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Hospitality and Tourism Students Host International Cuisine Day

April 14, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Hospitality and Tourism program hosted an International Cuisine reception yesterday. Students were tasked with creating a dish from their assigned country and served it to guests. Participants and their assignments included: Madison Louden – Italy – Tiramisu; Jamie Durfee – Iran – Pomegrate Walnut Stew; Ana Alegria – Greece – Fasaloda; Katherine Olis – Indonesia – Chicken Satay; Bobbie Sebren – Sweden – Swedish Meatballs; Kelly Barnes – Ireland – Cheesy Potatoes; Carl Seaman – US – Burgers; Kimberly Sampson – Belgium – Waffles.

NPC Career Center Hosts Annual Job Fair

March 31, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The NPC Career Center will host its annual College to Career Job Fair April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fisher Campus Center. Many campus and community partners contribute to the annual event. In preparation for the fair, Career Services hosted a workshop to help students with building a resume. Career Pathways hosted a Job Fair Boot Camp today that allowed students to learn about how to dress for success, resumes and cover letters, interview and job search skills, and grooming tips. The Student Government Association partnered with Adult Education to establish a professional clothes closet on campus that students can access to get professional attire for interviews.

College Hosts Discovery Day for NPTC, Adult Ed Students

March 18, 2016

NPU Director, Yolanda Mitchell organized an NPC Discovery Day for National Park Technology Center students and Adult Education students this week. Student Affairs staff and faculty from every division on campus gathered in the Southside Student Center and courtyard to demonstrate what their programs have to offer. More than 400 students attended the event, which included hands-on interactive exhibits from Welding, Marine, Automotive, Radiography, Math and Sciences, Industrial Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, Respiratory Therapy, and Nursing.

Aerospace Fabrication and Repair Program Hosted Open House

March 10, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) Aerospace Fabrication and Repair (AFAB) program hosted an open house last week in the Aerospace lab. The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s Club performed a ribbon cutting that followed remarks from NPC President, Dr. John Hogan and project manager, William Polk. Dr. Hogan welcomed Chamber Ambassadors, NPC board members, leaders from the local aerospace industry, leaders from local public schools, workforce and NPC staff. Polk spoke about the new credit program in Aerospace Fabrication and Repair, “which provides students with the entry level knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the local aerospace industry.” Tom Butler, President of Craft Machining and Tooling (CMT) talked about the importance of long term support for the industry through programs like this.

NPC Film Group Begins Production

March 8, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) Film Group began production Saturday for their upcoming film The Photographer . Principal photography will begin this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Liberal Arts building and will include a number of haute couture gowns on loan for the day from Chuck Dodson, who is also playing Bernard Goldman, the fashion agent in the film. The film is about a modern photographer, Johnathan Jenkins played by Steve Helms, who buys an ancient camera that seems to have a presence of its own, pictured left. Other cast members include Joe, his assistant, played by Rahem White, Bernard Goldman, his agent, Anna Karinova, Vogue model, played by Brandi Searcy, Jacob Webb, antique dealer, played by Mason Tabor, and a variety of background actors and day players.

Nursing Division Hosts Spring Blood Drive

March 8, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) Nursing Division hosted its spring blood drive last week. Students, staff and faculty donated 95 units of life-saving blood that could help as many as 285 patients in our area hospitals. Last year in March the spring blood drive gave 83 units of blood. Nursing Division faculty and students volunteered to help with the registration table and keep the process moving quickly for donors. Others helped provide snacks for donors after they gave blood.

Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Garland County Hosts Awards Reception

March 3, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Garland County will host a reception Thursday, March 10 at 5 p.m. for students who have been awarded a scholarship for the 2016 spring semester. The program will be held in the Southside Student Center at National Park College. Recipients and their families have been invited to attend. Dr. John Hogan will present opening remarks and several students will share their stories. 17 students have been approved by the board to receive the $750 scholarship award, totaling $12,750. Five of the students are first time recipients and all are full time students. 15 of the recipients attend National Park College and two attend Henderson State University.

UAMS, UALR Visit Classes During College Exploration Day for Transfer Students

March 2, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) students visited with representatives from The University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) last week as part of College Exploration Day activities. NPC hosted College Exploration Day last Wednesday in the atrium of the Frederick M. Dierks Center for Nursing and Health Sciences. Tina Paxton, LMSW Field Trainer for Mid-South and Stephanie Christian-Carpenter, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Field Coordinator, LCSW, AADC, both from the UALR Social Work program visited with students in Samantha Christian’s General Psychology class. They explained what social work entails and common misconceptions about the field. They let students know about internship opportunities, how to prepare and the Associate of Arts transfer agreement that allows students to enter the UALR Social Work program as a junior. Christian-Carpenter graduated from NPC and transferred to the UALR BSW program before she was employed with UALR. The guests also shared information about the online Master of Social Work program and Bachelor of Social Work program.

Marine Technology Program Partners with Mercury, Indmar

February 29, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Marine Technology program recently partnered with Indmar Marine, Mercury Marine and BPR Evinrude to expand student access to training materials and equipment. The companies have provided NPC with student access to entry level technician training and testing materials for use in the program’s curriculum. Both Mercury Marine and BPR Evinrude have also agreed to allow the College to purchase equipment and supplies at dealer cost and provide access to all online service manuals and service bulletins. The agreements are provided at no cost to the College. They will allow students a better understanding of each company's network and an opportunity to reach the initial level of certification required for factory training, creating better job opportunities.

NPC Hosts CRACKED, NOT BROKEN Suicide Prevention Conference

February 26, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) will host the Cracked, Not Broken Suicide Prevention Conference with The Garland County Suicide Prevention Coalition, the United Way of Garland County and the Arkansas Department of Health on March 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Frederick M. Dierks Center for Nursing and Health Sciences. The Garland County Suicide Prevention Coalition organized this event in an effort to help lower Garland County’s high rate of suicides. Garland County was rated the third highest in the state for suicides in 2014. Susie Reece, Chair of the Garland County Suicide Prevention Coalition said, “Garland County has one of the highest suicide rates in the state and we know the non-approach that’s been used in the past is not addressing this growing concern. Our community is determined to lower our suicide rates by directly engaging and educating the people this problem affects. And the hard truth is, this problem affects us all.”

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