|
|
||||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
Press Center
Reynolds in the News
Campus Happenings
Quick Facts
Who We Are
Mission, Vision And Values
Diversity Statement
History Of The College
College Board Members
Board Meetings & Minutes
President's Message
Media Contacts
Marketing Materials
Press Photos
Reynolds students conduct summer research
Four undergraduate students at J. Sargeant Reynolds have an unusual opportunity this summer for community college students. They are conducting undergraduate science research. In a special initiative these student are working in field ecology, especially aquatic biology addressing several research questions. One team is conducting a survey of lotic (stream) species of dragonflies in Hanover County. The other team is developing the operation of a vivarium, an outdoor enclosure, to raise dragonflies from the aquatic larvae stages to adults. “Both team are working on new advancements in science,” states Richard Groover, their research coordinator. “The Lotic Team will conduct species surveys of major streams in Hanover, a task that has never been done. Their results will help us build a picture of the full dragonfly community in that piedmont county, and it will ultimately be submitted for publication. Publication of research often never happens until a student is in graduate school.” The Vivarium Team, as they are called, is setting up the operation of an outdoor enclosure that is filled with water and will provide a home for the dragonflies to complete their metamorphosis into adults. Groover says that this vivarium is probably the only one of its kind in the United States. The reared adults will be used in some mark and recapture experiments later this summer and next year. Reynolds students Jessica Jenkins and Maryam Muhammad are on the Vivarium Team, and Allyson Lackey and Leigh Adams are on the Lotic Team. These students were selected from nearly 600 eligible science majors at Reynolds. Their research will culminate in final research papers and presentations at the 2010 Virginia Academy of Science Annual Conference. “This opportunity for community college students helps them leap to the front of other students at four-year colleges when they transfer, because these students will have demonstrated experience in research methods and writing-up their results,” adds Groover. Dental Lab students assist Eastern Shore residents in need Five JSRCC Dental Lab Technology students and two The Mission of Mercy project is an outreach program to provide dental care for people in need. Nearly 350 dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental lab technicians and many other volunteers worked together in this effort. “We saw immense needs in some of these patients, but the doctors tried to identify the most pressing needs and we tried to tend to them as quickly as possible,” says Reynolds Dental Lab Technology Program Head Ernie Wolfe. “Overall, the project served almost 800 patients for various dental treatments.” The JSRCC “dental prosthetic team” specialized in providing patients with removable partial dentures and repairs of dental prostheses. In a day and a half, the team created 10 new acrylic removable partial dentures and repaired 14 existing removable partial dentures including adding teeth or retention wires and broken appliances. The team from JSRCC included students Magen Daugherty, Justin Morris, Igor Niculin, Hope Pierpont, and Stephanie Renfrow. Faculty representatives included adjunct faculty member Jim Padgett and Wolfe. For more information on the JSRCC Dental Lab Technology program, visit www.reynolds.edu/dentallab. Reynolds spices up Broad Appétit” food festival The JSRCC School of Culinary Arts, Tourism and Hospitality was well represented at the 2nd annual “Broad Appétit” food festival where Broad Street was turned into a pedestrian mall between Monroe and Adams Streets. Tens of thousands of local and regional visitors enjoyed the event which featured chefs, regional farmers and local artists. As was the case last year, Reynolds played a prominent role, as School of Culinary Arts, Tourism and Hospitality director David Barrish served on the central planning committee, helping to connect the event to our regional hospitality network and student body. The JSRCC booth attracted more than 350 hungry visitors as it served char grilled wild game brochettesto adventurous palates and a signature dessert to customers with a sweet tooth and taste for the unusual. JSRCC Chef Lana Petfield won the first runner up award for her dessert creation Spicy Ancho Chile Brownie with Blood Orange Ice Cream, Macadamia Nut Caramel Shards, and Blood Orange Dust. Congratulations Chef Lana! Chip Barnes and Chad Healey, both upperclassmen in The School of Culinary Arts, Tourism and Hospitality program conducted a spotlight Molecular Gastronomy demonstration on the main stage. Their presentation was wildly received and further helped position the college as a future-minded center for culinary arts and science. In addition to receiving Virginia Green Certification from Department of Environmental Quality, the event also raised monies for the Central Virginia Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. For more information on the School of Culinary Arts, Tourism and Hospitality, visit www.reynolds.edu/hospitality UVA President John Casteen applauds Virginia Community College
