Scholars Bowl Team

Jeff State Scholars Bowl Team Traveled to UAB on April 26

Birmingham Reads 2013

Jeff State Supports "Birmingham Reads 2013"

On April 18, Jefferson State participated in the Birmingham Reads 2013 program. 

Birmingham Reads provided an opportunity for volunteers to read to Birmingham’s school aged children. 

Twenty-four students, faculty and staff members from Jefferson State read to students at Huffman Academy. 

Brandy Core, office manager for Jefferson State’s Educational Talent Search program, coordinated our efforts. Books ranged from “Curious George” to “Dr. Doolittle.”   

Each child was provided a personal copy of the book and was encouraged to read it to a family member after school. Birmingham Reads 2013 was sponsored by Better Basics.

Jeff State Students Help Community Art Project

By Dave Baird

The Birmingham Museum of Art is heading two special community art projects. Communities United will take place April 13th at Smithfield Estates Park in Pratt City Alabama. It brings together students and residents of different ages, backgrounds, and regions to create public art for local parks. Participants will complete two community art projects, one for Smithfield Estates Park and another for Shields Conference Center at W.C. Patton Park.

Two bare walls on buildings from the mining era in Smithfield Estates Park, will serve as a canvas for community murals. Mrs. Ellen Spencer, the neighborhood president, says, "Art will not only enhance the beauty of the park, but also the serenity and overall experience of our visitors."

Students from University of Alabama at Birmingham's Greek community will join drawing students from Jefferson State Community College, students from Daniel Payne Middle School's after school care program, and residents of Smithfield Estate's subdivisions to create the murals.

Communities United will also provide panels to be displayed at Shields Conference Center in W.C. Patton Park. Special needs students from Jackson-Olin High School, Carver High School, and Woodlawn High School will paint the panels.

Birmingham Museum of Art's artist-in-residence Toby Richards has coordinated Communities United, says hopes the art will instill a sense of pride and hope. He says "The art we create on April 13 will be enjoyed by visitors of the parks today and for many generations to come."

Honors Convocation

Attend Jefferson State's 2013 Honors Convocation

 

Make your plans to attend Jefferson State's annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, April 18, 2013. The event will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the HSB, Shelby Campus. 

Take an hour to be uplifted by the excellence of our students as their academic, civic and social contributions to the college and community are celebrated, and spend a few extra minutes catching up with members of the Jeff State family you might not see as often as you would like to. 

 

It's a joyful afternoon, so come and share!

Not Your Average Joe

Meet Joe Bowman

What is your job title at Jefferson State?
Medic Simulation Lab Instructor

How long have you worked at Jefferson State?
3 years

If I didn't have this job I'd want to be: 
Down at the beach working on my boat and house full time

My biggest accomplishment has been: 
Going to Marine Corps Officers Candidate and being ranked #1 in my platoon.

What I really love about my job is: 
I really enjoy working with young paramedics and nurses. I enjoy watching them progress through the program.

Tell us about something new in your life: 
Moved to the country in a home with 7 acres. I have always lived in neighborhoods.. It’s fun watching the deer and turkey in the back yard. I enjoy the peace.

If I got a million dollars tomorrow I'd:
Share the winnings with Humane Societies in Birmingham and Shelby County.

The most recent book I read was:
"Damn Few" A story about a US Navy Seal and his accomplishments.

My favorite food is:
Seafood to include oysters and sushi

My favorite quote is: 
"Don’t expect more from people than they are capable of giving"

The most adventurous thing I have done is: 
I will list a few... Marine Corps Officers Candidate School,  Skydiving from 2 miles up, Scuba diving at night to 200 ft, night time shark fishing, getting lost on a night scuba dive (the boat forgot me and  I was out in the ocean for 2 hours)

My favorite football team is:
Alabama

My favorite animal is:
My cats

My favorite movie is:
Patton

My favorite television show is:
"The Biggest Loser"

My favorite hobby is: 
Guns and target practice

My website I read the most is:
Fox News

My favorite musician or musical group is:
The Stones

My idea of a great evening is:
Sitting out in the back yard with a nice wood burning fire

What most people don't know about me is:
I’m dyslexic… almost failed High School but went on to get my MBA and I became the oldest medic to graduate from Jeff State. 

My best personality trait is:
Ability to laugh at myself

My worst personality trait is:
Being OCD on things I pursue

The biggest problem facing the world today is:
Hunger

Were you named after anyone?
My great grandfather

Who was your favorite celebrity as a child?
The Lone Ranger

Where do you like to vacation?
Ft. Walton Beach Florida

Who do you admire?
My 97 year old dad who was the youngest Battalion Sgt Major at 21 and retired as a Lt Col in the Air Force

When was the last time you cried?
Last month when one of my kitties 15 years old died

Where did you receive your college degree or training? 
University of West Florida Pensacola

Family?
Daughter Traci 45, Jackson 17 grandson

Would you sky dive?
Did 13 dives and opened the shoot too low which really made the instructor mad

What is your favorite cereal?
Oatmeal

What is your favorite ice cream?
Butter Pecan

What is the first thing you notice about people?
Their smile and eyes

What is the least favorite thing about you?
My size...I have always wanted to be bigger

What was the last thing you ate?
Popcorn

Mountain hideaway or beach house?
I have a home on Okaloosa Island Ft. Walton Beach, FL.  My parents had this little piece of paradise in 1968 and my dad passed on to me

What scares you the most?
Turning old or older

Favorite sports to watch?
Surfing

Last movie you watched?
Zero Dark 30

Favorite dessert?
Ice Cream

Favorite sound?
Birds on a summer morning.  

What is the farthest you have been from home?
Trinidad

Where were you born?
Honolulu Hawaii

PTK Chapters Shine

Phi Theta Kappa Chapters Win Awards During International Competition

The Chapters of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Jefferson State earned numerous

awards on April 6 during the International Phi Theta Kappa Convention in San Jose, California.

During the convention, the Pi Pi Chapter was named a College Project winner. They received one of only 25 awards presented out of the 1,300 plus chapters in the society. Also, Tyler Rockwell was named to the All-Alabama Academic Team.

The Beta Lambda Delta Chapter was also honored as a College Project award winner. The Beta Lambda Delta chapter received the following awards:
Distinguished Member - Emily Vonbartheld
Distinguished Officer - Jo McGinnis
Distinguished Advisor - Libby Holmes
Distinguished Officer Team
Honors in Action Award
Honors in Action Theme Award
Beta Alpha Continuing Excellence Chapter

In addition, Deanna Pack was named to the All-Alabama Academic Team. She was also named a Coca-Cola Gold Scholar and received the prestigious Guistwhite Scholarship, an award given to only 20 students out of over 1,800 applicants.

Jeff Patterson was elected to lead the Alabama Region as state president for 2013-2014.

Valic Representative On Campus

See Your Valic Representative

Kevin Morgan, our new Valic representative, will be on the Shelby-Hoover Campus Thursday, April 11, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Health Science Building Multi-Purpose Room. No appointments are necessary.

For further information, please contact Karen Key at extension 7899 or kkey@jeffstateonline.com