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Earlier this month, the outstanding faculty and staff of OWATC were honored at the annual “You Make a Difference” employee awards program.

“Our Team is Stronger Because of You” awards were given to new employees since last year’s program, thanking them for helping to make the OWATC team stronger.

Longevity awards were given to employees that have reached milestone marks in their time at OWATC. A special THANKS goes out to Judy Galbraith and Sheila Miles who have both been at OWATC for 20 years, and Michael Miller who has been at OWATC 25 years!

“You’re an Essential Piece” awards were given to teams and committees that have really made a difference this year. These awards were nominated by other OWATC employees. Recipients included the Dental Occupations Hourly Faculty, Summer Scholarship Team, Union Building Remodel Team, Scholariship Fundraising Video Team, and Financial Aid

The “You Make a Difference Every Day” awards were broken down into three categories: Customer Service, Above and Beyond and Outside Organizational Leadership. These awards were nominated by other OWATC employees. The Customer Service recipients were Jill Nagao and Allison Norris. The Above and Beyond recipients were Judi Elmer, Brenda Fell, Marcie Fujikawa, Janet Wecker, Krista Turnage, Lee Nelson, and Randy Hodges. The Outside Organizational Leadership award was given to Monica Schwenk.

“You Shine-Thanks for Brightening My Day” awards were given to employees that are always friendly and upbeat, even when facing frustrations and challenges. These awards were nominated by other OWATC employees. The recipients included Andy Brown, Ken Choi, Joan Effiong, Ken Foote, Tamara Grant ,Vic Johnston, Jessica Murillo, Sheri Semerjian, Anita Ruiz, and Al Tolson.

The President’s Outstanding Staff/Instructor awards come from selections made by the previous year’s recipients. President Mercier then looks at the selections and makes the final decision. This year’s recipients (photos shown below) were Kelly Mount (I.T. Instructor Assistant), Ed Welch (Bookstore Coordinator), and Heidi Denson (Dental Assisting Instructor).

CONGRATULATIONS to all recipients and THANKS for all your hard work!!!

Left to right: Kelly Mount, Ed Welch, Heidi Denson

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Former OWATC Campus President C. Brent Wallis was honored with the unveiling of a “wall” commemorating his years of service on December 8, 2008. The display is located in the C. Brent Wallis Student Services Building on the OWATC Main Campus. Campus President Collette R. Mercier said it is important for current and future students of the OWATC to know the man the building was named after. The display is a beautiful way to describe this “Man of Vision” to all who enter the building.

(President Mercier building the anticipation of the unveiling)

The unveiling was attended by members of the Wallis family and OWATC faculty and staff.

All in attendance were pleased to hear of the great changes that took place during Brent’s 36 years as Campus President. THANKS Brent for helping make OWATC the success that it is today!!!

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We can’t help but show off our tap dancing staff members!

Left to Right: Lisa Butler (Counselor), Cathy Bolin (Manager of Enrollment Services), Elsa Zweifel (Marketing Manager), and Monica Schwenk (CustomFit and Business Link Manager).

Keep dancin’ ladies!

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THANKS to everyone who attended and helped plan/present our first “Parent Night” on December 2nd. It was a big success with at least 250 students and parents attending.

If you did attend, please let us know how the experience was for you by filling out our online survey! Go to THIS LINK

Our next “Parent Night” will be held January 6, 2009 from 6-8:00 p.m.  Feel free to come anytime as it will be an open house. There will be presentations and tours every 20 minutes. Meet us at the Lecture Hall in the Business Building (the one with the clock tower).  We hope to see you there!

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