philanthropy leaders  (Douglas Freeman (L) with JSRCC President Dr. Gary Rhodes) Along with JSRCC Foundation Board member J. Douglas Freeman,
Sr., philanthropists for each of Virginia’s 23 community colleges were
honored with the Fourth Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in
Philanthropy. “The event is a way to say ‘thank you’ to
the men and women who help individuals identify, elevate and fulfill their
dreams of the future,” says VCCS Chancellor Glenn DuBois. Virginia Governor Tim Kaine addresses JSRCC graduates Virginia Governor Tim Kaine spoke to the nearly 1,000 JSRCC conferred approximately 1,000 degrees and certificates. The program also recognized nearly 70 students who have earned the GED through the college’s Middle College Program. The Middle College is a Virginia Community College System initiative designed to offer a college opportunity to students between 18 and 24 who have not completed high school. This college recovery program is designed for those individuals who have had a desire to pursue college coursework, but need to attain a GED certificate first. Reynolds host nursing completion ceremony JSRCC recently recognized nearly 80 students who completed the Associate
of Applied Science degree in Nursing. Held in the Lipman Auditorium of
the Massey Library Technology Center, the students enjoyed an inspirational
speech by Joyce Perkins, RN, BSN, Director of Education at HDH-Retreat
Hospital Learning Communities Summer Summit Hosted by JSRCC On Friday, May 15, Dr. Nannette Smith,
AssociateVicePresident of Academic Affairs, welcomed the audience at
the first The Learning Communities Summer Summit was supported by a VCCS professional development mini-grant. Professor and Faculty Learning Community Facilitator, Miles McCrimmon and Charlie Peterson, Director of LCs hosted on behalf of the college and served as both presenters and facilitators.
Fuel Smart Friday—Saving Gas,Time, and Money
JSRCC’s David Walz creates environmental
awareness on campus Each red marker is a four-inch-diameter metal disk recessed into the concrete storm drain, embossed with the statement, “No Dumping, Drains to Bay” and shows a fish jumping above waves. Professor Walz, whose background is in environmental geology, has been with the College since 1976. He and his wife have a sincere concern for the environment and believe in the need to create public awareness about potential environmental hazards. Walz saw similar storm-drain markers while visiting other colleges and universities and, upon his return home, researched companies that manufactured the markers. According to JSRCC Buildings and Grounds Manager Matthew
Thompson, the College is required to make the community aware of the
pollution potential from runoff that may affect both surface and ground
waters. The Walz contribution helps to satisfy this requirement.
Scholarship Bowl Winners!!! 1ST President’s Team- Gary Rhodes, Nam Rhodes, Diane Branch-Thompson, Mac McGinty, Robert LeRosen 2nd Supports - Sidney Bass, Stephen Smith, Robin Smith, Candice Lord 2nd Western Renegades- Bob Heinz, Stu Vines, Stella Vines, David Seward, Alan Crouch 3rd Healthy Rollers- Sherry Compton, Kristy Greene, Bill Wilson, Becky Clark, Ernie Wolfe Best T-Shirt – Nite Rollers Best Name – PIEs Pirates Highest Score – Gary Rhodes Lowest Score – Tara Cassidy Most Spirited – Donna
Dunsmore & Mark Plume
JSRCC’s Multicultural Enrichment Council hosted another “Around the World Through Books” discussion on Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis. Iranian-born Satrapi explored a young woman’s coming of age in Tehran, Iran during the Islamic Revolution. JSRCC Academic Support Center Assistant Coordinator Lily Mirjahangiri and English faculty member Jason Lira led the evening’s discussion. A special music presentation by “The Raposo Family Strings” was offered prior to the event. “Around the World Through Books” is a free community event sponsored by JSRCC’s Multicultural Enrichment Council for the purpose of encouraging cultural diversity throughout the Reynolds campuses and communities. For more information about this event and the forum series please contact Laurie Weinberg at (804) 523-5021.
