artistic Director Peter Ellenstein. “The Kansas Arts Commission is of extraordinary importance to arts groups throughout Kansas, especially those in rural areas that have fewer corporations and foundations from which to seek support.”
The Inge Center, named for the late Pulitzer Prize (“Picnic”) and Oscar winning (“Splendor in the Grass”) writer William Inge, a native of Independence, is best known for its annual William Inge Theatre Festival, which celebrates its 30th year April 13-16, 2011. The Festival will honor Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning dramatist Marsha Norman.
The William Inge Festival Foundation, founded in 1992, support the annual festival and activities of the William Inge Center for the Arts at the College. Additional major supporters of the William Inge Center for the Arts include the National Endowment for the Arts, the Hallmark Corporation, and Independence Community College.
For more information on Inge Center activities, visit www.ingecenter.org or call (620) 332-5492 or (800) 842-6063 ext. 5835.
The William Inge Festival Foundation announces that they are pleased to receive a general operating support grant from the Kansas Arts Commission. The award aids in funding year-round educational and artistic programs of the William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community college.
The award amount of $5,286 is scheduled for use during the current fiscal year.
“General operating support funds are applied wherever needed the most, and in this case they will likely be spent to help bring guest artists to Independence to provide workshops during the Festival and throughout the year,” said Inge Center Artistic Director Peter Ellenstein. “The Kansas Arts Commission is of extraordinary importance to arts groups throughout Kansas, especially those in rural areas that have fewer corporations and foundations from which to seek support.”
The Inge Center, named for the late Pulitzer Prize (“Picnic”) and Oscar winning (“Splendor in the Grass”) writer William Inge, a native of Independence, is best known for its annual William Inge Theatre Festival, which celebrates its 30th year April 13-16, 2011. The Festival will honor Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning dramatist Marsha Norman.
The William Inge Festival Foundation, founded in 1992, support the annual festival and activities of the William Inge Center for the Arts at the College. Additional major supporters of the William Inge Center for the Arts include the National Endowment for the Arts, the Hallmark Corporation, and Independence Community College.
For more information on Inge Center activities, visit www.ingecenter.org or call (620) 332-5492 or (800) 842-6063 ext. 5835.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Actor to Celebrate work of Dylan Thomas at ICC
Dylan Thomas, 19, a one-man portrayal of the master poet Dylan Thomas, will be the featured presentation on Friday, October 15th at Independence Community College. The staged event will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the William Inge Theatre. Tickets will be available at the door and are $7 for adults and $5 for students. ICC faculty, staff and students get in free.
Written and performed by Philip Watt, the one-man show is a journey back in time that explores a critical year in the life of young Dylan Thomas, the self-appointed 'Rimbaud of Cwmdonkin Drive". 1933, Swansea, South Wales. Under the direction of Louis Wells, Watt brings the neglected young Thomas to light onstage, illuminating the particular genius of a self-made poet. Thomas's personality at 19 gives insight into the mind of a conflicted, witty, and ferociously observant young man who became one of the poetic masters of the 20th century before his untimely death at age 39.
Approved by the Estate of Dylan Thomas, the show was created entirely from Thomas's letters, poems, and three of his short stories. The two-act account of the life of the young poet begins at his home in Wales, where Thomas reveals his daily observations, his “codes of appreciation”, his poems, and the story "Just Like Little Dogs", exposing the famed “young dog” identity. In the second act, the poet continues to reveal himself through observations about Wales, and his poetry is marched out for full inspection, in Swansea bars and the surrounding country. Thomas's move to London is illuminated with the visionary story "Prologue to an Adventure" and an excerpt from "Adventures in the Skin Trade".
Featured works include: Especially When the October Wind, The force that through the green fuse, I see the boys of summer, When once the twilight locks no longer, and Before I knocked. Poems from Dylan’s recently published notebooks make a significant contribution to understanding the young poet.
Philip Watt began his acting career at age 15. He has performed with the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati in Two Weeks with the Queen (American premiere), Burbank Center Stage in Dandelion Wine, Greenway Court Theatre in The Theban Warriors, Dessalines in For the Love of Freedom, Part II. Watt played Crookfinger Jake in The Threepenny Opera with Patrick Cassidy and Theodore Bikel at UCLA’s Freud Theater. He appeared in Michael Jackson’s Stranger in Moscow and Eve 6’s Tongue Tied. He was in NYC’s Much Ado about Nothing, and at the Beckett Theatre he appeared in Pagan Worship, Jimmy’s No. 43.
Philip received a Master of Arts in Teaching, English, from Bard College in 2006 and holds a B.F.A. in Dramatic Performance from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, 1998. He is a member of AEA/SAG.
Louis Wells is a freelance director working in the New York area. New York credits include A Second Wind, In the Middle of the Ocean, and Miss Julie. Other recent productions include The Sandman, and Oyou for Terra Firma Dance Theatre, both of which he wrote; the premier of IRL for George Street Playhouse, and Rimers of Eldritch for Mercer College, where he is on faculty. Mr. Wells also teaches at Rutgers in Newark where he directed Neil LaBute’s Autobahn last spring; currently he is directing an off-off Broadway production.
Louis Wells has a Directing MFA from Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts. Productions there include Serenading Louie, The Brothers Karamozov, and The Baltimore Waltz.
For more information, contact Matt Hoven, ICC Professor of English and Literature, at (620) 332-5434 or by email at: mhoven@indycc.edu.
Written and performed by Philip Watt, the one-man show is a journey back in time that explores a critical year in the life of young Dylan Thomas, the self-appointed 'Rimbaud of Cwmdonkin Drive". 1933, Swansea, South Wales. Under the direction of Louis Wells, Watt brings the neglected young Thomas to light onstage, illuminating the particular genius of a self-made poet. Thomas's personality at 19 gives insight into the mind of a conflicted, witty, and ferociously observant young man who became one of the poetic masters of the 20th century before his untimely death at age 39.
Approved by the Estate of Dylan Thomas, the show was created entirely from Thomas's letters, poems, and three of his short stories. The two-act account of the life of the young poet begins at his home in Wales, where Thomas reveals his daily observations, his “codes of appreciation”, his poems, and the story "Just Like Little Dogs", exposing the famed “young dog” identity. In the second act, the poet continues to reveal himself through observations about Wales, and his poetry is marched out for full inspection, in Swansea bars and the surrounding country. Thomas's move to London is illuminated with the visionary story "Prologue to an Adventure" and an excerpt from "Adventures in the Skin Trade".
Featured works include: Especially When the October Wind, The force that through the green fuse, I see the boys of summer, When once the twilight locks no longer, and Before I knocked. Poems from Dylan’s recently published notebooks make a significant contribution to understanding the young poet.
Philip Watt began his acting career at age 15. He has performed with the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati in Two Weeks with the Queen (American premiere), Burbank Center Stage in Dandelion Wine, Greenway Court Theatre in The Theban Warriors, Dessalines in For the Love of Freedom, Part II. Watt played Crookfinger Jake in The Threepenny Opera with Patrick Cassidy and Theodore Bikel at UCLA’s Freud Theater. He appeared in Michael Jackson’s Stranger in Moscow and Eve 6’s Tongue Tied. He was in NYC’s Much Ado about Nothing, and at the Beckett Theatre he appeared in Pagan Worship, Jimmy’s No. 43.
Philip received a Master of Arts in Teaching, English, from Bard College in 2006 and holds a B.F.A. in Dramatic Performance from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, 1998. He is a member of AEA/SAG.
Louis Wells is a freelance director working in the New York area. New York credits include A Second Wind, In the Middle of the Ocean, and Miss Julie. Other recent productions include The Sandman, and Oyou for Terra Firma Dance Theatre, both of which he wrote; the premier of IRL for George Street Playhouse, and Rimers of Eldritch for Mercer College, where he is on faculty. Mr. Wells also teaches at Rutgers in Newark where he directed Neil LaBute’s Autobahn last spring; currently he is directing an off-off Broadway production.
Louis Wells has a Directing MFA from Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts. Productions there include Serenading Louie, The Brothers Karamozov, and The Baltimore Waltz.
For more information, contact Matt Hoven, ICC Professor of English and Literature, at (620) 332-5434 or by email at: mhoven@indycc.edu.
Friday, October 1, 2010
ICC Students to Observe International Flag Day
The public is invited to Independence Community College to observe International Flag Day on Tuesday. A special ceremony and flag rising will be held at 12:00 pm. at ICC’s Avenue of Flags, located on the walkway between the Fine Arts Building and the Student Union on the south side of the main campus.
