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Summer of Reading is over

Rita's Reviews — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:29:41 +0000

Started and ended the sizzling summer of ’11 with books of chase. In June, I read Manhunt: The 12-day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson which is exactly what the title says. It is exhaustive in two ways: the author used every possible source to put the information into a seamless narrative and the constant movement of players, both good guys and bad, makes the book feel like there are no resting spots. Even when John Wilkes Booth and his accomplice are resting, there is the fear of being caught creeping up behind them. It feels that way for the reader, too. Booth denies all this with his optimistism that he will make it across the river to his friends of the South and the world will honor him for his grand accomplishment. The real honor goes to those who never stopped the chase to find him.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling was the finishing chase book for the summer. It needed a re-read because I was ready to watch movie part 1 on dvd and then go to the big-screen for part 2. The first time I read it, I didn’t follow it and I don’t even remember finishing it. The book was still a mess the second reading; chasing through woods which reminded me of Manhunt, disappearing and appearing; the central search for bad little horcruxes overshadowed by a strange symbol and all the chasing around that implied. I did watch Part 1 after that and this is the only book in the series that I needed the movie to make sense of it all. In British speak, “J.K. Rowling mucked about.” (That means “messed around and got into trouble,” not the bad word.)
It’s almost time for The Big Read Wichita, so I’m rereading The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. Books will be available free at the Kickoff Oct. 1 at the Wichita Art Museum. Add your two cents to the reviews when posted here.

LPN Information Session Registration for Spring 2012 Applicants

Andy McFayden, Director of Admissions — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:20:45 +0000

Event Registration Online for Wichita Area Technical College LPN Information Sessions

2011 Commencement Ceremony Student Address

Shane Hilt — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:55:26 +0000

Mary Torrez, Practical Nurse graduate, gave the student address for the 2011 commencement ceremony. Check it out here!

Interior Design Student and Faculty Spruce Up Learner Services at NCAT

Shane Hilt — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:54:49 +0000

Interior Design student Ellen Palmer and lead faculty Bridget Mack paid a visit to NCAT with decorative items left over from Grove to spruce up the learner services area. Their efforts really made the place look ‘at home’! Thanks Ellen and Bridget!

Dr. Kinkel and Leon Serves Hot Dogs to Employees for In-Service

Shane Hilt — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:53:21 +0000

Many of the College’s employees came together during the in-service on Wednesday May 18 to have lunch and catch up on end-of-semester acticity. Dr. Kinkel, president, teamed up with Leon, the manager at the Touch n’ Go Cafe, to serve hot dogs to the employees. Thanks to Dr. Kinkel, Leon, and HR for providing lunch!

What has your library done for you?

Rita's Reviews — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:25:12 +0000

"Casey, let us know what your library's done for you?"

Auto Service Students in the Shop!

Shane Hilt — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:33:20 +0000

We caught a glimpse of some auto service students in the shop working at ongoing projects. Students work on various parts of engine, transmission, electrical, and a myriad of other parts of automobiles throughout the program at the Grove campus.

Interior Design Students Build Side Tables

Shane Hilt — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:22:34 +0000

Interior Design students in History of Furniture & Architecture II get to spark their creativity and build a table based on themes of their choice. Working within the parameters of the assignment, the students went all out. These were also featured in Wichita’s “The Front Porch” magazine (www.thefrontporchwichita.com)

Did you catch the Cessna Citation at NCAT’s Open House 4/19?

Shane Hilt — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:38:15 +0000

Air Conditioning Technology at Grove Campus

Shane Hilt — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:36:42 +0000

Enrollment has really picked up in the air conditioning technology program! Have a look at the students working on equipment in the lab as part of their coursework.