http://www.lfcc.edu/release/ The latest official news from Lord Fairfax Community College en-us mmckenna@lfcc.edu (Marla McKenna) webmaster@lfcc.edu (Curtiss Grymala) 2009 Lord Fairfax Community College Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0500 LFCMS http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification/ http://www.lfcc.edu/files/images/filestructure/rsslogo.png http://www.lfcc.edu/release/ 119 88 http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10301.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10301.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:33:55 -0400 Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is hosting two open houses for liberal arts and general studies transfer students in November. These information sessions are free and open to the public.  Topics will include an overview of LFCC’s academic programs and minimum graduation requirements, transfer to four-year institutions and breakout sessions for detailed information and an opportunity to ask questions of LFCC’s full-time faculty members.  Dates and times are as… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10300.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10300.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:31:33 -0400 Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is hosting two open houses for potential educators in November. These information sessions are free and open to the public.  Topics will include an overview of LFCC’s education programs, transfer options for students who earn associate degrees, Praxis exam preparation and a special Career Switcher program for individuals who have already earned bachelor’s degrees. LFCC faculty and representatives from several area four-year institutions… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10299.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10299.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:36:41 -0400 Two Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) employees recently won three first-place awards in the Virginia Community College Association (VCCA) 2009 Excellence in Communications competition. Aaron Riddle, LFCC’s print and Web communication manager, won first place in the category of Course Catalogs and Schedules for the design of the spring 2009 Workforce Solutions catalog, “Partners in Your Success.” Riddle also earned first place in the category of 3D Objects for a… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10298.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10298.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:23:06 -0400 Due to low registration numbers, the Lord Fairfax Community College Alumni Reunion “Walk Down Memory Lane,” scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, has been postponed. Please plan to join us at LFCC for a special day dedicated to celebrating alumni and their families in the late spring of 2010. As always, thank you for your loyal support of LFCC. http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10297.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10297.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:20:23 -0400 Lord Fairfax Community College’s (LFCC) Dental Hygiene Program is currently accepting new patients to receive a variety of services based on the needs of the patient and the educational requirements of the program. The services provided in the clinic are free for the patient.“Healthy teeth improve your personal appearance, chewing efficiency and general health,” said Linda Gill, associate professor of dental hygiene at LFCC. “Preventive dentistry can help you keep your… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10296.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10296.html Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:42:48 -0400 MIDDLETOWN, Va. – The Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Political Awareness Society is hosting a special panel debate from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 in the William H. McCoy Special Events Center on the Middletown Campus. This event is open to the public.  The topic of the debate will be “The Two Party System: Representing the People.”  Participants will be: Paul Hampton, chairman of the Democratic Party, City of Winchester Dave Steigmaier,… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10295.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10295.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:08:41 -0400 Take a walk down “Memory Lane” and join your friends at Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) for the alumni reunion from 7-9 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2009. As we prepare to celebrate LFCC’s 40th anniversary in 2010, the College wants to reminisce with alumni about the wonderful people we have had the pleasure of knowing over the years. Please join us and take this opportunity to connect with former LFCC classmates, faculty members and current and former employees. The reunion will… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10294.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10294.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:17:12 -0400 What do a napkin, a monkey and a melon have in common? Come to a special customer service conference and find out! Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) invites you to come and celebrate National Customer Service Week (Oct. 5-9, 2009) with an exciting new workshop that explores what it means to be a dedicated customer service professional. From 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, conference participants will learn from “The Napkin, the Melon & the Monkey: A Customer Service… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10293.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10293.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:19:39 -0400 Lord Fairfax Community College’s (LFCC) Financial Aid Office awarded 165 scholarships through the LFCC Educational Foundation Inc. Scholarship Program for fall 2009. These scholarship awards totaled $203,528. The scholarships provide financial assistance to LFCC students, helping to defray the costs of tuition, fees and books.  To view the complete list of scholarship recipients for the fall 2009 semester, please visit… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10292.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10292.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:16:13 -0400 The Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Scientific Society will host a special lecture by Dr. Anne Marchant of George Mason University (Mason) at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. The program will be held in room 145 of the Science and Health Professions Building on LFCC’s Middletown Campus.  Dr. Marchant’s presentation, which is open to the public, will focus on the Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Semester programs and the opportunities for students at the… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10291.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10291.html Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:38:33 -0400 Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is pleased to announce its president's and dean's list students for the spring 2009 semester. For spring 2009, 156 students received president's list recognition and 345students received dean's list recognition. President's list recognition is given to students who achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or above during any academic semester and who have completed 12 or more credits. Dean's list recognition is given to students who achieve a… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10290.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10290.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:26:50 -0400 When John S. Lewandowski, president and CEO of the Disabled Veterans Committee on Housing (DVCH) needed a new logo for his organization, he decided to invite art students at Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) to submit their original designs. The committee was so pleased, it chose two designs that exemplified the look desired by the veterans’ group and wanted to do something special for the student artists. The DVCH will honor LFCC students Leisa Hirtle and Daniel Whelan at a special… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10287.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10287.