The special ceremony, organized by International Student Sponsor, Professor Brenda Sanchez and her students, is being held to introduce ICC’s international presence on campus, raise flags representing home countries, and celebrate the American Flag which will be raised while ICC’s Pep Band plays the National Anthem.
Twenty-five foreign countries are being represented this year on campus by ICC students, faculty, and staff members. The following is a listing of the countries and those representing them at Tuesday’s celebration.
Canada - Andrew Minchuk and David DeWolfe; China - Hai-yan Deng and XiaZhi Zang; Columbia - Natalia Bernal, Andres Bernal, Laura Bernal, Wayne King, Christian Gutierrez, Victor Vergara, and Armando Castilla; Denmark - Partricia Gersen; Ecuador - Alex Guevara; El Slavador - Luis Guzman; Eygpt, Professor Mona Saleh; Ethiopia - Abiy Ghirmay and Meron Giday; Georgia – Zauri Phirtskalaishvili.
India – Professor Archana Lal; Indonesia – Rehandyatama; Ireland – Professor Matt Hoven and Hannah Joyce Hoven; Kazakstan - Yerbolata Saizin; Netherlands - Giovani Stuart and Don Stuurland; South Korean - Su-Hyun Kang, Hyun-Woo Kim, Ji-Han Kho, and Seung-In Baek; Latvia - Daiga Celmalniece, Liena Priede, and Sabine Fillipovoca; Mexico - Jose Rios Vincente; Moldova - Denis Delimarschi; Panama – Coach Jenny Madrid; Puerto Rico - Denisse Smith and Coral Pinon; Romania – Professor Camilla Jardic; Venezuela - Nairobys Montano; South Vietnam - Binh Vu; Zambia - Christopher Simwinga; and Zimbawa - Stacey Zulu.
For more information about ICC’s international student programs, contact Professor Sanchez at (620) 332-5448 or email: bsanchez@indycc.edu.
The special ceremony, organized by International Student Sponsor, Professor Brenda Sanchez and her students, is being held to introduce ICC’s international presence on campus, raise flags representing home countries, and celebrate the American Flag which will be raised while ICC’s Pep Band plays the National Anthem.
Twenty-five foreign countries are being represented this year on campus by ICC students, faculty, and staff members. The following is a listing of the countries and those representing them at Tuesday’s celebration.
Canada - Andrew Minchuk and David DeWolfe; China - Hai-yan Deng and XiaZhi Zang; Columbia - Natalia Bernal, Andres Bernal, Laura Bernal, Wayne King, Christian Gutierrez, Victor Vergara, and Armando Castilla; Denmark - Partricia Gersen; Ecuador - Alex Guevara; El Slavador - Luis Guzman; Eygpt, Professor Mona Saleh; Ethiopia - Abiy Ghirmay and Meron Giday; Georgia – Zauri Phirtskalaishvili.
India – Professor Archana Lal; Indonesia – Rehandyatama; Ireland – Professor Matt Hoven and Hannah Joyce Hoven; Kazakstan - Yerbolata Saizin; Netherlands - Giovani Stuart and Don Stuurland; South Korean - Su-Hyun Kang, Hyun-Woo Kim, Ji-Han Kho, and Seung-In Baek; Latvia - Daiga Celmalniece, Liena Priede, and Sabine Fillipovoca; Mexico - Jose Rios Vincente; Moldova - Denis Delimarschi; Panama – Coach Jenny Madrid; Puerto Rico - Denisse Smith and Coral Pinon; Romania – Professor Camilla Jardic; Venezuela - Nairobys Montano; South Vietnam - Binh Vu; Zambia - Christopher Simwinga; and Zimbawa - Stacey Zulu.
For more information about ICC’s international student programs, contact Professor Sanchez at (620) 332-5448 or email: bsanchez@indycc.edu.
‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ on ICC Stage
ICC Theatre will present Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie baker in the William Inge Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on October 7th, 8th, and 9th, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 10th.
Baker’s play is about four lost New Englanders who enroll in a six-week-long community-center drama class and begin to experiment with harmless games. It is in this class that hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. This beautifully crafted diorama is a Petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet.
The play is directed by ICC Theatre Professor Jon Sidoli. The Set Designer is guest artist Dan Williams of Wichita. The Lighting Designer and Technical Director of the production is ICC’s Nathan Lee. The cast of ICC students includes Taryn McCallister, of Bartlesville, as Marty; Colin Stephens, of Seattle, WA, as James; Asa Walker, of Cherryvale, as Schultz; Jessi Kebert, of Independence, as Theresa; and Paige Almond, of Altamont, as Lauren. Aysha Baros, of Altamont, will be the production stage manager.
“We were so happy to get the rights to produce this play,” said Sidoli. “I believe this will be the first production of this play in Kansas. Many professional regional theatres have jumped on this play. I think Annie Baker is one of the best new playwrights out there. Her sense of the delicacy yet depth of emotional needs coupled with her playwright’s craft make for a remarkable script.”
The New York Times reported: "Annie Baker's play is an absolute feast. Circle Mirror Transformation is the kind of unheralded gem that sends people into the streets babbling and bright-eyed with the desire to spread the word. The play traces the lives of a handful of small-town Vermont residents who gather each week for an acting class taught at the local community center. By the play's end we seem to see to the very bottom of these souls, and feel how the artificial intimacy of the acting class has shaped their lives in substantial ways.”
Tickets are only available at the door. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for non-ICC students. Admission is free to ICC staff and students with a valid ID. The play is recommended for teens and above.
For more information about the ICC Theatre Program, contact Sidoli at (620) 332-5422 or by email at: jsidoli@indycc.edu.
Baker’s play is about four lost New Englanders who enroll in a six-week-long community-center drama class and begin to experiment with harmless games. It is in this class that hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. This beautifully crafted diorama is a Petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet.
The play is directed by ICC Theatre Professor Jon Sidoli. The Set Designer is guest artist Dan Williams of Wichita. The Lighting Designer and Technical Director of the production is ICC’s Nathan Lee. The cast of ICC students includes Taryn McCallister, of Bartlesville, as Marty; Colin Stephens, of Seattle, WA, as James; Asa Walker, of Cherryvale, as Schultz; Jessi Kebert, of Independence, as Theresa; and Paige Almond, of Altamont, as Lauren. Aysha Baros, of Altamont, will be the production stage manager.
“We were so happy to get the rights to produce this play,” said Sidoli. “I believe this will be the first production of this play in Kansas. Many professional regional theatres have jumped on this play. I think Annie Baker is one of the best new playwrights out there. Her sense of the delicacy yet depth of emotional needs coupled with her playwright’s craft make for a remarkable script.”
The New York Times reported: "Annie Baker's play is an absolute feast. Circle Mirror Transformation is the kind of unheralded gem that sends people into the streets babbling and bright-eyed with the desire to spread the word. The play traces the lives of a handful of small-town Vermont residents who gather each week for an acting class taught at the local community center. By the play's end we seem to see to the very bottom of these souls, and feel how the artificial intimacy of the acting class has shaped their lives in substantial ways.”
Tickets are only available at the door. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for non-ICC students. Admission is free to ICC staff and students with a valid ID. The play is recommended for teens and above.
For more information about the ICC Theatre Program, contact Sidoli at (620) 332-5422 or by email at: jsidoli@indycc.edu.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Learn to teach CPR at ICC!
News Release
September 21, 2010
Learn to teach CPR at ICC
Independence Community College will be offering a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Instructor course this month as part of Allied Health’s Fall class offerings. All persons interested in teaching lifesaving CPR techniques are welcome to enroll. Students must have a current CPR certification card.
The two-day instructional session will be held on Monday, September 27th, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, September 29th, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Allied Health Instructor Sue Manning will teach the course in room W105 at ICC West, 2615 W. Main, in Independence.
Course material will help a CPR provider to become a CPR instructor. The student will participate in adult learning and skills learning scenarios, while reviewing cardiac and respiratory emergencies, basic anatomical structures, universal precaution, and early entry into the EMS system.
For students without a current CPR certification card, the next regular CPR training course will be offered on Saturday, October 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at ICC West. Completion of this entry level class will result in affirmation of the student by the American Heart Association. Study will include infant, child and adult foreign body airway obstruction and CPR as well as pocket mask use, universal precautions, skills performance, and didactic learning.
