Kaku’s lecture focuses on future Physicist predicts revolutionary medical, technological advances Renowned physicist Dr. computer chips continue to Michio Kaku painted a fasci- shrink, they will control more nating picture of the future and more of everyday life and Oct. 17 when he spoke at lead to a revolution as signfi- Pearl River Community cant as the development of College where he was the in- steam power in the 1850s, augural Honors Institute Kaku said. PTK chapters hosting Lecture Series speaker. “Computer power will be “In the future, you will everywhere and nowhere,” annual cheese benefit sales mentally control the things Kaku said. “You will assume The Phi Theta Kappa chapters are holding their annual around you,” Kaku said after the floor, the walls, the ceil- cheese sale through Nov. 5. predicting revolutionary ad- ings are computerized.” Prices are $9 for a two-pound block of mild, sharp or extra vances in computer chips that Internet glasses will be- sharp cheddar and $6 for 12 ounces of jalapeno cheese. Both will connect the human brain come the must-have fashion kinds come wrapped in cellophane. and machines. accessory and will recognize Payment is due with your order, and the cheese will be de- Kaku’s presentation, spon- the faces the wearer sees and livered on Nov. 19. sored by the Lower Pearl print sub-titles if the wearer To order, contact any PTK member or email [email protected] River Valley Foundation, encounters someone speaking on the Poplarville campus or [email protected] at the came close to filling the new a foreign language, he said. Krislyn Branford of Carriere and Joshua Matthews of Forrest County Center. Ethel Holden Brownstone “Chips are the driving force Hancock County talk with Dr. Michio Kaku during a recep- Center for the Arts on the behind this technology,” he tion and meeting with Honors Institute students at Pearl PRCC campus. said. “Augmented reality is River Community College. Kaku spoke the night of Oct. 17 Barrett’s volunteer work “It made me feel like I was how we will live in the future. at the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts. PRCC involved in something a lot We will take for granted that Public Relations photo honored by Camelia larger than just Pearl River we will know everything because he’s so knowledgeble about what or who we’re Nano-particles already locate “This is incredible,” Kaku Brad Barrett, PRCC’s automotive about a lot of things,” said looking at. We’re talking and kill cancer cells in the labo- said. “This could revolutionize mechanics technology chairman, was Honors Institute student about the digitalization of ratory and will do the same in medicine.” named the September Volunteer of the Brandon Edenfield of commerce.” the human body, he said. Laboratory researchers al- Month by Camelia Home Health and Diamondhead. “He gives that The music industry is al- “We will see an incredible ready grow human heart Hospice. impression of power without ready digitized with the com- invention that will remove the valves, blood vessels and Barrett was spotlighted in the being 6 foot 6 and 300 munications business - news- word tumor,” Kaku predicted. cartlidge and are gradually agency’s September newsletter: “In 12 pounds. It was very enjoyable. papers, magazines and movies Through state-of-the-art toi- penetrating the brain, he said. short weeks, Brad has made a tremen- He made it very personable - following suit and educa- lets and DNA chips, cancer But Kaku linked scientifc dous impact on our patients. Every even though he was speaking tion, medicine and transporta- colonies will be detected 10 advances to economic hard other Friday, Brad loads his lawn to a group.” tion next on the horizon, he years before they grow into a times as profits are invested. mower on a trailer and travels from As both the size and cost of said. tumor, he said. n See KAKU, page 3 Wiggins to offer lawn care to families Barrett who are struggling to keep the never-end- ing grass growth to a minimum.” 2013 Homecoming court Others interested in volunteering can contact Ashley Sneed at [email protected]. Parking lot finished; Marion Hall on track Contractors finished the parking lot reconstruction behind the Alumni House in time for homecoming, much to the relief of students, staff and alumni. Other construction projects are moving ahead, said Craig Tynes, physical plant director. “We’re planning on having students in the new dormitory come January,” he said. The residence hall will be named Marion Hall. Hanco Construction of Hattiesburg is the general contractor for thd $3.2 million two-story building with 61 beds. Contractor Rod Cooke of Mobile has notified Tynes the Marvin R. White Coliseum will be completed during the spring semester. The roof on Building 5 at the Forrest County Center will be replaced as soon as the PRCC Board of Trustees