Friday, December 06, 2019 Weekly Newsletter Volume 21, Issue 48 Fall 2019 Semester Ends with Appreciation Thank You Donors & Ticket Buyers Cash Donors Office of the President Senator Rukebai K. Inabo Blue Bay Petroleum Incorporated Matson Navigation Company, Inc. Daniel Roland Jason B. Miyashita Delegate Lee Otobed Delegate Sebastian Marino Shipping Company, Inc. Delegate Dilmai Saiske- HOD Dean of Academic Affairs Robert Ramarui and Associate Dean Mari- Western Caroline Trading Co. (WCTC) anne Temaungil with faculty during convocation ceremony Surangel & Son’s Co. Senator Kerai Mariur As the fall 2019 semester comes to an end, the College, The Island Ark Project Foundation(David & and most especially Academic Affairs, would like to take Diliaur for Island Ark Project) this time to acknowledge and thank the faculty and Aca- Ngarauchebungel Marvin Ngirutang demic Affairs staff for all their hard work and dedication Osamu Yamanguchi to help our students be successful. During the semester, Dr. Victor Yano not only did faculty devote much time to the students and Matson Navigation Co. Inc. Melkeok State Government their learning needs, but also spent time on reviewing and Ngarchosichii of Ngerubesang improving their programs and departments. The Faculty Palau Visitors Authority Senate Association has new officers who have been- ac Palau Resource Institute Parents Association tively devoting time and energy seeking ways to support SPACO (Marcello & Sandra Pierantozzi) students, faculty and Academic Affairs and we thank them Omekulel a Bibilia er Belau - Pastor John Zimmer also for their hard work. CTE Lab School students Palau Equipment Company Inc. We would also like to give sincere thanks to the Student Delegate Jonathan “Cio” Isechal Services division, and most especially the Director of Stu- U.S. Armed Forces Veterans Association of Palau Vice President & Minister of Justice Arnold Oilouch dent Life and the advisors/counselors, for helping to track Former senator Seit Andres down students and keep them focused on their studies. A Mr. & Mrs. Moses Uludong big thanks to all other PCC areas for doing their part in assisting us too. Final exam week is drawing to a close with final grades to be submitted on Monday, December 9th. The faculty and staff at Academic Affairs would like to wish all students the best and urge them to have a happy but safe holiday break. Don’t forget to pre-register for spring courses! We look forward to seeing each and every one of you return for the 2020 spring semester! contributed by Assoc. Dean Temaungil Ngeremlengui Parents Association donating to endowment Palau Community College is an accessible comprehensive public educational institution helping to meet the technical, academic, cul- tural, social, and economic needs of students and communities by promoting learning opportunities and developing personal excellence. 2019 Thanksgiving Endowment Donors & Ticket Buyers BU Class Held Front Business Debate Ticket Buyers

