Atlantic Cape Community College http://www.atlantic.edu News at Atlantic Cape Community College Altantic Cape Offers Foreign Language Workshops http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1274 <p>Atlantic Cape Community College will offer a variety of foreign language workshops for all experience levels this spring.</p> <p>In <strong>Beginning French</strong>, participants will gain a basic understanding of vocabulary and grammar, focusing on the most commonly used phrases for day-to-day conversation and travel situations, 6-8 p.m., eight Mondays beginning Feb. 20 or eight Saturdays beginning Feb. 25.</p> <p><strong>Conversational German </strong>participants will learn about German culture and language, including useful words, phrases and expressions common to real-life situations. Emphasis will be on functional conversation and vocabulary, 5-7 p.m., five Wednesdays beginning March 21.</p> <p><strong>Beginning Russian</strong> will emphasize speaking skills and basic written and spoken Russian, 6-8 p.m., eight Thursdays beginning April 5 or eight Saturdays beginning April 28.</p> <p>Designed with a conversational approach, <strong>Intermediate Conversational Italian</strong> encourages participation and allows students to develop their abilities and take their Italian language skills to the next level, 6:30-9 p.m., six Wednesdays beginning April 4 or 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., six Saturdays beginning April 7.</p> <p>Get immersed in Spanish culture, conversation and master the language basics in<strong> Spanish II</strong>. Participants will learn additional grammar and how to clearly express themselves in social and business settings, 7-9:30 p.m., six Thursdays beginning April 5 or six Tuesdays beginning April 10.</p> <p>Learn useful words, phrases and expressions common to everyday life, business and travel situations in <strong>Conversational Italian</strong>, with an<strong> </strong>emphasis on functional conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation and fun, 6-8 p.m., eight Saturdays beginning May 19.</p> <p>Personal enrichment classes are offered at the Mays Landing Campus, 5100 Black Horse Pike Worthington Atlantic City Campus, 1535 Bacharach Rd., in Atlantic City; and the Cape May County Campus, 341 Court House-South Dennis Road, in Cape May Court House.</p> <p>For more information or to register, visit <a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/conted">www.atlantic.edu/conted</a> or call (609) 343-4829.</p> ACA to Prepare Vegan Dinners this Spring http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1273 <p>Careme&rsquo;s Restaurant at Atlantic Cape Community College&rsquo;s Academy of Culinary Arts is the venue of choice for vegan fine dining in South Jersey.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Careme&rsquo;s will open its doors to the public for two special events this spring, hosted by the American Vegan Society:</p> <p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Valentine&rsquo;s Dinner Buffet</strong>, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 14, treat the one you love to a healthy vegan meal. Pair dinner with your favorite bottle of wine. Anne Dinshah, author of <em>Dating Vegans</em>, will be present for a book signing at 6 p.m.</p> <p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Spring Celebration Dinner</strong>, 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 26, celebrate the vernal equinox with a delicious vegan meal. Bring friends, wine and an appetite.</p> <p>Culinary students develop menus and prepare dinners for vegan events. ACA students cultivate most of the ingredients used in the vegan dishes in Atlantic Cape&rsquo;s organic greenhouse and organic herb garden.</p> <p>Tours of the ACA kitchens and Atlantic Cape&rsquo;s organic greenhouse begin at 5:45 p.m.</p> <p>For information about AVS event menus, pricing and reservations, contact the American Vegan Society at (856) 694-2887, or visit <a href="http://www.americanvegan.org/">www.americanvegan.org</a>.</p> <p>The ACA is celebrating 30 years of culinary achievement with events throughout the year. Visit <a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/aca/anniversary.htm">http://www.atlantic.edu/aca/anniversary.htm</a> to view a list of upcoming anniversary events.</p> <p>Careme&rsquo;s Restaurant is located in M-Building on the Mays Landing campus, 5100 Black Horse Pike. Learn more about the ACA&rsquo;s gourmet restaurant at <a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/aca">www.atlantic.edu/aca</a>, or call (609) 343-4940 to make reservations for your next event.</p> Rutgers Schedules Spring Information Sessions at CMCC http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1272 <p>Rutgers University will hold three information sessions this spring at Atlantic Cape Community College&rsquo;s Cape May County Campus, 341 Court House-South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House, in the first floor lobby.