To enroll, call 332-5400. Enrollment may also be done at the first class session.
For more information about the CPR or CPR Instructor courses, contact Manning at (620) 332-5647 or (620) 330-6858 or call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
September 21, 2010
Learn to teach CPR at ICC
Independence Community College will be offering a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Instructor course this month as part of Allied Health’s Fall class offerings. All persons interested in teaching lifesaving CPR techniques are welcome to enroll. Students must have a current CPR certification card.
The two-day instructional session will be held on Monday, September 27th, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, September 29th, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Allied Health Instructor Sue Manning will teach the course in room W105 at ICC West, 2615 W. Main, in Independence.
Course material will help a CPR provider to become a CPR instructor. The student will participate in adult learning and skills learning scenarios, while reviewing cardiac and respiratory emergencies, basic anatomical structures, universal precaution, and early entry into the EMS system.
For students without a current CPR certification card, the next regular CPR training course will be offered on Saturday, October 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at ICC West. Completion of this entry level class will result in affirmation of the student by the American Heart Association. Study will include infant, child and adult foreign body airway obstruction and CPR as well as pocket mask use, universal precautions, skills performance, and didactic learning.
To enroll, call 332-5400. Enrollment may also be done at the first class session.
For more information about the CPR or CPR Instructor courses, contact Manning at (620) 332-5647 or (620) 330-6858 or call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Homecoming Events Set for ICC Celebration
News Release
September 17, 2010
Homecoming Events Set for ICC Celebration
Independence Community College students, alumni and community members will be celebrating Homecoming all week, September 19-25, with a myriad of activities and events culminating with the Pirate Football game against Highland Community College at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Park.
The week of Pirate pride begins on Sunday, September 19, when the ICC Pirates face the Wichita Braves on the baseball field. The 2:00 p.m. game will be held on Emerson Field on South 10th Street.
A favorite of community members, alumni and students, the Annual Rothgeb Fine Arts Scholarship Concert will be held on Sunday afternoon. The event features the instrumental and vocal musical talents of alumni and friends all working towards the goal of furthering education. Two scholarships will be awarded this year during the event. There is no cost to attend but gifts for scholarships will be warmly received.
Monday through Friday constitutes Spirit Week and will involve various activities on campus as students participate in a variety of events. Monday has been deemed Bead Day. In addition, the Athletic Department will be hosting a Duck Race and Barbecue at 5:30 at the Student Union. Tuesday students and staff are encouraged to participate in ‘80s Day with appropriate clothing. A Talent show will be held that evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Inge Theatre.
Wednesday the uniform of the day is Blue and Gold and the ICC Pirate Volleyball team will take on Johnson County Community College at 6:30 p.m. in the Field House.
Thursday is officially Pirate Day as everyone is encouraged to ‘walk, dress and talk like a pirate’. The Pirate Booster Club will be hosting a Hog Roast at 7:00 p.m. in the 4-H building at the Riverside Park. All members and community interested in becoming a club member are encouraged to attend. A video game competition for students will be the evening entertainment back on the main campus.
Friday the Pirates will literally take to the streets for the 3rd Annual Snake Parade in downtown Independence. The sidewalk parade will originate on South Penn and Main streets at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome participate and cheer on the students and teams as they throw out Pirate beads, footballs and Homecoming T-Shirts. The event will culminate in a public Pep Rally at 4:30 p.m. and a downtown BBQ tailgate immediately following.
Saturday’s events begin with Pirate Baseball at Emerson Field when the men gather for the Topeka Stars Showcase Tournament. The Football Pre-Game Tailgate Party will be held in the 4-H Building at Riverside Park at 5:30 p.m. and the Pirates will take the field with Highland Scotties at 7:00 p.m. This same evening, the William Inge Center for the Arts will be hosting a myriad of high school students from across the four-state area to present the High School 24-Hour Plays in the Inge Theatre at 8:00 p.m.
The public is welcome to join ICC as we celebrate Homecoming Week.
September 17, 2010
Homecoming Events Set for ICC Celebration
Independence Community College students, alumni and community members will be celebrating Homecoming all week, September 19-25, with a myriad of activities and events culminating with the Pirate Football game against Highland Community College at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Park.
The week of Pirate pride begins on Sunday, September 19, when the ICC Pirates face the Wichita Braves on the baseball field. The 2:00 p.m. game will be held on Emerson Field on South 10th Street.
A favorite of community members, alumni and students, the Annual Rothgeb Fine Arts Scholarship Concert will be held on Sunday afternoon. The event features the instrumental and vocal musical talents of alumni and friends all working towards the goal of furthering education. Two scholarships will be awarded this year during the event. There is no cost to attend but gifts for scholarships will be warmly received.
Monday through Friday constitutes Spirit Week and will involve various activities on campus as students participate in a variety of events. Monday has been deemed Bead Day. In addition, the Athletic Department will be hosting a Duck Race and Barbecue at 5:30 at the Student Union. Tuesday students and staff are encouraged to participate in ‘80s Day with appropriate clothing. A Talent show will be held that evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Inge Theatre.
Wednesday the uniform of the day is Blue and Gold and the ICC Pirate Volleyball team will take on Johnson County Community College at 6:30 p.m. in the Field House.
Thursday is officially Pirate Day as everyone is encouraged to ‘walk, dress and talk like a pirate’. The Pirate Booster Club will be hosting a Hog Roast at 7:00 p.m. in the 4-H building at the Riverside Park. All members and community interested in becoming a club member are encouraged to attend. A video game competition for students will be the evening entertainment back on the main campus.
Friday the Pirates will literally take to the streets for the 3rd Annual Snake Parade in downtown Independence. The sidewalk parade will originate on South Penn and Main streets at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome participate and cheer on the students and teams as they throw out Pirate beads, footballs and Homecoming T-Shirts. The event will culminate in a public Pep Rally at 4:30 p.m. and a downtown BBQ tailgate immediately following.
Saturday’s events begin with Pirate Baseball at Emerson Field when the men gather for the Topeka Stars Showcase Tournament. The Football Pre-Game Tailgate Party will be held in the 4-H Building at Riverside Park at 5:30 p.m. and the Pirates will take the field with Highland Scotties at 7:00 p.m. This same evening, the William Inge Center for the Arts will be hosting a myriad of high school students from across the four-state area to present the High School 24-Hour Plays in the Inge Theatre at 8:00 p.m.
The public is welcome to join ICC as we celebrate Homecoming Week.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Third Home Health Aide class set to meet community needs.
News Release
September 15, 2010
Third Home Health Aide class set to meet community needs
A third Home Health Aide course will be offered in September and October in Independence as part of Independence Community College’s Fall Allied Health course offerings. The one-credit hour Home Health Aide Class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning October 5 and continuing through October 19. Gayle L. Barnes, RN, BSN, will teach the evening class from 5:00-9:30 p.m. at ICC West, 2615 W. Main, in room W103.
September classes include a Home Health Aide class that begins September 16 and runs through September 30. This course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at ICC West in W103. Another offering of the course is scheduled on Saturdays as an alternative schedule for students and their careers. This class is set to begin September 25, and continuing through October 16, Home Health will be offered on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at ICC West in room W104.
The Home Health Aide course is built upon the basics of CNA training, and acquaints the student with the home care environment. Students will perform specialized skills needed when caring for the patient living at home. This course is built upon the Kansas Certified 20-Hour Home Health Aide Curriculum Guidelines from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Prerequisite: Kansas certified nurse aide certification and successful passing of the CASAS reading test (8th grade level). Successful completion of this class will allow the student to take the Kansas State Examination to become certified by the State Department of Health and Environment.
Class sizes are limited and interested persons are encouraged to enroll now to guarantee placement.
For more information about these course offerings, southeast Kansas’ only operating EMT program, or any of the other Allied Health classes offered through Independence Community College, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
September 15, 2010
Third Home Health Aide class set to meet community needs
A third Home Health Aide course will be offered in September and October in Independence as part of Independence Community College’s Fall Allied Health course offerings. The one-credit hour Home Health Aide Class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning October 5 and continuing through October 19. Gayle L. Barnes, RN, BSN, will teach the evening class from 5:00-9:30 p.m. at ICC West, 2615 W. Main, in room W103.
September classes include a Home Health Aide class that begins September 16 and runs through September 30. This course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at ICC West in W103. Another offering of the course is scheduled on Saturdays as an alternative schedule for students and their careers. This class is set to begin September 25, and continuing through October 16, Home Health will be offered on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at ICC West in room W104.
