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Nursing students assist at health fair

October 8, 2014
By 6 a.m. Saturday, people were already lined up outside the Seward County Activity Center to get into the health fair. That caused Keeley Moree, health fair organizer, to start the fair earlier than the anticipated 7 a.m. to accommodate the crowd.
Seward welding instructor  sparks interest in program

Seward welding instructor sparks interest in program

October 8, 2014
Tattoo sleeves crawling up both arms and a full beard is not the ordinary image of a college instructor, but John Massey, new welding instructor at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School, is more than an ordinary instructor.
Enactus opens E-Closet project

Enactus opens E-Closet project

October 8, 2014
A community outreach project sponsored by ENACTUS, the student business and entrepreneurship group, was part of discussions at Monday’s regular Board of Trustees meeting. Business instructor Lisa Kennedy explained the project of the group she supervises.
3-D printer enhances learning environment for students

3-D printer enhances learning environment for students

October 8, 2014
Manufacturing Day was a chance for the drafting and design department to show off their new addition to the program. Their new 3-D printer has been attracting a lot of curious wanderers and Steve Merz, drafting and design technology instructor, as well as his students, were more than happy to walk anyone through the process of their new “toy.”

SCCC joins ‘go green’ for mental health awareness

October 8, 2014
Approximately 61.5 million adults in America experience mental illness in a year, 13.6 million of those live with severe mental illness. For children, however, 20 percent experience severe mental disorders.
Maria Lara

Barriers can block relocation success

October 6, 2014
Major reasons that immigrants choose to relocate to the United States include an increase on their economic status, better job opportunities that are accompanied with extra money, and lastly but most commonly known, chasing that unattainable dream.
Maria Lara

Immigrants knock on education’s door

October 6, 2014
In the coming months, the Crusader will be conducting a forum for discussion regarding immigration issues. An increase of diversity is evident not only amongs our campus but in the community as well.

Tech school to try on policy for uniforms

October 6, 2014
The question of whether or not the technical school students will be wearing uniforms has been answered.
Dr. Dale Gibson, pictured here in a 1970 yearbook overseeing construction of the early campus, died Aug. 9. Gibson was president of  SCCJC from 1969-1974. Trumpeteer photo

Former college president dies

October 6, 2014
Dr. Dale Gibson, president of Seward County Community Junior College from 1969 to 1974, died Saturday, Aug. 9, following a brief illness. He was 81. During Gibson’s years at SCCJC, he oversaw the building of the first campus.

‘Fun and Games’ theme hopes for win-win on scholarships

October 6, 2014
“Fun and Games” is the theme for the 20th annual party auction on Saturday, Sept. 20. This annual party auction will take place at Seward County Event Center, Liberal Fairgrounds.

Library extends services

October 6, 2014
The library on the Seward campus is not only a space to study but also to have fun. Students who have their IDs are able to check out movies, TV series, books and magazines.

Hispanic Heritage Month showcases college cultures

October 6, 2014
As part of the National Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Seward County Community College/Area Technical School will sponsor events from lollipop hunts and jalapeño eating contests to a movie about the civil rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez, and even a fiesta and a mariachi band.
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