</p> <p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12-3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13</p> <p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, March 22</p> <p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4-7 p.m., Thursday, April 19</p> <p>Members of the community are invited to learn about the B.A. and B.S. degree programs Rutgers offers at Atlantic Cape&rsquo;s campuses, including bachelor&rsquo;s degrees in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Hospitality Management, Labor &amp; Employment Relations, Liberal Studies, Nursing (RN to BSN), Political Science, Psychology and Public Health.&nbsp;</p> <p>Additionally, there will be information available about graduate programs in Education, Business Administration (MBA), Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) and Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.</p> <p>For students who wish to continue their studies beyond the associate degree, Atlantic Cape offers dual admission programs with Rutgers and Fairleigh Dickinson universities. With on-site facilities, students can start at Atlantic Cape and finish at Rutgers or Fairleigh Dickinson universities without leaving campus.&nbsp;Atlantic Cape&rsquo;s associate degree also is transferable upon acceptance at all public four-year colleges in New Jersey and the college has more than 35 articulation/transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities across the country. &nbsp;</p> <p>For more information about Rutgers at Atlantic Cape programs, call (609) 343-4995, e-mail <a href="mailto:Rutgers-accc@dceo.rutgers.edu">Rutgers-accc@dceo.rutgers.edu</a> or visit <a href="http://rutgersataccc.org/">http://rutgersataccc.org</a>.&nbsp;</p> Atlantic City Philanthropists Gary Hill and John Schultz Host Event to Support Atlantic Cape's Capital & Scholarship Campaign http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1271 <div class="ii gt adP adO"> <div> <p>More than 150 guests gathered at <em>Casa Del Cielo</em>, home of Atlantic City philanthropists Gary Hill and John Schultz, on Jan. 26, to experience Atlantic Cape Community College&rsquo;s <em>Panorama of Possibilities</em>. The event was the latest in a series of activities for &ldquo;Create Opportunity: The Capital &amp; Scholarship Campaign for Atlantic Cape Community College,&rdquo; sponsored by the Atlantic Cape Foundation and the college.</p> <p>To date, Atlantic Cape and the Foundation have raised nearly $1.8 million of the $2.5 million goal in the college&rsquo;s first capital campaign. Atlantic Cape&rsquo;s Capital &amp; Scholarship Campaign began in September 2009 and is expected to conclude in March 2013. The campaign offers investors recognition opportunities, and invites donors to support Atlantic Cape students through the creation of scholarship programs.</p> <p>The <em>Panorama of Possibilities</em> event showcased a variety of core programs and new initiatives at Atlantic Cape. Guests were treated to gourmet delicacies prepared by Academy of Culinary Arts students, a dramatic performance by the college&rsquo;s Performing Arts Club and speeches by Atlantic Cape students and alumni, who discussed their experiences at Atlantic Cape and how receiving support from college-based financial assistance programs made achieving their higher education goals a reality.</p> <p>The event was coordinated by a committee of volunteers, including: Douglas Heun of Linwood, a member of the Create Opportunity Campaign cabinet and event committee chair; Gary Hill and John Schultz of Atlantic City; Douglas Fraser of Marmora, Atlantic County chair for the Create Opportunity Capital &amp; Scholarship Campaign; Diane T. McKoy, CPA, of Mays Landing, president of the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation; Dr. Peter Mora of Palermo, president of Atlantic Cape Community College; Dr. Pat Gentile of Egg Harbor Township, dean of continuing education, resource development and Cape May County Campus operations; and Maria Kellett of Wildwood, director of major gifts.&nbsp;</p> <p>To learn more about Atlantic Cape&rsquo;s Capital &amp; Scholarship Campaign and other investment opportunities, contact Maria Kellett, director of major gifts, at (609) 463-3670 or <a href="mailto:mkellett@atlantic.edu" target="_blank">mkellett@atlantic.edu</a>, or visit <a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/create-opportunity" target="_blank">www.atlantic.edu/create-opportunity</a>.</p> <p>Atlantic Cape established the Foundation in 1978 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity to build a broad base of financial support for its programs and services. Foundation members are drawn from local industry and small businesses and represent a broad cross-section of active leaders in the community. The Foundation has raised more than $5 million for scholarships, Foundation operations and to enhance academic programs and the campus environment. Annually, the Foundation provides more than $270,000 for institutional scholarships, grants and emergency help.