Retired Vol State Music Professor, James Story, battled COVID-19 for more than two months in the hospital. He continues his hard work to recover at home. CBN, Christian Broadcast Network, put together this story about his experience.
Monday, October 19, 2020
James Tells His Story
Retired Vol State Music Professor, James Story, battled COVID-19 for more than two months in the hospital. He continues his hard work to recover at home. CBN, Christian Broadcast Network, put together this story about his experience.
Sumner Adult Education is Back at Vol State
Sumner County Adult Education has returned to Vol State. The free HiSET prep courses (High School Equivalency Test) and basic ESL classes had most recently been administered by Workforce Essentials. The ESL classes start at the most basic levels and include HiSET test prep. They also prepare students to move to college preparatory ESOL courses held at Vol State. Classes meet day and evening, on the Gallatin campus and six other locations in Sumner County. In addition, there is an option for totally virtual learning and testing.
If you have people who should be referred to the program the new contact information is:
Casey Hendricks: 615-230-3621
Kastonia “Sam” Herron: 615-230-3703
Cultural Connections Week/Fall Festival and Food Day
Cultural Connections Week/Fall Festival and Food Day
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with ESL and English faculty, plan a week of fun programs to hopefully help us understand and learn about our different cultures and history.
Monday,
October 19, 2020
Immigration Reform: Where Do We
Go from Here?
James Cobb (Cobb Law Group)
Presenters: Attorneys
James Cobb and Abigail Mabry
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host the Cobb Law Group. Attorneys
James Cobb and Abigal Mabry will help the community understand immigration law,
the recent Supreme Court decision, and what may be in the future after the
elections. Experienced immigration attorneys with extensive experience will
help answer questions and hopefully unravel the often-confusing nature of U.S.
Immigration policies and practices.
Open to students, faculty, and staff.
Time:
12:30 PM –1:30 PM
Zoom Registration Link: https://volstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdOGppzksGtcZEQ2NEopgaQgtx4D4H6JR
Tuesday,
October 20, 2020
Let’s Get to Know Each Other
Presenter: Prof. Shirley
Gomez
To celebrate the growing diversity in our Vol State community, we will host a 90 minutes event geared toward providing opportunities for the students on our campus to get to know each other. Let’s Get to Know Each Other will consist of 3 interactive, online activities which will hopefully help open lines of communication among the diverse student groups.
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Zoom Registration Link: https://volstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsceCppjgvHt1dV1y8gyOPasXn8rh-mk1h
Wednesday,
October 21, 2020
American Stew: A Brief History
of American Cuisine
Presenter: Professor
Melanie Cochran, History Dept.
One area in which Americans have lived up to the "melting pot" idea is with our food. In this talk, we'll examine how imperialism, slavery, immigration, technology, politics and popular culture have shaped a uniquely American cuisine.
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Zoom Registration Link: https://volstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvceirpzouE9cuy8B04kWdx2VpEUoE89l4
Thursday,
October 22, 2020
Discussing Politics and the
Elections – Part 2
Panelists: Profs. Melva
Black, Nancy Blomgren, Len Assante, Scott McMillan, and Carole
Bucy.
As we are now less than two weeks from perhaps the most pivotal elections of
our lifetime, where do we stand as a nation? What did the debates
accomplish? Will we have a free and fair election and a
possible peaceful transfer of power? Join us for another riveting
discussion with our panel of experts. This discussion will be respectful,
civil, and a safe place for differences of opinions.
Open to students, faculty, and staff.
Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Zoom Registration Link: https://volstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAude2pqT4oHd3viN7DMNVFByoKYcZbxmGv
Friday,
October 23, 2020
Fall Festival featuring
Food Day, Celebrating the
75th Anniversary of World Food Day
The Annual Fall Festival
and World Food Day celebrates Fall
Semester with help from Student Organizations and info stations coordinated by
Student Engagement and Support. World Food Day is celebrated
every year around the world in honor of the founding of the Food and
Agriculture Organization through the United Nations. The day
is celebrated widely by many organizations and on college
campuses concerned with food security.
12:00PM-1:30PM
Outside, Wood Parking Lot
Monday, October 5, 2020
Watch Vol State Student Compete on Netflix "SingOn!" TV Show
It started with a phone call. “I got a call while I was actually in class,” Seibreanna said. “She told me I was going to be on the show. I took the major here because I want to be an independent artist. It was fitting I got the call while on campus.”
It has been a whirlwind experience that took the Hendersonville singer to London, England, after a series of auditions and interviews. “It was crazy. I had never done anything like this before. For the audition I had to learn the song in two days.”
In the competition for the $60,000 jackpot, contestants had to sing well-known hits matching the original note for note. But personality was a big part of making the cut for TV. “I did a lot of goofy things and they liked it. They kept it in there.”
Seibreanna says her social media is getting busy now that the show has debuted on Netflix. That could help her decide the next step after she graduates in December with a degree in Music Business. “I’m an R and B and soul singer. My inspirations come from Gospel music. I just want to be a recording artist and travel.”
She says the Vol State Entertainment Media Production program has provided her with important tools to stake out her career. “As soon as I got to Vol State I felt relieved. Everything I have learned has been hands-on and I work well that way.”
And that’s a long way from her original views of college. “I did not plan on going to college. When TN Promise came I thought- well this is free, why not take advantage of the opportunity? The kids in the program here are so talented. It really inspires me. I’ve met great musicians and jammed at their homes.”
Her experience with EMP Director Steve Bishir has also had a big impact. “He’s super passionate about teaching. He really wants us to succeed. It’s amazing to have a teacher care about us that much.”
The six-time Grammy award winning Recording Engineer also helps his students make connections with people in the music industry. “The experience of networking has been great for me.”
In the meantime, Seibreanna is enjoying her moment in the spotlight. The show premiered in September. Tune in to Netflix to see how she does. Here's a link to the Netflix "Sing On!" web page: https://www.netflix.com/title/81024999
For more information about the Vol State Entertainment Media Production program visit: www.volstate.edu/entertainment
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