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Let’s talk about body language

By SettlerOnline on February 25, 2019

By Katelyn Marshall

Join Pioneer Prevention at Volunteer State Community College for a discussion about healthy body image with guest speaker, Mackenzie Fox from Tennessee Voices for Children to speak to students about Body Image and Healthy Eating at Wood Campus center in the Mary Cole Nichols Dining Room B Feb. 28 from 2p.m. – 3 p.m., according to Vol State’s website.

“How we perceive ourselves physically has so much to do with our self-esteem,” said assistant professor at Vol State Kendal Joy Shriver, who has previously worked for Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin as a Wellness and Exercise Specialist for 22 years. She also worked at Sumner Healthplex and Sumner Station Fitness Center.

Shriver mentioned that she does not think that there is such thing called a “normal” body image. “A lot of little girls may think ‘Barbie’ is normal, but we know it is not. Body image is an individual thing, but highly influenced by our ‘ideal images’ through TV, movies, and what society claims is a beautiful body image.”

Vol State students prepare for spring break

By SettlerOnline on February 25, 2019

By Katelyn Marshall

Spring break at Volunteer State Community College March 4-8, and there are no classes, according to Vol State’s website.

Vol State student Bailey Morgan Evans said her purpose of spring break is to enjoy time with family, friends, and reset for the other half of school. She also said that her best destination is her house.

Evans also said that most people go to the beach during spring break and that she did not know of any events that were going on during spring break.

KEY lectures keep minds engaged

By SettlerOnline on February 25, 2019

By Haley Bossert

Volunteer State Community College will host a series of KEY lectures to promote lifelong learning.
KEY stands for “Keep Educating Yourself.”

The objective of these lectures is to keep participants minds engaged while informing them of various topics ranging from honey bees to caring for the elderly.

The discussion topics will be discussed in the following order: “Elder Care Law Issues,” “Wizard of Oz,” “The Reformation – 1517,” “Honey Bees 101,” “Tennessee Self-Defense Law and Firearm Simulator,” and “The Korean War and the Relevance to Current Political Issues.”

Baba Musa and Nature’s Drummers perform traditional African music

By SettlerOnline on February 25, 2019

By Gloria Cortes

The Volunteer State Community College Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Performing Arts Department are hosting the Baba Musa and Nature’s Drummers performance of traditional African music on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 12:30- 2 p.m. in the Caudill Hall auditorium.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has hosted events throughout February to commemorate Black History Month.

“It seems like the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is doing something to get people interested and attend these events, and I think they are doing a good job,” said Vol State freshman Jacob Propst.

Vol State launches new RN program

By SettlerOnline on February 25, 2019

By Lauren Fraine

Volunteer State Community College has announced the launch of a new RN (registered nurse) Nursing Degree program.

The program will award an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing and prepare students to apply to sit for licensure as a Registered Nurse. It will be available at the Gallatin and Livingston campuses.

Applications for the RN program will become available March 1. The deadline to turn in the application is May 1. The first cohort will start on June 10.
The RN program will be limited in the number of students accepted, 24 for the Gallatin campus and 24 for the Livingston campus each year.

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