</p> </div> </div> Mays Landing Campus Lockdown Lifted; Fugitive in Custody http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1270 <p><strong><span class="messageBody">At 2:42 p.m. today Atlantic Cape&nbsp; lifted the lockdown on its Mays Landing Campus, following advice from the Hamilton Township Police Department. The college is open for business and classes are in session.</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span class="messageBody">News media are reporting that the inmate who escaped Tuesday evening from custody near the campus was captured this afternoon on Old Egg Harbor Rd. in Hamilton Township.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/communities/hamilton/escaped-prisoner-caught-after-daylong-manhunt-in-mays-landing/article_159c48ee-4cc9-11e1-be87-001871e3ce6c.html" target="_blank">See Press of Atlantic City coverage.</a><br /></span></strong></p> Tickets on Sale for March 22 Restaurant Gala http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1267 <p>Tickets are now on sale for South Jersey&rsquo;s premier fundraising event. The 29<sup>th</sup> annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala will take place Thursday, March 22, at Bally&rsquo;s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino. With the theme &ldquo;Dine Like Royalty,&rdquo; the award-winning Restaurant Gala promises to be the region&rsquo;s crowning event in 2012, featuring lavish d&eacute;cor, trumpeters and a sumptuous feast.</p> <p>The annual event showcases food by serving thousands of hors d&rsquo;oeuvres prepared by students from the Academy of Culinary Arts and featuring the culinary specialties of more than 40 of South Jersey&rsquo;s finest restaurants at a progressive dining experience. An elegant &ldquo;Dessert Extravaganza,&rdquo; headed by Executive Pastry Chef Eugen Ess of Trump Taj Mahal, will complete the night&rsquo;s events.</p> <p>Each year hundreds of guests attend the Gala, which also features several genres of live music, including The Don&rsquo;t Call Me Francis Band, The Sensational Soul Cruisers, Ocean City Pops and Lenny Mitchell.</p> <p>The event has raised more than $2.5 million since 1984. Gala proceeds benefit student scholarships at the Academy of Culinary Arts and Atlantic Cape Foundation operations.</p> <p>Tickets to the Gala are $200 per person and can be ordered by contacting Lauren Canzanese at (609) 463-4672, <a href="mailto:acccfdn@atlantic.edu">acccfdn@atlantic.edu</a>, or online at <a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/gala">www.atlantic.edu/gala</a>.</p> Mays Landing Campus Traffic Flow Affected Jan. 30-31 http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1266 <p>A message from Mark Streckenbein, director of construction and capital projects:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Students, staff and visitors should allow extra time to get to their destination on Atlantic Cape's Mays Landing Campus on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 30-31.</strong></p> <p>A section of the loop road on the Mays Landing Campus in front of J-Lot (Parking Lot #4) will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 30 and 31. Both entrances to the campus will remain open and traffic will be re-routed through Parking Lot #4, as crews will run electric across the road to the Rutgers building site.</p> <p>Expect 10-15 fewer parking spaces in Parking Lot #4. Overflow parking will be available in Parking Lot #5 (behind Q-building). The work is expected to be complete by Wednesday, Feb. 1.</p> <p>Workers with flags will be on site to direct traffic.</p> <p>Questions? Contact Mark Streckenbein at (609) 343-5124 or <a href="mailto:strecken@atlantic.edu">strecken@atlantic.edu</a>. &nbsp;</p> Atlantic Cape's Spring Exercise and Wellness Workshops Focus on Fun http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1265 <p>Atlantic Cape Community College will offer a variety of personal enrichment workshops focusing on exercise, dance and wellness this spring.</p> <p><strong>Basic Belly Dancing</strong>, participants will learn an introduction to ancient and exotic dances and the fundamental movements to perform a fully choreographed dance routine, 6-7 p.m., five Mondays beginning Feb. 6.</p> <p><strong>Ballroom Dancing for Seniors</strong>, beginners will learn the Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Jitterbug and Polka, with fun and easy techniques that make dancing fun. Partners are not required, 6-7 p.m., five Mondays beginning March 5.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Zumba Gold for Seniors and Beginners</strong>, experience a fun workout that fuses Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves to help increase mobility and happiness. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle and a towel, 5-6 p.m., six Tuesdays beginning March 6.</p> <p><strong>Hooked on Zumba</strong>, take your Zumba workout to the next level. Torch calories and trim fat cells to get fit for summer. