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Nash Community College Alumni News - April 2018 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT: KABRYN MATTISON Nash Community College graduate Cerita Kabryn Mattison has been selected for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Program. She earned an Associate of Science degree in College Transfer at NCC with honors in 2015. Kabryn Mattison is one of just 47 students selected in 2018 to receive the national award. The scholarship is for up to $40,000 annually and is intended to cover a significant share of the recipient's educational expenses to finish their bachelor's degree - including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Cooke Scholars are also eligible for graduate school funding of up to $75,000. "When Kabryn Mattison entered Nash, she was unsure of herself in the area of mathematics, which created challenges for her in her chosen field of the sciences," NCC English Professor Robin Latham said. With determination and enthusiasm, she sought assistance from on-campus tutors and instructors. She worked diligently to ensure she was learning the material and was conscientious in her scholarship which enabled her not only to thrive but to excel in her studies. "Kabryn is a lead-by-example person. She is a doer and an achiever. Her enthusiastic manner and capable abilities inspire others to follow," Latham said. Read more. Harlem Brewing: Building a Sustainable Brewing Company Join us for this FREE session to learn the strategies that helped propel Harlem Brewing into a well-known brand. Friday, April 27, 7:00 - 9:00 PM NCC 360° Brewer Production Lab Rocky Mount Mills 1151 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC Reserve a Seat. North Carolina native and Shaw University alumna, Celeste Beatty returns to the Old North State for NC Beer Month! Celeste's love for Southern cooking was the springboard that landed her in the brewing industry. Beatty received a brew kit for Christmas and she began mixing her own creations in her New York apartment, which she likened to making a pot of her mother's soup. When her concoctions became a hit with family and friends, Beatty established Harlem Brewing Company in 2001. A non-traditionalist who never gave up on her dream, Celeste Beatty will share strategies that kept her focused while starting and growing Harlem Brewing Company. As an early mover into the mainly white, male-dominated industry, Beatty has learned not only how to survive, but flourish and grow. Her products can be found in Whole Foods, Sylvia's, Red Rooster, and 39 Wal-Mart locations throughout New York. Beatty has made television appearances on MSNBC, Arise Entertainment 360, and Still Crazy After All These Beers. She has been featured in Forbes and the New York Times. Harlem Brewing won the 2018 Best Brews NYC People's Champ Award for its Harlem Renaissance Wit. Beatty is a member of the New York City Brewers Guild, the Brewers Association, and the New York State Brewers Association. Join us for this free session to learn the strategies that helped propel Harlem Brewing into a well-known brand. It is time to welcome a new group of graduates to Alumni the family! Next month over 650 students will be graduating from Nash. Let's keep growing and supporting! To get involved on campus as a guest speaker or student mentor please contact Denise Beamer at dmbeamer917@nashcc.edu or 252-428-7327. SMALL BUSINESS SHOWCASE ** Pre-registration deadline: April 20, 2018** The NCC Alumni Association, in coordination with National Small Business Week, will host an Alumni Small Business Showcase at NCC during Blue Fest on Saturday, April 28 from 10am to 1pm. This is a free event for alumni to promote their small business to the community. NCC will provide the table, tablecloth, prizes and refreshments for the public. Businesses may provide marketing materials, giveaways, and/or merchandise to sell. Together we can make a big difference in small business! If you would like to reserve a table please contact Denise Beamer at dmbeamer917@nashcc.edu or 252-428-7327. Nash Community College Alumni Association Coordinator of Alumni Relations - Denise Beamer The Nash Community College Alumni Association exists to create a spirit of loyalty between alumni and the College and encourage alumni activity, interaction, engagement and support. NCC Alumni Association membership is open to all who attended Nash Community College. Contact the Alumni Association at alumni@nashcc.edu or 252-428-7327 to share an update, success story or to simply ask a question!