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<title>Summit to explore business incubator ideas</title>
<pubDate>Wed 13 Feb 2008 13:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2008/pr20508a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College, together with Baker College and Spring Arbor University, will host a business Incubator/Accelerator Summit to explore the development of a business incubator/accelerator for the Jackson County area. </description>
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<title>JCC to host One-Act Play Festival for high schools</title>
<pubDate>Wed 13 Feb 2008 13:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2008/pr21308c.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College will host a One-Act Play Festival for high school students on Saturday, March 1 in the Michael Baughman Theatre, Potter Center on the Jackson campus.</description>
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<title>Band's spring concert features Young Artist Winner</title>
<pubDate>Wed 13 Feb 2008 13:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2008/pr21308b.htm</link>
<description>Hear the winner of the 2008 Young Artist Award when the Jackson Community Concert Band performs in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2 in the Harold Sheffer Music Hall, Potter Center at Jackson Community College. </description>
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<title>Unangle the mysteries of the World Wide Web at alumni workshop</title>
<pubDate>Wed 13 Feb 2008 13:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2008/pr21308a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College’s Alumni Association invites any interested alumni to attend an upcoming computer workshop Saturday, Feb. 16, exploring the “World Wide Web: Helpful Websites You Shouldn’t Miss Out On!” </description>
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<title>Genetics Update Conference poses scientific, ethical questions</title>
<pubDate>Mon 11 Feb 2008 15:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2008/pr21108a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College will host a Genetics Update Conference with noted educator and speaker Sam Rhine on Thursday, Feb. 28 in the Harold Sheffer Music Hall, Potter Center, on the Jackson campus. </description>
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<title>Hot new technology topic of January computer workshop</title>
<pubDate>Wed 9 Jan 2008 9:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2008/pr10908a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College’s Alumni Association invites any interested alumni to attend an upcoming computer workshop Saturday, Jan. 19 exploring “Hot New Technology.”</description>
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<title>Manufacturing training to be offered at JCC</title>
<pubDate>Fri 30 Nov 2007 9:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr113007b.htm</link>
<description>Training classes for manufacturing professionals will be held in Jackson, with the first of a five-part series soon to be offered by Jackson Community College through the Business &amp; Industry Support Center.</description>
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<title>King Medal of Service Award winners announced</title>
<pubDate>Fri 30 Nov 2007 9:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr113007a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Dr. Martin Luther King Medal of Service Awards, to Janice Sweet Fairley and Pastor Frank Hampton Jr. </description>
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<title>'Defending the Caveman' coming back to JCC</title>
<pubDate>Wed 28 Nov 2007 9:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr112807b.htm</link>
<description>Back by popular demand, "Defending the Caveman" will return to Jackson Community College's Potter Center just in time for Valentine's Day weekend, presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 &amp; 16 in the Michael Baughman Theatre. </description>
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<title>Winter registration to begin soon</title>
<pubDate>Fri 16 Nov 2007 9:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr111607a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College will begin registration for Winter semester soon; returning students may register online starting Nov. 19.</description>
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<title>Concert Band kicks off season with fall concert</title>
<pubDate>Wed 7 Nov 2007 10:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr110707.htm</link>
<description>The Jackson Community Concert Band will kick of its 21st season with a fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 in the Harold Sheffer Music Hall, Potter Center. </description>
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<title>Community invited to view JCC's new buildings</title>
<pubDate>Wed 7 Nov 2007 10:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr110207.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College would like to invite the community to a special open house and tours of its two new buildings.</description>
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<title>Men's and women's cross country heading to nationals</title>
<pubDate>Wed 7 Nov 2007 10:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr103107b.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams both placed in the top three in Saturday’s Michigan Community College Athletic Association/National Junior College Athletic Association Region X11 meet held in Lansing.</description>
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<title>Past JCC baskeball players invited to participate in opening home game</title>
<pubDate>Wed 7 Nov 2007 10:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr103107.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College is searching for alumni who played basketball for JCC in the past to be part of a special ceremony during the first home men’s basketball game of the season.  </description>
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<title>November alumni workshop explores 'Multimedia'</title>
<pubDate>Tues, 30 Oct 2007 11:36:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr103007.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College’s Alumni Association invites any interested alumni to attend an upcoming monthly series of computer workshops, with the next event Saturday, Nov. 10, exploring “Multimedia.”</description>