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle and a towel, 5-6 p.m., eight Tuesdays beginning April 24.</p> <p>Personal enrichment classes are offered at the Mays Landing Campus, 5100 Black Horse Pike; and the Cape May County Campus, 341 Court House-South Dennis Road, in Cape May Court House.</p> <p>For more information or to register, visit <a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/conted">www.atlantic.edu/conted</a> or call (609) 343-4829.</p> Trustees Appoint Staff, Approve Contracts at Jan. 24 Meeting http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1264 <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Atlantic Cape Community College&rsquo;s Board of Trustees met Jan. 24 at the college&rsquo;s Cape May County Campus and acted on personnel matters, purchases and contracts.&nbsp; The board also welcomed new trustee Dr. Richard Stepura who oversees Cape May County schools.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>In Personnel Matters, the Board:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Made these appointments:</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; --Eddy Maria Eubanks of Mays Landing, program coordinator, learning outcomes assessment, program review and accreditation, effective Jan. 25.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; --Michelle Gross of Margate, assistant professor, dance, retroactive to Jan. 17.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accepted these resignations:</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; --Eric Plavchak, security officer 1, retroactive to Dec. 25.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; --Maribel Santiago, program assistant, Health Professions Institute, retroactive to Dec. 30.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Purchases and Contracts:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; --Natural gas, consortium bid, Hess Corporation, Woodbridge, $5.335 per dekatherm.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; --Professional consulting services, contract administration for the U.S. Economic Development Administration grant for the college&rsquo;s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math building, Atlantic County Improvement Authority, Mays Landing, $30,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>In the President&rsquo;s Report:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; --Dr. Peter Mora reported on a tour he and other college officials conducted of the Worthington Atlantic City Campus for John Palmieri, executive director, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.&nbsp; They provided updates on the Hospitality Wing construction project and services and offerings at the campus.&nbsp; The president also provided input for CRDA&rsquo;s master plan.&nbsp; Noting ongoing partnerships and collaborations with CRDA, Dr. Mora said the college has received a grant from the organization that will help outfit Casino Career Institute labs in the new hospitality wing.&nbsp; College security officials attended a forum hosted by Tom Gilbert, Atlantic City Tourism District commander, to discuss public safety collaborations with CRDA and the City of Atlantic City.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>In Other Business:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; --The board voted to accept the Dec. 31, 2011, financial report.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -- Chairperson Robert Boyer welcomed new trustee, Dr. Richard Stepura, executive county superintendent of schools for Cumberland County, who also serves in that capacity for Cape May County. Dr. Stepura began his career in education as a teacher in the Springfield School District in Union County and has served as an assistant principal, principal and interim school business administrator. He has been a superintendent of schools for 20 years in both K-8 and K-12 school systems. In addition to his full-time positions, Dr. Stepura has served as an adjunct professor for Montclair State University, Felician College and Rutgers University&rsquo;s Graduate School of Education.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>The next board of trustees meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Mays Landing Campus.&nbsp; All are welcome to attend.</strong></p> 2012 Restaurant Gala Honors ACA Alumna and Pastry Artist Chef Deb Pellegrino http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1263 <p>&ldquo;Dine Like Royalty&rdquo; at the award-winning Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala with pastry star Chef Deborah &ldquo;Deb&rdquo; Pellegrino, at the March 22 fundraiser.</p> <p>Chef Pellegrino is a 1992 graduate of Atlantic Cape&rsquo;s Academy of Culinary Arts and an executive pastry chef at Harrah&rsquo;s and Showboat Atlantic City. She has garnered national recognition for her creative confections after winning <em>Food Network Challenge: Chocolate Myths</em> in July 2011, where she competed against three other top chefs in the country and won with a chocolate model of the <em>Kraken</em>&mdash;a monstrous ship-eating octopus.