The Home Health Aide course is built upon the basics of CNA training, and acquaints the student with the home care environment. Students will perform specialized skills needed when caring for the patient living at home. This course is built upon the Kansas Certified 20-Hour Home Health Aide Curriculum Guidelines from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Prerequisite: Kansas certified nurse aide certification and successful passing of the CASAS reading test (8th grade level). Successful completion of this class will allow the student to take the Kansas State Examination to become certified by the State Department of Health and Environment.
Class sizes are limited and interested persons are encouraged to enroll now to guarantee placement.
For more information about these course offerings, southeast Kansas’ only operating EMT program, or any of the other Allied Health classes offered through Independence Community College, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
Inge Center renews Youth Theatre Studio classes Oct. 2nd
News Release
September 15, 2010
Inge Center renews Youth Theatre Studio classes Oct. 2nd
Lisa Kramer, accomplished theater educator, director, and writer, will teach acting classes for the William Inge Center for the Arts Youth Theatre Studio, at Independence Community College this fall.
There will be three Saturday classes for differing age levels: third through fifth grades; sixth through eighth grades; and ninth through twelfth grades. The classes begin Saturday, October 2, and continue for eight sessions on selected Saturdays through December 11. Registration is currently underway.
Kramer greatly enjoys directing theatre for all ages and has extensively taught in school and non-school settings including the Phoenix, AZ, and Colorado. Ms. Kramer holds a Ph.D. in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University, an MFA in directing from the University of Hawaii, Manoa, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre and English.
“We are thrilled to offer young people of our area the expertise of a theater educator and practitioner with such breadth and experience,” said Peter Ellenstein, artistic director of the Inge Center. “Providing top-quality theatre training to students of Southeast Kansas serves the core of our mission.”
Kramer most recently lived with her family in Durango, CO where she taught special theatre/drama workshops in area schools, as well as courses at Fort Lewis College in the writing, theatre, and honors programs. She also directed productions for the college and Durango Lively Arts.
In addition to extensive directing credits, Lisa has helped start two theatre companies, and worked as a lighting designer, stage manager, and playwright. She was part of a team that won a Hawaii State Theatre Council Po’okela Award for playwriting for The Kabuki Mikado, and was nominated for a Po’okela Award for lighting design.
Lisa is the wife of Nathan Lee, ICC’s newly hired technical director for William Inge Theatre. Their daughter Sarah is a student at Eisenhower Elementary School.
The Youth Theatre Studio class dates are: October 2, 9, and 16; November 6, 13, and 20; and December 4 and 11. The third through fifth grade level meets from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; the sixth through eighth grade level meets 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; and the 9th through 12th grade level meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The fee is $100 for the eight class sessions for the third grade through fifth grade and the sixth through eighth grade levels. The fee is $160 for the high school level grades, due to the class sessions extended length. Enrollment can be done by phone through the Inge Center office at (620) 332-5491 or by email at hjoyce@ingecenter.org. A $50 deposit is required to hold a spot in the class, which is limited to 15 students each. The balance is due at the first class session.
“The first year of the Youth Actors Studio, under the direction of Marisa Fritzemeier, was a great success,” said Ellenstein, “and we’re thrilled to renew this tradition with Lisa.”
“The Independence Children’s Summer Theatre has shown there is a real thirst for more theatrical opportunity for young people in the area” he said. “We hope the Youth Theatre Studio complements ICST in growing our young citizens in communication, presentation and performing arts skills and appreciation.”
The William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence community College offers quality year-round educational and artistic programming. It is best known as sponsor of the annual William Inge Theatre Festival, which is the Official State Theatre Festival of Kansas. The 30th annual Inge Festival honors Marsha Norman and runs April 13-15, 2011.
Major sponsors include Independence Community College, The Kansas Arts Commission, the Hallmark Corporation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Dramatists Guild of New York.
September 15, 2010
Inge Center renews Youth Theatre Studio classes Oct. 2nd
Lisa Kramer, accomplished theater educator, director, and writer, will teach acting classes for the William Inge Center for the Arts Youth Theatre Studio, at Independence Community College this fall.
There will be three Saturday classes for differing age levels: third through fifth grades; sixth through eighth grades; and ninth through twelfth grades. The classes begin Saturday, October 2, and continue for eight sessions on selected Saturdays through December 11. Registration is currently underway.
Kramer greatly enjoys directing theatre for all ages and has extensively taught in school and non-school settings including the Phoenix, AZ, and Colorado. Ms. Kramer holds a Ph.D. in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University, an MFA in directing from the University of Hawaii, Manoa, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre and English.
“We are thrilled to offer young people of our area the expertise of a theater educator and practitioner with such breadth and experience,” said Peter Ellenstein, artistic director of the Inge Center. “Providing top-quality theatre training to students of Southeast Kansas serves the core of our mission.”
Kramer most recently lived with her family in Durango, CO where she taught special theatre/drama workshops in area schools, as well as courses at Fort Lewis College in the writing, theatre, and honors programs. She also directed productions for the college and Durango Lively Arts.
In addition to extensive directing credits, Lisa has helped start two theatre companies, and worked as a lighting designer, stage manager, and playwright. She was part of a team that won a Hawaii State Theatre Council Po’okela Award for playwriting for The Kabuki Mikado, and was nominated for a Po’okela Award for lighting design.
Lisa is the wife of Nathan Lee, ICC’s newly hired technical director for William Inge Theatre. Their daughter Sarah is a student at Eisenhower Elementary School.
The Youth Theatre Studio class dates are: October 2, 9, and 16; November 6, 13, and 20; and December 4 and 11. The third through fifth grade level meets from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; the sixth through eighth grade level meets 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; and the 9th through 12th grade level meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The fee is $100 for the eight class sessions for the third grade through fifth grade and the sixth through eighth grade levels. The fee is $160 for the high school level grades, due to the class sessions extended length. Enrollment can be done by phone through the Inge Center office at (620) 332-5491 or by email at hjoyce@ingecenter.org. A $50 deposit is required to hold a spot in the class, which is limited to 15 students each. The balance is due at the first class session.
“The first year of the Youth Actors Studio, under the direction of Marisa Fritzemeier, was a great success,” said Ellenstein, “and we’re thrilled to renew this tradition with Lisa.”
“The Independence Children’s Summer Theatre has shown there is a real thirst for more theatrical opportunity for young people in the area” he said. “We hope the Youth Theatre Studio complements ICST in growing our young citizens in communication, presentation and performing arts skills and appreciation.”
The William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence community College offers quality year-round educational and artistic programming. It is best known as sponsor of the annual William Inge Theatre Festival, which is the Official State Theatre Festival of Kansas. The 30th annual Inge Festival honors Marsha Norman and runs April 13-15, 2011.
Major sponsors include Independence Community College, The Kansas Arts Commission, the Hallmark Corporation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Dramatists Guild of New York.
High Schools to collaborate at Inge Center for unique 24-Hour Plays
News Release
September 15, 2010
High Schools to collaborate at Inge Center for unique 24-Hour Plays
In an event unlike any in the Midwest, high school drama students will gather this month to accept the challenge of creating six original plays in just one day’s time.
The performance of this creative activity is the 9th Annual High School 24 Hour Plays on Saturday, September 25th, at Independence Community College in the William Inge Theatre. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Admission is $5 general, $2 students, free to ICC staff and students, and is sponsored by ICC’s William Inge Center for the Arts.
Typically ten or more high schools contribute their students to collaborate with those of other schools. Rarely do high school students from different schools get to work together, but in the High School 24 Hour Plays, students are randomly put together to write and rehearse six original scripts.
To date, high schools participating include Topeka Highland Park, Wichita Collegiate, Bartlesville, Labette County, Sedan, and Independence, with more expected.
This event is presented in collaboration with the original 24-Hour Plays Company. Since it was created in 1995 by Christina Fallon, the 24-Hour Company has produced more than 300 new short plays.
Audiences have enjoyed these fresh productions in cities, colleges and high schools all over the country. One high-profile event, a benefit for New York City schools, takes place on Broadway and features star actors.
The William Inge Center for the Arts is one of the nation's leading rural arts organizations. It sponsors educational and cultural events year-round. It is best known for its annual William Inge Theatre Festival. The Inge Center is named for the late William Inge, native of Independence and Pulitzer and Oscar-winning playwright and screenwriter.
