Week of March 31
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Club Meetings
For a list of all club meetings go to https://schoolcraftconnection.com/club-meetings/
Please contact our office at 734-462-4422 if you have any questions about club meetings.
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Up Jumped Spring Concert featuring the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Improvisation Combo
March 31
7:30 p.m.
Vistatech Center, DiPonio Room
The Schoolcraft Jazz Studies Program under the direction of Dr. Riccardo Selva presents a concert featuring talented musicians of the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Improvisation Combo. The eclectic repertoire programmed by the ensembles will unfold into a lively and creative concert that promises to usher in the freshness of spring. Admission is FREE. Donations will be accepted at the door and will be used to fund student scholarships and the Jazz Program.
Snack and Study
Drop-In: April 2
11 to 1 p.m.
Bradner Library 110
Join Learning Support Services and the Bradner Library for some free snacks while you study!
Drop in, do your homework, meet friends for a study group, or chat with one of our Academic Success Coaches. Food available while supplies last; first come first served.
For more information contact: learningsupport@schoolcraft.edu or call 734-462-7330.
Snack and Study
April 2
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room 110
Join the Learning Support Services and the Bradner Library for some free snacks while you study! Drop in, do your homework, meet friends for a study group or chat with one of our Academic Success Coaches. Food available while supplies last, first come first served.
Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concerts
featuring Bayberry String Quartet
April 2
noon
Kehrl Auditorium, VT 550
Join the Music Department for its Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Volcanoes! Come explore the fire within!
April 2
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Forum Building, Room F360
The Earth and Geoscience Club invites you to explore the wonders of volcanoes and witness some of the most intriguing volcanic rocks on display! Pizza and soft drinks will be served. (limited quantities) and attendees will have a chance at winning their very own volcanic rock!
Plants and Pride
April 3
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
LA 200
Celebrate spring with the Pride Team. Drop-in, decorate a terracotta pot and pick a plant all while learning about the queer history and symbolism behind various plants! Take home your creation and watch it grow. Allies welcome.
Vision to Venture: Schoolcraft Business Pitch Competition
April 4
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kehrl Auditorium
Compete, win and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills! Show us your business idea and win up to $1000. Open to all enrolled Schoolcraft Students.
The Schoolcraft College Theatre Department proudly presents: Clarkston
April 4 & 5
7:30 p.m.
April 6
2 p.m.
James R. Hartman Theatre, LA500
$20 General Admission ($15 students)
available at www.schoolcraft.edu/theatre
Call 734-462-4596 or at the door
CLARKSTON examines the lives of two young men who meet working in a Costco in Clarkston, Washington. Jake is from the East Coast and attended an elite liberal arts college, but suffered from a fatal illness. He is on his way to see the ocean when his illness slows him down. Chris is a local Clarkston by with a meth-addict mother and a dead-end life. The young men form an awkward bond. Both are gay, but they have led vastly different lives. Can they learn to help each other?
Upcoming Events
Michigan Reconnect Night Information Night
April 8
6-7 p.m.
Zoom
Are you age 25+? You may qualify for free tuition at Schoolcraft College with Michigan Reconnect Scholarship.
Michigan Reconnect Scholarship covers most tuition and fees at Schoolcraft College for eligible students. It’s never too late! An education beyond high school opens the door to many new opportunities. Michigan Reconnect can help you get there. Join us to learn more!
Some of the topics we will cover:
- Apply for Admissions at Schoolcraft College
- Apply for Michigan Reconnect
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Scholarships
- Important Dates
- And more…
To be eligible for Reconnect, you must:
- Be at least 25 years old
- Lived in Michigan for a year or more
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or certificate of completion
- Have not completed a college degree (associate or bachelor’s)
- Complete the FAFSA
For more information about the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship visit michigan.gov/reconnect.
Registration Required. After you register you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link.
Register to Attend at www.schoolcraft.edu/ReconnectInfo
Job Fair 2025 Skilled Trades
April 9
4-7 p.m.
Manufacturing and Engineering Center (MEC)
13001 Merriman Rd, Livonia, MI 48150
Schoolcraft College’s Skilled Trades Job Fair connects job seekers with top local employers in manufacturing and other technical industries, offering opportunities for full-time and part-time positions in high demand fields. For questions, call 734-462-4421 or
email: careeradvantage@schoolcraft.edu.
