News from 2008
Congratulations December Graduates
Graduating EBC students received associate in specialized business (ASB) degrees or diplomas at EBC’s December commencement. The event was held Thursday, December 18, at the Erie Maennerchor Club with a 6 p.m. ceremony followed by a reception for graduates, families, friends, faculty and administration. The commencement speaker was Wanda Polaski, Office Manager at Millcreek Community Church. Valedictorian Kelly Cubero also addressed those in attendance, while Lawanda Ricks, John Newlin and Anne Myers-Harbison were selected to lead various portions of the commencement exercise. Outstanding Student Recognition awards were presented to John Newlin (Paralegal Program), Ann Myers-Harbison (Administrative Office Professional Program), Rachael Lunney (Marketing and Management Program), and Kelly Cubero (Accounting Program). Congratulations, graduates!
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Congratulations December Nurse Aide Graduates
Thirteen students of EBC’s Nurse Aide Program attended the December19th graduation and pinning ceremony and received their certificates of completion and nurse aide pins. Attending the ceremony at the school were Tim Feltmeyer, Director of Medical Programs; Michelle Coon, Student Services Administrator; Yvonne Kukic, Medical Department Administrative Assistant and Donna Perino, Director of the Erie Campus. The graduates are: Rachael Cipolla, Erin Dick, Desiree Hasberry, Yvette Heller, Desaray Jones, Georgeanne Kosienski, Chelsea Pierce, Marlene Pierce, Rasheeda Brown, Shara Miller, Charmaine Sims, Kimberly Tauber, and Jill Manino. Congratulations, graduates!
Congratulations Nurse Aide Graduates
Ten students of EBC’s Nurse Aide Program attended the October 23rd graduation and pinning ceremony and received their certificates of completion and nurse aide pins. Attending the ceremony at the school were Tim Feltmeyer, Director of Medical Programs; Lucia Bonaminio, Instructor; Michelle Coon, Student Services Administrator; and Donna Perino, Director of the Erie Campus. The graduates are: Nicole Borkowski, Ashley Boyd, Talhia Carson, Hilda De Jesus, Lisa Grimm, Sondra Moffatt, Jennie Redick, Yolanda Stewart, Devon Snyder, and Joseph Walter. Congratulations, graduates!
October 31, 2008
Practical Nursing Program’s New Student Officers
Student nominees were presented and the campaigning began (for only a week). On election day the candidates were given the opportunity to discuss their attributes and goals if elected. Using confidential paper ballots, the tally began and then the announcement was made. Winning the election for President was Kristi Martin and for Secretary was Julie Rice. Leading the class at their meetings, the new officers are reviewing community service projects, a newsletter to “spotlight” nursing students and other “news”, as well as joining HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America). Both Kristi and Julie appreciate the vote of confidence from their peers and look forward to a successful year. Congratulations to the new officers!
October 24, 2008
Celebrating Our August Graduates
Graduating EBC students received associate in specialized business (ASB) degrees or diplomas at EBC’s August commencement. The event was held Monday, August 18, at the Erie Maennerchor Club with a 6 p.m. ceremony followed by a reception for graduates, families, friends, faculty and administration. The commencement speaker was Anne Frew, Chief Executive Officer of Select Specialty Hospital and Senior Vice President of In-Patient Operations for Select Medical Corporation. Valedictorian Sean Bartlett also addressed those in attendance, while Janet Gutierrez, Tasha Beer, and Dennis Deiner were selected to lead various portions of the commencement exercise. Outstanding Student Recognition awards were presented to Natalya McGill and Andrea Michalski-King (Paralegal), Richard Randall (Information Technology), Kelly Megraw and Sean Bartlett (Accounting), Michael Vandemerwe (Marketing and Management), Erika Martin (Executive Secretary), Janet Gutierrez (Medical Assistant), and Margaret Ward (Practical Nursing). Congratulations, graduates!
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September 17, 2008
PN Students Experience Fire Safety
EBC-Practical Nursing Students worked with Select Specialty Hospital Staff to assist in a mock fire drill. The students, Alexis Pierce and Kayla Brooks, were placed in patient rooms and given scenarios of the type of patients they were to portray. The alarm was pulled and the staff worked to take the student patients to safety. Kayla was a patient with extremely limited mobility and a lift was used to get her safely from the fire zone.
June 25, 2008
Nursing Students Recognize Community Needs
EBC’s Practical Nursing Students gave back to the community by collaborating with the Community Blood Bank. The Blood drive was held May 7, 2008 at Erie Business Center using the theme “Be a Hero”. The class president, Alexis Pierce with the help of Nicole Beer and the Nursing Students designed posters and interested twenty-two students and faculty to donate blood. The nursing students assisted the Blood Bank representatives by guiding the donators through the process. This was the largest number of participants for the school in several years. Congratulations for another successful effort by the student practical nurses.
