Tunxis Podcasts http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts Watch and listen to what's going on at Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:59:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Watch and listen to what\'s going on at Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT. Watch and listen to what\'s going on at Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT. Mike Zych http://155.43.80.124/streaming_files/podcast/images/PODCAST-LOGO200px-square.jpgTunxis Podcastshttp://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts music, presentations, art, poetry, classes, college no Mike Zych mzych@txcc.commnet.edu Graduation Ceremony 2013 http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2013/05/31/graduation-ceremony-2013/ http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2013/05/31/graduation-ceremony-2013/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 17:17:25 +0000 Michael Zych http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/?p=5724 Tunxis Community College held its 42nd Commencement on May 31, 2013. Approximately 478 students received associate’s degrees and certificates, representing the largest graduating class in Tunxis history. Guest speakers included the Hon. Nancy Johnson, a former Connecticut Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Dr. Merle Harris, a member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education.

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]]> http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2013/05/31/graduation-ceremony-2013/feed/ 0 Tunxis Community College held its 42nd Commencement on May 31, 2013. Approximately 478 students received associate’s degrees and certificates, representing the largest graduating class in Tunxis history. Guest speakers included the Hon. Nancy Johnson, a former Connecticut Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Dr. Merle Harris, a member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education. View Video [73 min] Tunxis Community College held its 42nd Commencement on May 31, 2013. Approximately 478 students received associate’s degrees and certificates, representing the largest graduating class in Tunxis history. Guest speakers included the Hon. Nancy [...] Tunxis Stage Presents ‘Dead Man’s Cellphone’ http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2013/04/20/tunxis-stage-presents-dead-mans-cellphone/ http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2013/04/20/tunxis-stage-presents-dead-mans-cellphone/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:13:05 +0000 Michael Zych http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/?p=5713 Excerpts from the Tunxis Stage production of Dead Man’s Cell Phone written by by Sarah Ruhl and published by Samuel French Inc. A woman answers a stranger’s ringing cell phone in a cafe and is then pulled into a dark, mysterious world of love, mystery and the trafficking of human body parts.
Cast members include Tammi Melisky, Josh Namnoum, Nina Nguyen Lagac, Margaux Leigh Hamilton, Robert Carrier and Isabel Koepke.

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]]> http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2013/04/20/tunxis-stage-presents-dead-mans-cellphone/feed/ 0 Excerpts from the Tunxis Stage production of Dead Man’s Cell Phone written by by Sarah Ruhl and published by Samuel French Inc. A woman answers a stranger’s ringing cell phone in a cafe and is then pulled into a dark, mysterious world of love, mystery and the trafficking of human body parts. Cast members include Tammi Melisky, Josh Namnoum, Nina Nguyen Lagac, Margaux Leigh Hamilton, Robert Carrier and Isabel Koepke. View Video [2 min] Excerpts from the Tunxis Stage production of Dead Man’s Cell Phone written by by Sarah Ruhl and published by Samuel French Inc. A woman answers a stranger’s ringing cell phone in a cafe and is then pulled into a dark, mysterious world of love, [...] Shakespeare Performances http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/12/04/shakespeare-performances/ http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/12/04/shakespeare-performances/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:39:56 +0000 Michael Zych http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/?p=5558 OTHELLO:
Jeffrey Pettengill: Iago
Estevan Vega: Othello
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TAMING OF THE SHREW I:
Kaitlyn Cyr: Lucentio
Emily Reinhard: Baptista, Hortensio
Katy Scotella : Katherine
Amy Sisson: The Widow, Bianca
James Stringer : Petruchio
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HAMLET:
Milena Melluzzo : The Ghost, Polonius, Ophelia
Kenny Price: Hamlet
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TAMING OF THE SHREW II:
Margaux Hamilton: Baptista
Naomi Lemire: Katherine
Kelly Rowan: Petruchio
Robin Tooker: Bianca
Hope Storrs: The Queen
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Students in the Fall 2012 Shakespeare course at Tunxis performed scenes from Hamlet, The Taming of the Shrew, and Othello as part of a group project. The majority of these students had little to no acting experience, yet their enthusiasm, dedication, and spirit of teamwork comes through  in their performances. This group of students brought a broad range of perspectives to the study of Shakespeare, creating a stimulating teaching and learning environment for all.
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OTHELLO | TAMING OF THE SHREW I | HAMLET | TAMING OF THE SHREW II

