College reels in 'Big Fish'
 Daniel Wallace, the writer of the acclaimed book "Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions" will be a guest speaker at Collin County Community College Tuesday, Oct. 17.
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Students give views on Lebanese crisis
 “Could you please remove my hold so I can register for classes” stated the e-mail I received on July 28 from Lebanese International student Sara Safa, who was visiting her family in Lebanon during the summer. A great relief came over me as I realized that she must be safe and is planning to return to Collin despite the turbulences happening on that side of the world.
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Rockin' the Ridge features food, music, artsy activities
 Rock the Ridge during the upcoming annual event in Frisco.
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History professor travels 50 days for 50th birthday
 Looking over the area where the First Battle of Bull Run was fought, Matthew Ware Coulter, a professor of history, put together the whole story in his mind of what really happened. The battle, he realized, was not as decisive as most textbooks make it out to be.
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Correspondent meets with ambassador
The highlight of my summer was meeting the former ambassador to South Africa James A. Joseph. On the night before I was to fly to Duke University to meet him, I found myself unable to sleep.
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Campus Dates
 Campus dates are really heating up just as the temperatures are starting to cool down. Enjoy both.
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Students become part of democratic process
Before the upcoming governor’s election, Collin County has appointed some student deputy registrars to help register constituents. Collin’s Alpha Mu Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society will work primarily to register students to vote.
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College to host Pulitzer-Prize winner
 Collin has built a reputation for welcoming engaging speakers and foremost experts. Thursday, Oct. 26, will be no different as the college plays host to a Pulitzer Prize winner.
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Conference on healthcare professionals with disabilities set for Nov. 3
What limits should healthcare institutions place on healthcare professionals with disabilities in the best interest of the patient and that individual? What are reasonable accommodations to assist those professionals?
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Music Review -- The Decemberists
Always the academics of modern indie music, The Decemberists maintain their literary-laced repertoire with their newest release, “The Crane Wife.”
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Faculty and Staff Spotlight
 Rod Rodriguez has gone from toiling in a fan factory to writing books and teaching.
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Recipe of the Month -- Osso Buco Milanese
The Recipe of the Month embraces its Italian roots.
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Collin graduate becomes 'The Body Listener'
You have probably seen the film “The Horse Whisperer” or watched the television show “Ghost Whisperer” but have you heard of the Body Listener? That is what 2006 Collin graduate Sonita Oliver calls herself.
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Banner Update
 Banner's implementation into college life is ongoing, and Cougar News has some of the details.
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Leadership groups -- SLA, ACE -- kick off new year
 The Academy for Collegiate Excellence and the Student Leadership Academy tackle leadership roles for students and faculty and staff.
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A change in life could mean a change in mood -- Cougar screening can help
College changes everything, and while it is a very exciting time, it can also be overwhelming and stressful.
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Wireless Internet available on campus
 Students and visitors can now surf the wireless net at Collin County Community College District.
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Quick Facts
 Collin has conducted periodic community surveys since 1996 to assess awareness and approval of the college among the county’s adult residents. Longitudinal data from these surveys is condensed in the following tables.
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Transfer Tip -- Articulation Agreements/Transfer Guides/2+2 Guides
 If you are transferring from Collin to a university, check with a Collin academic advisor or the TransferU website to see if there is an articulation agreement/transfer guide/2+2 guide for your specific major.
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October Employee Birthdays
Happy birthdays to these employees
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