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The Echo Eavesdrops – October 2017
“May I quote you on that?” is a common question a journalist asks during an interview. Here are just a few of the colorful comments that we’ve heard around campus. This time, we didn’t ask your permission.
We have the power, so let’s change things together
By Sarah Brakebill-Hacke RCTC Student Senate President [email protected] “As my sufferings mounted, I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation – either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.” ? Martin Luther King … Read more
Your opinion is important in the next presidential search
By Munira Alimire Arts and Entertainment Editor [email protected]. As we are well aware, President Mary Davenport will be stepping down at the end of the school year, and the hunt for RCTC’s new president is beginning. Interim Chancellor Devinder Malhotra visited with RCTC students on Sept. 26 to hear their concerns and hopes in a … Read more
The joke’s on you, but fake news is no joke
By Lydia Hansen Editor in Chief The fake news phenomenon, which has been in and out of the national spotlight these past few years, is not a laughing matter. Earlier this semester, someone jokingly made a comment to me about fake news. Far from being offended, I responded with a laugh. But as I thought … Read more
Speaker to discuss archaeological ethics
Echo staff report Dr. Patty Gerstenblith will present: “Saving the Past for the Future: Legal and Ethical Issues” at noon Thursday, Oct. 5, in Coffman 206/208. The looting and destruction of archaeological sites in the Middle East as part of ongoing armed conflict and terrorism has raised the question, “How can we protect these sites … Read more
Award recognizes FYEX as innovative program
Echo staff report Rochester Community and Technical College’s First Year Learning Experience 1000 Program (FYEX) , in partnership with the Rochester Alternative Learning Center, has been selected to receive a 2016-2017 Minnesota State colleges and universities Academic and Student Affairs award for Innovative Partnering and Collaboration. Awards were selected by peer academic and student affairs … Read more
RCTC Foundation elects new officers and directors
Echo staff report The Rochester Community and Technical College Foundation recently elected new officers and members to the board of directors. Todd Severson assumes the role of president. Severson, co-chair of the Beat the Odds committee, is the founder of TLS Companies. Paul Richardson, vice president of Development and Operations for the Rochester Chamber of … Read more
Welcome to the Hive
Students take part in a Welcome Day activity in the Atrium of the main RCTC campus. Students were invited to participate in Welcome Day events on Aug. 17 to familiarize them to the campus. More Welcome Day coverage on page 16.
Need a ride? You got it – and it’s free!
By Isaac Sindt Graphics Manager [email protected] New and returning students alike may have noticed the signs plastered on almost every bulletin board throughout the RCTC campus this semester, but in case you missed them, or if you are wanting to know more, we’ve got you covered. Although it’s not a free ride as most college … Read more