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<title>JCC Volleyball's Phillip Hitter of Week from NJCAA</title>
<pubDate>Tues, 30 Oct 2007 11:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr102907.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College volleyball player Krista Phillip, a first-year student from Onsted, was named the NJCAA Division II volleyball co-hitter of the week.</description>
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<title>Explore higher education opportunities at College Night</title>
<pubDate>Tues, 30 Oct 2007 11:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr102407a.htm</link>
<description>Explore higher education opportunities at College Night</description>
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<title>'Last Comic Standing Live' promises evening of laughs</title>
<pubDate>Tues, 23 Oct 2007 10:59:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr102307b.htm</link>
<description>Get ready to laugh out loud with the comedy of “Last Comic Standing Live” at 8 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Potter Center. </description>
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<title>JCC marketing honored by NCMPR</title>
<pubDate>Tues, 23 Oct 2007 10:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr102307.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College’s marketing and communications department was honored recently with eight awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 3 Medallions Competition.</description>
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<title>President Phelan named a Pacesetter in marketing, public relations</title>
<pubDate>Tues, 23 Oct 2007 10:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr102207b.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College is pleased to announce that President Daniel J. Phelan received the 2007 Pacesetter of the Year Award from the National Conference for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 3.</description>
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<title>High school students invited to One-Act Play Festival</title>
<pubDate>Tues, 23 Oct 2007 10:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr102207a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College, with the support of local theatre groups, Center Stage Jackson and Left of Center, will host a one-act pay competition for high schools in March of 2008.</description>
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<title>Respiratory care students pan race to raise money for asthma camp</title>
<pubDate>Tues, 23 Oct 2007 10:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr101707b.htm</link>
<description>Respiratory care students and therapists from around the area will be racing to raise funds for Camp Mich-MAC at noon Friday, Oct. 26, at Jackson Community College.</description>
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<title>Nominations sought for King Medal of Service Awards</title>
<pubDate>Tues, 23 Oct 2007 10:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr101707c.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College will soon be accepting nominations for the 2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Service Award.</description>
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<title>Alumni invited to computer workshop Saturday</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Oct 2007 17:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr100807a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College’s Alumni Association invites any interested alumni to attend an upcoming monthly series of computer workshops</description>
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<title>JCC cross country teams ranked nationally</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 4:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr100507a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College's men's and women's cross country teams are both ranked in the top 25 nationally with the National Junior College Athletic Association</description>
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<title>‘Peter Pan’ flies into Potter Center for two performances</title>
<pubDate>Thurs, 4 Oct 2007 4:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr100407a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College invites you to take a trip to Neverland with the high-flying national touring company production "Peter Pan" </description>
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<title>Women's assistant basketball coach looks forward to opportunity</title>
<pubDate>Thurs, 27 Sep 2007 3:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr092707a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College welcomes Ehrika Cornack as assistant women’s basketball coach for the 2007-08 season. </description>
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<title>Motivational leadership speaker Richard Leider offers help on finding balance</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr092607b.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College is partnering with Baker College and Spring Arbor University to present an inspirational and powerful speaker series, "Aspire Higher."</description>
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<title>Clint Black brings signature country style to Potter Center</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr092607.htm</link>
<description>Country artist Clint Black to bring his signature style to Potter Center.</description>
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<title>Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse renovated for sports; tailgate, ceremony, first volleyball matches planned Tuesday</title>
<pubDate>Thurs, 30 Aug 2007 16:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr083007b.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College will host a rededication ceremony for the renovated Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 in the gymnasium.</description>
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<title>JCC alum Alex Kimberly will be new hockey coach</title>
<pubDate>Thurs, 30 Aug 2007 9:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr083007.htm</link>
