FLORIDA IUNIOR COLLEGE AT IACKSONVILLE JANUARY 1986 VOL. 1,, NO. 4_ (16114004 Scientists To lnterplanetary space travel — where are we going and when do we arrive? Those and many more questions were raised, discussed and debated at the December ”Flights of Fancy: Beyond Kill Devil Hills" lecture presented at the FJC South Campus by internationally recognized astronomer Dr. Heinrich Eichhorn. The program commemorated the historic flight by the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk, NC in December, 1903. Dr. Eichhom, professor of astronomy and civil engineering at the University of Florida, launched a new series of science lectures presented at FJC entitled “In Search of Science Excellence." The lec— “'tures are a co pm‘Tfisfifiite for Private Enterprise “Forecast ’86" lec‘ ture series which feature a variety of renowned speakers addressing subjects ranging from international espionage to civil rights. All lectures are free and open to the public. Along with Dr. Eichhom, the science lecture series will feature a number of scientists focusing on current issues with a link to historic scientific events. Lec- tures are appropriate for ages 12 and up. In conjunction with bringing in renowned speakers, the series will also honor local achievers in science who will serve as guest hosts. Fletcher High School teacher Michael Reynolds, an FJC alumnus and nominee for the NASA teacher in space program, served as host for the Eichhom lecture which was also cosponsored by the Harlow Shapley Lectureship. Slated for jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent Campus main auditorium is a lec— ture by Dr. Mark Littman on “Comet Halley: Once in a Lifetime," comr memorating the 75th anniversary since the last appearance of the comet. Dr. Littman is president of the Stannaster (Continued on PAGE 3) two playmates going? By Michele Oliver It’s morning. You watch them, viewing from behind a vast twoway mirror, ad- justing to the day. A girl and boy pair off to construct a castle of blocks while another toys with wooden cars, weaving in and out of imaginary traffic. A little girl finds the home center fascinating and starts to “cook" breakfast. Others, much like their parents reading the morning paper, dash off to find a good book. It’s morning, and while parents are get— ting off to their college classes or day at the office, their children are gearing up for their work play — at the Florida Junior Col— lege Child Care laboratory at North Campus The laboratory, while serving as a child care facility, is also a place where students work with children while acquiring credits for either an associate in science degree or technical certificate in child care. Coursework in child growth and develop ment and early childhood education is re— quired as well as observing and recording child behavior and supervised work with children. The well—equipped nursery includes an observation room complete with twcyway mirrors and earphones for students to watch and hear the children. So, while the students are hard at work behind the mirror studying pre—school hildren Gear Up To Lecture At FJC lay At Child Care Lab FJC Child Care Lab staff encourage children to use their imaginations where are these behavior, the children are having a great time, learning, playing and just being themselves. Which is perfectly okay with Child Care Services Director Judith Lutz, who main— tains that play is the work of children. It’s a message she and her staff are trying to spread to future workers in child care. “My concern is people who don’ t under' stand about child developmental stages, so they impose a mini’school situation,” she said. “Sometimes I feel like I'm a soldier waging an uphill fight for children’s rights to be Children.H The coordination gained from riding a bike or jumping rope is just as important as educational skills at some stages, she said. “Children need to be provided with a rich environment and given the opportuni— ty to develop at their own rate of speed,’ Ms. Lutz emphasized. To this end, faculty and students ap proach child care in a holistic manner, giv— ing attention to each child and relating. to the individual’s intellectual level, physical ability and social and emotional growth. During the course of the day, children participate in a variety of activities. Learn~ ing centers provide experiences in art, block play, housekeeping, science activities and eye—hand coordination skills. Spending time together is important too listening to stories, sharing in discussions, watching (Continued on PAGE 3) Top Scholars\ Remember F] C Child Care Lab This spring, three area high school seniors who were pre—schoolers in FIGS Child Care Laboratory, will graduate and go on to advance their educational ex— periences at top national colleges. All students are semifinalists in the 22nd Annual National Achievement Scholar— ship Program for Outstanding Negro Students. They are among 1,500 semifinalists chosen from the 70,000 who entered the competition last fall. Arnetta Girardeau is also a National Merit semifinalist. Lorn Davis Lorn Davis, son of James and Betty Davis, is a 17'year‘old senior at Bishop Ken— ny High School. His avid interest in basketball may be a deciding factor in selecting a college, but Lorn already , ~ ' , has the option of attending West Point. He came to FJC’s Child Care Center as a fourayear—old. “I can best remember the cooking we did in class. We cooked a lot, making pancakes and barbeque recipes. I still like to cook," said Lorn. Lorri also said that he- enjoyed his other experiences at FJC and, should his future wife decided to work and raise a family, Lorn would support the decision and look “for a center that provides care similar to that I received at the college.’ ’ Arnetta Girardeau Arnetta Girardeau, daughter of Florida Senator Amett Girardeau, D.D.S. and FJC North Campus Biology Professor Dr. Matilda Girardeau, is 3 Bishop Kenny senior at age 16. She’s a National Merit semifinalist and is interested in studying law, philosophy, or engineering at an ivy league college. - Arnetta was already introduced to college, however, a; when she attended a special course last summer sponsored by the Telluride Associa tion and held at Cor— nell University. Par— ticipants in the course were selected from p the top one percent taking the PSAT. (Continued on PAGE 2) , OCR Text: FLORIDA IUNIOR COLLEGE AT IACKSONVILLE JANUARY 1986 VOL. 1,, NO. 4_ (16114004 Scientists To lnterplanetary space travel — where are we going and when do we arrive? Those and many more questions were raised, discussed and debated at the December ”Flights of Fancy: Beyond Kill Devil Hills" lecture presented at the FJC South Campus by internationally recognized astronomer Dr. Heinrich Eichhorn. The program commemorated the historic flight by the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk, NC in December, 1903. Dr. Eichhom, professor of astronomy and civil engineering at the University of Florida, launched a new series of science lectures presented at FJC entitled “In Search of Science Excellence." The lec— “'tures are a co pm‘Tfisfifiite for Private Enterprise “Forecast ’86" lec‘ ture series which feature a variety of renowned speakers addressing subjects ranging from international espionage to civil rights. All lectures are free and open to the public. Along with Dr. Eichhom, the science lecture series will feature a number of scientists focusing on current issues with a link to historic scientific events. Lec- tures are appropriate for ages 12 and up. In conjunction with bringing in renowned speakers, the series will also honor local achievers in science who will serve as guest hosts. Fletcher High School teacher Michael Reynolds, an FJC alumnus and nominee for the NASA teacher in space program, served as host for the Eichhom lecture which was also cosponsored by the Harlow Shapley Lectureship. Slated for jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent Campus main auditorium is a lec— ture by Dr. Mark Littman on “Comet Halley: Once in a Lifetime," comr memorating the 75th anniversary since the last appearance of the comet. Dr. Littman is president of the Stannaster (Continued on PAGE 3) two playmates going? By Michele Oliver It’s morning. You watch them, viewing from behind a vast twoway mirror, ad- justing to the day. A girl and boy pair off to construct a castle of blocks while another toys with wooden cars, weaving in and out of imaginary traffic. A little girl finds the home center fascinating and starts to “cook" breakfast. Others, much like their parents reading the morning paper, dash off to find a good book. It’s morning, and while parents are get— ting off to their college classes or day at the office, their children are gearing up for their work play — at the Florida Junior Col— lege Child Care laboratory at North Campus The laboratory, while serving as a child care facility, is also a place where students work with children while acquiring credits for either an associate in science degree or technical certificate in child care. Coursework in child growth and develop ment and early childhood education is re— quired as well as observing and recording child behavior and supervised work with children. The well—equipped nursery includes an observation room complete with twcyway mirrors and earphones for students to watch and hear the children. So, while the students are hard at work behind the mirror studying pre—school hildren Gear Up To Lecture At FJC lay At Child Care Lab FJC Child Care Lab staff encourage children to use their imaginations where are these behavior, the children are having a great time, learning, playing and just being themselves. Which is perfectly okay with Child Care Services Director Judith Lutz, who main— tains that play is the work of children. It’s a message she and her staff are trying to spread to future workers in child care. “My concern is people who don’ t under' stand about child developmental stages, so they impose a mini’school situation,” she said. “Sometimes I feel like I'm a soldier waging an uphill fight for children’s rights to be Children.H The coordination gained from riding a bike or jumping rope is just as important as educational skills at some stages, she said. “Children need to be provided with a rich environment and given the opportuni— ty to develop at their own rate of speed,’ Ms. Lutz emphasized. To this end, faculty and students ap proach child care in a holistic manner, giv— ing attention to each child and relating. to the individual’s intellectual level, physical ability and social and emotional growth. During the course of the day, children participate in a variety of activities. Learn~ ing centers provide experiences in art, block play, housekeeping, science activities and eye—hand coordination skills. Spending time together is important too listening to stories, sharing in discussions, watching (Continued on PAGE 3) Top Scholars\ Remember F] C Child Care Lab This spring, three area high school seniors who were pre—schoolers in FIGS Child Care Laboratory, will graduate and go on to advance their educational ex— periences at top national colleges. All students are semifinalists in the 22nd Annual National Achievement Scholar— ship Program for Outstanding Negro Students. They are among 1,500 semifinalists chosen from the 70,000 who entered the competition last fall. Arnetta Girardeau is also a National Merit semifinalist. Lorn Davis Lorn Davis, son of James and Betty Davis, is a 17'year‘old senior at Bishop Ken— ny High School. His avid interest in basketball may be a deciding factor in selecting a college, but Lorn already , ~ ' , has the option of attending West Point. He came to FJC’s Child Care Center as a fourayear—old. “I can best remember the cooking we did in class. We cooked a lot, making pancakes and barbeque recipes. I still like to cook," said Lorn. Lorri also said that he- enjoyed his other experiences at FJC and, should his future wife decided to work and raise a family, Lorn would support the decision and look “for a center that provides care similar to that I received at the college.’ ’ Arnetta Girardeau Arnetta Girardeau, daughter of Florida Senator Amett Girardeau, D.D.S. and FJC North Campus Biology Professor Dr. Matilda Girardeau, is 3 Bishop Kenny senior at age 16. She’s a National Merit semifinalist and is interested in studying law, philosophy, or engineering at an ivy league college. - Arnetta was already introduced to college, however, a; when she attended a special course last summer sponsored by the Telluride Associa tion and held at Cor— nell University. Par— ticipants in the course were selected from p the top one percent taking the PSAT. (Continued on PAGE 2) , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter,Outlook Newsletter 01-03,January 1986,P01 (2).tif, P01 (2).tif