</p> <p>&nbsp;Pellegrino is a confectionery artist equipped with the culinary skills to transform chocolate into just about anything&mdash;even fashion. In November 2011, Pellegrino was invited to design edible Broadway-inspired haute couture for a fashion show at the 14<sup>th</sup> annual New York City Chocolate Show. The design was 68 percent dark chocolate and based on the character Scar from Disney&rsquo;s <em>The Lion King</em>.</p> <p>Pellegrino&nbsp;began her&nbsp;career when she landed a crew chef job on a luxurious yacht and traveled the globe for three years. She visited places from the Tahitian islands and the Galapagos to the U.S. West Coast, Bermuda and the Caribbean to Scotland, Norway, Russia and more. She traded T-shirts for black pearls, caught her own fish to clean and serve for dinner, and bought shrimp fresh from a trawler that crossed paths with her vessel.</p> <p>Since 1984, the Gala has raised more than $2.5 million for scholarships at the Academy of Culinary Arts and Atlantic Cape Foundation operations.</p> <p>The 29<sup>th</sup> annual Gala begins at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 22, at Bally&rsquo;s. It will feature thousands of hors d&rsquo;oeuvres prepared by the students at the Academy, original dishes from more than 40 of the area&rsquo;s best restaurants, and a dessert extravaganza. Tickets are $200 per person.</p> <p>For more information about the Gala, visit <a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/gala">www.atlantic.edu/gala</a> or contact Lauren Canzanese at (609) 463-4672 or acccfdn@atlantic.edu.</p> Atlantic Cape Plans Black History Month Events http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1262 <p>Atlantic Cape Community College will celebrate Black History Month at its three campuses, with various fun, educational activities throughout February. All activities are free and open to the public.</p> <p>The celebration, &ldquo;Celebrating a Glorious Heritage &amp; Looking Forward to a Promising Future,&rdquo; begins with &ldquo;King&rsquo;s Dream,&rdquo; an opening program in Cafeteria B at the Mays Landing Campus, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13. The event features a live performance and multimedia presentation tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</p> <p>The Worthington Atlantic City Campus will host two events, the Lest We Forget Traveling Slavery Museum, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the second floor student lounge, featuring a lecture and a multimedia presentation; and Black History Month Trivia and Essay Readings, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, in the cafeteria. Students can test their knowledge of Black History trivia, win prizes and read prepared essays inspired by Dr. King&rsquo;s &ldquo;I Have a Dream&rdquo; speech. Light refreshments will be served.</p> <p>At the Cape May County Campus, students and staff will perform poetry, spoken word, songs and music at an Open Mic Event, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20, in the dining room. Light refreshments will be provided.</p> <p>All three campuses will host the Black Alliance Club Bazaar, with vendors selling art, books, jewelry and other collectibles, throughout the month. The hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, throughout February, at the Mays Landing Campus, 5100 Black Horse Pike; Feb. 17, at the Atlantic City Campus, 1535 Bacharach Blvd.; and Feb. 16, at the Cape May County Campus, 341 Court House-South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House.</p> <p>For questions about events in Mays Landing, call Cynthia Correa at (609) 343-5089. For events in Cape May County, call Tammy DeFranco at (609) 463-8113, or Patricia Gandy at (609) 343-4827 for events in Atlantic City.</p> <p>The events are co-sponsored by the Diversity and Equity Committee, Community Affairs, Black Student Alliance and Student Government Association.</p> ACA Chef Educator Annmarie Chelius Creates Healthy and Budget-Friendly Recipes http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1261 <div class="Section1"> <p>January is a month for new beginnings, and often a time of the year to establish healthier eating habits. Chef Annmarie Chelius, chef educator at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College, has created two healthy, tasty and budget-friendly recipes, perfect for a busy family&mdash;for less than $10 each.</p> <p><strong>Ginger Carrot Soup</strong>: Six &ldquo;hearty&rdquo; portions of Chef Chelius&rsquo; &ldquo;Ginger Carrot Soup&rdquo; will run the family shopper about $6.50; pair bowls of soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on Whole Grain Bread, for another $3.50, for a protein-packed meal.</p> <p><strong>Spagh-A-Beanie</strong>: Chelius created a healthy version of Alfredo sauce using Chick Peas and named the dish &ldquo;Spagh-A-Beanie.