Artwork Selected For Exhibit
Haruka Shikauchi's painting, "Dream," has also been selected for the NCCCS art display. Shikauchi is a graduate of A-B Tech's Decorative Restoration program.
Artwork created by staff and a former student of A-B Tech has been chosen for display in the North Carolina Community College System's annual art exhibit at the System Office in Raleigh.
Martin Lancaster, President of the NCCCS, selected six pieces from A-B Tech for inclusion in the exhibit to open March 17 and run through the end of 2005.
"A-B Tech has had an excellent selection of work in every one of these exhibitions. We particularly appreciate the efforts of (Learning Resources Center Director) Shirley McLaughlin in encouraging submissions from A-B Tech and the support of President Ray Bailey. A-B Tech serves an area blessed with one of our state's most vibrant creative communities, and we are just delighted that so many artists are willing to share their work with us," Lancaster said.
Pat Freeman, the NCCCS Western Region Economic Director, submitted a color photo titled "Lotus Flower" for the show. Adjunct Instructor Martha Mitchell's piece is leaded glass titled "View From My Window."
Martha Mitchell, adjunct instructor, submitted leaded glass titled "View From My Window" to the NCCCS art exhibit.
Quilts by Janice Maddox, adjunct instructor, titled "A Glimpse of Spring" and "Wispers," will be on display along with pieces by Haruka Shikauchi, a graduate of the Decorative Restoration program. Shikauchi's work includes an oil painting on canvas, "Martian Moon," and an acrylic painting titled "Dream."
The artwork is displayed in the hallways, conference rooms, executive suites and other public spaces throughout the six-story Caswell Building, headquarters for the North Carolina Community College System. The building is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays with tours available for public visitors.
Nearly 150 pieces, representing about 50 community colleges across the state, will be showcased. These include paintings, quilts and other fiber art, sculpture, pottery, baskets, photography and stained glass.
Adjunct Instructor Janice Maddox's quilt, "A Glimpse of Spring," will be on display at the North Carolina Community College System main office starting March 17.
The exhibit was the idea of President Lancaster, who asked that it be organized right after he took office in 1997. President Lancaster personally selects every piece in the show. His goals for the exhibition are to provide an attractive and stimulating environment for the employees and visitors of the System Office and to showcase the quality and variety of talent at work in North Carolina's community colleges.
Chocolate Chefs
Chef Vince Donatelli, instructor of the Chocolate Artistry class, grades a chocolate chef showpiece during class in February. Donatelli said this practice prepares students for their practical exams coming this spring. This spring will mark the first graduating class of the Baking and Pastry Arts program.
Welcome New Employees
The College welcomes 12 full-time employees who have accepted staff and faculty positions over the past few months.
Thomas K. Edmondson, computer lab coordinator, has a B.S. in Applied Math from N.C. State in Raleigh. He was a manufacturing engineer for Welch Allen in Arden for 13 years and a manufacturing engineer for T.C.A. in Asheville.
Bethany L. Faber, computer training coordinator/ACT Center administrator, earned a B.S. in International Business Management from Central University of Iowa, Pella, IA, and an M.A. in Human Performance Systems from Marymount University, Arlington, VA. She has worked at A-B Tech part-time as an ACT/Computer Center coordinator and online project coordinator.
Christine A. Halvorson, dental clinic coordinator, received her A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene from St. Philips College, San Antonio, TX, and a B.S. in Liberal Arts from Regents College, Albany, NY. She has been an adjunct instructor in Dental Hygiene at A-B Tech for two years, and an instructor in Dental Hygiene at the Academy of Health Sciences, San Antonio, TX.
R. Timothy Hanlon, instructor, Decorative Painting and Restoration, has his City and Guilds of London Certification from A-B Tech and a B.A. in English from the University of Vermont, Burlington. He was a painting contractor for 13 years and an adjunct instructor in Decorative Painting and Restoration at A-B Tech for four years.
Charlotte Q. Hipps, Career Pathways coordinator, earned her B.A. and M.A. in Elementary Education from Western Carolina University. She has been a fifth-grade teacher for Haywood and Buncombe County schools, as well as a third-grade teacher at Valdese Elementary School.
Bobby A. Howard, instructor, Nursing, received his A.D.N. from Guilford Technical Community College, a B.S. in Nursing from UNC-Greensboro, and his M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest. He is the minister of youth and Education at Mount Carmel Baptist Church and was a staff nurse at North Carolina Baptist Hospital.
K. Paul Knott, BioNetwork Center Technical Specialist, earned his B.A. in History/Pre-law from the University of Maryland and his M.A. in Health Education from Maryland. He also received his M.P.H., Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley. He was a lecturer for UNC-Wilmington and an instructor for the Business and Industry Programs at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington.
Carol W. Little, instructor, Dental Hygiene, has her A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene from A-B Tech, her B.S. in Allied Health from UNC, and M.H.S. in Health Sciences Education from Western Carolina University. She was a clinical hygienist for Dr. Cozart, D.D.S. for 14 years. She was a clinical instructor at A-B Tech for three years.
Debra A. Maddox, instructor, Communications, received her B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, and her M.A. in Communications from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She was an adjunct instructor in English/Communications at A-B Tech for nearly two years and has been a freelance writer/editor for eight years in Asheville.
B. Heath Moody, instructor, Carpentry and Construction Management, has a B.S. in Anthropology from Appalachian State University and an M.S. in Industrial Technology from ASU. He was an adjunct instructor, Industrial Safety and Maintenance, for Appalachian University for almost three years and a self-employed builder.
Eric D. Sitton, instructor, Emergency Medical Science, earned his A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Science from A-B Tech and his B.S. in Emergency Medical Care from Western Carolina University. He was an Emergency Medical Care Program assistant for Western Carolina University and a paramedic for Buncombe County and Transylvania County emergency medical services.
Angela L. Smith, Secretary, BioNetwork, received an A.A.S. in Information Systems Technology and an A.A.S. in Chemical Technology from A-B Tech. She was previously a program and technology analyst for Save the Children and an adjunct instructor at A-B Tech for nearly two years.
A-B Tech Culinary Student Wins The Young Chef Competition
Adam Cole
The Culinary Technology program at A-B Tech hosted the South Central La Chaine des Rotisseurs Young Chef Competition Feb. 19 with students Adam Cole and Joseph (JR) Monroe representing A-B Tech in the competition.
Cole won the competition and will compete at the national competition in May in Las Vegas. He is also a member of the Hot Food team scheduled to compete for regional American Culinary Federation honors next month in Roanoke, Va.
"We were very fortunate to have two of our students compete in the competition," said Chef Sheila Tilllman, Chair of Hospitality Education. "Both students represented the college very well. It is a proud moment for all of us."
The Culinary Technology program will also receive $5,000 to be used toward student scholarships for hosting the competition.