RPCC students show computer savvy

Published 12:00 am Friday, July 25, 2008

SORRENTO – Savitha Pinnepalli’s computer science students at River Parishes Community College presented their final projects to faculty, staff, and students during a July 14 reception at the college. Ascension attorney Amy Colby spoke at the event, which was sponsored by Joey LeBlanc of Vacherie Auto. During the reception, RPCC’s executive vice chancellor, Dr. Bill Martin, issues certificates of completion.

In preparation for the project, Pinnepalli’s 21 students visited day care centers surrounding the RPCC area in order to create fliers, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, and Web pages dedicated to each center.

To view the projects, visit http://www.gorpcc.com/csci.

PHOTO ATTACHMENT: Ascension Parish attorney Amy Colby discussed the plight of children in need during a River Parishes Community College final project reception for 21 computer science students of Savitha Pinnepalli July 14. (Photo by Angela Cutrer/RPCC)

River Parishes Community College in Sorrento, La., is an open-admission, two-year, postsecondary public institution dedicated to developing and assisting students in achieving personal, professional and academic success. A component of the Louisiana Community and Technical College system and its board of supervisors, RPCC serves the Louisiana river parishes by providing transferable courses and curricula through certificates and associate’s degrees. Please visit www.rpcc.edu or call (225) 675-8270 for more information.