Worship Night
April 9
7-8 p.m.
Lower Level, Vistatech Center
Join Christian Challenge for Worship Night. Pizza Provided.
Healing Through Art
April 14
2-4 p.m.
McDowell Student Center, Room 100
Presented by First Step, Hinkle Center and Student Relations, learn about sexual assault prevention and engage in therapeutic painting.
30th Annual Pythagorean Prize Presentation and Reception
April 14
2:30 p.m.
Presentations at 3 p.m.
Waterman A-C (in the Vistatech Center)
You’re invited to the Presentation and Reception for this years Pythagorean Prize Winners. Refreshments will be served.
Ice Cream Social
April 16
12-2 p.m.
Vistatech Center, Lower Level
Join the Schoolcraft Connection for an ice cream social.
Cultural Coffee Connection
April 17
1-3 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room 110
Join Learning Support Services for Cultural Coffee Connection. Join us for coffee, tea, and snacks. Enjoy and educational presentation at the beginning of each event and informal conversation with peers from various cultures around the world.
Basant Bahaar Mela Spring Celebration Fair 2025
April 19
11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Vistatech Center, DiPonio Room
The Schoolcraft College Asian Student Association presents Basant Bahaar Mela Spring Celebration Fair. Bring friends and family and join us for a fun and immersive cultural experience! Pop in for a minute or stay the whole day! Clothing, jewelry, home decor, refreshment and food, henna painting and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Middle School College Night Open House
April 21
5.- 7 p.m.
Vistatech Center
Learn the steps to take in high school to prepare for college! Speak with high school counselors, meet with representatives from a wide range of colleges and universities, learn about scholarships and financial aid, explore a variety of college majors and learn how to start earning college credits in high school through Dual Enrollment. No cost required to attend.
Grad Fair
April 23
9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
April 24
12-6 p.m.
Main Campus Bookstore
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Grad Fair! Attend the Grad Fair to purchase your cap and pressed gown, receive guest tickets and order announcements. Just a reminder be prepared to pay a $50 graduation fee. Grad images will be at the Grad Fair to take professional headshots of each graduate. They will also be at the Commencement Ceremony taking photos available for purchase after the ceremony.
Thayers Park Volunteer Cleanup
April 25
10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
April 26
9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Volunteers should meet at the park which is located at 8250 Napier Road, Northville, MI 48168
Looking for 10-20 volunteers. RSVP by email at sc.sao@apps.schoolcraft.edu or call 734-462-4422 before April 24 at 5 p.m. Pizza and refreshments will be provided at noon. Participants will want to bring gloves. Tools and directions on jobs will be provided on site.
Around Campus
Student Food Pantry
In need of food assistance? Sign-up to use the Student Food Pantry. If you or know of any students who are interested in this service, please have them contact the SAO at sc.sao@apps.schoolcraft.
Students can visit the pantry twice a month to pick up two bags of food. The pantry is located in the lower level of the Vistatech Center.
If you would like to donate food, please reach out as well and we can make arrangements to accept the donation of non-perishable food. Thank you.
Your health and safety is our highest priority. We continue to adhere to enhanced cleaning protocols and encourage all of our members to help us continue to keep the Fitness Center clean by wiping down equipment before and after use. We continue to work hard to provide a safe and clean facility for all of our members and perform enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the day. We are all in this together and it is a TEAM effort to keep the fitness center clean and keep our e
Career Mentorship and Placement
Location: JC Suite 340
Campus services (appointments for resumes, interview skills, placement support, in-class workshops, etc.): current students and alumni
Collaborations and partnerships (job posting, mentorship): colleagues, alumni, employers, and businesses
Events and programs (job fair, etc): all
Short description for students: Career Mentorship and Placement offers career readiness programs such as resume tips, interview preparation, career mentorship, and job placement. Visit www.schoolcraft.edu/careers for more information.
