The Blue Report is a weekly newsletter produced for all DCTC students by the Marketing and Communications department. You are welcome to submit information for The Blue Report by e-mailing DCTC Director of Marketing and Communications Erin Edlund at erin.edlund@dctc.edu or calling 651-423-8233.

Which is the better Christmas Tree?

The Charlie Brown Tree vs the Rockefeller Center Tree
What's your view? Take our weekly poll and find out more about what people on our campus do and think.

Last Week's Results

When do you put up your Christmas decorations?

• Give or take a couple of days around Thanksgiving 41% (12 votes)
• Early-Mid December, Normally 41% (12 votes)
• Decorations? What Decorations? 14% (4 votes)
• Heck! They where up a week ago! 3% (1 votes)
• Total Votes: 29
  

Circuit Training Class!

Improve your core strength, balance & stabilization while toning your muscles

• Every Tuesday and Thursday for 8 weeks
• Starting Jan. 19 – March 11
• Wellness Center 4 p.m.– 5 p.m.
• Students $30 | Non-students $40
• Sign up in the Student Life Center
• Please, make checks payable to DCTC

Tobacco-Free Environment Policy

Effective January 1, 2010

Smoking/smokeless tobacco usage is prohibited for employees, students or visitors in and on all college owned, operated or leased properties and grounds, and in all college owned, operated or leased vehicles and equipment.

More information is available at www.dctc.edu/go/tobacco-policy  and in the Health Service's Office.

Fastpitch Softball Players Wanted!

2009 – 2010 Inaugural Season begins January 18!

Are you interested in playing collegiate athletics? The DCTC Blue Knights fastpitch softball team is looking for players who wish to participate this spring in our inaugural season. We welcome players of all experience, playing history and skill level to join us.
If you have any questions or for further information, please contact Head Fastpitch Softball Coach Aaron Vail at 651-423-8677, or by e-mail at aaron.vail@dctc.edu. We look forward to a great season and would love for YOU to be a part of it!

Blue Knights Fastpitch Lands New Head Coach

Aaron Vail brings solid philosophy to softball program

 Timberwolves Holiday Discounts

GAMES AVAILABLE

• Friday, Dec. 18 vs. Sacramento Kings @ 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 22 vs. Atlanta Hawks @ 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 26 vs. Washington Wizards @ 7 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 1 vs. Orlando Magic @ 7 p.m. (New Year's Day)
• Wednesday, Jan. 6 vs. Golden State Warriors @ 7 p.m.

TICKET PRICES: HALF PRICE

• $125 Lower level seats discounted to $62.50
• $85 Lower level seats discountedto $42.50
• $60 Lower level seats discounted to $30
• $50 Lower level seats discounted to $25
• $25 Upper level seats discounted to $12.50

Offer expires one day before game

• PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

Windows 7 - Too sweet to pass up

For a limited time, eligible college students can get the sweetest deal on Windows 7 -- for only $29.99* USD. That's less than most of your textbooks! Hurry -- offer ends Jan. 3, 2010, at 12 a.m. CST.

• http://www.win741.com/

Underrepresented Student Enrollment Soaring at DCTC

17.4 percent jump for fall semester 2009

According to a recent report released by the Minnesota State College and Universities Board of Trustees, enrollment for underrepresented students at Dakota County Technical College rose from 1,281 for fall semester 2008 to 1,504 for fall semester 2009, an increase of 17.4 percent. Read More

It's Never Too Late for Success

Why you should never stop believing in yourself

Robert Bergman, a 65-year-old photographer raised in Minneapolis, started shooting and developing his own photos at the age of six. He dropped out of the University of Minnesota to find his way as an offbeat artist and photographer—and went some 45 years without selling a single photograph.

In 2009, all that changed. Bergman, who never doubted the power of his own work, but wondered if it would ever be seen, now has two top-level exhibitions to his credit, one at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and one at P.S.1, an important branch of the Museum of Modern Art located in New York City.

All of us can learn an invaluable lesson from Bergman's story. He followed his own artistic vision even though for decades it brought him no critical or popular acclaim. By believing in himself and never giving up, he eventually made believers out of everyone around him.

Have a sense of humor.  

We are attracted to happy, optimistic people.  When interacting with a prospective employer, offer a one-liner or clever comment if appropriate.  Keep it upbeat. 

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The Student Success Blog is designed to give new and returning students information on college activities and services as well as important deadlines in the academic calendar.

• Visit the site often; information changes at least a couple times each week.
  http://blogs.dctc.edu/studentsuccess/