]]> http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/12/04/shakespeare-performances/feed/ 0 OTHELLO: Jeffrey Pettengill: Iago Estevan Vega: Othello ——————– TAMING OF THE SHREW I: Kaitlyn Cyr: Lucentio Emily Reinhard: Baptista, Hortensio Katy Scotella : Katherine Amy Sisson: The Widow, Bianca James Stringer : Petruchio ——————– HAMLET: Milena Melluzzo : The Ghost, Polonius, Ophelia Kenny Price: Hamlet ——————– TAMING OF THE SHREW II: Margaux Hamilton: Baptista Naomi Lemire: Katherine Kelly Rowan: Petruchio Robin Tooker: Bianca Hope Storrs: The Queen ——————– Students in the Fall 2012 Shakespeare course at Tunxis performed scenes from Hamlet, The Taming of the Shrew, and Othello as part of a group project. The majority of these students had little to no acting experience, yet their enthusiasm, dedication, and spirit of teamwork comes through  in their performances. This group of students brought a broad range of perspectives to the study of Shakespeare, creating a stimulating teaching and learning environment for all. CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO  VIEW VIDEOS OTHELLO | TAMING OF THE SHREW I | HAMLET | TAMING OF THE SHREW II OTHELLO: Jeffrey Pettengill: Iago Estevan Vega: Othello ——————– TAMING OF THE SHREW I: Kaitlyn Cyr: Lucentio Emily Reinhard: Baptista, Hortensio Katy Scotella : Katherine Amy Sisson: The Widow, Bianca James Stringer : Petruchio [...] Constitution Day 2012 http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/09/26/constitution-day-2012/ http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/09/26/constitution-day-2012/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:16:29 +0000 Michael Zych http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/?p=5509 The 2012 Constitution Day panel discussion addressed the national debt and the Constitution’s role in it. It was held on Wednesday, September 26 in room 6-127/128. The panelists were Andre Blaszczynski, Fran Coan, and Rafele Fierro, each of whom discussed issues such as the historical origins of the debt and its modern-day implications. Approximately 60 audience members were in attendance.

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Fran Coan’s presentation     |      Andre Blaszczynzski’s Presentation

]]> http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/09/26/constitution-day-2012/feed/ 0 The 2012 Constitution Day panel discussion addressed the national debt and the Constitution’s role in it. It was held on Wednesday, September 26 in room 6-127/128. The panelists were Andre Blaszczynski, Fran Coan, and Rafele Fierro, each of whom discussed issues such as the historical origins of the debt and its modern-day implications. Approximately 60 audience members were in attendance.                                          view video Fran Coan’s presentation     |      Andre Blaszczynzski’s Presentation The 2012 Constitution Day panel discussion addressed the national debt and the Constitution’s role in it. It was held on Wednesday, September 26 in room 6-127/128. The panelists were Andre Blaszczynski, Fran Coan, and Rafele Fierro, each of whom [...] 2012 Graduation Ceremony at Tunxis Community College http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/06/01/2012-graduation-ceremony-at-tunxis-community-college/ http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/06/01/2012-graduation-ceremony-at-tunxis-community-college/#comments Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:49:03 +0000 Michael Zych http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/?p=5486 The 2012 Graduation Ceremony at Tunxis Community College took place in the courtyard at Tunxis on June 1, 2012. This was the largest graduating class in the history of the college. Guest speakers included Valedictorian Andrea Farrell, graduating student Lea Lavoie and Dr. René Lerer from the Board of Regents for Higher Education.

Part I Welcome/Guest Speakers [29 min]

Part II Conferral of Degrees [42 min]

]]> http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/06/01/2012-graduation-ceremony-at-tunxis-community-college/feed/ 0 The 2012 Graduation Ceremony at Tunxis Community College took place in the courtyard at Tunxis on June 1, 2012. This was the largest graduating class in the history of the college. Guest speakers included Valedictorian Andrea Farrell, graduating student Lea Lavoie and Dr. René Lerer from the Board of Regents for Higher Education. Part I Welcome/Guest Speakers [29 min] Part II Conferral of Degrees [42 min] The 2012 Graduation Ceremony at Tunxis Community College took place in the courtyard at Tunxis on June 1, 2012. This was the largest graduating class in the history of the college. Guest speakers included Valedictorian Andrea Farrell, graduating [...] Debate on The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/04/24/debate-on-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act/ http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/04/24/debate-on-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:47:39 +0000 Michael Zych http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/?p=5442 On Tuesday, April 24th at 11:30 in Founders Hall Dr. Rafaele Fierro moderated a panel discussion on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Two guests,Dr. Ellen Andrews, Executive Director of the Connecticut Health Policy Project and Fergus Cullen, Executive Director of the Yankee Institute for Public Policy were on the panel along with Tunxis Professor Bob Brown.

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]]> http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/04/24/debate-on-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act/feed/ 0 On Tuesday, April 24th at 11:30 in Founders Hall Dr. Rafaele Fierro moderated a panel discussion on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Two guests,Dr. Ellen Andrews, Executive Director of the Connecticut Health Policy Project and Fergus Cullen, Executive Director of the Yankee Institute for Public Policy were on the panel along with Tunxis Professor Bob Brown. view video On Tuesday, April 24th at 11:30 in Founders Hall Dr. Rafaele Fierro moderated a panel discussion on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Two guests,Dr. Ellen Andrews, Executive Director of the Connecticut Health Policy Project and Fergus [...] Philosophy & Phood with Charles Stein http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/04/23/philosophy-phood-with-charles-stein/ http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/04/23/philosophy-phood-with-charles-stein/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:44:22 +0000 Michael Zych http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/?p=5463 Contemporary thinker and author — and former Tunxis adjunct faculty member — Charles Stein presided over a lecture-discussion session on April 23, 2012 in Founders Hall. This “Philosophy & Phood” event was sponsored by the Tunxis Philosophy Club.

