academic affairs newsletter- january 2013
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In the January Academic Affairs Newsletter, New Year's Resolutions are discussed, teacher tips, and more.TRANSCRIPT
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THE ACADEMIC ADVISOR
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Let us never be betrayed into saying we have finished our
education; because that would mean we had stopped
growing. Julia H. Gulliver
In This Issue
Celebrating the
Holidays across the
Campuses
New Year’s
Resolutions
Teacher Tips
“Don’t get overwhelmed!
Focus on one task at a time.”
-Ms. Conteh, Brooklyn
Did You Know?
History of New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year has not always begun on January 1, and it doesn't begin on that
date everywhere today. It begins on that date only for cultures that use a 365-
day solar calendar. January 1 became the beginning of the New Year in 46
B.C., when Julius Caesar developed a calendar that would more accurately
reflect the seasons than previous calendars had.
http://www.learnenglish.de/EZine/CultureArticles/resolutionshistory.htm
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/245213
JANUARY INSTITUTIONAL EDITION 2013
Did You Know?
History of New Year’s Eve at Times Square
The first New Year's Eve celebration in what is now known as “Times Square”
was held on New Year's Eve in 1904. The New York Times newspaper had
opened their new headquarters at One Times Square (at the time, the city's
second tallest building) in Longacre Square and persuaded the city to rename
the triangular "square" surrounding it for their newspaper (which the city later
did on April 8, 1904). The newspaper's owner, Adolph Ochs, decided to
celebrate the opening of the company's new headquarters with a midnight
fireworks show on the roof of the building on December 31, 1903. Close to
200,000 people attended the event.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_Square_Ball
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JAMAICA CAMPUS
HOLIDAY STRESS AND SCHOOL
Hectic schedule, financial stress, crowds, and traffic jams are all part of the holiday season. Don’t let the holiday stress get you down. Here are some ideas to keep the holiday—and your personal life—running smoothly.
Talking to family and friends can help a
difficult situation.
Don’t forget exercise. Brisk walking for 20
minutes can help you feel good.
Eat right. Sugary foods, common place during
the holidays, can give you a quick burst of
energy, but it comes with a sugar crash.
Try doing something charitable. It can change
your whole outlook.
Remember to take a break and do something
just for you. You have to keep your batteries
charged in order to complete your goals.
Plan ahead. Good time management helps to
reduce the feeling of chaos and being over-
whelmed.
Holidays can make some people feel
depressed. Be mindful and if you see
something, then say something. A caring
gesture can go a long way to brighten
someone’s day. Counseling can also help.
HOLIDAY TIME
AT THE
JAMAICA CAMPUS
HOLIDAY WISHES FROM THE STUDENTS
“Peace on Earth and good will to all”
– Alicia Clarke
“Success, joy, and happiness” – Jairenys De La Cruz & Kalisha Williams
“May the peace and joy of this holiday
season be yours through the new year” – Wendy King
“Warmest wishes from our family to
yours” – Melissa Hendrax
“Wishing you all the joys of the season
and every happiness throughout the
coming year” – Courtney Thompson
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JAMAICA CAMPUS
Students Learning-for-a-Cause - Third Module:
St. Judes and New York Hospital Queens (Pediatric Unit)
The students held a bake sale with a slide show for children in the hospital, and at the same time showcased
some of their talent (songs of the season and with a message) which raised over $230.00
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A toy drive was also held—As you can see, Santa had a little help at the hospital this year.
The patients at the hospital were very thankful for the gifts.
JAMAICA 2013 RESOLUTIONS
To have everything in life that my parents would dream of ...
-Tamara Reid, MOD 5
To become a Medical Assistant, work in a good hospital, and further my education in
the medical field.
-Keyon Ross, MOD 2
I will try to work harder and keep smiling.
-Himani Gupta, MOD 5
I will try to complete my work on time and eat healthy.
-Kiranjot Kaur, MOD 5
We tend not to keep our resolutions each year … we sometimes don’t past the first step
… I would suggest try to do something positive each day, aiming higher to survive our
daily life.
-Abigail Dann, MOD 5
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ARIZONA CAMPUS
As a group, the module feels they are proud to have a class that is a family. We look out for each other,
help each other, and truly want every member of our Allen family to succeed. The support staff and
instructors lead us on the journey and we are excited about what the future holds!
NAME 2013 RESOLUTIONS
Heather Smith To consume less caffeine
Terrie Callaghan To help more people than the year before
Christina Lopez More stability for my family
Kristen Egger To have a job in the medical field
Rob Lopez Take my books home (haha!)
Monique Grant Feed my cat on time
Richa Prassad Teach my Zumba instructor more moves
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BROOKLYN CAMPUS
HOLIDAY REFLECTIONS AND NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
It's been great, but challenging and stressful at times. My resolution for the New Year is to get employment when I finish this program and be happy.
-Sasheni Durant, Module 2
I look forward to completing the program. My resolution is to graduate and get a great job.
