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September 5, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kathy Flynn kflynn@hawkeyecollege.edu 319-296-4218
The first of its kind in Iowa - expected to serve 1,000 patients at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
WATERLOO – Organizers of the Iowa Mission of Mercy are calling on Iowa dentists, assistants, hygienists, and members of the general public to volunteer their time and expertise to help serve the expected 1,000 patients seeking no-cost dental treatment Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo.
"This is our first "Mission of Mercy" for Iowa, and we need a significant contingent of volunteers to successfully treat as many patients as we can in those two days," said Waterloo dentist Dr. Martin Averill, Iowa Mission of Mercy Local Steering Committee Chair. "We have many dental professionals who have already signed up, yet we need more of our colleagues to ensure we do our best to meet demand."
Volunteer opportunities are not limited to dental professionals. Members of the general public are also encouraged to sign-up for six-hour shifts at www.IowaMOM.org. Volunteers will be asked to join one of seven teams: Dental, Patient and Volunteer Management, Facilities, Operations, Medical, Hospitality/Food Service, and Education.
"There is plenty of work to go around – we need patient escorts, bilingual volunteers, clean-up crews, and much more," said Dr. Averill. "In what's been a challenging year for Iowa, this is a unique opportunity to experience great personal reward for giving back to the community and helping fellow Iowans take care of their oral health needs at no cost."
Six-hour volunteer shifts are available during set up on Thursday, October 2, Mission of Mercy on October 3-4, and tear down on Sunday, October 5. More information is available at www.IowaMOM.org or by calling 1-877-513-8966, extension 5019.
The Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center will be transformed into a large field dental clinic for the two days of Iowa Mission of Mercy. Patients will receive needed dental treatment at no cost.
September 5, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary Pat Moore mmoore@hawkeyecollege.edu 319-296-4255
Carol Steckelberg 319-296-4244
WATERLOO — The Hawkeye Technology Access Center (H-TAC) is offering a Photoshop course in September. Participants will learn to create and modify selections, work with images, resolution, color modes, layers, and text formatting. Retouching and color correction of photographs will also be discussed. All classes will be held in Room 5 at H-TAC, located at 1025 Technology Pkwy, Suite B, in Cedar Falls. Photoshop CS3 Introduction begins on September 15 and will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays for two weeks, from 5:30 – 8:30pm. The cost is $139, which includes the manual. To register, call Hawkeye's Registration at 319-296-2460 and mention course number 018464.
September 4, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary Pat Moore mmoore@hawkeyecollege.edu 319-296-4255
Victor Palmer 319-296-2320, ext. 1481
WATERLOO—Hawkeye Community College is offering a seminar for dental assistants and dental hygienists on Wednesday, September 10. This seminar will be held from 8:00am – 3:30pm in Tama Hall's Hawse Auditorium on the college's main campus. 3.0 CEHs will be awarded for each session, and participants must attend the entire session to receive credit. Participants will be able to renew their radiography certificate 2008 – 2009, learn about "Meth Madness", "Occupational Hazards and Safety Concerns", and "Infection Control Renewal".
Registration begins at 7:30am. The morning session is $55, and includes "Radiography Renewal for Dental Assistants" from 8:00 – 10:00am. "Meth Madness" will be held from 10:15 – 11:15am. Lunch will be provided at 11:15am for all-day participants. Registration for the afternoon session begins at noon. The afternoon session is $55, and consists of "Occupational Hazards and Safety Concerns" from 12:15 – 1:15pm. From 1:15 – 3:15pm participants will take "Infection Control and Renewal", with a 15-minute break at 2:00pm. Wrap-up and evaluations will be at 3:15pm.
The cost for both sessions is $100. To register, call 296-2460 or 1-800-670-4743 and mention course number 019186 for the morning session, 019187 for the afternoon session, and 019188 for both sessions. These courses are approved by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners for continuing education credit for dental professionals.
August 29, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary Pat Moore mmoore@hawkeyecollege.edu 319-296-4255
WATERLOO—Hawkeye Community College is offering a series of classes, "Excellence in Supervision". The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Hawkeye Technology Access Center (H-TAC), located at 1025 Technology Parkway in Cedar Falls. Each two-hour session is $60.
"Leadership: Roles, Responsibility, & Style", course #018438 will be held on September 17. Participants will identify characteristics, behaviors, and responsibilities of effective leaders in a supervisory role; learn to recognize effective leadership styles; and learn to transition smoothly from peer to supervisor.
"Developing Mutual Trust", course #018439 will be held on October 1. Participants will learn why trust is critical to success and will identify methods for developing trust with and among employees for optimal levels of organizational performance.
"Communicating Critical Information", course #018440 will be held on October 15. Topics for this class include how accomplishing work, correcting performance, and making decisions are all based on the ability to communicate critical information. Participants will also review and practice key communication skills for supervisors.
"Developing Presentation Skills – Part I", course #018484 will be held on October 29 and Part II, course #018485 will be held on November 12. Topics for Part I include planning and preparing key elements for successful presentations and developing professional presence at one-on-ones, meetings, and more formal settings. Topics for Part II include review and practice in communicating information in multiple scenarios and learning to read the audience. Topics also include developing key points with a strong opening and finishing.
"Resolving Employee Conflict" course #018441 will be held on December 3. Topics include learning to assist employees in resolving issues and learning the skills to develop a work environment where employees can disagree without it escalating into interpersonal conflicts.
"Developing Accountable Employees", course #018487 will be held on January 14. Participants will review strategies to develop accountable employees and make it easier for them to step up and do the right thing the first time. Topics also include applying information to help others make better decisions and increase performance.
"Prioritizing Work Requirements", course #018442 will be held on January 28. Participants will learn how to identify, clarify, and reinforce critical work responsibilities of employees. Topics at this class also include how to manage time and develop better systems to improve performance.
For questions or for more information, call 296-4244 or email htac@hawkeyecollege.edu. To register, call Hawkeye's registration office at 296-2460.
Jan Jennings 319-233-6726
WATERLOO—Hawkeye Community College's Senior Companion program needs volunteers, ages 60 and over. New Senior Companion volunteers will begin orientation training on Monday, September 29. Guest speakers will provide an overview of the program and will also present information on various subjects of interest.
Adults age 60 and over who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to consider joining the Senior Companion family. Senior Companions provide comfort and companionship to other older adults who need some assistance to stay independent in their homes. The assistance provided by senior companions includes visiting, helping with light meals, doing limited shopping, assisting with correspondence, transporting clients to appointments, and other day-to-day tasks. Assistance does not include heavy work, healthcare, or cleaning services. Companions and clients are matched as carefully as possible to ensure a positive experience for all.
The work schedule for a Senior Companion typically averages four hours a day, five days a week and can include providing assistance to more than one client a week. Senior Companions are needed in Black Hawk, Buchanan, and Bremer counties at this time. To learn more about the Senior Companion program, the compensation package provided for each companion, and the orientation training, please call 319-233-6726 or e-mail scp@hawkeyecollege.edu.
Kathy Flynn 319-296-4218
WATERLOO--Galen Howsare, vice president of Administration and Finance at Hawkeye Community College, attended the School Administrators of Iowa Convention in Des Moines where he was inducted into the Iowa Schoolmasters Walt Whitman Club. The Club recognizes Iowa educators who have demonstrated their ability as effective leaders in education. Howsare began his duties at Hawkeye Community College in April 2006. He previously was associate superintendent at West Des Moines Community School.
