Kidney Donor needed!!
February 21st, 2012 | Author admin
A student at Broome Community College is in need of a kidney donation. Danny Vitanza was injured in a terrible accident that has left him disabled and fighting for his life. Danny suffers from kidney failure. Weekly dialysis treatments keep him alive. His courage to never give up is uplifting. His battle to continue his education is a testimony to his inner strength. Danny’s smile and enjoyment of life is contagious to all who know him.
When I asked Danny how he felt about a possible donor he stated, “Many of us ask “why me”? There is no answer to that question that can make any of us feel better. A person that gives a kidney to one of us is without fail performing the highest of all humanitarian actions and only a very spiritual person would even consider it. It is asking a lot from a person and most people just don’t care enough to help anyone with anything, never mind something as precious as the gift of life to someone that is dying.”
Danny’s blood type is B-. We are looking for someone whose blood type matches. Please give hope to a man who so wonderfully cherishes the gift of life.
If you feel moved to help you may reach me at dacronces@hotmail.com. We earnestly hope to find a donor. We may also need financial help to pay for Danny’s surgery.
Your fellow BCC student and Binghamton citizen,
Dani Cronce
Funk N’ Food
February 17th, 2012 | Author admin
Broome Community College Hotel/Restaurant Program Presents:
Funk N’ Food
Thursday March 1st 430-9pm
Come Enjoy Great Food and Fun Music @ the BCC cafeteria
Featuring our Famous Pulled Pork BBQ
and Members from the local band Rooster
Only $10 per dinner
Cash Only. Eat In or Carry Out
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw, Sauteed Green Beans, Corn Bread, Rolls, Desserts, Drinks
Attention Spring and Summer Graduates:
February 17th, 2012 | Author admin
Please submit your Application for Graduation by March 15, 2012.
Please CLICK HERE or stop by the Registrars office, SS 105.
Transfer Planning Tip of the Month: February 2012
February 16th, 2012 | Author admin
The Transfer Planning Tip of the Month is produced by Joe Spence of BCC Counseling Services and is focused on sharing insights into college admissions process, transfer planning, and education with college students.
Transfer Planning by Numbers…
Number 1- Credits:
BCC serves many students who complete their academic requirements at various paces. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s Not to Late! Scholarship deadlines are March 2nd!
February 16th, 2012 | Author admin
Attention BCC Students!
Applications are now available for the following scholarships, please note the specific requirements of each one listed below, and visit our webpage http://www.sunybroome.edu/web/www/available-scholarships-for-students For the applications!
BHM 123 – Bartending and Beverage Management
February 14th, 2012 | Author admin
Students gather with Professor Rey C. Wojdat in the Tasting Room of Finger Lakes Distilling
Owner Brian McKenzie explains the distillation process in front of his custom-made pot still
Students of the inaugural run of BHM 123 – Bartending and Beverage Management, a course offered by the Hotel/Restaurant Management Program and taught by Professor Rey C. Wojdat in the Department of Business, attended a field trip to Finger Lakes Distilling on Monday, February 13th. Finger Lakes Distilling overlooks beautiful Seneca Lake from a hillside in the heart of New York State’s wine country. The weather cooperated with a clear, crisp, horizon-to-horizon blue sky and sunshine filled day.
As a New York State Farm Distillery, Finger Lakes Distilling uses locally grown fruits and grains to produce a range of high-quality, handmade spirits. Students received an exclusive tour conducted by owner Brian McKenzie. The Finger Lakes Distilling story begins in 2007, when owner Brian McKenzie of Elmira, N.Y., met Thomas Earl McKenzie of Monroeville, Ala., at a craft distiller’s conference. They aren’t related, but they did discover they shared a passion for high-quality, distilled spirits.
Brian, a former bank vice-president, had experience in finance and was interested in starting his own business. Thomas Earl’s background included wine-making, brewing, farming and consulting for distilleries. Owner McKenzie introduced Master Distiller McKenzie to students while explaining the process of distillation. Students witnessed the custom-crafted, German-made pot still in operation as it produced whiskey and then toured Seneca Lake Distilling’s new production facility and climate-controlled barrel aging storage and completed the tour in the tasting room.
Master Distiller Thomas Earl McKenzie discusses the contents of the fermentation batch
Students tour the new Climate-Controlled Barrel-Aging room
As the region’s only stand-alone distillery, Finger Lakes Distilling focuses exclusively on distilled spirits. As a New York State Farm Distillery, they turn to local farmers for the raw material for their products. Students learned all about the product line which includes whiskey, grappa, a grape-based vodka, a gin created with unique botanicals, brandy, and a number of fruit-based liqueurs.
Students learn how achieve their Bachelor’s degree through BCC with Excelsior.
February 14th, 2012 | Author admin
Students of the Hotel/Restaurant Management Program attended a presentation by Excelsior College that was arranged by Professor Rey C. Wojdat, Coordinator, Hotel/Restaurant Management, and presented by student advisors Johanna Comanzo and Jackie McPhillips on Thursday, February 9th in the Business Building. About thirty two students attended, some from other disciplines, to hear about transfer opportunities and to learn how to achieve their Bachelor’s degree through BCC with Excelsior. Students in attendance were offered free admissions applications and transcript evaluations following the informative session. Also in attendance were Greg Talley, Dean of Business and Public Services and Rick Behr, Chair, Business. Laura St. George, Staff Associate for the Division of Student and Community Engagement also attended and spoke at the presentation who along with Ms. Comanzo and Ms. McPhillips offered advising services to prospective students for several hours following the presentation.
Unity In Pride donates to Robbie’s Pantry – upcoming events
February 13th, 2012 | Author admin
(left to right) - Professor Bill Metzar, Billy Welch, Brittany Colwell, Kelly Ann Gill, Joe Bobrowsky, Abby Ponterio
Unity In Pride recently collected $200.00 worth of items to donate to Robbie’s Pantry in conjuncion with the Southern Tier Aids Program (STAP).
We’re also looking for people to join our team for the 2012 Aids Walk/Run on April 22nd at the Greater Binghamton Sports Complex.
In addition to that, we also need people to join us at the Doggone Fun On The Run fundraiser for PAWS on August 25th. It’s not too early to sign up.
Students interested in joining our club or more information about the above can visit our facebook page at; http://www.facebook.com/groups/28851334507/
Health Sciences Individual Studies Students
February 13th, 2012 | Author admin
Reminder:
If you have completed your pre-requisites and would like to apply for a for Fall 2012 Health Science Program stop in the Academic Advising Office, Student Services Building, Rm 210 and complete a Request to Change to a Health Sciences Curriculum form. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2012.