 Students
and faculty organize food drives at ReynoldsNearly 900 pounds of food was collected through the JSRCC Hunger to Fight Hunger food drive last fall and donated to the Central Virginia Food Bank. Classes competed to collect the most canned and packaged goods for donation. Sociology 200 won the challenge. In addition, several Reynolds Learning Communities students visited the food bank and wrote short research papers on the topic. Laurie Weinberg, ESL Program Coordinator, helped organize the trip with her SDV 100 class and Marty Watkin’s ESL 18 class. In other news, the JSRCC Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda
sponsored an annual food drive for Thanksgiving. The project was a tremendous
success – delivering approximately 1,500 pounds of food to the
Richmond City Salvation Army Food Pantry.
The JSRCC Office of Student Life plans bus trips regularly
throughout the year to major sporting events. Students receive discounted
prices that include tickets and transportation. Dr. Ramzi A. Ockaili represents Reynolds
at McGraw-Hill Symposium JSR Students visit General Assembly Additional delegates the students visited included, Riley Ingram (R-62nd District), G. Manoli Loupassi (R-68th District), Delores McQuinn (D-70th District), Franklin Hall (D-69th District) and McDougle. >> Click here to see more photos  Senator
Mark Warner discusses economy with Reynolds students Senator Mark Warner joined Richmond City Mayor Dwight Jones recently at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College to talk with college students and small business owners about the state of the economy. He discussed and took questions on topics including access to student loans, frozen credit markets, taxes and healthcare. His intention, he said, was to do more listening than talking and encouraged attendees to share their stories with him. Reynolds and neighboring Virginia Commonwealth University students shared their concerns over the cost of higher education and current student loan rates. Coupled with hiring freezes and layoffs, students expressed anxiety about finding jobs and obtaining healthcare coverage. Several attending students discussed the high interest rates on student loan debt – which they said have at least doubled in the last few years. “I’m not looking for a free ride,” said one student. “It was my choice to better my life, but now I’m just hoping I can make enough [money] to pay back my loans.” Warner said he believed the role of the community college would likely expand further since the cost of higher education continues to rise – predicting that the more traditional path for higher education would mean starting year one and/or two at a community college. He said Virginia strives to have the best trained workforce, therefore access to college was imperative. A small business owner expressed concern over the unpredictability of increased taxes – pointing out that small businesses create the majority of jobs in the Commonwealth. Her business has recently faced having to lay off employees and make cutbacks. “As a small business owner, layoffs are very personal,” she said. “Even though we are considered the ‘wealthy’ because we make $250,000 or more, every dollar that is taken away from us is taken away from salaries, bonuses and benefits.” The Senator responded with discussion about a move toward green energy jobs, more funds for continued unemployment and mortgage assistance. The economy needs a jolt to avoid a downward spiral of layoffs, he said. >> 2008 Archive
|
faculty
members recently traveled to Nandua High School in the Eastern Shore
of Virginia to participate in the Mission of Mercy project sponsored
by the Virginia Dental Association. 
graduates,
as Reynolds held its 36th Annual Commencement ceremony on Saturday May
10 at the VCU Siegel Center. 
annual
Learning Communities Summer Summit including participants from eight
community colleges, the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) offices
and approximately thirty JSRCC faculty. Participants heard learning
community initiative status reports from Piedmont Virginia Community College,
Rappahannock Community College,Thomas Nelson Community College, Northern
Virginia Community College, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and
the VCCS. In the
afternoon, participants went into breakout sessions to engage in lively,
facilitated discussions with other faculty. The theme of the summit
was "Learning Communities: Tracks of Engagement" and these tracks
included Learning Theory, Web 2.0 Technology, Students, Institutional Support
Services and Faculty. One of the participants noted that this was
a “very engaging experience – thoughtful.” Another
extended a “special thanks to JSRCC for putting this activity together.” 
for
the Commonwealth of Virginia – and since the College’s
three campuses ultimately drain to the bay, the runoff can potentially
affect the water quality of the James River Basin and the bay.
To create awareness about the dangers of runoff, Associate Professor
of Geology David Walz and his wife, Toddy, purchased and donated
40 storm-drain markers for the culverts located on all three campuses. 
of
Black History Month