&rdquo; For a family of four, Chelius estimates the pasta dish will cost the family shopper $6.50. View complete recipes below.</p> <p>Chelius is involved with the <em>Chefs Move to Schools</em> program through First Lady Michelle Obama&rsquo;s <em>Let&rsquo;s Move! </em>initiative, &ldquo;America&rsquo;s Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids.&rdquo; Chelius often promotes her kid-friendly recipes to students during cooking demonstrations throughout Atlantic and Cape May counties. She puts effort into developing fun recipes, proving that healthy meals can be both simple and delicious.&nbsp;</p> <p>The ACA, located at Atlantic Cape&rsquo;s Mays Landing Campus, has been training future chefs and food service professionals since 1981. The Academy is celebrating 30 years of culinary achievement all year with celebratory events. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/nUbncg">http://bit.ly/nUbncg</a>. For more information about the Academy, call 1-800-645&#8209;CHEF, e-mail <a href="mailto:accadmit@atlantic.edu">accadmit@atlantic.edu</a> or visit <a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/aca">www.atlantic.edu/aca</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Curried Ginger Carrot Soup</strong></span></p> <p>Yield: 6 hearty portions</p> <p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> </div> <div class="Section2"> <p>2 lb. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carrots</p> <p>1 ea. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12 oz. can Evaporated Milk</p> <p>2 tsp. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Curry Powder</p> <p>2 tsp. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fresh Ginger, chopped fine</p> <p>2 T&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Olive Oil</p> <p>1 bunch&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Green Onion</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salt and Pepper, to taste<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> </div> <p><strong>Method:</strong></p> <p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wash and peel carrots</p> <p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cut carrots into 1-inch pieces</p> <p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat oil in a medium-sized pot; add curry powder</p> <p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stir curry powder until it releases aroma</p> <p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Add carrots, ginger, salt and pepper</p> <p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Add enough water to cover the carrots</p> <p>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Add evaporated milk and simmer on medium heat until the carrots are tender.</p> <p>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Remove soup from the heat</p> <p>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Using an immersion blender, puree the soup*</p> <p>10.&nbsp; Wash and slice green onions on the bias; use as a crunchy garnish</p> <p>*If soup is too thick, simply add more water or milk.</p> <p><strong>Cost: $6.50</strong>*</p> <p>Carrots: $2.75</p> <p>Evaporated Milk: $1.25</p> <p>Green Onion: $1</p> <p>Ginger and Curry Powder: $1 (assuming you have Curry Powder as part of your pantry spices. Ginger can be purchased as small pieces in most produce stores)</p> <p>Olive Oil: $.50</p> <p>*Cost can vary slightly depending on grocery store.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Spagh-A-Beanie</strong></span></p> <p>Yield: 1 pint/4 portions</p> <p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <p>1 ea. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15-ounce can Chick Peas</p> <p>1 cup &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Milk</p> <p>2 T&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Olive Oil&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>2 cloves&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Garlic, minced</p> <p>1 tsp.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salt</p> <p>1 tsp.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pepper</p> <p>1 lb. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Spaghetti pasta</p> <p>1 box&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kale</p> <p>&frac12; cup&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parmesan Cheese</p> <p><strong>Method:</strong></p> <p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; Open beans and drain liquid from can.</p> <p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Place beans in a small pot and cover with milk</p> <p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Add the remaining ingredients, including: olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper</p> <p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; Simmer ingredients on medium heat for 20-30 minutes, but do not boil</p> <p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp; Puree in food processor or blender until smooth</p> <p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp; Boil 1 lb. spaghetti pasta, but do not rinse</p> <p>7.