Bus Passes Are Now Available

On August 1, UTA began using the new electronic tap passes, replacing the old paper passes. These new passes are good for 30 days from first use instead of month-to-month. The passes are available to purchase from the UTA website (www.rideuta.com). You will need your student ID to make the purchase. Once the passes has been paid for, you need to print out the voucher and bring it to the Library, where it can be exchanged for an activated pass.

If there are any questions, stop by and see Matthew in the library. He can also be reached at 801-840-4800 x145 or mjaques@cci.edu.

New Student ID Badges

We have a new format for student ID badges on campus. If you are a new student, a n existing student who has not received one or if you still have the old version of the ID, please see Matthew in the Library to get a new pass. We do require that students wear their IDs whenever they are on campus. If you have any questions, just come to the Library. Below is an example of the current badge that students should be wearing. Badges are also color coded to each program.

Welcome to Our New President!

The Salt Lake Campus of Everest College has a new President with the announcement that Rebecca Peregrine has been named president of the Salt Lake City Campus effective April 18, 2011.

President Peregrine has been with CCi since October 2008 where she served as the Director of Student Finance in Salt Lake City. In May 2010, she was promoted to Vice President of the Henderson campus where she has been involved in numerous projects, and has assisted that campus through a tremendous period of growth.

Prior to coming to CCi, President Peregrine spent nine years with University of Phoenix Reno Campus in various roles: Director of Operations & Finance, Learning Center Manger, and Student Services Specialist. She also has many years experience in customer service with Continental Airlines.

Please join us in welcoming (back) President Peregrine to our campus!

Graduation is this Saturday!

Our 2011 Spring Graduation Ceremony will be on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Kingsbury Hall on the Campus of the University of Utah. Ceremonies will start promptly at 10 AM. Graduates need to arrive by 9 AM so you can be checked in and placed in line quickly. Family, friends and classmates are definitely encouraged to attend and celebrate this accomplishment with you. For information on parking, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Loreen in Student Services.

Why are You at Everest?

We know college can be fun. However, the real reason you came to school was most likely to get a new career and make more money. Our Career Services department are the people to help you achieve your new career goals. Rob Peterson and his staff can help locate job openings, develop a resume, polish you interview skills, plus lots more to make your transition from school to career a smooth one.

Stop by there and introduce yourself to the staff today. If they know you, they can help introduce you to prospective employers and get you on the path to your goals!

Food Drive Week!!

We will be starting our Food Drive starting on Tuesday February 22nd and going on through the end of the week. Our Ambassadors will be going to each classroom picking up donations of non-perishable food items. These items go to our own food pantry, which is used to help those in need here on campus. All food should be non-perishable and not expired or damaged.

If you have any questions, contact one of our ambassadors on campus (the ones with the black scrubs or black polo shirts).

Don't Forget!

The Everest College SLC Campus will be closed on Monday, February 21 in observance of President's Day. Enjoy and we will see you on Tuesday the 22nd.

Have You "LIRN"ed about LIRN Yet?

Looking for information to use on that research paper? Can't seem to find anything useful on Google? Well, LIRN is here to help! LIRN is a collection of databases that information directly applying to your field of study. LIRN provides a core collection of materials with access to over 60 million (yep, that's 60,000,000) articles, books, encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines, and audio/video clips.

If you want to learn more about LIRN or just need help with your research, contact the Campus Librarian, Matthew, at mjaques@cci.edu or stop by the Library.

Join the Freshman Club!

We are starting a freshman club on campus to help our newer students get the most out of their schooling. It meets on Fridays from 4p to 5p. The Club is open to any students in MODs 1-3. We will be discussing attendance and course expectations, how career services can help them during and after their schooling, what student services can do to help them, and how the library and LIRN.net can help them get the most out of their time here.

Everest Campus Clubs

Did you know that there are clubs you can join for your programs on campus? Meet with students in your programs and make friends along with helping others. The clubs are:

The Business>Accounting and Computer Information Science (also known as BAIT) Club meets every Thursday at 9 am and 5pm in the Student Lounge.

The Criminal Justice /Paralegal Club meets every Thursday and Friday at 4:30 pm in the student lounge.

The Medical Club meets on every other Saturday 1 pm.

The Surgical Tech Club meets on appointment. Please see Sarah Miles for additional information on meeting days and times.

Celebrate African-American History Month

February is African-American History Month. First celebrated as Negro History Week in 1926, it was expanded to a full month in 1976 by President Gerald Ford. This year's theme is "African Americans and the Civil War". To learn more, you can go to the Library of Congress African-American History Month site at http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov. In addition, you can also check out some of the titles we have in the library such as:

The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.
Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Powerful Days: The Civil Rights Photography of Charles Moore

Students of the Quarter for Fall 2010

Scot Loizos, Program Director for the Paralegal, Criminal Justice, Business and Accounting programs, has announced the Students of the Quarter for Fall 2010. They are:


Paralegal  – John L.
Criminal Justice – Brandon Y.
Business – Felicia T.
Accounting – Angie M.

Congratulations to these students for their hard work and dedication!

Attention Paralegal Students!!

The Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake is looking for volunteers. This would be a great way to get experience and build contacts for after graduation. For more information, please contact Tiffany Lopez-Kirby at 801-238-7173 or at tiffanyl@email.utacourts.gov.

You are Invited!

How can you stand out in a crowd? Become a Student Ambassador! Join us for an Ambassador Mixer on Monday, January 31 at 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM in the Student Lunch Room (the Fish Bowl). Come meet the Ambassadors and see what it take to become one. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, ask an Ambassador or see Loreen or Rodny.