UA Cossatot Currently Not Hosting Public Meetings
UA Cossatot is not hosting public meetings in their facilities until further notice due to the Coronavirus, Therefore, Sevier County Extension has moved the Pesticide Applicator Training to the Farm Bureau Bldg. in De Queen. What: Pesticide Applicator Training When: Thursday, March 19, 202 at 5:30 pm Where: Farm Bureau Bldg. in De Queen
UA Cossatot Scholarship Application Due April 1st
The 2020-2021 UA Cossatot scholarship application is due April 1. The online application can be found here: https://cccua.awardspring.com/
Students are encouraged to finish their application early and then follow up with whomever they have chosen to provide their recommendation letters.
Completing this online scholarship application before April 1 is the best time for students to apply for scholarships for the upcoming academic year and gives them access to all the scholarships we have available.
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Miss UA Cossatot Pageant Cancelled
The Miss UA Cossatot Pageant scheduled for March 28 in Lockesburg has been cancelled due to health concerns.
From the Office of the Chancellor
UA Cossatot is working closely with the University of Arkansas System Office, UAMS, and other entities to ensure our pandemic plan regarding COVID-19 protects our students, employees, and other stakeholders. Our team has met non-stop for the past several weeks to enact measures to address the COVID-19 outbreak. These measures include sharing more information campus-wide regarding prevention, altered course scheduling, restricted campus usage, and campus closures, should that need arise.
We have communicated this link on our UA Cossatot webpage to all students and employees: https://www.cccua.edu/novel-coronavirus
This link includes useful information regarding what UA Cossatot is doing locally and it offers students and employees health and safety information about COVID-19.
UA Cossatot campuses continue to prepare for our college community’s safety as well as possible closure as we have:
Created online versions of all non-technical courses offered at UA Cossatot. We are currently working on all technical courses to ensure students can maintain learning, even while being away from campus. Initiated a policy where, until further notice, we will not be allowing the use of our facilities by outside groups.
Directed our Medical Division to cancel clinical rotations at local health care facilities and teach Medical Department lecture courses via Zoom software. Developed an IT plan that allows personnel VPN access to their workstations. This will allow UA Cossatot to operate from a business standpoint while not being on campus.
Cancelled the second annual UA Cossatot Scholarship Pageant that was to be held on March 28th. We do not have a reschedule date. Encouraged UA Cossatot employees to limit non-essential business travel. While no members of the UA Cossatot community have been diagnosed with COVID-19, UA Cossatot is preparing for the potential of local transmission and we are aligning our efforts with local leaders, The UA System, UAMS, and the Arkansas Department of Health.
These are just a few of the preparations we have made to keep our students and campus community updated and better protected from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Campus leaders are meeting daily to assess this very fluid situation. We will continue to monitor and adjust our efforts, keeping student, public and, employee safety in mind.
Regards,
Dr. Steve Cole Chancellor, UA Cossatot
Cossatot Community College
Information as of: March 16, 2020 At UA Cossatot, health and safety of our campus community are top priorities. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak rapidly evolves in the U.S. and worldwide, UA Cossatot will continue to provide the latest updates and guidance for the campus community in one place online: cccua.edu/coronavirus.
UA Cossatot Holds Seventh Annual Come Fall in Love Event for High School Juniors
“Come Fall in Love” is an event that takes place at UA Cossatot every February. It is designed for juniors in high school to fall in love with UA Cossatot. Approximately 500 high school students visited the college to learn about careers, educational opportunities, and how they can achieve their goals by enrolling at UA Cossatot.
This past month, UA Cossatot hosted seven “Come Fall in Love” events to seven local area high schools. The high schools that brought their students to the college included; Foreman, Kirby, Ashdown, Nashville, Dierks, Horatio, and De Queen.
Upon arrival, the students were greeted and welcomed by UA Cossatot staff. Throughout the day, several sessions took place concerning career readiness, financial planning, and testimonies from alumni. The college also designated time for students to learn about programs offered at UA Cossatot, student organizations at the college, and services the college’s Educational Resource Center provides.
Students were able to sit in on college classes, play games, receive program information, and take pictures. The college also provided the students with a free lunch before they returned to their high school.
UA Cossatot Director of Student Services, Suzanne Ward, said, “Providing the basic information regarding college prior to the senior year is crucial. The more students know about career goals, academic programs, college life, and financial planning for college, the better decisions they can make about their future.”