Contact information: careerservices@schoolcraft.edu, 734-462-4421
To schedule a student/alumni meeting: For Summer 2024 we are remote appointment only. Please have the student email or call us: careerservices@schoolcraft.edu, or 734-462-4421. We do have a bookings link, but we’re not sharing it out on social or the website, as this hopefully is a temporary solution until the Fall semester starts: Microsoft Bookings – Career Mentorship and Placement Appointment,
Hours of operation for student/alumni appointments: We will be available M-Th 10a-4p during the summer. For Fall, these hours are subject to change and will expand into Fridays.
Type of service for students/alumni: 30-minute one-on-one appointment via Microsoft Teams. Students can book their appointment using the bookings link, and if staff would like, they can book on the student’s behalf. This is subject to change as we’d like to offer in-person and drop-in availability for the Fall 2024 semester. More information to come!
Learning Support Services
Learning Support Services offers a variety of programs and services to support students’ goals at any point in their college career. We hope you make us a part of your academic experience and we look forward to working with you!
We offer a variety of services free to all students including:
• Academic success coaching
• Bradner Library resources and services
• Tutoring and writing support programs
• Student success workshops and events
Tutoring
The Learning Center offers course-specific tutoring support for Schoolcraft students both in-person and remotely.
To attend drop-in tutoring, view weekly drop-in tutoring schedule and general hours of operation for the semester.
The Remote Learning Center is available for tutoring and writing support by appointment. To schedule an appointment call or email the Learning Center.
If you have any questions, contact lc@schoolcraft.edu or 734-462-4436
Writing Support Studio
Our consultants will work with each visitor for approximately one hour at a time. The student may input the suggestions for revision elsewhere and then return to the Writing Support Studio.
Our Peer Consultants can:
• Peer-review student writing in all disciplines
• Help students with organization, structure, and style
• Assist students with grammar and mechanics
• Provide an opportunity for revision and refinement of structure and content
• Offer a fresh, objective set of eyes to check for precision and concision
We offer three options for Writing Support:
• In-person, drop-in sessions: Please view the Drop-in Learning Center Schedule for our current schedule.
• Remote by appointment: To schedule an appointment call or email the Learning Center.
• By email support: Share your essay with writing.support@apps.schoolcraft.edu via Google Drive or as an attached Word document. (Please expect up to a three-day turn around for all email submissions).
Bradner Library
The Library provides you with access to many of the key academic resources that you need to further your education. These resources include: access to books, eBooks, reference materials and journal articles from a wide selection of academic databases.
The college librarians are available to help support your instructional and information seeking needs. To discuss options for a library tour, please contact your department’s Library liaison. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/library/library-liaisons
The following Library services are available to Schoolcraft College students, staff, and faculty:
Library Services for Remote Users
Schoolcraft students, faculty, and staff can access library databases from off-campus through Blackboard by clicking the “Organizations” tab. Go to https://bb.schoolcraft.edu
On Campus Services
The Bradner Library building is open to provide study spaces and Librarian assistance.
The Library’s regular hours are listed below. Please note scheduling exceptions on the website
Winter Library Hours:
Monday- Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday • 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday • closed
Exceptions:
January 2-3 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
January 4 • closed
January 20 • closed (Martin Luther King Day)
March 1-2 • closed (Mid-Term Break)
March 8 • 12 to 5 p.m.
We have a Library catalog: https://sca.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default
Students, faculty and staff can check their library account, place holds on items and more by using their Blackboard or College email credentials.
A collection of our Library research guides by subject can be found at: https://libguides.schoolcraft.edu/
Additional Library resources and databases can be found on our library webpage: https://www.schoolcraft.edu/library
For additional assistance with our library databases and for reference services, please contact our reference desk at: library@schoolcraft.edu or call the library reference desk at: (734) 462- 5316
Schoolcraft College Business Development Center Classes
https://home.schoolcraft.edu/bdc/seminars-workshops
The Schoolcraft College BDC offers a number of classes and workshops catering to the needs of new ventures and established businesses. For more information on any of the seminars, contact us at bdc@schoolcraft.edu or (734) 462-4438.
The Schoolcraft Connection is hiring
The Schoolcraft Connection continues to create content and is hiring writers, photographers and videographers to join the team. Please email sceditor@schoolcraft.edu or call 734-462-4422.
$1100 scholarship for fall and winter for most positions.
