The kpcWORD will go on hiatus starting Monday, May 14 for summer vacation. The WORD will be back for fall semester starting Tuesday, Aug. 21. The KPC advancement team looks forward to receiving lots of summer photos from subscribers to use for the kpcWORD's 'Photo of the Day' feature! Submit photos to IYNews. Have a wonderful, safe summer!

Another great year will be wrapped up at KRC's annual year-end meeting, campus clean-up and BBQ, scheduled to be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Friday, May 11 in room 107. The meeting will last from 10-11:15 a.m. with the clean-up (consisting of the campus, Poppy Road and College Road) and BBQ to follow. Prizes for the clean-up will be awarded for funniest, most useful/recyclable, most artistic and most bizarre (a new category) trash. In addition, Steve Horn, KRC's new assistant professor of business administration, will be bringing his world-famous smoked BBQ ribs to the picnic. Staff and faculty are asked to bring side dishes to share! Campus will be closed from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and will reopen from 2-5 p.m.

Yesterday, Thursday, May 10 was Staff Development Day at UAA and many KPC staff members attended. There were almost 100 different continuing education sessions offered and the event was a great opportunity for all participants. Congratulations to Sue Evanson from the KPC Director's Office for winning a round-trip Alaska Airlines ticket!

KPC's Kenai River Campus will hold its commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 at Kenai Central High School (KCHS) in the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium. Graduates are asked to arrive at 6 p.m. There will be a mandatory rehearsal for all graduates who are planning to walk in the ceremony at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 at KCHS. Congratulations to all graduates!

Authors Mark Obmascik, Nancy Lord and Tom Kizzia will be discussing "Writing the Local Environment: the Role of Environmental Journalism in Today's World" from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today, Friday, May 11 at KBC. The discussion will be moderated by KBC Assistant Professor of History Michael Hawfield. This event is free and open to the public! All are welcome to attend.

KRC staff and faculty are invited to attend a wellness break from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 in rooms 107 and 108 at KRC. Participants can attend any or all wellness activities. View the schedule of events here and find registration information here. Come enjoy healthy snacks, massages, informative presentations and door prizes! Please contact Melanie Hagen at 262-0307 for more information.

Adjunct professor Eva Canedo will be offering the following three Spanish courses at KRC this fall:

• SPAN A101 Elementary Spanish I; 4-6 p.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays; room 159
• SPAN A101 Elementary Spanish I; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays; room 159
• SPAN A201 Intermediate Spanish I; 4-6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays; room 159

Elementary Spanish I is an introductory course aimed toward students who have no previous knowledge of the Spanish language. The course will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Intermediate Spanish I is for students with a basic knowledge of the language and will enhance skills learned in SPAN A101. All of Ms. Canedo's classes will meet from Aug. 27 through Nov. 26. Register for Spanish classes today, before all of the seats fill up!

There will be a National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) workshop focused on welcoming diversity and prejudice reduction from 8:55 a.m.-4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12 at UAA. This award-winning workshop will be open to all UAA staff and faculty and will focus on cultural competence, collaboration and partnerships and establishing effective relationships within and across group identities. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Those interested should RSVP by June 1. Register through this website or by calling (907) 786-4680.

It's Triviapalooza time again! The annual trivia event will be held at 7 p.m. today, Friday, May 11 at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. Interested in participating? Put together a team of 6-8 people and enter to win $250 and the title of Master of Trivia! Registration for this community quiz bowl is $15 per person. Beer and pizza will be available. Proceeds will go to benefit the sponsors of the event, Triumvirate Theatre and the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center.

Students interested in applying for KRC's fall 2012 paramedic program must turn in their applications by 5 p.m. today, Friday, May 11. For more information about the program and application process, please contact Assistant Professor of Paramedical Technology Paul Perry at 262-0378 or 398-7888.

Cenergy International is currently looking for multiple helicopter deck assistants (in support of exploration and development activity in Alaska) to coordinate cargo and baggage to and from aircraft. Work is offered on a 21/21 rotation in Deadhorse, with 12 hour days on day or night shift. Living accommodations and transportation from Anchorage to Deadhorse (and back) will be provided. Applicants must live in Alaska and pass a physical and drug/alcohol test. Interested? Read more about the job (#1953) and apply here.

The annual Kenai Birding Festival will be held from May 17-20 this year. This three-day event will showcase and celebrate our local birds. There will be several group discussions, workshops and birding field expeditions for all birders, beginning through advanced. Check out a schedule of events here. Bring the whole family out to the Kenai Birding Festival and enjoy three days worth of fun!