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New
Challenges: Memory Series
The brain can recall and store much more information than we generally
think it can. To use more of it, we must first, as mentioned last week, give
up negative self-talk. "I can," rather than "I can’t" must become our
mantra. The Greeks developed mnemonics, later used by the Romans, and being
revived today as a major method to remember lists of things. Short term
memory involves mostly left-brain triggers such as order, sequence, and
numbers. In addition to repetition, using right-brain triggers such as
imagination, exaggeration, humor, absurdity, color and the senses, enhances
the ability to move information to long-term memory and retrieve it more
easily. If you were asked to remember and list the five Tudor English
monarchs in order, you might think of going into a museum and in hall number
seven (a lucky number) you see a portrait of Henry the Seventh. You think
"how appropriate," and next to him is Henry the Eighth. Once again it seems
logical. Then you hear over the intercom in a ghostly voice "EME" several
times. EME is an acronym for Edward, Mary, and Elizabeth. Now, think of the
story, visualize and listen to it. Name the five rulers in order. If you
can’t, reread the story and try again.
—Submitted by Employee Development (08.25.10)
The Inspirting Corner
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Labor
Day—Celebrating Workers’ Contributions to the U.S.
On Monday, September 6, the United States will celebrate the national
holiday in honor of organized labor and the achievements of American
workers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the holiday originated
in New York City on September 5, 1882 and was organized by the Central Labor
Union of New York. Other industrial cities soon followed New York’s example.
By 1894, 23 states had adopted the holiday, and that same year the United
States declared a national Labor Day holiday. "The vital force of labor
added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest
production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the
realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy.
It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to
the creator of so much of the nation’s strength, freedom, and leadership—the
American worker." [The quote is excerpted from the Department of Labor web
site at www.dol.gov.]
—Submitted by Diversity Task Force (09.01.10)
Focus on Diversity
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Sending
Existing Recurring Appointments to New Hires
You sent that recurring office meeting appointment two
years ago, but now you have a few new people in your department. Here’s a
tip to help you painlessly send recurring appointments to new hires.
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Select the appointment you wish to send in either the week
or day calendar view.
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Click the Delegate button.
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Click All Instances.
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Enter the new hires’ addresses in the To field.
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Delete all "-Delegated" tags.
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Click Send.
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When the dialog asks if you wish to keep the original
item, click Yes.
Delegating the appointment instead of resending it also lets
you keep track of who has received the appointment. Just right-click the
appointment and select Properties to view the users the appointment
was sent to initially and the names of those the appointment was delegated
to. —Submitted by Joyce Roseberry (01.13.10)
GroupWise
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Take
a Break from Work
If you begin working early in the morning and don’t
quit until bedtime, there will be no room in your life to focus on anything
but your job. So, make sure you take some time for non-work activities
everyday or at least several times a week. Here’s how you can spend some of
your time away from work:
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Read a good book (non-work
related, of course)
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Keep up with world news, pop
culture and politics
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Travel for pleasure
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Volunteer your time
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Talk to people with whom you
don’t work
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Enjoy a hobby
—Submitted by the MCC Wellness
Committee (04.28.10)
Health &
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New
Employee Reception
September 2
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Alumni Lobby
Labor
Day Holiday
September 6
COLLEGE
CLOSED
Poetry
Readings
September 7
12:30 p.m.
Rotary Auditorium
7 p.m.
Mooresville Center
Mitchell
Community Choir Practice Resumes
September 7
7 p.m.
Shearer Hall
Faculty/Staff Assembly
September 9
12:15 p.m.
Shearer Hall
9/11
Remembrance
September 10
8:50 a.m.
On the Circle
Mitchell
Community Band Practice Resumes
September 13
7 p.m.
Shearer Hall
Retirement Planning Conference
September 22
Music
From The Grove
September 24
7 p.m.
Shearer Hall
Faculty/Staff Assembly
November
4
12:15 p.m.