<description>JCC alum Alex Kimberly will be new hockey coach </description>
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<title>Hockey tryouts underway for JCC club team</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr082407.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College's club hockey program is currently hosting tryouts for its team </description>
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<title>Bill Cosby brings his comic style to JCC for two shows Sept. 8 </title>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 1:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr082007c.htm</link>
<description>After nearly 40 years in the entertainment world, Bill Cosby is one of the most influential names in Hollywood and recognized across the nation.  He will bring his comedy to the Potter Center at Jackson Community College for performances at 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. </description>
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<title>Learn more about respiratory care careers; meetings planned</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 1:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr082007b.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College’s respiratory care program prepares students for careers helping patients who experience difficulty with their heart or lungs.</description>
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<title>Auditions set for fall production, ‘When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder?’</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 1:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr082007a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College will host auditions in September for its fall production, “When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder?”</description>
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<title>Manufacturing training offered in Jackson</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr081507c.htm</link>
<description>Training classes for manufacturing professionals are continuing in Jackson, with the third of a five-part module to soon be offered by Jackson Community College through the Business and Industry Support Center.</description>
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<title>APICS training for manufacturing professionals to start soon in Adrian</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr081507b.htm</link>
<description>Training classes for manufacturing professionals will soon begin in Adrian, offered by Jackson Community College through the Business &amp; Industry Support Center.</description>
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<title>Potter, Phelan honored by statewide organization</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr081507a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College is pleased to announce that longtime Board of Trustees member Dr. George Potter, and JCC President Daniel Phelan, were recently honored by the Michigan Community College Association.</description>
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<title>JCC LeTarte Center in Hillsdale to host ribbon-cutting ceremony</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr081407b.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College&#8217;s Clyde LeTarte Center has a new look, new offerings and new opportunities for students!  To celebrate the completed renovations, JCC will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the LeTarte Center, 3120 W. Carleton, Hillsdale.</description>
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<title>New volleyball assistant coach hired</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr081407a.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College is pleased to announce that Paula Ziegenfuss has joined the College as the new assistant volleyball coach.  This will be her first season with JCC and her first collegiate coaching experience.</description>
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<title>Computer animation and 3-D modeling class starting this Fall at JCC</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:54:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr080707b.htm</link>
<description>Interested in computer animation that powers today&#8217;s video games and electronic resources? Jackson Community College will offer an introduction to the world of computer modeling and animation this Fall in the Computer Information Systems class, 3-D Modeling 1.</description>
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<title>Michigan&#8217;s No Worker Left Behind offers funds for college</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr080107a.htm</link>
<description>Michigan is taking the next step to help thousands of unemployed &#8211; and underemployed &#8211; individuals who need new skills and training to transition to a new career. Gov. Jennifer Granholm&#8217;s No Worker Left Behind initiative provides dislocated and low-wage workers with up to two years of free tuition at any Michigan community college, university, or other approved training program.</description>
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<title>Achieving the Dream:  JCC selected as part of national initiative</title>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr062607.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College officials are pleased to announce that the College has been selected to join Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count, a national initiative to help more community college students succeed. The College is one of six from Michigan, and 26 overall, joining the initiative this year. The initiative has now grown to 84 participating institutions in 15 states.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2007</pubDate>
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<title>GED Tests to be offered at Michigan Works! Jackson site</title>
<link>http://www.jccmi.edu/News/PressReleases/2007/pr062207b.htm</link>
<description>Jackson Community College will begin offering the GED Tests in July for adults who have not graduated from high school. Tests will be administered on two alternate Fridays in July, July 13 &amp; 27, at the South Central Michigan Works! office, located in the Commonwealth Commerce Center, Jackson.</description>
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