COUOAR
Volume 29 Issue 1 August 19, 1999
Welcome From President Burns
I welcome and thank you for choosing Wilkes Community College for continuing your educa
tion. Whether you are new to our campus or a familiar face; taking a full course load or just one
course; you are important to us. We at WCC believe that education is a journey that continues
throughout one’s lifetime. You have taken an important step toward personal success by further
ing your education and we are glad you are here. It is our goal to meet your educational needs
and we are committed to that purpose.
Our faculty and staff take this responsibility seriously; realizing that your success is our success.
You will find us eager to assist you as you are making decisions concerning your future. We
want to continue to be a part of your future as you follow an educational path throughout your
lifetime.
I We take pride in the exemplary education provided by our faculty. They are recognized leaders
' in education who strive continually to stay current and knowledgeable in their field of study.
The support staff is committed to a single goal - to assist and serve our students. Please do not hesitate at anytime to ask anyone of
our highly qualified faculty and staff for assistance.
Attending Wilkes Community College has never been easier. The semester calendar is user-friendly with transfer to a senior col
lege or university “hassle-free.” The cyber classroom and courses “on-line” make scheduling easy and courses available from lim
itless locations. Our new Student Success Center provides services to assist you throughout every aspect of your learning experi
ence. The state-of-the-art learning center, staffed with qualified personnel who are eager to assist, making assignments and re
search stress-free.
Attending WCC has also never been more fun! Our beautiful new Learning Resources/Student Center houses a cafeteria, game
room, study room, wellness center and social areas. A variety of student activities such as volleyball, intramural basketball, hiking
trips, concerts, and MerleFest ensure that there is something of interest for everyone.
So again, welcome. You won’t regret your decision to make WCC your college as we travel together into the new
millennium.
What’s Inside
Pi^GE'
Blast From The Past
3
Fun Page
7
Horoscopes
6
Music Review
14
Scenes From ...
8-9
What’s Cooking
13