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Gateway Urban Center Kicks Off Healthy Happy Hour Series

Submitted by Gateway Community and Technical College
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 4:37pm

COVINGTON, KY — Gateway Community and Technical College has begun a new Healthy Happy Hour Series of fun, informative family activities at its Urban Center in downtown Covington at 525 Scott Boulevard. The activities are free of charge and open to the public.

“The activities are designed to help Covington become a healthier, happier community,” said Michael Lee, Gateway director of inclusion and cultural initiatives. “They are part of our outreach to bring the community into Gateway where we make success happen.”

The series began May 7 with Zumba classes that continue for another five weeks on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. “It’s not too late to come and have fun in these Latin-inspired, dance-fitness classes led by licensed instructor Y’Vonne Burkart,” Lee said.

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Gateway to Recognize Outstanding Students at May 14 Awards Convocation

Submitted by Gateway Community and Technical College
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 4:44pm
Gateway to Recognize Outstanding Students at May 14 Awards Convocation

COVINGTON, KY — Gateway Community and Technical College will recognize the exemplary academic, leadership and technical performance of 188 students, including 106 scholarship recipients, Tuesday at its annual Night of Excellence. The convocation will take place at 7 p.m. at Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills, Ky.

Rani Clark and David Strange, both of Ft. Thomas, received top honors as recipients of the J.D. Patton Award for academic and technical excellence. The Phi Theta Kappa academic honorary earned the award for best student organization of the year.

Recipients are selected by faculty and staff committees and academic divisions based on student performance. Individual students receiving awards, include:

Award Winner, City, Award Name

Courtney Griffith, Alexandria, Pharmacy Technician Award

Sarah Metcalf, Alexandria, Early Childhood Education Outstanding Academic 
       Achievement

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Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson to Speak at Gateway Commencement May 15

Submitted by Gateway Community and Technical College
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:54am

COVINGTON, KY (FOX19) — Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson will be the commencement speaker May 15 at Gateway Community and Technical College’s 12th annual graduation ceremony, according to Dr. Ed Hughes, college president and CEO.

“We are delighted that the lieutenant governor could join us for this milestone event in our students’ lives,” Dr. Hughes said. “We believe Lt. Gov. Abramson’s example of achievement and community service will be inspiring to our graduates.”

The class of 2013 numbers 845 graduates who have earned a total of 1,464 credentials. The credential count exceeds the number of graduates because students may earn more than one credential.  The credential breakdown includes 362 associate degrees, 93 technical diplomas and 1,009 certificates. 

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Class of 2013 Cap & Gown Photos

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 3:00pm
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Class of 2013: Show us your Cap & Gown Photos

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 12:00pm
Class of 2013: Show us your Cap & Gown Photos

(FOX19) - Congratulations Class of 2013...  you have finally made it to graduation and now show us your Cap & Gown!

We are putting together a photo slideshow of recent high school and college grads in their caps & gowns.

Please send your photo to community@fox19.com along with your name and the name of your school.

You will able to view your photo on FOX19 Community.

Copyright 2013 WXIX. All rights reserved.

 

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The Beach Boys are coming to GABP

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, April 29th, 2013, 9:51am
The Beach Boys are coming to GABP

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) -The Beach Boys are returning to Cincinnati's riverfront to play a post-game concert.

The band is scheduled to play following the Reds vs. Chicago Cubs game on Sunday, May 26, 2013 during Memorial Day weekend.   

The Beach Boys will perform on the field at Great American Ball Park following the game beginning at 1:10 p.m.

The band has performed more concerts than any major rock band in history.

The concert is included in the purchase of a game ticket. They can be purchased now on the Red's website.

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Taft Museum of Art displays students’ artwork at Main Library

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Monday, April 29th, 9:31 am
Taft Museum of Art displays students’ artwork at Main Library

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Taft Museum of Art’s annual Artists Reaching Classrooms (ARC) exhibition is on display through May 16 in the atrium of the Main Library. The exhibit showcases art, including painting, photography, digital design and ceramics, created by students from 12 area high schools.

Each work is accompanied by an artist’s statement, providing an explanation of the student’s process and intent. ARC is a program offered by the Taft Museum of Art that immerses high school art students in Cincinnati’s visual arts community and exposes them to art careers and professionals. Scholarships are being awarded Wednesday, May 1, during a 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. reception at the Main Library.

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