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Mobilized meal meet

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Freshly made wheel-bound meals, drinks, music, family fun for all and copious amounts of alcohol; what more can be asked for in times such as these?

Presented by The Friends of the Village Charity, the Michigan MEGA Food Truck Rally at Canterbury Village will be providing all of these amenities and more Sunday, July 19 for two sessions. Session one takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and session two from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will, of course, be following social distancing guidelines and will limit the population density via the two available time slots on the day of the event.

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Running on empty

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No one has ever heard of a blood surplus, simply because blood is something used in every hospital across America on a daily basis.

The pandemic has proved the enemy of making sure our available blood supply remains dangerously low in a time of great need. Since the beginning of COVID-19, over 3,000 blood drives have been canceled. The result of the cancellations has cost an estimated 60,000 units of blood to be lost over a four-month period.

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Perseverance and passion

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Rejection is a universal concept that can be difficult to deal with. That’s what makes Tottianna Bushell’s accomplishment so impressive.

After experiencing 2 dismissals over two years, the Schoolcraft alumnus continued to hold out hope. Now, Bushell has finally been accepted into the highly selective University of Michigan’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP).

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Starting from behind

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For many, education is a way to climb the socioeconomic ladder. With post-secondary education providing opportunities and pathways that are usually unavailable to those who only have a high school diploma, the cost of attending college tends to be a worthwhile investment for many. Now as America stands on the ledge of severe economic collapse, recent college graduates may not see a return on their educational investment for some time.

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Digital revolution

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America’s first industrial revolution began in 1790, with technology so primitive it makes you wonder how we have gotten to the point where we can walk around with a device that has computing capabilities that have far surpassing the first computers ever made. Now in the midst of a pandemic and the era dubbed the “Information Age,” America may once again see a revolution with a focus on digital connections.

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Post hoc harmony

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In a world facing social, biological and economic threats, humanity still finds the capacity to make their own beauty, where they see little to none, through their art. One such artist is Juke Ross, a singer-songwriter with a voice the color of the dusk’s amber hue and a knack for birthing bittersweet ballads.

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Overcoming Ocelots

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When Schoolcraft College was left with no choice but to shut down the college to ensure the safety of students, staff and faculty, many wondered how support services like the Student Food Pantry would operate and continue giving to those who expressed their need for assistance. Our community can rest assured and well-nourished because of the assistance that took place June 26, to prove the notion that although we may be away from our home campus, the ocelot spirit will always prevail.

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International intellect

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The International Agenda is a semiannual featured magazine produced by Schoolcraft College with the assistance of writing and art submissions from students. Each year a theme is chosen for the publication to cover in varying respects. Every issue comes with a writing and art contest that deals with international problems and concepts, with the most recent issue having been released and the winners revealed.

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Best practices

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  If you missed Dr. Boyd’s Presentation on Best Practices for Community Policing you can view the entire presentation at the zoom link below. https://zoom.us/rec/share/6P02AOHZ8WlIb7PDtVvVW_N-JdjiT6a8gSRI_vBfz03vhx1LwkLyYN207nLwzN-1 Password: 1d!19wuV ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Community policing presentation to take place June 25 by Matthew Fular | Editor-in-Chief Photo courtesy newhaven.edu In recent weeks, tensions between law enforcement and the communities they […]

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Prizes for passion

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This year’s Kehrl winners for English, Science, Communication and Art have been selected and awarded their prize of $925, with the exception of the Pythagorean Prize winners receiving different amounts based on their placement in the competition. These awards are given out each year under the selection of faculty in each department and their own separate qualifying criteria.

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Simulation makes perfect

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July 1 is traditionally when medical residents or physicians-in-training begin the first of multiple rotations in their journey to becoming fully licensed and independent healers. In preparation for this nationwide start line, Schoolcraft’s Nursing department is gearing up to train Emergency and Internal Medicine residents from St. Mary Mercy hospital and all residents from Garden City Hospital (GCH). These doctors of tomorrow will be able to use the Biomedical Technology Center’s recently updated simulation lab June 24, 26, and 30 with Emergency Medicine taking the first block, Garden City the second and Internal Medicine sliding into the final training slot.

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Home sweet home

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Since mid-March Schoolcraft’s academic practices were turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the virus began to spread like wildfire, the decision to move classes to a remote setting was made by the college’s administration and Michigan’s Governor, Gretchen Whitmer. The shift to online was in compliance with the recently lifted “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order. This proved complicated for many of our specialized courses, including but not limited to the culinary arts, manufacturing, metallurgy and most notably our nursing program.

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Test for success

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After its recent shutdown, Schoolcraft’s Testing Center is now reopening for in person, on campus placement testing.

Testing is by appointment only and can be scheduled by email or phone. After scheduling a testing date, students will receive an email within 1-2 business days from testing@schoolcraft.edu.

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Movies under the stars

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After months of being in quarantine Michiganders are looking for ways to enjoy the summer in fun and entertaining ways. With movie theaters remaining closed and moviegoers struggling to get their cinema fix, thankfully, there is an alternative way for movie aficionados to see their favorite movies on the big screen. This alternative is summer Drive-In Movie Theaters which are reopening across the state.

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Off campus, never offline

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Parents looking for a fun summer experience for their children may have been disappointed by the recent cancellation of all on campus Kids On Campus (KOC) camps and academic skill programs due to COVID-19. However, there is no reason to fear because it will take more than a global pandemic to stop Schoolcraft College’s KOC program.

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