For more information about UA Cossatot, please contact Student Services at 870-584-4471. To learn about college opportunities offered at UA Cossatot while in high school, please contact the Director of High School Programs, Julie Rhodes, at 870-584-1343.
International Women's Day was March 8th
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women throughout the world. UA Cossatot celebrated across all three campuses on Monday, March 09, 2020 bringing awareness to all students, faculty and staff of the college by wearing a pink or purple shirt. Thank you to all who participated!
Sporting Clay Tournament in Texarkana March 28th
Hunter’s Education Class at UA Cossatot De Queen on Saturday, March 28th
A one day Hunters Ed class will be held on Saturday, March 28, at the Adam’s Building on UA Cossatot Campus in De Queen from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. You will need to bring a sack lunch and you must attend all day in order to test.
Anyone born after 1968 must complete a hunter’s education course and carry a valid hunter’s education card to hunt in Arkansas. Children under 16 may hunt without the class as long as they are under the direct supervision of an adult who is 21 years old or older. There is no specific age requirement to enroll in hunter’s education however, the educational material is based on a sixth-grade reading level. Arkansas recognizes hunter’s education cards from other states. Arkansas’s hunter’s education program is recognized in all states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. You must sign up by going to: https://register-ed.com/events/view/159688. There is a limit of 20 participants so you may want to sign up early. If you have any questions, please call Kim Frachiseur at the Sevier County Extension Office at 870-584-3013.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The UA Cossatot Employee Safety and Wellness Committee would like to remind everyone that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
“Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States.”~fightcolorectalcancer.org
· During the next year, one in twenty people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, bringing an estimated 147,950 new cases in 2020.
· Proper screening could prevent sixty percent of colorectal cancer deaths.
· While data indicates that new colorectal cancers in those over age 50 have fallen consistently since 1985, rates of colorectal cancer for those under age 50 have risen, especially for rectal cancer.
Helpful information can be found at https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/colorectal-cancer/facts-stats/
Attached is a fact sheet from the American Cancer Society, which lists common risk factors for colon cancer:
· Heredity – Up to 30% of people with colorectal cancer have a family history of the disease.
· Personal history of colorectal polyps, previously treated colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disease.
· Personal history of radiation to the abdomen (belly) or pelvic area to treat a prior cancer.
· Type 2 diabetes.
· Obesity.
· Physical inactivity.
· Diets high in red or processed meat and/or diets low in calcium, fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain fiber.
· Smoking.
· Alcohol use.
Facts about colon cancer & rectal cancer | Fight CRC
Need more information about colorectal cancer to share with your family, friends, or community? Know the facts and tell someone you care about. Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States. There will be an estimated 147,950 new cases of colorectal cancer in 2020.
2020 Spring Officers are Elected to Serve in Collegiate FFA
UA Cossatot’s Collegiate FFA organization announces the spring 2020 FFA officers. These officers will serve for a term of one semester and be active leaders in UA Cossatot’s FFA.
The officers include President Codie Jamison, Vice President John Hardin, Secretary Kinley Wright, Treasurer Lindy Price, and Reporter Kelsey Russell.
(L-R): John Hardin, Will McAlister, Lindy Price, Brennen Seymour, Kinley Wright, Kirsten Nicholas, Kelsey Russell, and Codie Jamison
Scholarship recipients not pictured: Dusty Kesterson and Courtney Vaught
UA Cossatot’s FFA student organization gives students who are interested in agriculture the chance to learn about opportunities in this field while also learning skills in leadership, communication, and networking. Building friendships and scholarship opportunities are other benefits of being in UA Cossatot’s Collegiate FFA as well.
(L-R): John Hardin, Lindy Price, Codie Jamison, Kinley Wright, Kelsey Russell
This spring, UA Cossatot’s FFA will be hosting the annual plant sale in the greenhouse on the De Queen campus. The plant sale provides an affordable resource for local producers to acquire a variety of plants for their spring gardens. Students learn to grow and care for the plants, and they also obtain valuable customer service skills while interacting with the public during the sale.
For additional information about UA Cossatot’s Collegiate FFA, please contact Kelli Harris at 870-584-1218.
Congratulations to UA Cossatot Lady Colts Basketball Player, Makenzie Cardenas
VIDEO - Retirement Party for Gene Stinson Friday at Howard County Childrens' Center
Ashes on Ash Wednesday
Father Salvadore Vega applies ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead of a parishioner, Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Ash Wednesday -- the day after Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday -- is a tradition in many Christian denominations. The picture was taken at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Nashville. Photo courtesy of Louie Graves Nashville News Leader.
