Upholstery class offered in January

Learning to re-upholster furniture could be the answer for a fresh look in the home this spring. The Division of Continuing Education at Northwest Mississippi Community College is offering Upholstery 101, Wednesdays, Jan. 14 - Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m. in the Art Building, Room 305 on the Senatobia campus. Full story

January classes offer Continuing Education Units

Several different continuing education credit classes will be offered in January, according to Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Division of Continuing Education. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available. These classes will all be held on the Senatobia campus. Full story

Local artist to offer landscape painting class

Locally renowned artist Lane Tutor will offer a landscape painting class through the Northwest Mississippi Community College Division of Continuing Education, according to Patricia Lowder continuing education coordinator. The class will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 22- Feb. 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the Art Building, Room 205 on the Senatobia campus. Full story

Northwest Scholarship Art Competition deadline Jan. 19

The Northwest Mississippi Community College Art Department will hold its second annual Scholarship Art Competition and Exhibition Jan. 26-30. Tuition scholarships to Northwest will be given to four winners. Full story

Savage named Adult Educator of year for DeSoto County
By Nathan Gregory, Public Relations Assistant | 12/15/08

In just a little more than a year of being involved in adult education, Northwest Mississippi Community College Adult Basic Education Instructor Amy Savage has already made an impact. As a result of her work, the DeSoto County Economic and Development Council have named her the Southaven WIN Job Center Adult Educator of the Year for DeSoto County. While she said she was honored by the distinction, the most important reward is playing a part in helping adults obtain their General Education Diplomas and prepare for successful careers. Full story.

Scottish Ceilidh a Success
by LaJuan Tallo | 12/12/08

Northwest Mississippi Community College Singers Adonis Certion of Oxford (left) and Drew Carlton of Olive Branch lead the procession bearing the flags of Scotland at the college's Scottish Ceilidh, a Scottish dinner and entertainment, on Dec. 5. Full Story

Scientific Research Comes Alive for Northwest Students
by Lajuan Tallo | 12/10/2008

Three Northwest Mississippi Community College science students got the opportunity to see the results of their instructors’ research outside the classroom recently, as the three attended the annual meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science (TAS) in Nashville Nov. 20 - 22. The conference was held jointly with the Tennessee Science Teachers Association. Full story.

Taking a Different Road Home
by Lajuan Tallo | 12/8/2008

When Major Davis portrays “Old Deuteronomy” in February in Northwest Mississippi Community College’s production of "Cats," it will be his third appearance on the Northwest stage. Ask Davis if he ever thought this is where he’d be, and he will answer with a resounding “No!” Ask him if he is enjoying it, and his answer will be decidedly different. Full Story

Spring Registration Dates Set For Northwest

Registration dates for Spring 2009 day and evening classes at Northwest Mississippi Community College have been announced by college officials.
Open registration for day classes (for students who have not previously registered) will be held on Jan. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at all campus locations including Senatobia, Southaven and Oxford. Evening school registration will be held on Jan. 6 and 7 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on all campuses.
Students who have not completed the pre-registration process must do so on Jan. 6 or 7.

Classes begin on Friday, Jan. 9.  The college will close for the Martin Luther King, Jr.  Holiday on Monday, Jan. 19 and classes will resume the following day.  Late registration will continue through Friday, Jan. 16.

Tuition for full-time students is $850 per semester. For full time out- of-state students, there is an additional fee of $1,000. Cost per semester hour is as follows: in-state, $80; out-of -state, $155.
Residence Hall fees vary from $425 to $725 per semester. Meal plans vary from $175 to $825 per semester.

Courses will also be offered through the Mississippi Virtual Community College. To learn more about Norhtwest’s virtual classes, visit www.msvcc.org .

For more information on registering for the Spring 2009 semester at Northwest, contact the Registrar’s office at 662-562-3219. Click here for the 2009 spring schedule and click here for the Northwest 2008-2009 Bulletin.

Existing Industry Training Program Will Benefit Local Employees

David Bledsoe, Northwest director of Workforce Development/WIA and Community Services, left, and Joe Broadway, center, Northwest executive assistant to the president and district dean of Career-Technical Education discuss the new Existing Industry Training Program with  Dr. Johnny Allen, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, a member of the Mississippi Corridor Consortium. The new program will offer free training to existing employees to enhance their skills. Full story

See the Stars of Lawrence Welk February 15 in Germantown

This February, WKNO in Memphis will present “The Stars of Lawrence Welk”  featuring Guy Hovis and Ralna English and Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Lifelong Learners will have a chance to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 

Jan. 7 is the deadline to sign up to see these fabulous performers according to Patricia Lowder, coordinator of the Division of Continuing Education. Full story .

Northwest Mississippi Community College Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) students from DeSoto Center attended the Collegiate Leadership Academy in New York City Nov. 6-10. "Where Today's Students Become Tomorrow's Leaders" was the theme of the 2008 program. Full story.