The Inge Center is funded in part by grants from the Kansas Arts Commission, Hallmark Corporation, the Dramatists Guild of New York, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
For more information on the 24-Hour Plays or additional Inge Center activities, call (800) 842-6063, ext. 5835 or visit the William Inge Center for the Arts website: www.ingecenter.org or the official 24-HourCompany website at www.24hourplays.com.
September 15, 2010
High Schools to collaborate at Inge Center for unique 24-Hour Plays
In an event unlike any in the Midwest, high school drama students will gather this month to accept the challenge of creating six original plays in just one day’s time.
The performance of this creative activity is the 9th Annual High School 24 Hour Plays on Saturday, September 25th, at Independence Community College in the William Inge Theatre. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Admission is $5 general, $2 students, free to ICC staff and students, and is sponsored by ICC’s William Inge Center for the Arts.
Typically ten or more high schools contribute their students to collaborate with those of other schools. Rarely do high school students from different schools get to work together, but in the High School 24 Hour Plays, students are randomly put together to write and rehearse six original scripts.
To date, high schools participating include Topeka Highland Park, Wichita Collegiate, Bartlesville, Labette County, Sedan, and Independence, with more expected.
This event is presented in collaboration with the original 24-Hour Plays Company. Since it was created in 1995 by Christina Fallon, the 24-Hour Company has produced more than 300 new short plays.
Audiences have enjoyed these fresh productions in cities, colleges and high schools all over the country. One high-profile event, a benefit for New York City schools, takes place on Broadway and features star actors.
The William Inge Center for the Arts is one of the nation's leading rural arts organizations. It sponsors educational and cultural events year-round. It is best known for its annual William Inge Theatre Festival. The Inge Center is named for the late William Inge, native of Independence and Pulitzer and Oscar-winning playwright and screenwriter.
The Inge Center is funded in part by grants from the Kansas Arts Commission, Hallmark Corporation, the Dramatists Guild of New York, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
For more information on the 24-Hour Plays or additional Inge Center activities, call (800) 842-6063, ext. 5835 or visit the William Inge Center for the Arts website: www.ingecenter.org or the official 24-HourCompany website at www.24hourplays.com.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Home Health Aide Training set for Independence
News Release
September 8, 2010
Home Health Aide Training set for Independence
Independence Community College’s Home Health Aide course will be offered in Independence this month. The one-credit hour Home Health Aide Class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning September 16 and continuing through September 30. Gayle L. Barnes, RN, BSN, will teach the evening class from 5:00-9:30 p.m. at ICC West, 2615 W. Main, in room W103.
To meet public demand, a second Home Health Aide course has been scheduled to meet weekends. Beginning September 25, and continuing through October 16, Home Health will be offered on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at ICC West in room W103.
The Home Health Aide course is built upon the basics of CNA training, and acquaints the student with the home care environment. Students will perform specialized skills needed when caring for the patient living at home. This course is built upon the Kansas Certified 20-Hour Home Health Aide Curriculum Guidelines from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Prerequisite: Kansas certified nurse aide certification and successful passing of the CASAS reading test (8th grade level). Successful completion of this class will allow the student to take the Kansas State Examination to become certified by the State Department of Health and Environment.
Class sizes are limited and interested persons are encouraged to enroll now to guarantee placement.
The Home Health Aide course is one element of ICC’s Long Term Care Certification program. Long term care is an ever needed and ever changing field with job and career advancement opportunities. The full program training provides the student with everything they’ll need to excel in the long-term care field and is perfect for the candidate who wants to prove that they are heads above the competition for the in-demand jobs.
Required training for full certification includes classes in CNA, CMA, Home Health Aide, Social Services Designee, and Activity Director. Students who have already successfully completed one or more of these courses are invited to enroll in the program and start with their next required class.
For more information about these course offerings, southeast Kansas’ only operating EMT program, or any of the other Allied Health classes offered through Independence Community College, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
September 8, 2010
Home Health Aide Training set for Independence
Independence Community College’s Home Health Aide course will be offered in Independence this month. The one-credit hour Home Health Aide Class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning September 16 and continuing through September 30. Gayle L. Barnes, RN, BSN, will teach the evening class from 5:00-9:30 p.m. at ICC West, 2615 W. Main, in room W103.
To meet public demand, a second Home Health Aide course has been scheduled to meet weekends. Beginning September 25, and continuing through October 16, Home Health will be offered on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at ICC West in room W103.
The Home Health Aide course is built upon the basics of CNA training, and acquaints the student with the home care environment. Students will perform specialized skills needed when caring for the patient living at home. This course is built upon the Kansas Certified 20-Hour Home Health Aide Curriculum Guidelines from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Prerequisite: Kansas certified nurse aide certification and successful passing of the CASAS reading test (8th grade level). Successful completion of this class will allow the student to take the Kansas State Examination to become certified by the State Department of Health and Environment.
Class sizes are limited and interested persons are encouraged to enroll now to guarantee placement.
The Home Health Aide course is one element of ICC’s Long Term Care Certification program. Long term care is an ever needed and ever changing field with job and career advancement opportunities. The full program training provides the student with everything they’ll need to excel in the long-term care field and is perfect for the candidate who wants to prove that they are heads above the competition for the in-demand jobs.
Required training for full certification includes classes in CNA, CMA, Home Health Aide, Social Services Designee, and Activity Director. Students who have already successfully completed one or more of these courses are invited to enroll in the program and start with their next required class.
For more information about these course offerings, southeast Kansas’ only operating EMT program, or any of the other Allied Health classes offered through Independence Community College, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Copithke Scheduled to Teach One-Day CPR Class
News Release
September 8, 2010
Copithke Scheduled to Teach One-Day CPR Class
Keith Copithke will instruct training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as part of Independence Community College’s Allied Health programming this month. The one-day class session will be held on Saturday, September 18th. Copithke will instruct the half-credit hour course from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in room W105 at ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main in Independence.
September 8, 2010
Copithke Scheduled to Teach One-Day CPR Class
Keith Copithke will instruct training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as part of Independence Community College’s Allied Health programming this month. The one-day class session will be held on Saturday, September 18th. Copithke will instruct the half-credit hour course from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in room W105 at ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main in Independence.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Colleges converge to collaborate in 24-Hour Plays
News Release
September 1, 2010
Colleges converge to collaborate in 24-Hour Plays
Media Contact: Bruce Peterson, (800) 842-6063 ext. 4216
Collegiate “realignment” is nothing new at the William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community College. During the Center’s “College 24 Hour Plays” students from giant “Big 12” universities mix it up in theater with students from small private colleges and junior colleges of the Jayhawk Conference.
This unique event takes place Saturday, September 11, at 8:00 p.m. at ICC’s William Inge Theatre. Sponsored by the William Inge Center for the Arts, admission is $5 general, $2 students, free to ICC staff and students.
Faculty and students will gather from such disparate campuses as Oklahoma City University, Kansas State University, the University of Arkansas, Wichita State University, Missouri Southern State University, Southwestern College of Winfield, and host ICC. Other schools are also anticipated.
But they will all join in one common goal: writing and producing six original short plays in just one day time, to be presented to the public on Saturday, September 11.
“Theater is a collaborative art, and faculty from drama schools throughout the Midwest recognizes the mind-boggling academic and artistic challenge the 24 Hour Plays provide their students,” said Peter Ellenstein, Inge Center Artistic Director. “There is nothing like it in the Midwest.”
The 24-Hour Plays is “instant theater” in which talented drama undergrad students, work with graduate students and faculty members to create six new short plays. The scripts are written by six participants and then produced by dozens of actors, designers, technicians and directors, working double speed in just one day’s time.
The show itself is about 90 minutes long and is performed at 8 p.m. Sept. 12. The plays may possibly contain mature themes and is recommended for older students and adults.
This event is presented in collaboration with the original 24-Hour Plays Company. Since it was created in 1995 by Christina Fallon, the 24-Hour Company has produced more than 300 new short plays. Audiences have enjoyed these fresh productions in cities, colleges and high schools all over the country. One high-profile event, a benefit for New York City schools, takes place on Broadway and features star actors.
The William Inge Center for the Arts is one of the nation’s leading rural arts organizations. It sponsors educational and cultural events year-round. It is best known for its annual William Inge Theatre Festival. The Inge Center is named for the late William Inge, Pulitzer and Oscar-winning playwright and screenwriter, and native of Independence.
