Being Thankful

It’s the night before the big walk and a lot of thoughts are running through my head. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I’m most focused on being thankful.

I am thankful for my upbringing, my family and my role leading Butler County Community College. Now, more than ever, affordable, accessible and quality education is paramount.

So is this walk – “a walk for our students.”

Autumn Leaves

Colorful leaves on BC3 main campus.

My favorite time of year – fall!

The semester is well under way, the Steelers are in first place and the weather is just perfect.

There is no better place than Western Pennsylvania during autumn.  Our main campus looks beautiful.  Early this morning, I noticed a buck running across the roadway into the Public Safety Parking lot.  During daylight hours, squirrels nibbling on acorns with brown and yellow leaves falling makes for a picturesque post card.

Fall Open House

More info on the Open House.

This Thursday, Main Campus will hold its Annual Fall Open House.  This will be the first Open House in which we can show off the Student Success Center.  I am sure the reviews will be just like the others since the building opened this summer.  People simply love the new addition to our Main Campus!

Record attendance for this event has occurred over the last two years.  I expect much the same for this year’s version.  Students and parents are eager to ask our excellent faculty and staff a variety of questions.  We are more than happy to answer such inquiries and provide whatever assistance is needed.

President’s Challenge

Greetings, friends.

This year’s goal for the BC3 Annual Campaign is $25,000.

The good news: we are half way there!  Thanks to employees’ gifts and pledges, the campaign is at $12,500.  It’s a great start!

I am officially challenging the BC3 community, Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, retirees and friends to reach the goal of $25,000 – but let’s make this interesting. 

What Do You Think?

Student Success Center Opening

How do you like the Student Success Center?  The grand opening on 9-9-09 was a huge success – so was the Steeler Party in the SSC lounge the next day.

Please provide me with some suggestions for student activities you would like to see on campus, especially those that incorporate the new lounge and deck area of the SSC.