Miss UA Cossatot Scholarship Pageant is March 28
Nashville Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet List of Winners
Winners at last night's Nashville Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet included:
Man of the Year - Alan Green
Woman of the Year - Cheryl Power
Orange and Black Award - Andrea Pinegar and the Scrapper Supermarket
Bloom Where You Are Planted Award - Andi Reeves
Memorial Awards - Jerry Jacobs, Andy Anderson, Vernon Wildbur, Joey Jamison, Charles Sharp, Tom Strasner, And Helen Millwood
New Buildings - Husqvarna and Pilgrims
Remodeled Buildings - Smokehouse Pizza, Occasions, Rehab Specialists, Angel Nails, Flex Gym, Lisa Chandler Insurance, What Fur, Hoppin Nutrition Bar / Roobungee, Nashville Nutrition Den
Outgoing members Janet Carpenter, Leslie Reeder, and Will Martin were recognized and new board members Nicole Aylette, Michelle Boone, Annette Brown, and Hunter Green were welcomed. Vice President for the coming year is Mark Dale and the President is Loren Hinton.
Special thanks to all our sponsors as well as Occasions and Sandra Jones, Pattacakes and Staphanie Harrison and Wendy Haddan, the Howard County 4-Hers, and Fred Hintz for helping to make last night an event to remember!
Irvan of Horatio Establishes Scholarship with UA Cossatot Foundation
Horatio resident, Gayla Irvan, donated to the UA Cossatot Foundation to establish the Alex Scholarship.
The scholarship is to honor the memory of her son, Alex Irvan. The Alex Scholarship is for UA Cossatot students accepted into the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program. Eligible applicants will need to have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have a financial need. The scholarship will award one applicant $500 for the academic year.
Irvan said, “I had a disabled child and I wanted to give to a college with an OTA program to help students who could work with people with disabilities and helping with other rehabilitation services.”
The UA Cossatot Foundation exists to create awareness of the need for scholarships while focusing efforts on raising resources to meet the need and furthering UA Cossatot’s institutional development.
UA Cossatot Foundation Director, Dustin Roberts said, “Mrs. Irvan has a big heart and a strong desire to help others succeed. This gift in memory of her son, Alex, is greatly appreciated and will help a deserving OTA student at UA Cossatot.”
For more information on how to support UA Cossatot Foundation, please contact Dustin Roberts at 870-584-1172 or droberts@cccua.edu
Lake Wind Advisory May Be Extended Through Wednesday
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport…
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southwesterly winds this morning will begin to transition
to a westerly/northwesterly wind this afternoon as a cold front
passes through the area. Wind gusts between 20 to 30 mph are
expected through much of the day.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana,
southeast Oklahoma, south central and southwest Arkansas and
east and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACT...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Results from Colts Classic FFA
The Colts Classic FFA competition at UA Cossatot - De Queen was last Friday.
Results from the contest are:
Ag Mechanics
1. Fouke
2. Acorn
3. Hackett
Electricity
1. Bradley
2. Harmony Grove
3. Hermitage
Farm Business Management
1. Taylor
2. Mount Ida
3. Lake Hamilton
Floriculture
1. Dover
2. Bradley
3. Hackett
Forestry
1. Harmony Grove
2. Taylor
3. Hermitage
Horse
1. Foreman
2. Rosebud
3. Mount Ida
Land Judging
1. Dierks
2. Taylor
3. Foreman
Milk Quality & Products
1. Ouachita
2. Taylor
3. Waldron
Nursery & Landscape
1. Dover
2. Mena
3. Bradley
Poultry
1. Murfreesboro
2. Siloam Springs
3. De Queen
Veterinary Science
1. Cedar Ridge
2. Siloam Springs
3. Genoa Central
Early Voting Underway
Early voting for March 3 Primary begins today
For the complete story visit:
https://www.dequeenbee.com/…/article_7bd3329c-5267-11ea-8b0…
dequeenbee.com | The primary source of local news for De Queen and Sevier County
While admittedly not the most exciting member of the De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce. CTS Services of Benton - with a location in Lockesburg - provides a service that while seemingly mundane to ordinary folks, is vital and sometimes critical to the business that they service.