June 25, 2008
Celebrating Nursing
The Practical Nursing Students at EBC celebrated Nurses’ Week with guest speakers, Sharon Yost, Director of Bayada Nurses. and Kelly Rivera, RN-Bayada Nursing Supervisor, on May 8 at the EBC PN learning center. Sharon discussed information on attitude, mannerisms, and appropriate attire for interviewing. She discussed the importance of getting the most out of their education and encouraged them to be life-long learners.
Kelly reviewed a form that is given to new employees to evaluate skill levels and which refresher courses may be required to be able to meet the needs of Bayada clients. She encouraged the students to accept positions in their areas of interest that fulfill their goals and offer growth potential.
Celebrating 122 Years of Graduates
Graduating EBC students received associate in specialized business (ASB) degrees or diplomas at EBC’s April commencement. The event was held Thursday, April 17, at the Erie Maennerchor Club with a 6 p.m. ceremony followed by a reception for graduates, families, friends, faculty and administration. The commencement speaker was Pearl Jefferies, Director of Campus Ministry and Development, Gannondale. Valedictorian Barbara Fitzcharles also addressed those in attendance, while Rachel Porada and Catherine Fitch were selected to lead various portions of the commencement exercise. Outstanding Student Recognition awards were presented to Mary Seaman (Office Careers), Russell Phillips (Paralegal), Mark Jerioski (Information Technology), Barbara Fitzcharles (Accounting), and Vernon Brown (Marketing and Management). Congratulations, graduates!
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April 17, 2008
Practical Nursing Open House, April 22
Tuesday, April 22
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
at the MetroCenter, Lower Level
252 West 11th Street
Congratulations April Nurse Aide Graduates
Eight students of EBC’s nurse aide program attended the April 16th graduation and pinning ceremony and received their certificates of completion and nurse aide pins. Attending the ceremony at the school were Tim Feltmeyer, director of medical programs; Lucia Bonaminio, instructor, and Donna Perino, director of the Erie campus. The graduates are: Lena Allen, Bethany Ayers, Ashley Carson, Kimberly Dance, Danielle Peterson, Vecchia Atkinson, Tina DeBoe, Celeste McCallum, and Carla Stayduhar. Congratulations, graduates!
April 17, 2008
Make-A-Wish
Proceeds from the Spring Luau and a generous contribution from Erie Business Center will provide a trip for a Make-A-Wish Foundation child. The check for $3,400 was presented to Jan Stork on Wednesday, April 9. In the photo are: Summer Clausen, EBC Student; Jan Stork, Regional Director, Make-A-Wish Foundation; Melinda Mrozowski, EBC Student; Michelle Hosford, EBC Instructor; and James Deutschlander, EBC Student. EBC is proud of their students and applauds their efforts and success!
April 17, 2008
Corporate Spelling Bee
Participating in the 2nd Annual Corporate Spelling Bee on Tuesday, April 1, were Debbie Bisbee (Department Head, Office Careers), Gloria Shover (Administrator, Practical Nursing Program) and Jeremy Sivillo (Programs Administrator). The Event benefited WQLN Education and Books for Kids. The EBC Team came in second in the competition. Great job! Looking forward to next year . . .
April 2, 2008
Medical Students
EBC medical students and faculty traveled to the Carnegie Science Museum in Pittsburgh to view the Bodies Exhibit on Monday, March 31. They traveled by bus to the museum and explored the exhibits that supplemented their knowledge of the human anatomy, including anomalies that can occur. Dissections were well done and “quite amazing.”
April 2, 2008
Spring Luau
The Events Planning Class held a Luau at the East Erie Turners on Friday, March 28. Students, faculty and staff enjoyed music, food, games, and festivities at the event, which was planned and held to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
March 31, 2008
Otters’ 07-08 Season – Last Game
Approximately 100 EBC students and their guests were among the fans at the last game of the season on Saturday, March 15. Their comments included: “Great student activity . . . what’s next?” “Had fun!” “Love the Otters. Can’t wait until next season!”
March 30, 2008
Introducing EBC's Newest Nurse Aide Program Graduates
Seven students of EBC’s nurse aide program received their certificates of completion and nurse aide pins in a February 25th graduation and pinning ceremony at the school. Attending the ceremony were Tim Feltmeyer, director of medical programs; Lucia Bonaminio, instructor, and Donna Perino, director of the Erie campus. The graduates are: Elaine Blanks, Dinah Blair, Connie Powers, Susan Ellsworth, and Elizabeth Niebauer shown in the photo with their instructor, Lucia Bonaminio. Graduates not available for the photo are: Jordon Smith and Michelle Miller. Congratulations, graduates!
March 10, 2008