The Inge Center is funded in part by grants from the Kansas Arts Commission, Hallmark Corporation, and the Dramatists Guild of New York.
For more information on the 24-Hour Plays or additional Inge Center activities, call (800) 842-6063, ext. 5835 or visit the William Inge Center for the Arts website: www.ingecenter.org or the official 24-Hour Company website at www.24hourplays.com.
September 1, 2010
Colleges converge to collaborate in 24-Hour Plays
Media Contact: Bruce Peterson, (800) 842-6063 ext. 4216
Collegiate “realignment” is nothing new at the William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community College. During the Center’s “College 24 Hour Plays” students from giant “Big 12” universities mix it up in theater with students from small private colleges and junior colleges of the Jayhawk Conference.
This unique event takes place Saturday, September 11, at 8:00 p.m. at ICC’s William Inge Theatre. Sponsored by the William Inge Center for the Arts, admission is $5 general, $2 students, free to ICC staff and students.
Faculty and students will gather from such disparate campuses as Oklahoma City University, Kansas State University, the University of Arkansas, Wichita State University, Missouri Southern State University, Southwestern College of Winfield, and host ICC. Other schools are also anticipated.
But they will all join in one common goal: writing and producing six original short plays in just one day time, to be presented to the public on Saturday, September 11.
“Theater is a collaborative art, and faculty from drama schools throughout the Midwest recognizes the mind-boggling academic and artistic challenge the 24 Hour Plays provide their students,” said Peter Ellenstein, Inge Center Artistic Director. “There is nothing like it in the Midwest.”
The 24-Hour Plays is “instant theater” in which talented drama undergrad students, work with graduate students and faculty members to create six new short plays. The scripts are written by six participants and then produced by dozens of actors, designers, technicians and directors, working double speed in just one day’s time.
The show itself is about 90 minutes long and is performed at 8 p.m. Sept. 12. The plays may possibly contain mature themes and is recommended for older students and adults.
This event is presented in collaboration with the original 24-Hour Plays Company. Since it was created in 1995 by Christina Fallon, the 24-Hour Company has produced more than 300 new short plays. Audiences have enjoyed these fresh productions in cities, colleges and high schools all over the country. One high-profile event, a benefit for New York City schools, takes place on Broadway and features star actors.
The William Inge Center for the Arts is one of the nation’s leading rural arts organizations. It sponsors educational and cultural events year-round. It is best known for its annual William Inge Theatre Festival. The Inge Center is named for the late William Inge, Pulitzer and Oscar-winning playwright and screenwriter, and native of Independence.
The Inge Center is funded in part by grants from the Kansas Arts Commission, Hallmark Corporation, and the Dramatists Guild of New York.
For more information on the 24-Hour Plays or additional Inge Center activities, call (800) 842-6063, ext. 5835 or visit the William Inge Center for the Arts website: www.ingecenter.org or the official 24-Hour Company website at www.24hourplays.com.
Monday, August 30, 2010
End of Summer Feast Tuesday at Open Arms Dining
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August 30, 2010
End of Summer Feast Tuesday at Open Arms Dining
Open Arms Dining will be celebrating the end of summer on Tuesday night when the menu is an all-you-can eat rib feast. The free community dining program is anticipating hitting a service milestone Tuesday night when the number of community members fed by the organization will escalate upwards of 14,500 meals since the project began in November of 2009.
The community dining project is headed by master chef Nowa Littlesun, Director of Great Western Dining at Independence Community College. The meals are served by community volunteers every Tuesday evening at the community room of the First Christian Church at 319 W. Myrtle. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday’s menu includes the picnic fare of barbecued ribs, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls and dessert. Everyone is welcome and donations are gratefully received to support the cause.
Open Arms Dining, held every Tuesday, is star treatment dining for everyone and anyone wanting a well prepared meal and fellowship. The meals are free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend. A donation box is on site for those who would like to support the ongoing project. Raffle items will be on display as another means of supporting the project.
In addition to First Christian Church’s volunteering their facility, community volunteers work each week to prepare the meal, serve the diners and clean up. Anyone who would like to contribute financially or through the giving of their talents should contact Nancy LaBatt at (620) 205-6325. Donations to support the mission can also be sent to: Open Arms Dining, P.O. Box 129, Independence, KS 67301.
August 30, 2010
End of Summer Feast Tuesday at Open Arms Dining
Open Arms Dining will be celebrating the end of summer on Tuesday night when the menu is an all-you-can eat rib feast. The free community dining program is anticipating hitting a service milestone Tuesday night when the number of community members fed by the organization will escalate upwards of 14,500 meals since the project began in November of 2009.
The community dining project is headed by master chef Nowa Littlesun, Director of Great Western Dining at Independence Community College. The meals are served by community volunteers every Tuesday evening at the community room of the First Christian Church at 319 W. Myrtle. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday’s menu includes the picnic fare of barbecued ribs, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls and dessert. Everyone is welcome and donations are gratefully received to support the cause.
Open Arms Dining, held every Tuesday, is star treatment dining for everyone and anyone wanting a well prepared meal and fellowship. The meals are free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend. A donation box is on site for those who would like to support the ongoing project. Raffle items will be on display as another means of supporting the project.
In addition to First Christian Church’s volunteering their facility, community volunteers work each week to prepare the meal, serve the diners and clean up. Anyone who would like to contribute financially or through the giving of their talents should contact Nancy LaBatt at (620) 205-6325. Donations to support the mission can also be sent to: Open Arms Dining, P.O. Box 129, Independence, KS 67301.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Additional Training offers Career Opportunities for Nurse Aides
News Release
August 27, 2010
Additional Training offers Career Opportunities for Nurse Aides
Certified Nurse Aides can expand their skills and increase their earning potential with additional training. CNA’s have an opportunity to enhance their careers this September when Independence Community College’s Allied Health Program offers a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Class in Independence.
The five-credit hour CMA training will begin on September 20 and continue through October 25 under the leadership of instructor Suzanne McDonald, R.N. The class will meet on Mondays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 2:00-6:00 p.m., and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in Room W103 of the College’s newest facility ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main.
The 75 hour course is designed to promote specific skills required in the performance of certain duties and responsibilities in administering medication safely. Successful completion of this class allows the student to take the Kansas State Examination and become certified by the State Department of Health and Environment. Prerequisite: Kansas certified nurse aide certification, and must successfully pass the CASAS reading test (8th grade level).
The course size is limited and all interested persons are encouraged to pre-register to guarantee their placement in the class. For more information about this class or any of ICC’s other Allied Health programs and opportunities, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
August 27, 2010
Additional Training offers Career Opportunities for Nurse Aides
Certified Nurse Aides can expand their skills and increase their earning potential with additional training. CNA’s have an opportunity to enhance their careers this September when Independence Community College’s Allied Health Program offers a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Class in Independence.
The five-credit hour CMA training will begin on September 20 and continue through October 25 under the leadership of instructor Suzanne McDonald, R.N. The class will meet on Mondays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 2:00-6:00 p.m., and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in Room W103 of the College’s newest facility ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main.
The 75 hour course is designed to promote specific skills required in the performance of certain duties and responsibilities in administering medication safely. Successful completion of this class allows the student to take the Kansas State Examination and become certified by the State Department of Health and Environment. Prerequisite: Kansas certified nurse aide certification, and must successfully pass the CASAS reading test (8th grade level).
The course size is limited and all interested persons are encouraged to pre-register to guarantee their placement in the class. For more information about this class or any of ICC’s other Allied Health programs and opportunities, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Activity Director and Social Service Designee Courses set to Begin
News Release
August 26, 2010
Activity Director and Social Service Designee Courses set to Begin
The Activity Director course and Social Services Designee course are being offered in tandem by Independence Community College as part of the Fall course line up and are set to begin in September. The classes are designed to assist people currently in or interested in a career in the geriatric care industry. The courses are also part of ICC’s Long Term Care Certification Program.
The classes will be held at the same time and will meet on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the College’s newest facility, ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main. The classes begin September 18 and continue through November 13. The course combination will be taught by Toni Barnhart, RN, FNP.
Both the Social Services Designee course and the Activity Director course meet the requirements of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Students will perform specialized skills needed when caring for residents in a long term care facility. Students should enroll prior to the beginning of class, as class space is limited.
Students must enroll in both classes as the material is covered concurrently. Books must be purchased prior to the beginning of class from the college book store on campus in the Student Union building.