Palau Shipping Co.Inc. Palau National Quarry, Inc. Palau Community College (PCC) held its annual Best Coffee & Donut House State Government Thanksgiving Endowment Fundraising Event on Romana Wong Ministry of Education State Government Senator Philip Reklai Wednesday November 27, 2019. The college was able Joe Giramur Senator Philip Reklai to raise $51,190.30 due to the support of the community Utekongel Inc. Maureen Alexander Rilang Roberto GLOBUS members who purchased raffle tickets ($27,060), and Famly Surgical Clinic Globus Trading Company donated cash ($22,644.61). Local businesses and Bank of Guam State Government Psis Loureine Echang Dr. Gregory Dever agencies also supported the fundraiser by donating prizes Jay Olegeriil Lesley Adachi On Tuesday, November 26, 2019 students in the Business for the raffle drawing. This year, the PCC Thanksgiving Leoben Teriong Miriam Etumai Administration course had their class debate on the issue of Maureen Renguul Danel Roland front businesses in Palau and its advantages and disadvan- Endowment Fundraiser had a total of fifty-eight (58) Rosa-Mystica Ikeya Jason Miyashita tages. Instructor Frederick Mascardo lead the oral debate prizes and one (1) grand prize. The grand prize included Wholesalers Topside Service Station Rosemary Skebong Ephraim Ngirachitei and assumed the role of a moderator. a 14’x 24’ Summer House valued at $7,000, round trip Stice Rdechor Sherman Daniel ticket to Guam, Whirpool washer, Amana 5 cu.ft. freezer, Richard Ngiraked Salvador Tellames Brainard Darwin Kloulechad Brengyei Katosang & TJ Remengesau Mitsubishi bush cutter, benches courtesy of Tiuladokow Rhinehart Silas IR Motors Wood Shop, Poulan chain saw, and Gift Certificate for Jalavenda Osima Caroline Skebong Eudora Didil Lucio Senator John Skebong 25lbs. of Reef Fish and piglets from PCC-CRE Research Larson Kikuo Ngara Maiberel & Development station. Other prizes included gift Anthony Rudimch State Government Ngeremlengui Elem. Sch./Parents Ngarchelong State Government certificates from the Palau Royal Resort (PRR), PALASIA Ukong Nakamura Larry Wakakoro Hotel, Palau Water, R & C Bait & Tackle, and Dolphin Jennifer Sugiyama Elliot Udui Trebkul Tellei Debra Ngiraingas Pacific. The fundraising event Grand Prize was 14’ X 24’ Belem Florentino Akiko Udui summer house, art board, and $500 cash, Baby grand Jay Olegeriil Reuben Inawo Blau Tellei Dahlia & Mario Katosang prize: Round trip to Guam and $300 cash, and First prize: Ikrebai Blesam Social Security Administration Bush cutter, lunch gift certificate, and $250 cash. PCC Palau Investment Bank Office of the President CTE Lab School students donating to PCC Endowment Mary Lourdes Materne Pacific Family Medical Clinic Inc. Board of Trustees, President, faculty, staff, and student Palau Trading Co. Palau Pacific Resort thank Palau for supporting the college endowment. Belau Medical Clinic Ministry of Finance Melissa Ueda Dinah Florencio Evelyn Yano & Joshua Koshiba Mr & Mrs. Isaac Soaladaob The Taj Palau Julita Tellei SPACO Finance Rogelio Vergara NECO Construction Rumi Reklai The Penthouse Hotel Keiko Bedor Rogelio Vergara Maireng Sengebau J Victor Hobson Jr Chantel Rodas Juliet Skebong Kotra Bedor Joseph Koshiba O'Hara Skebong Shelby Masami Frutoso Tellei Irene Kuterbis Hilda Reklai Dearlynn Rebluud Thomas Taro Melkeok State Government Brengyei Katosang & TJ Remengesau Laura Mangham PHS Class of 1971 Ngara Maibrel and Vice President Oilouch showing support and Emmaus Bethania H.S. Family Surgical Clinic donating to endowment fundraising with VP-CRE Thomas Taro & Palau Evengelical Church President Dr. Tellei Palau Trinity Corporation Mabuchi Construction Jefferson Thomas Courtney Joshua Terry Ngirmang Sandra Pierantozzi Bank of Guam PNCC Cyndi Salvador Koror State Legislature P. I. E Printing P.I. T. I Koror State Government (Admin) Palau Conservation Society

Endowment Fundraising continued on page. 3 Kerai Remiou Columbus Sakuma supporting PCC endowment fundraising. PAGE 2 BITS AND PIECES... Newest Contributor to the PCC Endowment Fund Tan Siu Lin PCC Library Palau Community College would like to Hours of Operation recognize our newest endowment fund con- Monday to Thursday 7:30AM - 7PM tributor, Ms. Christie Chiokai accompanied by CE staff, Courtney Joshua. Ms. Chiokai Friday 7:30AM - 5PM is currently employed at Ministry of Natu- Saturday 9AM - 6PM ral, Resources, Environment, and Tourism. Thank you Ms. Chiokai for your contribu- Sunday CLOSED (left) Christie Chiokai For more information, call: tion to Palau’s only institution of higher 488-3540. learning! Your donation will help sustain the Available to Interested future stability and programs of Palau Com- Readers: munity College. Fine Gardening Magazine Endowment Fundraising continued from page. 2