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]]> http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/04/23/philosophy-phood-with-charles-stein/feed/ 0 Contemporary thinker and author — and former Tunxis adjunct faculty member — Charles Stein presided over a lecture-discussion session on April 23, 2012 in Founders Hall. This “Philosophy & Phood” event was sponsored by the Tunxis Philosophy Club. view video part 1| part 2 | part 3 | part 4 Contemporary thinker and author — and former Tunxis adjunct faculty member — Charles Stein presided over a lecture-discussion session on April 23, 2012 in Founders Hall. This “Philosophy & Phood” event was sponsored by the Tunxis [...] International Week Student Panel http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/03/13/international-week-student-panel/ http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/03/13/international-week-student-panel/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:02:40 +0000 Michael Zych http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/?p=5403 Students in the ESL Oral Skills Class serve as panelists to share with other Tunxis students both their good and bad experiences of moving into the U.S. culture.  This event is an annual part of International Week which celebrates the diversity of cultures that come together to study at Tunxis

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]]> http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2012/03/13/international-week-student-panel/feed/ 0 Students in the ESL Oral Skills Class serve as panelists to share with other Tunxis students both their good and bad experiences of moving into the U.S. culture.  This event is an annual part of International Week which celebrates the diversity of cultures that come together to study at Tunxis view video Students in the ESL Oral Skills Class serve as panelists to share with other Tunxis students both their good and bad experiences of moving into the U.S. culture.  This event is an annual part of International Week which celebrates the diversity of [...] Pleasant Dreams from Tunxis Community College 2011 http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2011/12/09/pleasant-dreams-from-tunxis-community-college-2011/ http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2011/12/09/pleasant-dreams-from-tunxis-community-college-2011/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:49:30 +0000 Michael Zych http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/?p=5359 ConKerr Cancer started when Cindy Kerr’s son was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and she began making pillowcases to brighten up his hospital room and to put a smile on his face.
Since its inception, ConKerr Cancer has delivered over 430,000 cheerful pillowcases to sick children in hospitals across the country and established 125 chapters They serve children in 225 hospitals and pediatric hospices across the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Isreal.
On December 9, 2011, Maggie Carlin and Patricia McDermott organized the second “Pleasant Dreams from Tunxis Community College” event to benefit ConKerr Cancer. Over 30 members of the Tunxis community donated their time, fabric and money. The result was 100 very colorful pillowcases to be sent to the non-profit ConKerr Cancer.
Thanks to all that helped this year!

 

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]]> http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2011/12/09/pleasant-dreams-from-tunxis-community-college-2011/feed/ 0 ConKerr Cancer started when Cindy Kerr’s son was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and she began making pillowcases to brighten up his hospital room and to put a smile on his face. Since its inception, ConKerr Cancer has delivered over 430,000 cheerful pillowcases to sick children in hospitals across the country and established 125 chapters They serve children in 225 hospitals and pediatric hospices across the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Isreal. On December 9, 2011, Maggie Carlin and Patricia McDermott organized the second “Pleasant Dreams from Tunxis Community College” event to benefit ConKerr Cancer. Over 30 members of the Tunxis community donated their time, fabric and money. The result was 100 very colorful pillowcases to be sent to the non-profit ConKerr Cancer. Thanks to all that helped this year!   View Video: 1 Min 35 Sec ConKerr Cancer started when Cindy Kerr’s son was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and she began making pillowcases to brighten up his hospital room and to put a smile on his face. Since its inception, ConKerr Cancer has delivered over 430,000 [...] S.W.A.T. Team Exercise on Campus http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2011/10/26/s-w-a-t-team-exercise-on-campus/ http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2011/10/26/s-w-a-t-team-exercise-on-campus/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:44:32 +0000 Michael Zych http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/?p=5330 On May 26, 2011, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Jessica Waterhouse-Van Wie organized a training scenario in the school’s 600 and 700 buildings. With the help of the school’s administration, local law enforcement and a S.W.A.T. team were able to stage a training exercise inwhich there was a shooter on campus.  Students, Faculty and Staff played the roles of bystanders, victims and even hostages.  The exercise was deemed a success and a similar event is being planned for 2012.

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]]> http://falcon.txcc.commnet.edu/blogs/podcasts/2011/10/26/s-w-a-t-team-exercise-on-campus/feed/ 0 On May 26, 2011, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Jessica Waterhouse-Van Wie organized a training scenario in the school’s 600 and 700 buildings. With the help of the school’s administration, local law enforcement and a S.W.A.T. team were able to stage a training exercise inwhich there was a shooter on campus.  Students, Faculty and Staff played the roles of bystanders, victims and even hostages.  The exercise was deemed a success and a similar event is being planned for 2012. view video On May 26, 2011, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Jessica Waterhouse-Van Wie organized a training scenario in the school’s 600 and 700 buildings. With the help of the school’s administration, local law enforcement and a S.W.A.T. [...]