Long term care is an exciting, ever changing field and one in which jobs are plentiful and qualified personnel are in high demand. The Long Term Care Certification is designed to give the student an overall understanding and employment versatility in patient care at a nursing home or assisted living facility. Long Term Care certification consists of the following courses: CNA, CMA, Home Health Aide, Social Services Designee, and Activity Director.
For more information about these courses or any other Allied Health course offering, contact Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498 or email: dclark@indycc.edu.
August 26, 2010
Activity Director and Social Service Designee Courses set to Begin
The Activity Director course and Social Services Designee course are being offered in tandem by Independence Community College as part of the Fall course line up and are set to begin in September. The classes are designed to assist people currently in or interested in a career in the geriatric care industry. The courses are also part of ICC’s Long Term Care Certification Program.
The classes will be held at the same time and will meet on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the College’s newest facility, ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main. The classes begin September 18 and continue through November 13. The course combination will be taught by Toni Barnhart, RN, FNP.
Both the Social Services Designee course and the Activity Director course meet the requirements of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Students will perform specialized skills needed when caring for residents in a long term care facility. Students should enroll prior to the beginning of class, as class space is limited.
Students must enroll in both classes as the material is covered concurrently. Books must be purchased prior to the beginning of class from the college book store on campus in the Student Union building.
Long term care is an exciting, ever changing field and one in which jobs are plentiful and qualified personnel are in high demand. The Long Term Care Certification is designed to give the student an overall understanding and employment versatility in patient care at a nursing home or assisted living facility. Long Term Care certification consists of the following courses: CNA, CMA, Home Health Aide, Social Services Designee, and Activity Director.
For more information about these courses or any other Allied Health course offering, contact Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498 or email: dclark@indycc.edu.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Cosmetology Seminar announced for Paradise West
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August 23, 2010
Cosmetology Seminar announced for Paradise West
Independence Community College’s Cosmetology Department will be hosting a Cosmetology Seminar beginning on Tuesday, August 31. The one-credit hour class is for cosmetology program graduates and/or licensed cosmetologists wanting to extend their training or take update refresher training. Enrolling students must have a cosmetology license.
Classes are scheduled by appointment and instruction will be offered at ICC’s newest facility ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main, in the Paradise West Salon. Anna Harshman will be the instructor for the course.
Enrollment is also being accepted in the Nail Tech training. Nail Tech is an introduction of performance-based Nail Tech practices both in theory and demonstration.
The twelve credit hour classes began August 17 but late enrollment is still open. The one-semester course will conclude on December 9 or upon completion of the required 540 hours. The course meets from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday.
For more information about ICC’s Cosmetology Program, as a student or client, call Paradise West at (620) 332-5643.
August 23, 2010
Cosmetology Seminar announced for Paradise West
Independence Community College’s Cosmetology Department will be hosting a Cosmetology Seminar beginning on Tuesday, August 31. The one-credit hour class is for cosmetology program graduates and/or licensed cosmetologists wanting to extend their training or take update refresher training. Enrolling students must have a cosmetology license.
Classes are scheduled by appointment and instruction will be offered at ICC’s newest facility ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main, in the Paradise West Salon. Anna Harshman will be the instructor for the course.
Enrollment is also being accepted in the Nail Tech training. Nail Tech is an introduction of performance-based Nail Tech practices both in theory and demonstration.
The twelve credit hour classes began August 17 but late enrollment is still open. The one-semester course will conclude on December 9 or upon completion of the required 540 hours. The course meets from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday.
For more information about ICC’s Cosmetology Program, as a student or client, call Paradise West at (620) 332-5643.
Neodesha Site for ICC’s Next CMA Class
News Release
August 23, 2010
Neodesha Site for ICC’s Next CMA Class
Certified Nurse Aides wanting to enhance their careers will have an opportunity this month when Independence Community College’s Allied Health Program offers a five credit hour Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Class at Neodesha.
The CMA training will begin on August 31 and continue through December 14. The class will meet on Tuesday nights from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Vintage Park in Neodesha. Toni Barnhart, R.N., is the instructor.
The 75 hour course is designed to promote specific skills required in the performance of certain duties and responsibilities in administering medication safely. Successful completion of this class allows the student to take the Kansas State Examination and become certified by the State Department of Health & Environment. Prerequisite: Kansas certified nurse aide certification, and must successfully pass the CASAS reading test (8th grade level).
The course size is limited and all interested persons are encouraged to pre-register to guarantee their placement in the class. For more information about this class or ICC’s other Allied Health programs and opportunities, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
August 23, 2010
Neodesha Site for ICC’s Next CMA Class
Certified Nurse Aides wanting to enhance their careers will have an opportunity this month when Independence Community College’s Allied Health Program offers a five credit hour Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Class at Neodesha.
The CMA training will begin on August 31 and continue through December 14. The class will meet on Tuesday nights from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Vintage Park in Neodesha. Toni Barnhart, R.N., is the instructor.
The 75 hour course is designed to promote specific skills required in the performance of certain duties and responsibilities in administering medication safely. Successful completion of this class allows the student to take the Kansas State Examination and become certified by the State Department of Health & Environment. Prerequisite: Kansas certified nurse aide certification, and must successfully pass the CASAS reading test (8th grade level).
The course size is limited and all interested persons are encouraged to pre-register to guarantee their placement in the class. For more information about this class or ICC’s other Allied Health programs and opportunities, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Cast Set for ICC’s Fall Play
News Release
August 20, 2010
Cast Set for ICC’s Fall Play
The Independence Community College Theatre Program has announced the cast of the Fall 2010 staged production of Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker. The show dates are October 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Baker’s play is about four lost New Englanders who enroll in a six-week-long community-center drama class and begin to experiment with harmless games. It is in this class that hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. This beautifully crafted diorama is a Petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet.
The play will be directed by ICC Theatre Professor Jon Sidoli. The cast of ICC students includes Taryn McAllister, of Bartlesville; Colin Stephens, of Seattle, WA; Asa Walker, of Cherryvale; Jessi Kebert, of Independence; and Paige Almond, of Altamont. Aysha Baros, of Altamont, will be the production stage manager.
“We were so happy to get the rights to produce this play,” said Sidoli. “I believe this will be the first production of this play in the southern mid-west area. Many professional regional theatres have jumped on this play. I think Annie Baker is one of the best new playwrights out there. Her sense of the delicacy yet depth of emotional needs coupled with her playwright’s craft make for a remarkable script.”
The New York Times says: "Annie Baker's play is an absolute feast. CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION is the kind of unheralded gem that sends people into the streets babbling and bright-eyed with the desire to spread the word. The play traces the lives of a handful of small-town Vermont residents who gather each week for an acting class taught at the local community center. By the play's end we seem to see to the very bottom of these souls, and feel how the artificial intimacy of the acting class has shaped their lives in substantial ways.”
ICC Theatre will present Circle Mirror Transformation in the William Inge Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on October 7th, 8th, and 9th, and at 2:30 p.m. on October 10th.
For more information about the ICC Theatre Program, contact Sidoli at (620) 332-5422 or by email at: jsidoli@indycc.edu.
August 20, 2010
Cast Set for ICC’s Fall Play
The Independence Community College Theatre Program has announced the cast of the Fall 2010 staged production of Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker. The show dates are October 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Baker’s play is about four lost New Englanders who enroll in a six-week-long community-center drama class and begin to experiment with harmless games. It is in this class that hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. This beautifully crafted diorama is a Petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet.
The play will be directed by ICC Theatre Professor Jon Sidoli. The cast of ICC students includes Taryn McAllister, of Bartlesville; Colin Stephens, of Seattle, WA; Asa Walker, of Cherryvale; Jessi Kebert, of Independence; and Paige Almond, of Altamont. Aysha Baros, of Altamont, will be the production stage manager.
“We were so happy to get the rights to produce this play,” said Sidoli. “I believe this will be the first production of this play in the southern mid-west area. Many professional regional theatres have jumped on this play. I think Annie Baker is one of the best new playwrights out there. Her sense of the delicacy yet depth of emotional needs coupled with her playwright’s craft make for a remarkable script.”
The New York Times says: "Annie Baker's play is an absolute feast. CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION is the kind of unheralded gem that sends people into the streets babbling and bright-eyed with the desire to spread the word. The play traces the lives of a handful of small-town Vermont residents who gather each week for an acting class taught at the local community center. By the play's end we seem to see to the very bottom of these souls, and feel how the artificial intimacy of the acting class has shaped their lives in substantial ways.”
