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September 18, 2007

Calhoun Community College Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Calhoun Community College will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year with several events scheduled throughout the year.  On Thursday, September 27, 2007, the College will feature American Idol winner Ruben Studdard in concert.  The outdoor event will begin at 7:00 pm on the lawn in front of Calhoun's Health Sciences Center, located on the northern end of the Decatur campus.  Nicknamed the "Velvet Teddy Bear", the Birmingham native was voted the 2003 American Idol.   Studdard received a Grammy Award nomination for his R&B single, "Superstar" and was awarded the NAACP's Best New Artist award in 2004.

Opening acts for the 60th Anniversary concert include local entertainers Dorothy Cole as Tina Turner, Ahead of the Wake, Monkee and the Spank Daddys, and The Alabama Blues Brothers. Advance tickets are $10 for students with valid ID; $15 general admission and $20 day of the event.  Tickets may be purchased at the following locations:

Calhoun -- Decatur Campus

• Bookstore, Kelley Gymnasium, during regular store hours.
• Cashier Window, Chasteen Student Center
• Main Lobby Desk, Math/Science Center
• Public Relations Office, Math/Science Center, Suite 320, Third Floor, during regular office hours
• Business Office, Math/Science Center, Third Floor, during regular office hours

Calhoun -- Huntsville Campus

• Main Office, M-TH 5:45 pm to 9:00 pm and Friday 12:30 until 4:15 pm.
• Business Office, M-TH 9:00 am to 5:45 pm and Friday 9:00 - 12:30.

Calhoun -- Redstone Arsenal Site

• Calhoun Office, Building 3343, Room 103 (Little addressStreetJohn Street) (M-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)

North Alabama Educators Credit Union during regular business hours

• Main Office, 2309 Whitesburg Dr. SO, Huntsville
• Sparkman Drive Branch, 2100 Sparkman Dr. NW, Huntsville
• Steering Branch, 20780 Sandy Rd. (Family Security Credit Union Building), Tanner
• Athens Branch, 107 US Highway 31 South, Athens

Jimmy Smith Jewelers during regular business hours.  Southland Plaza, Decatur, Alabama

Concert attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.  A number of food vendors will be available. 

Another event scheduled for the 60th anniversary celebration will take place on Friday, October 5, 2007, when the college will dedicate its Health Sciences Center during an official ceremony beginning at 11:00 am on the Decatur campus.   Alabama Department of Postsecondary Chancellor Bradley Byrne will participate in this event, which will include tours of the building provided by students enrolled in Calhoun's health programs.

The year-long celebration will culminate next March with a black-tie Gala sponsored by the Calhoun Foundation.  The event is planned for March 1, 2008, and will be held on the Decatur campus.  During the event, a major announcement will be made regarding the Foundation's Capital Campaign, which is currently underway.  The three-year long campaign is now moving into its second year, with a goal of $3 million to fund scholarships; math, science and health programs; and campus improvements.

Coverage of this release:

• Calhoun College has much to celebrate after 60 years (health building dedication), The Huntsville Times, Saturday, October 6, 2007 issue, p. B1
• Calhoun marks its 60th (health building dedication), The Decatur Daily, Saturday, October 6, 2007 issue, p. A1
• Calhoun celebrates anniversary (photo and caption from concert), The Decatur Daily, Friday, September 28, 2007 issue, p. B2
• Ruben in concert at Calhoun today, The Decatur Daily, Thursday, September 27, 2007 issue, p. D6
• Ruben Studdard to perform at Calhoun, The Athens News-Courier, Wednesday, September 26, 2007 issue, p. 4A
• Ruben to perform at Calhoun, The Decatur Daily, Sunday, September 23, 2007 issue, p. D4
• Ruben at Calhoun, The Huntsville Times, Thursday, September 20, 2007 Go Magazine issue, p. GO.6
• Special Events: Music and Dance...Ruben Studdard, The Decatur Daily, Thursday, September 20, 2007 issue, p. D6
• Calhoun Community College Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Speakin' Out News, Wednesday, September 19, 2007 issue, p. 9

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Janet Kincherlow-Martin
Director of Public Relations
(256) 306-2561

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