Fine Gardening Magazine is packed with ideas and photos to inspire your imagination, plus the know-how to apply workable ideas to your specific plot of land. Learn about plants that work in your region by guiding you to the right plants for your zone and soil PECI staff presenting donation to PCC Rumi Reklai & Julie Tellei showing support conditions and by showing you how to care President Dr. Tellei during the fundraising event for and maintain them. From pruning to pot- ting, starting seeds to dividing mature plants, Fine Gardening shows you the techniques essential to garden care. Fine Gardening provides solutions to enhance problem areas and practical ways to work with nature plus A n n o u n c i n g friendly ways to deal with pests, improve your soil improvement, and to compost. SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY You'll find practical advice for dealing with dry shade, designing your landscape, and jazzing up your border. Master’s Degree Program Academic Calendar Starting SDSU Master’s Degree Program Fall 2020 December 9 (M) Master of Arts in Education with Con- Last Day of Instruction centration in Post-Secondary Education Leadership and Specialization in Public Deadline for an Intent to Enroll: December 9-20, 2019 Administration and Human Resources November 31, 2019 Placement Testing for Spring 2020 Development Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree from any U.S. Accredited News/Stories Wanted Colleges and/or Universities Mesekiu’s News welcomes stories/articles/ announcements from students, faculty, and staff. Submission deadline is Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in hard and/or electronic copies to tchuziet@ palau.edu or [email protected].

Articles from MOC/PCC Alumni are also welcomed.

Please call 488-2470/2471 (extensions 251, 252, If you are interested please contact Dean Sherman Daniel by November 31, 2019 @ or 253) for more information. PCC Student Services Division - 488-2470/1 ext. 234 or email: [email protected]

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Vacancy Announcement Celebrating Birthday PCC Endowment Fund (1) Part Time Math Instructors/ Tutors (2) from December 07 -19, (PCC Upward Bound Program Office) depending on qualifications & hrs, 2019 Invest in the future salary ranges from $600 - $800 biweekly of Our Students, Our College, and Our Nation (2) Part Time English Instructors/ Tutors (2) (PCC Upward Bound Program Office) To Support, depending on qualifications & hrs, salary ranges from $600 - $800 biweekly Contact Us Today! (3) Part Time Science Instructors/ Tutors (2) P.O. BOX 9 Koror, Palau 96940 (PCC Upward Bound Program Office) depending on qualifications & hrs, Phone: 488-2470/2471 (ext. 251/253) salary ranges from $600 - $800 biweekly (4) Part Time Computer Science Instructors/Tutors (2) e-mail: [email protected] (PCC Upward Bound Program Office) Armstrong Debelbot Danka Ledgerwood depending on qualifications & hrs, If you want to join the Bi-Weekly salary ranges from $600 - $800 biweekly Allotment Program, contact us NOW! (5) Admissions Counselor (2) (PCC Student Services Division-Registrar) salary range: $15,542 - $27,600 per annum FIND PCC ONLINE FOR MORE INFORMATION (6) Social Science/Humanities-Instructor (PCC Education and Training Department/ 4. Academic Affaris Division) depending on http://www.palau.edu qualifications and work experience salary range: $16,010 - 28,280 per annum (7) Director of Library Services Palau Community College (Administration) Dawkins Dingelius Ervin Itiyangmal salary range: $18,730 - 33,262 per annum (8) Construction Technology Instructor 2 019 (PCC Education and Training Department/ PCC End-of-the-Year Academic Affaris Division) depending on qualifications & work experience Get Together salary range: $16,010 - $28,280 per annum will take place on Friday, (9) Instructor Assistant - Construction Technology (PCC Education and Training Department/ November 27, 2019 Academic Affaris Division) depending on from 11:30PM - 3:30PM at the qualifications and work experience salary range: $12,653.00 - 22,349 per annum PCC Mesekiu Bai (10) Instructor Assistant - Small Engine Gurney Lee Umang Pualavita Tadao PCC Education and Training Department/ Academic Affaris Division) depending on All bi-weekly contributors are invited qualifications and work experience to join us as we end this year with a salary range: $12,653.00 - 22,349 per annum Reference Available at PCC Library raffle drawing of fabulous prizes. For Alumni notes more information about the event, Bradley R. Augustine Associate of Science - Elementary Educa- please contact the PCC Development tion Program Office at (tel): 488-2470/2471 ext. Bradley Augustine 251, 252, or 253. You may also con- graduated with an AS tact the PCC Director of Development Degree in Elementary Tchuzie Tadao at (email): tchuziet@ Education. palau.edu or [email protected]. Currently a CTE Lab School teacher at Palau Community College.

Mesekiu’s News Palau Community College P.O. Box 9 Koror, Palau 96940 Alumni Notes Alumni showcases MOC & PCC alumni who are positive role models and contribute to the quality of life in their local stamp here communities. If you are that Alumna/Alumnus or know someone who is, please contact the PCC Development Office at telephone numbers 488- 2470/2471 (extensions 251, 252, or 253). We would like to feature you in future Mesekiu’s News issues.