David “Dave” Steffens began working for East Central College in May, 2011. He is the Technical Support Technician for our Instructional Technology department. Dave was chosen by the Spotlight Committee, on behalf of the Classified Staff Association, for the Spotlight Award during September, 2015. The background of the award stems to an employee who … Continue reading David Steffens Achieves Spotlight Award
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Back to school. Those words bring joy or pure unadulterated panic to students. Me – the latter. I am a non-traditional student (who also works at ECC) returning to the academic world to finish a degree I started in 1970 – 45 years ago! I quit to get married, have a family, live life. Now, … Continue reading Tips on College Success
Selfie sticks have unjustifiably earned a bad rep in the short time they have been in the spotlight of pop-culture. We live in a culture that actively promotes narcissism with every mainstream technological advance, but it is suddenly frowned upon whenever someone wants to take a group photo without bothering a random onlooker—an onlooker … Continue reading The Selfie Spoon is Now a Thing
Earlier this year, long-time Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passed away after a complications with a bile duct tumor at age 55. Since his death, company icons Shigeru Miyamotoa and Genyo Takeda have taken the helm as representative leaders for the revered video game company. On September 14, Nintendo officially announced Iwata’s successor, Tatsumi Kimishima. While … Continue reading Nintendo Names New President
According to Dr. Andrew Sledd of Cape Girardeau, MO, there is a dark side to scented candles that most people fail to consider when picking out the perfect scent to infuse their home Dr. Sledd is a pediatrician at Saint Francis Medical Center who also specializes in Environmental Toxicology. In an interview with KFVS-12, Dr. … Continue reading Missouri Doctor Claims Candles Are More Harmful than Cigarettes
According to Dr. Andrew Sledd of Cape Girardeau, MO, there is a dark side to scented candles that most people fail to consider when picking out the perfect scent to infuse their home Dr. Sledd is a pediatrician at Saint Francis Medical Center who also specializes in Environmental Toxicology. In an interview with KFVS-12, Dr. … Continue reading Missouri Doctor Claims Candles Are More Harmful than Cigarettes
Earlier this year, long-time Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passed away after a complications with a bile duct tumor at age 55. Since his death, company icons Shigeru Miyamotoa and Genyo Takeda have taken the helm as representative leaders for the revered video game company. On September 14, Nintendo officially announced Iwata’s successor, Tatsumi Kimishima. While … Continue reading Nintendo Names New President
Selfie sticks have unjustifiably earned a bad rep in the short time they have been in the spotlight of pop-culture. We live in a culture that actively promotes narcissism with every mainstream technological advance, but it is suddenly frowned upon whenever someone wants to take a group photo without bothering a random onlooker—an onlooker to … Continue reading The Selfie Spoon is Now a Thing
By Caleb Duda, Fall 2012 “Uh, this microphone is electrocuting me,” said Tone Rodent front man Adam Watkins, taking a step back. “We’re Tone Rodent.” The music started and I was greeted with a wall of sound as the night continued. St. Louis has had good shows aplenty lately and this was no exception. The … Continue reading Psychedelia at the Firebird
By Caleb Duda, Fall 2012 I was lucky enough to interview Tone Rodent front man and East Central art instructor Adam Watkins about his band and his music history. Watkins' work with music started overseas. “We got started when I was in grad school in England," said Watkins. “I was doing sound installations, making sound … Continue reading The Sound of Art: ECC Art Instructor Plays in Local Band
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