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:55:01 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is currently holding in-person and online registration for the fall 2009 semester, now through Aug. 21. Fall classes begin on Aug. 22, 2009. Individuals interested in attending LFCC must first complete and submit a free application for admission to the College. The online application is available at https://apply.vccs.edu. Once the application has been submitted, prospective students should print a copy as confirmation… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10286.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10286.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:29:18 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is preparing to kick off another soccer season and is excited to announce the addition of men’s and women’s basketball to its athletics program. The Lord Fairfax Cannons athletic teams are gearing up for the 2009-10 season and are recruiting eligible athletes. The soccer season runs from August through September, and the basketball season runs from October through March. The Lord Fairfax Cannons compete… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10285.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10285.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:03:46 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – The Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Educational Foundation Inc. recently announced the appointment of six new Board members. Julie S. Clevenger, Barton “Bart” J. Pyle, Lisa M. Prodywus, Catherine R. Stewart and Robert “Rob” M. Talton will serve three-year terms. Shanna Kuhlman will serve a one-year term. Following is information about the new members: Clevenger, a Middletown resident, is a professional preservationist, grant… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10284.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10284.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:07:14 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – Lord Fairfax Community College’s (LFCC) Office of Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education is coordinating the College 4 Kids summer program for rising second through fifth graders June 22 through 26, 2009, on the Middletown Campus and July 20 through 24, 2009, on the Fauquier Campus.  Participants may choose from such classes as: An American Adventure (Fauquier Campus) – Journey back to the time of the Mayans, Incas and Aztecs.… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10283.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10283.html Fri, 29 May 2009 09:38:45 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – Do you want to earn an extra income? Do you have a passion for your field of expertise? Would you like to share your knowledge and skills with others? Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is currently hiring part-time instructors for the fall 2009 semester. By working at LFCC, you will gain experience in higher education, make a difference in the lives of students and impact the community in a positive way. LFCC is seeking instructors for various… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10282.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10282.html Fri, 29 May 2009 09:37:29 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – The Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Board will meet Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 6 p.m. in Room 136 in the Science and Health Professions Building on the College’s Middletown Campus, located at 173 Skirmisher Lane in Middletown. The meeting is open to the public. Persons interested in addressing the LFCC Board should contact the College’s Office of the President at 540-868-7101 prior to the meeting. In addition, a sign-up sheet will be… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10281.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10281.html Tue, 26 May 2009 12:17:38 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – The Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Board recently announced the appointment of two new members. Lynnette L. Embree will represent Frederick County, and Richard M. Galecki will represent Fauquier County. Embree is serving a two-year unexpired term, and Galecki is serving a three-year unexpired term. Embree, a Frederick County resident, is the executive director of BNI Shenandoah Valley. BNI is the world’s largest referral… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10280.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10280.html Fri, 22 May 2009 11:23:21 -0400 MIDDLETOWN, Va. – Lord Fairfax Community College’s (LFCC) Summer Art Institute will feature six different courses in the creative arts offered at the Middletown Campus. The Summer Art Institute courses are open to anyone interested in the arts and are a great option for teacher re-certification or humanities electives for students. Following is a brief description and details about each three-credit course: Ceramics I – This course will explore hand-building techniques to… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10279.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10279.html Thu, 21 May 2009 10:40:01 -0400 MIDDLETOWN, Va. – Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) has added two new courses to its list of hundreds of courses for the summer 2009 semester. Information about the new courses follows: BIO 299: Wildflowers of Virginia - Introduces students to the diversity of wildflowers found throughout Virginia. HIS 267: The Second World War- This course introduces students to the major causes, course and consequences of World War II. It will examine the aftermath of World War I, the advent of… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10278.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10278.html Tue, 19 May 2009 10:35:15 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) recently recognized a select group of LFCC graduates for their commitment to excellence and academic success at the College’s annual Awards and Recognition Celebration. For a complete list of the 2009 outstanding graduate awards and recipients, please visit http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/student-awards-and-recognition/outstanding-graduate-awards/2009-graduates/index.html. http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10277.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10277.html Thu, 14 May 2009 10:22:16 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) recently signed an articulation agreement with George Mason University (GMU), and the College will sign an agreement with Shepherd University this month. These agreements will pave the way for a smooth transfer from LFCC to these institutions and maximize the number of acceptable transfer credits to LFCC graduates pursuing their bachelor’s degrees. Suzanne Shipley, president of Shepherd University, and Cheryl… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10276.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10276.html Wed, 13 May 2009 08:27:48 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – The best and brightest students throughout Virginia's Community Colleges were recently honored by Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and Chancellor Glenn DuBois and the 23 college presidents from Virginia’s Community Colleges. Ten students from across Virginia received special recognition as the “First Virginia Team” and received a $500 scholarship from their college. Two Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) students were named to the… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10275.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10275.html Wed, 13 May 2009 08:25:46 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – Each year, the Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Board presents College Medallions of Recognition awards to citizens who have contributed in a variety of ways to foster the mission of the College and demonstrate leadership, scholarship and service in the community. The Medallions will be awarded at a special ceremony held prior to LFCC’s Commencement ceremony at the Middletown Campus on Friday, May 15. Eight recipients were chosen by the College… http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10274.html release http://www.lfcc.edu/about-the-college/news/news-releases-and-media-advisories/10274.html Tue, 12 May 2009 08:18:49 -0400 MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – After a nationwide search, Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) hired Morgan S. Phenix to serve as the dean of learning for humanities, mathematics and social sciences. Phenix, a Page County resident, has been serving as the interim dean since July 1, 2008. In June 2008, Phenix retired as the principal of Page County High School, in Shenandoah, Va., a position he had held since 1992. At the same time, Phenix retired from the Lord Fairfax Community…