Welcome our new President

Welcome Dr. Edward Meadows

Dr. Meadows is currently the president of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, with campuses in Andalusia, Greenville and Opp, and an instructional center in Luverne, Alabama. Dr. Meadows and his wife, Kitty, have two sons, Daniel and Andrew. He enjoys boating, horseback riding, jogging and bird and deer hunting with his sons. Click here to read more about Dr. Meadows.

Here are a few beach safety tips for you to think about this summer

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Sunburn

Sunburn is painful and increases your risk of skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. If you get too much exposure to the sun, it may take up to 24 hours before the full damage is visible. Sunburn can be avoided by taking a few simple steps.

Apply sun-screen with the highest SPF factor.
Sweat and saltwater tend to wash most sunscreen off. Get a formula that won't wash or rub off.
Reapply sunscreen every few hours, or more frequently if you are swimming, sweating or toweling off.
Wear sunglasses with UV protection.
Wear a hat and a long sleeved shirt (remember that if you can see through the clothing the sun will also get through).
Take extra precautions between 10am and 3pm when the sun's rays are most damaging.
On cloudy or hazy days, the sun is still powerful, so don't skip the sun protection.

Dehydration

Dehydration can be a serious problem, so drink plenty of liquids. Alcholic beverages can impair your swimming skills and contribute to dehydration.

Rip currents

Rip currents are narrow channels of water flowing out past the surf zone that can pull even strong swimmers into deep water beyond the offshore sand bar.

If caught in a rip current, do not panic! Try to escape a rip current by moving sideways across it; parallel to the shore. If the current is too strong, let it carry you further away from shore and it will weaken. Then swim back to shore at an angle away from the rip current.

We Want to Hear From You!

Did you discover your love or your life's work at 1000 College Boulevard? We are looking for "Stories from the Heart" detailing how PJC changed your life. Please send your story to bbolster@pjc.edu.

In addition, it’s a great time to resolve to connect with former classmates, friends and the entire PJC community. Register now to network with fellow alums and much more.

For added benefits, join the alumni association, which affords access to PJC’s pool and exercise center, discounts to Lyceum performances and admission to athletic events.

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