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Summer Semester 2006 |
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May 29, Monday |
Memorial Day holiday
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June 1, Thursday |
Last day for 100% refund for eight-week and
first four-week sessions |
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June 2, Friday |
Eight-week and first four-week sessions begin |
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June 2–5, Friday–Monday |
Drop/add for eight-week and first four-week
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June 5, Monday |
Last day for 75% refund for first four-week
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June 7, Wednesday |
Last day for 75% refund for eight-week session |
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June 20, Tuesday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from first four-week
session to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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June 29, Thursday |
Last day of first four-week session |
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June 30, Friday |
Second four-week session begins |
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July 3–4, Monday–Tuesday |
Independence Day holiday
(College closed) |
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July 5, Wednesday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from ten-week session
to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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July 5, Wednesday |
Last day for 75% refund for second four-week
session |
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July 10, Monday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from eight-week
session to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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July 20, Thursday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from second four-week
session to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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July 31, Monday |
Ten-week, eight-week, and second eight-week
sessions end |
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August 1, Tuesday |
Grades due/posted in computer by 3 p.m. |
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August 3, Thursday |
Grades mailed to students |
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Fall Semester 2006 |
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August 1, Tuesday |
Ten-month faculty return |
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August 2, Wednesday |
Faculty workday/professional development |
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August 3–9, Thursday–Wednesday |
Final registration and payment |
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August 10, Thursday |
Professional development |
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August 10, Thursday |
New student orientation |
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August 11, Friday |
Faculty/staff workday |
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August 11, Friday |
Last day for 100% refund for sixteen-week and
first eight-week sessions |
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August 14, Monday |
Fall semester begins |
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August 14–16, Monday–Wednesday |
Drop/add |
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August 17, Thursday |
Last day for 75% refund for first eight-week
session |
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August 23, Wednesday |
Last day for 75% refund for sixteen-week session |
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September 4, Monday |
Labor Day holiday
(College closed) |
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September 18, Monday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from first eight-week
session to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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October 9–10, Monday–Tuesday |
Fall break (no
classes) |
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October 11, Wednesday |
Last day of first eight-week session |
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October 11, Wednesday |
Last day for 100% refund for first eight-week
session |
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October 12, Thursday |
Second eight-week session begins |
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October 17, Tuesday |
Last day for 75% refund for second eight-week
session |
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October 25, Wednesday |
Last day to drop/withdraw to ensure a grade of
‘W’ |
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November 8, Wednesday |
Spring semester registration begins
(no classes) |
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November 14, Tuesday |
Spring semester registration ends |
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November 20, Monday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from second eight-week
session to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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November 23–24, Thursday–Friday |
Thanksgiving Holiday
(College closed) |
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December 4, Monday |
Last day of classes |
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December 5, Tuesday |
Reading day (no
classes) |
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December 6–12, Wednesday–Tuesday |
Final exams and end of fall semester |
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December 13, Wednesday |
Grades due/posted in computer by 3 p.m. |
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December 18, Monday |
Grades mailed to students |
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December 25–29 |
Winter Holiday
(College closed) |
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Spring Semester 2007 |
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January 1, Monday |
New Year’s Holiday
(College closed) |
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January 2, Tuesday |
College reopens |
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January 4, Thursday |
Spring semester final registration and payment
day |
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January 5, Friday |
Faculty/staff workday |
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January 5, Friday |
New student orientation |
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January 5, Friday |
Last day for 100% refund for sixteen-week and
first eight-week sessions |
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January 8, Monday |
Spring semester begins |
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January 8–10, Monday–Wednesday |
Drop/add |
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January 11, Thursday |
Last day for 75% refund for first eight-week
session |
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January 15, Monday |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
(College closed) |
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January 18, Thursday |
Last day for 75% refund for sixteen-week session |
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February 12, Monday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from first eight-week
session to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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March 5, Monday |
Last day of first eight-week session |
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March 5, Monday |
Last day for 100% refund for second eight-week
session |
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March 6, Tuesday |
Second eight-week session begins |
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March 9, Friday |
Last day for 75% refund for second eight-week
session |
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March 12–16, Monday–Friday |
Spring break (no
classes) |
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March 19, Monday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from sixteen-week
session to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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April 13, Friday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from second eight-week
session to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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April 17, Tuesday |
Summer early advising and registration begins
(no classes) |
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April 19, Thursday |
Last day for summer early advising and
registration |
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May 1, Tuesday |
Last day of spring classes |
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May 2, Wednesday |
Reading day |
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May 3–9, Thursday–Wednesday |
Final exams and end of spring semester |
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May 9, Wednesday |
Associate Degree Nursing pinning |
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May 10, Thursday |
GED graduation |
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May 11, Friday |
Curriculum graduation |
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Summer Semester 2007 |
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May 14–15, Monday–Tuesday |
Faculty/staff workdays |
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May 16, Wednesday |
Summer registration day |
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May 17, Thursday |
Faculty/staff workday |
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May 17, Thursday |
Last day for 100% refund for ten-week session |
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May 18, Friday |
Ten-week session begins |
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May 18–21, Friday–Monday |
Drop/add for ten-week session |
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May 22–24, Tuesday–Thursday |
Fall advising and registration |
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May 24, Thursday |
Last day to receive a 75% refund for ten-week
session |
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May 28, Monday |
Memorial Day Holiday
(no classes) |
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June 1, Friday |
Last day for 100% refund for first four-week and
eight-week sessions |
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June 4, Monday |
Eight-week and first four-week sessions begin |
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June 4–5, Monday–Tuesday |
Drop/add for eight-week and first four-week
sessions |
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June 5, Tuesday |
Last day for 75% refund for first four-week
session |
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June 7, Thursday |
Last day for 75% refund for eight-week session |
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June 20, Wednesday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from first four-week
session to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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June 29, Friday |
Last day of first four-week session |
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June 29, Friday |
Last day to receive a 100% refund for second
four-week session |
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July 2, Monday |
Second four-week session begins |
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July 2, Monday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from ten-week session
to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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July 3, Tuesday |
Last day to receive a 75% refund for second
four-week session |
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July 4, Wednesday |
Independence Day Holiday
(College closed) |
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July 9, Monday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from eight-week
session to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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July 19, Thursday |
Last day to drop/withdraw from second four-week
session to ensure a grade of ‘W’ |
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July 30, Monday |
Summer semester ends |
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July 31, Tuesday |
Grades due/posted in computer by 3 p.m. |
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August 2, Thursday |
Grades mailed to students |
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