-Shaunette Smith, Module 4
Module 3 hasn’t been as bad as people said it would be. I’m doing well so far. My resolution for next year is to graduate and finish on the Honor Roll every module.
-Leonor Figueroa, Module 3
Hello! I am 29 years old. I am a mother of two children and a cancer survivor. I decided to attend The Allen School because I desired to work in the medical field to help people and give back to the community. The best part about Allen School is that I met a few good instructors and colleagues that help out and are team players. I enjoyed some of my classes like ECG and now Phlebotomy. I am in the 5th mod and I am almost done. It went so fast that I am looking forward to do my externship. I am so thrilled that I am going to achieve one of my goals. My kids are so proud of me and for that I will continue to shoot for the stars.
-Christina Castro, Module 5
One of my resolutions is to continue to learn and practice the Spanish language.
-Laura Glynn, Instructor
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BROOKLYN CAMPUS
MS. WILLIAMS’ HEALTHY TIPS…
Being healthy consists of a few important things …
1. POSSESS THE RIGHT MIND-FRAME: Healthy living is not about a diet – diets are
temporary solutions; healthy living is about possessing a change in your life.
2. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HEALTHY THINGS: This includes – food, drinks, and
people. Go home and get rid of the junk food and sugary drinks; stock up on healthy
snacks and plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. If you have these options in
your house when you become hungry, your only option will be to eat a healthy food –
right? When it comes to people, just make sure you have a great support system around
you. There will be people who do not understand why you want to be healthy, but that is
not your problem – let them eat their way and you focus on yourself.
3. PREPARE: Many of us work many hours and are constantly on the GO; therefore, if you
prepare your meals and know in advance when you are going out, you will be able to
budget your meals wisely instead of making poor choices.
I hope you can utilize these tips and make healthy choices as you prepare for a healthier life.
IN OTHER NEWS… Congratulations to Brooklyn Campus’ own Mr. Rod Armand and Ms. Venecia Conton on the birth of
their beautiful baby girl, JALISSA ALEXANDRIA ARMAND!
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ONLINE CAMPUS
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
Hi, my name is Barri Herbel and I am a student at the Allen school and I would like to tell you some of my Christmas memories. It was always a known fact that we would get a pair of PJ's, but we didn't know what they looked like or felt like until we opened them and put them on. They were always so soft and we enjoyed wearing them. Another tradition is to always read the Christmas Story on Christmas. One year we were at a different place for Christmas and the Christmas Story wasn't read and our oldest daughter lets us know and I was so saddened by the fact this meant a lot to her. I will never forget that.
-Barri Herbel
Holidays are a busy time for us. In fact, today my husband turns 60. On December 29th, I will be 63 and my grandnephew will be 4 as he was born on my birthday. Also, my brother will turn 62 on December 20th and my husband and I will celebrate our 20th anniversary on January 1st, 2013. However, as far as traditions those start on Thanksgiving. We always try to invite someone for the holidays that would otherwise be alone. I started doing that because I lived on the west coast for 5 ½ years and was blessed by having people invite me to spend the holidays with them. Other traditions include putting up the tree on “Black Friday” while many people are out shopping. On that Saturday, my husband bakes Mom Bartlett’s Butter Cookies for Christmas because they need to age and will taste great by Christmas. For us, Christmas Eve is time for church, followed by a family gathering. Christmas morning we gather for brunch at someone’s home and then return to our own for the balance of the holiday. For us, the holiday is about putting God in the center and taking care of people less fortunate than us. Through church we drive people to services, host a holiday dinner for all (before the holiday), put together hats, mittens, and scarves for a local children’s home, and provide a family with a Holiday dinner and presents.
-Debbie Bartlett
The holidays are for family and friends; nothing like being with the people you love. Christmas is a time for happiness, joy, and remembering why we’re here. There is nothing like seeing your kids and grandchildren opening up gifts and seeing the joy on their faces. For New Years, I try to not make any resolutions because I hate when I don’t keep up with my resolutions. I just thank God for family, friends, and good health. I pray for peace, love, and tranquility.
-Cathy Laurito
TESTIMONIALS I have been at the Allen School for a week now, and I am loving it. I love how helpful and caring all of the staff is and the flexibility of classes. I feel as if I am the only student the professors have. They show a lot of care and attention whenever I have a problem or a concern. I was a little worried about starting school in an online environment, but I was pleasantly surprised with how comfortable and easy it was to navigate. The Allen school is the place for me and I am glad I became a student here.
-Caitlyn Davis
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UPCOMING STORIES
So you like healthcare… So you like helping people…
So you’re an MA, MIBC, or NA student…
Our newsletter is looking for a few good authors. Have an idea for a story? Want to discuss a current issue? Send your story to one of the contacts below: Ms. Bingham (Brooklyn) [email protected] Mr. Callman (Jamaica) [email protected] Dr. Gotto (Online) [email protected] Dr. Hunt (Arizona) [email protected]