Real experiences of returning soldiers explored in production of Into the Fire at Pierce College Nov. 5

Real experiences of returning soldiers explored in production of Into the Fire at Pierce College Nov. 5

The Pierce College veterans program is hosting a performance of Into the Fire, a moving play that chronicles the real-life experiences of veterans returning from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam with disabilities and combat-related trauma.

The free performance begins at noon Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Health Education Center, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood. Following the performance, the actors and playwrights will facilitate an interactive discussion of war’s effects on families and communities.

Into the Fire recreates the real stories of both male and female veterans with such disabilities as traumatic brain injury, hearing loss, loss of limbs, chronic pain, mobility challenges, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The stories are interspersed with humor and music to allow audiences to process the veterans’ powerful stories.

In addition to the play, Pierce is welcoming veterans, active duty military, and their families to attend a special Veterans and Military Resource Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Health Education Center at Pierce Fort Steilacoom. Veterans and military personnel will connect with local resources that can help with confidential counseling, financial management, childcare, veterans’ benefits, pre-deployment readiness, vocational rehabilitation, and educational funding.

In addition, the VA Mobile Unit will be on-hand for further assistance.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 27, 2009

Media Contact Information
Amanda Haines, communications specialist
(253) 864-3239, ahaines@pierce.ctc.edu

Real experiences of returning soldiers explored in production of Into the Fire at Pierce College Nov. 5

The Pierce College veterans program is hosting a performance of Into the Fire, a moving play that chronicles the real-life experiences of veterans returning from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam with disabilities and combat-related trauma.

The free performance begins at noon Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Health Education Center, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood. Following the performance, the actors and playwrights will facilitate an interactive discussion of war’s effects on families and communities.

Into the Fire recreates the real stories of both male and female veterans with such disabilities as traumatic brain injury, hearing loss, loss of limbs, chronic pain, mobility challenges, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The stories are interspersed with humor and music to allow audiences to process the veterans’ powerful stories.

In addition to the play, Pierce is welcoming veterans, active duty military, and their families to attend a special Veterans and Military Resource Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Health Education Center at Pierce Fort Steilacoom. Veterans and military personnel will connect with local resources that can help with confidential counseling, financial management, childcare, veterans’ benefits, pre-deployment readiness, vocational rehabilitation, and educational funding.

In addition, the VA Mobile Unit will be on-hand for further assistance.

For questions on the play or the resource fair, contact the Pierce College Veterans Services office via phone at (253) 964-6505 or via email at vetmil@pierce.ctc.edu.

Eduction Fair at Fort Lewis Education Center!

Fort Lewis is sponsoring an Education Fair at the Stone Education Center, Fort Lewis on September 9th, 2009. Come on by and visit our table!

Natural Science Courses for Fall I Term

“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors,
we borrow it from our children.”

Natural Science (NSCI) 150

Nature of the Pacific Northwest

Octopus living in the Puget Sound?
Trees over 1,400 years old?
Come along on this exciting adventure of the Pacific Northwest as we explore the animals, the birds, the trees, and the ecosystems in which they thrive. From volcanoes to the ocean, we’ll look at thousands of years of Washington in the making.

Natural Science (NSCI) 160
Environmental Biology

It’s not easy being “green,” but it’s the most fashionable color these days. From our oceans to our deserts and forests, discover how every living creature is connected in nature.

FALL I Term: 10 Aug - 05 Oct 2009 (lab credits and field trips included)

NSCI 150 & NSCI 160

Mon/Wed 2-4:45 p.m.

McChord AFB Ed Center
Sign up for both classes together or just take one! Your choice!

instructor: Jan Hornung

Biology 118

Need a science but don’t want a lab?

It’s anatomy and physiology for non-science majors and no lab!

FALL I Term: 10 Aug - 05 Oct 2009

Biol 118

Mon/Wed 5:15-7:45

McChord AFB Ed Center

instructor: Jan Hornung

Registration has begun for Fall I

Remember the Pierce College Military Program begins it's fall term on 10 August. If you are interested in taking a course or two this fall please stop by our office and pick up a registration bulletin. If you are unable to visit our office visit our website; www.pierce.ctc.edu/military to see a full listing of our course offerings.

We hope to see you this fall term.

GoArmyEd Access for June 28th

If you are a GoArmyEd student and are registered for a Pierce College class that starts on June 28th, look in your email for a welcome message in the next couple of days. The message will contain everything you need to access your Pierce College online course.

Spring Grades

Grades for the Spring Term will be viewable on your transcripts 2 June 2009. If you are planning on enrolling in the next course (i.e., MATH 98) make sure that you get your MATH 60 instructor to sign off on your registration form.

Please contact either the Ft. Lewis or McChord office with any questions.

Enjoy your break!!!!