ICC Theatre will present Circle Mirror Transformation in the William Inge Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on October 7th, 8th, and 9th, and at 2:30 p.m. on October 10th.
For more information about the ICC Theatre Program, contact Sidoli at (620) 332-5422 or by email at: jsidoli@indycc.edu.
Emergency Medical Training Classes at Indy High
News Release
January 23, 2009
Emergency Medical Training Classes at Indy High
There is a great opportunity for employment in emergency care in southeast Kansas and across the country and to help meet this need, Independence Community College’s Allied Health Department will offer EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) training at the Independence High School for all interested seniors.
The new beginning EMT class starts on September 1st. Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:05-2:35 p.m., and on Fridays from 2:30-3:15 p.m.
“This is a year-long EMT Class held at the high school. Students will graduate next May with the potential to be a certified, employable Nationally Registered EMT,” said instructor Sue Manning, EMT I/D. “In addition, participating students will earn high school credits as well as 13 credit hours from ICC. This is the 3rd year for this program to be held at IHS and it has been very successful. Interested high school seniors should contact Jamie Savage at the high and let her know of their interest.”
The beginning EMT class teaches students the skills needed in vehicle extrication, trauma assessment and injury care, medical assessment and care as well as splinting and caring for injuries to bones and basic life support CPR in the pre-hospital setting.
Successful completion of ICC’s program qualifies the student to sit for the state boards and become certified as a Kansas State Emergency Medical Technician.
“There is a lot of need in the medical community for EMTs and this is a fairly short instructional period when you consider that it’s everything you need for a career as a professional Emergency Medical Technician,” said Manning, veteran EMT, Emergency Room Technician and instructor. “After successful completion of the training and testing a student can go directly into the workforce. It’s a wonderful way for someone wanting a career in the health care industry to begin and it’s a great way for someone already in the health care industry to step-up their career.”
Manning will also be teaching an EMT class college students and adults, beginning August 24th and continuing through February 11, 2011. Class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The instruction will be offered from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in W105 at ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main, Independence.
An Advanced EMT program of six credit hours will begin on August 23rd and continue through October 28th. Class will meet from 6-10 p.m. at ICC West. This class is for certified EMTs only and will go to boards in November. It is a 6 credit hour class. Enrollment for these classes can be on line, or by phone or the first night of class.
The ICC’s EMT program completers have an excellent pass rate with 100% for both First Responder and Advanced EMT and a 90% state board pass rate for the EMT B training. For more information, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
January 23, 2009
Emergency Medical Training Classes at Indy High
There is a great opportunity for employment in emergency care in southeast Kansas and across the country and to help meet this need, Independence Community College’s Allied Health Department will offer EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) training at the Independence High School for all interested seniors.
The new beginning EMT class starts on September 1st. Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:05-2:35 p.m., and on Fridays from 2:30-3:15 p.m.
“This is a year-long EMT Class held at the high school. Students will graduate next May with the potential to be a certified, employable Nationally Registered EMT,” said instructor Sue Manning, EMT I/D. “In addition, participating students will earn high school credits as well as 13 credit hours from ICC. This is the 3rd year for this program to be held at IHS and it has been very successful. Interested high school seniors should contact Jamie Savage at the high and let her know of their interest.”
The beginning EMT class teaches students the skills needed in vehicle extrication, trauma assessment and injury care, medical assessment and care as well as splinting and caring for injuries to bones and basic life support CPR in the pre-hospital setting.
Successful completion of ICC’s program qualifies the student to sit for the state boards and become certified as a Kansas State Emergency Medical Technician.
“There is a lot of need in the medical community for EMTs and this is a fairly short instructional period when you consider that it’s everything you need for a career as a professional Emergency Medical Technician,” said Manning, veteran EMT, Emergency Room Technician and instructor. “After successful completion of the training and testing a student can go directly into the workforce. It’s a wonderful way for someone wanting a career in the health care industry to begin and it’s a great way for someone already in the health care industry to step-up their career.”
Manning will also be teaching an EMT class college students and adults, beginning August 24th and continuing through February 11, 2011. Class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The instruction will be offered from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in W105 at ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main, Independence.
An Advanced EMT program of six credit hours will begin on August 23rd and continue through October 28th. Class will meet from 6-10 p.m. at ICC West. This class is for certified EMTs only and will go to boards in November. It is a 6 credit hour class. Enrollment for these classes can be on line, or by phone or the first night of class.
The ICC’s EMT program completers have an excellent pass rate with 100% for both First Responder and Advanced EMT and a 90% state board pass rate for the EMT B training. For more information, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
Playwriting Classes set to begin September 9th
News Release
August 20, 2010
Playwriting Classes set to begin September 9th
Registration continues for Professional Playwriting Certificate program at Independence Community College, which begins Thursday, September 9th. The class concludes November 18 and features a rehearsed reading of the students’ script.
The course runs every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. until the week of November 1-18. At that time, two playwrights of national accomplishment, including a past William Inge Theatre Festival New Voices winner, will teach the class as guest artists in residence. The class will then meet Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. in an intensive workshop atmosphere.
The guest artist instructors are Lynne Kaufman and Adam Symkowicz.
Lynne Kaufman is the author of fifteen full-length plays, three novels and dozens of short stories, and winner of the 2005 Otis Guernsey New Voices in American Theatre Award at the Inge Festival. Kaufman regularly teaches writing workshops at Dominican University and U.C. Berkeley.
Adam Szymkowicz’s plays have been produced throughout the U.S., and in Canada, England, The Netherlands and Lithuania. Several of his plays have been published by Dramatists Play Service and Samuel French.
The class is taught at four levels: those who have not yet taken the course should enroll in “Playwriting I.” For registration information, contact ICC at (620) 332-5400 or visit www.indycc.edu. For questions about the playwriting class please call (620) 332-5492.
ICC and the William Inge Center for the Arts offer America’s most comprehensive playwriting instruction at any two-year college. Over the course of four semesters, students are taught by a minimum of eight professional working playwrights and dozens of guest-artist actors, directors and other theatre professionals from all over the country.
The Inge Center sponsors the annual William Inge Theatre Festival, the Official Theater Festival of the State of Kansas. The 30th annual festival will be held April 13-16, 2011.
The Inge Center is named for the late William Inge, a native of Independence and Pulitzer and Oscar-winning playwright and screenwriter.
The Inge Center is funded in part by grants from the Kansas Arts Commission, Hallmark Corporation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Dramatists Guild Fund of New York City.
For more information, visit www.indycc.edu.
August 20, 2010
Playwriting Classes set to begin September 9th
Registration continues for Professional Playwriting Certificate program at Independence Community College, which begins Thursday, September 9th. The class concludes November 18 and features a rehearsed reading of the students’ script.
The course runs every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. until the week of November 1-18. At that time, two playwrights of national accomplishment, including a past William Inge Theatre Festival New Voices winner, will teach the class as guest artists in residence. The class will then meet Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. in an intensive workshop atmosphere.
The guest artist instructors are Lynne Kaufman and Adam Symkowicz.
Lynne Kaufman is the author of fifteen full-length plays, three novels and dozens of short stories, and winner of the 2005 Otis Guernsey New Voices in American Theatre Award at the Inge Festival. Kaufman regularly teaches writing workshops at Dominican University and U.C. Berkeley.
Adam Szymkowicz’s plays have been produced throughout the U.S., and in Canada, England, The Netherlands and Lithuania. Several of his plays have been published by Dramatists Play Service and Samuel French.
The class is taught at four levels: those who have not yet taken the course should enroll in “Playwriting I.” For registration information, contact ICC at (620) 332-5400 or visit www.indycc.edu. For questions about the playwriting class please call (620) 332-5492.
ICC and the William Inge Center for the Arts offer America’s most comprehensive playwriting instruction at any two-year college. Over the course of four semesters, students are taught by a minimum of eight professional working playwrights and dozens of guest-artist actors, directors and other theatre professionals from all over the country.
The Inge Center sponsors the annual William Inge Theatre Festival, the Official Theater Festival of the State of Kansas. The 30th annual festival will be held April 13-16, 2011.
The Inge Center is named for the late William Inge, a native of Independence and Pulitzer and Oscar-winning playwright and screenwriter.
The Inge Center is funded in part by grants from the Kansas Arts Commission, Hallmark Corporation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Dramatists Guild Fund of New York City.
For more information, visit www.indycc.edu.
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