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December2012Volume 13Issue 9
Last issue for 2012
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Administrative Corner
Monty Arrossa, HR Director
Throughout the past couple of days I have tried to make sense of what happened in Newtown Connecticut. How could something like this happen? Why would something like this happen especially at this time of the year. It made me think about all the blessings in my life. I looked up the term blessing in the dictionary and found a number of definitions but I particularly liked one, “something promoting or contributing to happiness, well-being or prosperity.” One of my greatest blessings is the chance to work here at CSI. I read a quote that said “when it’s good, you can feel it when you walk in the door.” I get this feeling of prosperity or goodness every day I walk through the main doors. Why is that you ask? It’s because the people here, each and every one of you make the College of Southern Idaho the special place that it is.
As we embark on this holiday season I hope you will also count your blessings. I challenge you to do something that makes you happy. Each year I am particularly thankful for the break we are granted by the President between Christmas and New Year’s. I always try and do something that is just for me. One year I swam every day another year I tanned every day. This year I have decided to take on a different challenge. I have decided to host Christmas dinner at my house. Yes you heard it first; I am going to be in charge of everything from setting up to entertainment, to what we are eating for dinner. Notice I didn’t say cooking, as some of you know I am not a cook but I plan to figure it out! In my prior working life I would have never had the opportunity to plan such an undertaking because we only got Christmas Day off. I cannot wait to do this especially for both of my elderly grandmother’s. It is such a blessing to work for a place who truly values its employees.
So go home tonight and hug your kids, your spouse, your dog, your cat, or in my case your horse. Remember happiness is a choice, so choose it!! I hope each of you have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year. Thank you for making the College of Southern Idaho such a wonderful place to work. Enjoy your many blessings and your time off and make sure you do something to make you happy!
Monty
Holiday luncheon
New Faces on Campus
Tara Williams, New Position
Student Disabilities Coordinator
Taylor 271, ext. 6268
It is such a pleasure to begin working here at CSI as I return to Twin Falls after living and working in Africa and Asia for the past few years. Before coming to CSI as the Student Disabilities Services Coordinator, I have thoroughly enjoyed my career serving students as an instructor, a social worker, a mentor, a counselor and a guidance director. I love to spend my free time exploring new places with my wonderful husband and daughter.
Alisa Clark, Replacing Angie Durham
Student Financial Aid Advisor
Taylor Matrix, 6279
My name is Alisa Lyman Clark. I am the newest Financial Aid Advisor in the Financial Aid Office. I recently moved to the area to be with my fiancé (now husband). We got married at the end of September. I have a BS in English Literary Studies from Utah State University, and I still enjoy reading and writing. Other spare time activities include spending time with family and my dog, watching movies, and working on various home improvement projects.
I have been working as a Financial Aid Advisor at Utah Valley University for the past few years in Orem, Utah, and I am excited to transition to a smaller school while still working in a career that I love. I am originally from a small town in Central Utah, so moving to this area feels like coming home.
Jake Jarvie, Replacing Christine Rees
Security Officer
McManaman, Ext. 6605
Hi my name is Jake Jarvie I will be working on campus as a security officer. I have been working in security since 2004 when I started working in Jackpot Nevada working casino security. Since 2004 I have met a lot of people in a variety of circumstances. I look forward to meeting and serving new people here at CSI.
I am originally from Elko Nevada. I moved to Twin Falls in 2005 and I have been married just as long. I have an amazing wife and two awesome kids. In my free time I enjoy anything outdoors from hiking, fishing, backpacking, hunting and water skiing.
Blanca Lozano-Vargas, Replacing Crystal Hays
Security Officer
McManaman, ext 6605
John Twiss, Replacing Scott Rogers
Student Recreation Center Director
Rec Center, 6470
See you next year!