&nbsp;&nbsp; Reserve a cup of pasta water</p> <p>8.&nbsp;&nbsp; Place bean sauce in a saut&eacute; pan and heat</p> <p>9.&nbsp;&nbsp; Add drained pasta and toss to coat</p> <p>10.&nbsp; Thin out sauce with some reserved pasta water if necessary</p> <p>11.&nbsp; Cook kale according to package directions; add to pasta*</p> <p>12.&nbsp; Top with parmesan cheese</p> <p>*For a heartier meal, add shredded chicken and other saut&eacute;ed vegetables</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> <strong>$6.50</strong>*</p> <p>Sauce: $2.50</p> <p>Pasta: $1.25</p> <p>Kale: $1.25</p> <p>Cheese: $1.50</p> <p>*Cost can vary slightly depending on grocery store.</p> NJ TRANSIT Student Pass Offers Discount for Atlantic Cape Students http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1260 <p>Atlantic Cape Community College has partnered with NJ TRANSIT to offer full-time students a 25 percent discount on NJ TRANSIT Monthly Passes for buses, trains and light rail systems, through the Student Pass program.</p> <p>Students must sign up for a Student Pass using WebAdvisor at <a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/webadvisor">www.atlantic.edu/webadvisor</a>, by the 10<sup>th</sup> of the month, to receive a monthly pass for travel during the next month. The pass is valid for one month only.</p> <p>Each month, participating students&rsquo; credit cards will be billed and a non-refundable $3 processing fee will be applied, in addition to the fare for the pass.</p> <p>Students will receive a new monthly pass in the mail each month during the academic year, September-May, unless the account is suspended. Account suspensions can be made at any time through WebAdvisor.</p> <p>Students who want to use the Student Pass during the summer months, or who want to reactivate their Student Pass in the fall, can do so through WebAdvisor.</p> <p>To enroll in the NJ TRANSIT Student Pass program and to view a tutorial of the enrollment process, visit <a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/about/public-transportation.htm">http://www.atlantic.edu/about/public-transportation.htm</a></p> Atlantic Cape Offers Sweet Workshops this Spring http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1259 <p>The Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College offers amateur chefs and food enthusiasts alike the opportunity to learn how to prepare a variety of confectionery creations with Chef Mary Lou D&rsquo;Angleo &rsquo;85 ACA of Ventnor City, through an assortment of dessert workshops this spring.</p> <p>Learn how to prepare classical custard desserts like Cr&egrave;me Brulee, Cr&egrave;me Caramel and the Italian favorite, Panna Cotta, in <strong>Custards: More Than Just Pudding</strong>,<strong> </strong>Wednesday, Feb. 1.</p> <p>Attention chocolate lovers! Learn how to prepare Truffles, Lava Cakes, Chocolate Obsessions and more in <strong>Individual Chocolate Desserts</strong>,<strong> </strong>Wednesday, Feb. 22. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>More than a trend, cupcakes are here to stay. Learn how to flavor and decorate <strong>Cupcakes</strong>, Wednesday, March 2.</p> <p>Impress your family and friends with beautiful pastries, including: Eclairs, Cream Puffs, Boston Brownies, Banana Macaroons and Chocolate Mousse Cups in <strong>Individual Pastries</strong>, Wednesday, April 18.</p> <p>All classes take place 6-9 p.m. and cost $65 each. Additionally, a five-month Culinary Arts Training Program can prepare students for entry-level kitchen positions in the region&rsquo;s growing hospitality industry, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday, starting April 2.</p> <p>The ACA is at Atlantic Cape&rsquo;s Mays Landing Campus, 5100 Black Horse Pike. To register, call (609) 343-4829, or visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/conted">www.atlantic.edu/conted</a></span>.</p> 50/50 Raffle to Benefit Atlantic Cape Scholarships; Chance to Win up to $15,000 in Prizes http://www.atlantic.edu/about/news/article.php?article=1258 <p>Three lucky winners will share up to $15,000 in the 2012 Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala 50/50 Raffle. The raffle is sponsored by the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation, and proceeds benefit student scholarships and Atlantic Cape Foundation operations.</p> <p>Only 300 tickets will be sold at $100 each. Three cash prizes will be awarded, including: $9,000, first prize; $4,500, second prize; and $1,500, third prize. Dollar amounts are based on all 300 tickets being sold. The winning tickets will be drawn at the March 22 Restaurant Gala at Bally&rsquo;s Atlantic City.</p> <p>Now in its 29<sup>th</sup> year, the Restaurant Gala has raised $2.5 million in student scholarships. Winners do not need to be present to win.</p> <p>For raffle tickets, order online at <a href="http://www.atlantic.edu/gala">www.atlantic.edu/gala</a> or contact Lauren Canzanese at (609) 463-4672 or <a href="mailto:acccfdn@atlantic.edu">acccfdn@atlantic.edu</a>.</p>