approves the Above, the 2013 Pearl River Community College low bid submitted recently by Rowell Roofing of Columbia. homecoming court is, from left, freshman maids The board is expected to take action in November. Chelsea Bolton of New Augusta and Shelby Perry of Sumrall, Forrest County Center sophomore High school Preview Day maid Morgan Cutrer of Tylertown, sophomore maid Miranda Fazende of Poplarville, queen Melissa Dragon of Picayune, Forrest County for students set Nov. 14 Center freshman maid Jelea Williams of The office of recruitment and orientation will host Senior Hattiesburg, Hancock Center maid Morgan Preview Day for high school students on Thursday, Nov. 14. Gallagher of Kiln, sophomore maid Victoria Students will sign in from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at a tent in front Farmer and freshman maid Kaitlin Cooper, both of of the library, then go on campus tours. Picayune. They will see the new Brownstone Center at 11 a.m. for per- Left, Pearl River Community College President formances by RiverRoad showchoir, The Voices ensemble and Dr. William Lewis congratulates Melissa Dragon of the cheerleaders and drawings for scholarships. Picayune after crowning her 2013 Homecoming The programs and majors fair, including free pizza, t-shirt queen on Oct. 19. Looking on is her father Mark give-aways and games, will be at Dobie Holden Stadium from Dragon. The PRCC Wildcats defeated East 12 to 2 p.m. Central 45-7. PRCC Public Relations photos Clark, Palchak attend n More Homecoming coverage, pages 4, 9. mathematics conference Sharon Clark, FCC mathe- matics instructor, and Lisa PRCC going tobacco free Palchak, learning lab coordi- nator and math instructor, re- cently attended the annual Policy takes effect Jan. 1 TOBACCO ON CAMPUS Louisiana-Mississippi Math- Policy: ematical Association of Two- Pearl River Community er environment at Pearl River Pearl River Community College may regulate the use of Year College Conference on College will become a tobac- Community College,” said tobacco products on all campuses. Sept. 28 at Hinds Community co-free institution on Jan. 1, PRCC President William Procedure: College in Pearl. 2014. Lewis. 1. In an effort to promote a healthy learning and working The conference featured two Sharon Clark (left) and PRCC will be one of more This policy comes on the environment, Pearl River Community College supports a keynote speakers as well as af- Lisa Palchak. than 1,000 college campuses heels of the recent news in- positive and progressive approach to health and wellness. ternoon breakout sessions. across the country, and a volving the PRCC Wellness As a part of a comprehensive approach to encouraging good Clark presented “Solving LaMsMATYC. dozen or so higher-education Center. health and wellness, the College believes that it is in the the Problem of Math Anxiety” At the close of the busi- schools in Mississippi, that PRCC received $268,270 best interest of its students, employees and campus visitors during an afternoon session. ness meeting, Clark assumed have enacted 100 percent from the Blue Cross & Blue to promote healthy lifestyle choices. The prohibition of Palchak was nominated and her duty as the smoke-free or tobacco-free Shield Foundation and tobacco use on all College campuses is a component of the approved as the 2013-2014 LaMsMATYC president for policies. $68,000 from Lower Pearl effort to promote health and wellness among students, Mississippi vice president of 2013-2014. The PRCC Board of River Valley to upgrade the faculty and campus visitors. Trustees approved the new Wellness Center and construct Band, chorus concert Nov. 10 policy at its October monthly a new half-mile outdoor walk- It is the intent of Pearl River Community College to establish meeting at the Forrest County ing track. The ribbon cuttings a tobacco-free environment on all campuses beginning PRCC will host the Pearl River Community Band and Chorus Center. Tobacco products in for those projects was Sept. January 1, 2014. From and after this date, the use of all in concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Brownstone Center. all forms will be prohibited. 30. tobacco and smoking products is not permitted on any Pearl The free concert will salute America’s veterans and is an encore The policy covers students, “This new policy is in keep- River Community College campus or in any facility or performance of the 911 Patriotic Concert held in Picayune. employees and any visitors. It ing with the college’s on- vehicles owned or leased by the College. Several PRCC alumni and staff are members of the band or prohibits people from smok- going goals to create an at- This policy shall apply to all Pearl River Community College chorus. ing or using tobacco products mosphere of health and learn- students, employees, contractors, vendors and visitors.